Palatine High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Palatine, IL)

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THE SPOTLIGHT Who's Who In 1945 Beckman, Norman Emil-Joined Arlington Park Race Track Club, March 1938. Co-partner of Aurora Race Track Aug., 1940. Owner of Hawthorne Race Track June, 1943. Cropper, Frances May-Graduated from Charleston Nursing School June, 1938. Head nurse at Cook County Hospital March, 1940. Married Rufus Dean April 19, 1942. De Pue, John N.-Join-ed New York Yankees as short stop March, 1937. Joined White Sox January, 1940. Man- ager of White Sox February, 1942. Dierker, Grace A.dlVIade debut as an actress at Chi- cago Theater June, 1937. Entered movies April, 1939. Leading lady in Her First Date March, 1940. Finished 50th picture November, 1944. Engelking, Florence-Secretary to Mr. Jones, man- ager of the United Air Lines, March, 1940. Stewardess for United Air Lines June, 1942. Godknecht, Russell Adolph-Made first solo flight Jan- uary, 1936. Joined pas-senger air force between London and Chicago March, 1941. Hahnfeldt, Irwin E.-Graduated from Cornell June, 1939. Taught English at Palatine High School 1940-41. English professor at Harvard September, 1943. Hinrichs, Raymond Henry-'Practiced at Danielsen's morgue 1935-37. Funeral director of Palatine, Ill., March, 1942. Iler, Robert Wilson-Became member of Chicago Board of Trade June, 1940. Selected Secretary of Com- merce during the Appleblossom administration, March, 1942. Kelly, Francis Eugene-Admitted to the bar October, 1941. Elected member of P. T. H. S. board April, 1942. Elected Senator from Illinois April, 1944. United in mar- riage to Miss Dorothy Shermer June, 1945. Langhorst, Irene Mae-Designer for Molly Dress Company February, 1938. Buyer for the Nuwear Depart- ment Store in Seattle, August, 1942. Mess, Elsa-Married Alfred Lunt June 1, 1936. Moved to Tomiashewski farm October, 1940. Meyer, Dorothy Louisa-Graduated from nursing school June, 1938. Nurse in Community Hospital at Palatine, Ill., 1938-40. Member of the nursing staff of a large German hospital in May, 1942. Meyers, Henrietta Rosina-Graduated from Chicago Conservatory of Music June, 1938. Pian- ist for the Tom, Dick, and Harry program April, 1940. Played while the newly elected presi- dent, Appleblossom was marching to the inaug- ural platform Jan. 20, 1941. Awarded medal by National Association of Pianists May, 1945. Oltendorf, El-eanora Viola-Sailed for Paris, 1939. Became Countess Ponsetti, May, 1941. Paddock, Robert Young-Established news- paper omce, Cuba, Illinois, March, 1936. Became editor of The Chicago Daily News April, 1941. United in marriage to Miss Isabel Wente, 1945. Paucsek, Mary Annamarie-Graduated from nursing school June, 1938. President anti-saloon league, 1939. Philbin, Martin A.-Entered radio April, , 1 1937. Starred on Phil Baker -program 1939-40. Interviewed President Apopleblossom June, 1945. Renter, Esther Marie-Maried June, 1937. Moved to the Langhost farm, February, 1939. Saathoff, Marcella Edna--Graduated from Cooking In- stitute June, 1936. Married to John Winkle July, 1938. Samson, Mary-Became Secy. to Samuel Insull, Jr., fthe second Insull utility magnatej, August, 1936. United in marriage to Mr. Charles Warder, June, 1937. P. T. H. S 1934 Schering, Norman Charles-Became member of Chica- go Board of Trade, 1939. Moved to New York, 1941. Started as a New York broker, April, 1943. Schram, Irene Lillian--President of the Beauty Spec- ialists Society, August, 1940. Selected to represent Chica- go at the National Beauty Specialists Convention in New York, June, 1945. Schwantz, Gustav-Member of Arlington Jockey Club, 1936. Owner of Fleetfoot and Lightning, famous race horses, 1940. Owner of Schnozzle, winner by a nose in 1944 Kentucky Derby. Schoppe, Helen A.-Became stenographer for the Schoppe Bros. Dept. Store at Palatine, Illinois, June, 1938. Toured country as speaker for Anti-Saloon league, 1941. Shermer, Dorothy-Washington correspondent for The Chicago Daily News 1939-41. United in marriage to Senator Kelly in June, 1945. Schweitzer, Herbert Edward-Ordained August, 1941. Became minister of Episco-pal Church, Evanston, Illinois, July, 1942. Tomashewski, Edward Peter-Jockey at Arlington Park 1937-41. Trainer of the famous Schwantz horses, 1941-45. Ward-er, Charles Noel-Co-apartner in the United Dress Company, 1936-37. Became owner and president of company April, 1937. United in marriage at the St. James Cathedral to Miss Mary Samson June, 1937. Became fath- er of 12th child, April, 1945. Welden, Jayne W.-Secretary to Mr. Iler, principal of P. T. H. S. 1938-42. Became sheriff of Cook county, 1944. Welden, Russell Edward-Co-partner L. C. Smith Typewriter Company, April, 1938. President of L. C. Smith Typewriter Company, March, 1944. Wente, Isabel Clara-Taught French at Palatine High 1939-44. United in marriage to Mr. Robert Paddock June, 1945. FIQICSHINIEN. 1931 Front Ilow--IIex'hort Sweitzer, Everett NVQ-se-lnzlll. I-Edward 'l'0lll2lSIl0WSki. Charles Wnrder, V4-rnon Bergmann. lilugeue Kcllv. Sem-ond Row-Leonard Luerssen. Nnrnmn Svlu-ring, Orrin Neagle, .lhohu De I'uo. Irwin Hnhnfehlt, Russell Godknevht, Ray- mond Hxnrichs. Gustav Scliwzlntz, Norman Beckmlnn, Marvin Third How-Virginia Ilomek, Dorothy Consor, Adeline Ilruns, Doris Lon Underwood, Irene Schram, Elsa Mess. Mary Samson. Dorothy Meyer, Marcella Snnthotf, Gmce Dierker, Dorothy Shermer. Fourth Row-Lorraine Steinwedol. Elsie Frohne. Henrietta Meyers. Mary P2lll0S0k, Itllennorn Oltendorf, Esther Iteuter, Irene Langhorst, Isabel Wente, Helen Schoppe, Robert Paddock. YEAR BOOK

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THE SPOTLIGHT The following is the four year scholarship rank of the Seniors based on 1 for A, 2 for A-, and 3 for li: Mary Samson 1.39, Dorothy Shermer 1.40, Isabel Wente 1.39, Eleanora Oltendorf 1.51, Elsa Mess 1.62, Dorothy Meyer 2.09, Esther Reuter 2.44, Robert Paddock 2.75. , , . . , . . 1 l-ron! ltuw: lla-urn-tln Ale-yr-rs, hI2ll'llll Ililllnn. Ilm-rlin-rl 5XY4'll' mr. l lm-mice Engolking. , , , , ., ., .... . . Iluvlt Inns I'lum'4-s l lfllblwl. lfllltitllj Rl:-31-1, 1 ll.llll'h Val l Iri-no S1-liraun. I-Ilsal Mi-ss, Miss Verna Jumps. Com-li. Baby Steps Out CAST UF CHARACTERS Elmer Morris, a henpecked husband, Charles Warder. Edna Morris, the nagging wife, Irene Schram. Christina Morris, called Baby by the family though she is nearly seventeen, Henrietta Meyers. Madge Morris, Baby's older sister, Florence Engelking. Eskew Maybank, a friend of Mr. Morris, Martin Phil- bin. Wiillie Baxter, the neighbor boy, Herbert Sweitzer. Jane, Betty, Ruth, friends of Madge, Dorothy Meyer, Frances Cropper, Elsa Mess. Baby Steps Out was presented in Cutting Hall May 4, 1934. The play was of the humorous type. Edna Morris, the domineering wife, had her husband Elmer and younger daughter Baby un- der her control. She favored Madge, the older daughter, and tried to aid her in winning a suit- able man for a husband. Elmer saw his wife's in- justice, and decided to help Baby. The climax came when Baby stepped out with the favored young man, leaving Madge to be escorted by Willie Baxter, the neighbor boy. The play was not very long nor complicated, but was exceptionally well presented. The parts were very well fitted to each member of the cast, and the acting was decidedly above average. P. T. H. S 1934 Last Will and Testament We, the class of 1934, feeling that the hour of our departure is at hand, and desiring that our many and valuable assets be divided equally and fairly, do proclaim this to be our last will and testament. I. We bequeath unto the faculty at least seven of our original class. We feel that the de- parture of our class should be gradual, so that the faculty may have time to reconcile themselves to their great loss. II. We bequeath unto the Junior Class the ideals and standards so nobly set forth by our class. May they try to reach our heights of suc- cess. III. We bequeath unto the Sophomores the ability of our class to make money go a long way towards putting on a Prom. IV. We bequeath unto the Freshmen Class the right to use our class colors. May they come to a decision in a more peaceful manner. V. We bequeath unto the students of P. T. H. S. the following articles: 115 The Irish of our officers and advisor. 125 Irene Schram's ability to sell tickets. 135 Helen Schoppe's bookkeeping. 145 Mary Samson's companionship with her dog. 155 Martin Philbin's wise-cracks. 165 Becky's abil- ity to play basket-ball. 175 Frances Cropper's French correspondent. 185 Robert Paddock's and John De Pue's position as athletic managers. 195 Grace Dierker's gum. 1105 Russell Godknecht's and Norman Schering's airplanes 1115 Flo1'ence Engelking's health and beauty. 1125 Raymond Hin- rich's blushes. 1135 Irwins Hahnfeldt's English. 1145 Esther Reuter's bashfulness. 1155 Mary Paucsek's Last Round-up costume. 1165 Marcel-- la Saathoff's drag with the janitors. 1175 Edward Tomashewski's Dodge. 1185 Rubinoff's violin. 1195 Gus Schwantz' golf. 1205 Elsa Mess' giggles. 1215 Henrietta Meyer's voice. 1225 Irene Langhorst's date book to be used in future years. 1235 Eugene Kelly's rules of order. We hope, however, that the class meetings of the future will not be troubled with its use. 1245 Bob Iler's dogs. 1255 Dorothy Shermer's honorable Class Night role. May she soon forget the nightmare. 1265 Isabel Wente's agreeableness. 1275 Charles Warder's acting. 1285 Eleanora Oltendorf's extra A's. 1295 Jayne Wel- clon's tardy slips. 1305 Dorothy Meyer's patience. 1315 Russell Weldon's phrase It's a phenomenf' VI. We bequeath the entire residue of our estate unconditionally to the Class of 1938. VII. We he1'eby appoint Gerald A. McElroy executor of this, our last will and testament. Witness our hand and seal. The Class of 1934. 1SEAL5. YEAR BOOK

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E SPOTLIGHT This page tells in words and pictures a brief history of the class of '34. The Senior class this year has a record in scholarship that will challenge any class grad- uated from Palatine. Miss Hackbarth advised the class through its first three years and Miss Cook and Mr. Mc- Elroy helped the class in its final year. 1934 Upperclassmen in '33, '34 Our Junior year was quite an eventful one and most of our activities were centered about the pi om. First we sponsored a Stunt Show, then a movie at Barrington, and then came the J uns fe. ., SHl'll0MU1Clf1S, 1932 Front Ituw-Vernon lie-rgnian, Ifllgvlil' Kelly. Lu- Blank:-nship. ll:-rhurl Sw:-ltm-1'. lddwarml 'l'nniasl10wski, I'Iv0rm-tl NV0s1-nmn. Ilolwerl l':ulrlm-k, t'h:lrlvs Warilr-r. Sm-mid llim'-V-Irwin llnlmfvldt. Jayne We-Idvn. Elsie l rohnv. llvnrivtta M1-yn-rs. lsaln-l W4-ute, Miss ilill'lilHll'lll, Ili-lon Svhoppv, lfruna-vs 1'x'oppor. Elsa M4-ss, Irene SC'lll'2l1ll. Virginia Ihnnek. John DQ- 1'llv. 'l'hirml How- Dorothy Mi-yer. llnssvll Wm-lde-n. Grace llierke-i', Norman Si-In-ring, lmruthy Slll l'lllt!T'. Mary Samson. Mavve-lla Santlmlf. Bernice Rich, Mary Pain-sek. Ilnris lion l'll1ll'I'XVlNlll. Iius' sn-ll Goeikiwclit. l Iorn-In-u Iflngrelking. Adclim- Ilrnns. Shirley ior play, all of which were very successful and helped to make the prom a gala affair. one party, exclusively for the Juniors, was held at Christmas time at the home of Miss Hackbarth. September, 1933, finally 1'olled around and we entered school feeling rather amazed at the fact that we were really finally, Sen- iors. Mr. Iler had come to take Mr. Butler's place and although we were sorry to see Mr. Butler leave, we were eager to start work under our new superintendent. The class con- tinued to rank high in athletic as well as scholastic ability and we had a very fine year as far as they were concerned. The Seniors topped all the classes in names on the honor roll and defeated the juniors 19 to 18 in the interclass basketball finals. Senior players we1'e big factors in winning the conference cage championships. The Senior play and the Prom were big events of the final -students ranked exceptionally high in llolnn-s, Gustav Nt'll!VilIlIZ. llnynioml Ilinrie-hs. Norman Iievlfinziin. Underclassmen in '31, '32 ln case of fire, it won't be necessary for the Freshies to run because fire doesn't burn green things. That's the manner in which the upper classmen greeted us when we first en- tered P. T. H. S. We weren't children any longer, but young men and women. Our class, numbering 46 students, was one of the largest that had ever been enrolled in High School up to that time. Most of our first year was spent in getting acquainted and trying to at least act ambitious. A number of the scholarship and some of the boys show- ed great athletic ability. Ou1' Sophomore year proved successful in many ways. We had several delightful parties, and by that time our athletes had made a great name for themselves. Norman Beckman and Lee Blankenship received letters and several boys held track records. The class continued to rank high in scholar- ship and those who did exceptionally well were Elsa Mess, Dorothy Meyer, Eleanora Oltendorf. Mary Samson, Dorothy Shermer and Isabel Wente. P. T. H. S month of the senior year. .ll'Nl0IlS. 1032 Ifront How- Ilnllwt 1'urrignn, l':llNVill'll 'IllPlllil?4lIl'XYNiil, liver:-tl xVONl'HlIlll. K'lii'l'or4l Nielson, Vvrnon Ile-rgrxnzul. Second How Vlnlrlvs Xv2ll'lll'l'. llc-lon S1'llupln', .layno W4-lqlvn. l1'f'i1e lA2'lll!ll0l'Sf. llvnrielta M4-yvrs. Ifilsis- l rohnv, Mary I'an4-snk, I i'am-os 1'r4-ppt-r. Dorothy Sin-rnivr. Grmw- lil:-rkvr. ll0I'iN'l'l. Swvitvvr. Third Row---Miss H:n'kh.lrth. Mary Szunson. l IIIl'4'lll'l' lingui- lcing, Irene S1'lll'2ll!l. Shirley Ilolnws, lfistlu-r H4-ntvr. i':l1'ElliUl'II Hlttgnclorf. Elsa Mess, M:lr1vlla S:1:1tlinIY'. Virginian il4lllN'li, Bn-l'nlm'v cl. I-'nurth How -llolu-rl I'afl1lrwk. ICIIIIPIII' K1-ily. Nun-nmn Seller- ing, Irwin Iiahnfoldl. Russell lhuilmm-lit. Lee- l!l:mk4-nship. ltays d H' il Gu S h t Ile 1 I - mon mr vis, stay .'v wnn z, vw: rm Kramhifr. Norman Beckman, John Do Pin-, Martin l'hilhin. Marvin l'i-asc. YEAR BOOK