Morgan Park High School - Empehi Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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gelfil ci M., Cf... om... The February Class of nineteen hundred thirty-eight has left behind a note- worthy chapter in the history of Ernpehi. The Grand Ballroom of the Medinah Athletic Club on North Michigan Avenue was the scene of the Senior Prom held on Tuesday evening, January twenty-fifth. Nearly five hundred couples gathered to dance to the music of Harvey Clyde and his orchestra. This attendance set a record for high school dances. The competition for the class officers was keen. Finally John Riddle, an athlete and a scholar, was elected president of the class. Marion Arnold became vice-president and Doris Westerburg was secretary. Frank McGrath, a football hero of the season, served as class treasurer. The gift committee was headed by Ruth Eddy. The committee decided to buy curtains for the newly enlarged library. The Senior Assembly was presented cn the Wednesday before graduation. The assembly was a play about the comic character Little Abner. Frank McGrath enacted the main part with Eileen Jones, Neil Johnston, Edward McKinlay, Martin Haedtler, William Deiters, and Marion Arnold in leading roles as Kentucky hill-billies. The plot was based on the modernizing of Dog- Patch. Every one of the scenes held new thrills with many classmen display- ing their talents in the final night club setting. It was complete in details with even Salomie, the Yokum pig, present in grand style. Arthur Bethke acted as Empehi's principal on Student Administration Day. The students took charge of the school after fourth period for the rest of the day. Seniors managed the offices of Dr. Tubbs and Captain Lorentz, giving orders to other seniors who instructed in the classrooms. Still desiring more social enjoyment, the seniors gathered in the small gymnasium for a backwoods social. A great deal of fun was had by all and prizes were awarded to the persons wearing the best costumes. 'I The next evening the members of the February nineteen hundred thirty- eight class received their diplomas and left behind them the much beloved Ernpehi. New they are finished enacting their part in this high school history and they are out to add new chapters to their personal history but Morgan Park High School will long be remembered by all.

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03 0iCE l lfL6ll y ii Smooth Neil Iohnston worked hard to obtain the many honors which he may now claim. He belonged to Tau Epsilon, Board of Control, Student Court, Student Council, and the Social Committee. In using his musical talents he was a member of the Boys' Glee Club and the A Cappella Chorus. Also he has been in the Emblem Club, Hi-Y, Tennis Team, and Track Team. He was vice-president of his Iunior class and president of his Senior class. Neil served as Empehi's chief executive, president of the Student Association and was voted the most popular boy in his Senior class. Some day in the future we'll hear from Neil again. Clever lane Swearingen is an unusual combination of student and leader. All during her high school she has been a member of the Girl Reserves and has served them as both vice-president and president. She has been secretary and vice-president of the Quilpen and has been a member of Tau Epsilon for five semesters. For seven semesters she was selected as business representative for her division and she was a member of the Board of Control. Her alertness and ability will act as a die to form her future career. Novel was Marion Arnold's rendition of Mammy Yokum in her Senior assembly. A fine student of the drama, she had been the secretary of the Dramatic Club. She has been on the Clean-Up Committee and the Student Court. Marion was a member of the Dancing Club, Girl Reserves, and Tau Epsilon. Lively and hard-working Miss Marion Arnold will get ahead. Arthur Bethke, a regular fellow with a brilliant mind and charming person- ality, well entered the social, athletic, and scholastic branches of Empehi. He was secretary of his Sophomore class, president of his Iunior class, and treasurer of his Senior class. He was a leader in the R. O. T. C., Concert Band, Tau Epsilon, and the Hi-Y. He was chairman of the Athletic Commission, Captain of the Swimming Team for two years, and he holds several city championships in swimming. Art's determination will cut his path to success.