Palatine High School - Spotlight Yearbook (Palatine, IL)

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THE SPOTLIGHT HOME ECONOMICS OFFICERS President ,,...,.,........,. ......,, ......... H e nrietta Meyers Vice-President ,,.... ....A,Y..,.,,,., l sabel Wente Sec'y-Treasurer ,.... .. ........ Florence Eng-elking Social Chairman... .... ............ D olores Meyers Faculty Sponsor ,.............,..... Miss Maxine Cool: l-'rout lluw llulli linstninpr llcrzilsliin- lfuniolse-n. lilt-:lllor liivh. l.:ulir:l Glulle-, lil-rnim-41 Lollsa-. Miss Maxine 1'nul:. Hull: Nl-liru-4-4l1-i'. Viviun lim-pp, l r:niil-vs Svlixmvlln-l', Iiflnn Nino th-rllzurllt llVsinn ll1'1 41 ' 1 ' 2 . lllllllll N-l-mul limi' l'l'illll'l'S I4lll'l'SSl'll. llq-I1-n lH1'l'li1'l'. Nlnrluli llnvrs svn. l l'allu-vs l4l'lllllN'l', lll-lm-ii Sl-lioppv, vl'llll1'lil llnnilstrnin. Elsie- nl I this lx l ml XX nll lull: Nl: lui Xllll in lxll l l'ull ', 'is '..'c', in 'N' 'I' ', I .' Wi , . : fu - nlng. l'l'Ill'l 1,1-svli-i',g. 'I'llir1l llow xlfll'-illl'll' livvlilllilll. idl'2l4'l' l7l1'l'lit'l'. Irvin- l.:lng:- lmrsf. liuluiw-4 3l1'yl'l's, Ilf'lll'll'llZI Moyl-rs, lsailu-l xvvllllh l'il1'Illll1l'2I illtl-mlorf, .lllu-rtn xV1'li1'l'1'l'. lflnrvinw- lfliigm-lliiiig. lllllllvil Lund- Sll'1rlll. ldlsiv lil'llllS Sallie- Iillll1lNll'lIlll, Irvnm- lwsoburgr. . , . l'1llll'lll limi' lmrolliy M1-yn-r. lmroilly 5lll'l'lll1'l'. Xlyrlln- llvl- mlm-n. Vivian Sim-wart, Winil'rl-el Iil':Illllhl4'l'. liZll'li:ll'2l llllIll':lll lulsn All-ss. Irs-no Sl'llI'2Illl, Milllrell liittner. lflstln-1' llc-liter. XI.llull.l Sn:itlml'l'. Home Economics Club The Home Economics department has had an active year. Early in the fall a reception for Mrs. Ernest Iler was sponsored. Food was pre- pared by the girls of the club and a style show of cotton dresses was presented by the sew- ing class. Mrs. Lavender, representing an Elgin depart- ment store, gave a lecture to club members and their mothers on Textiles and Fall Trends. The clothing class completed four projects this year as follows: Q17 a cotton problem with choice ol' making pajamas, shorts, aprons or slips, 121 a cotton dressg Q31 a wool dressg C41 a silk dress. In a McCall dress contest Esther Zyc won first, Janet Pomeroy, secondg and Evelyn Schwo- low, third. Mrs. Ernest Iler, Mrs. Adolph God- knecht and Mrs. Feddler were the contest judges. The Foods class had the unusual opportunity of managing a cafeteria on a large scale. Every girl worked at each cafeteria station two Weeks. The cafeteria was open all winter to students and faculty and the sum of 35294.48 indi- cates the volume of business. In December the foods class gave a banquet to the board members, their wives and the faculty. P. T. H.S 1 9 3 4 Girls Athletics President ............... ........ F lorence Eng-elking Vice-President ........ ......... H bnrietta Meyers Treasurer ........,.. ................ D orothy Shermer Sponsor .,...... ....... P auline A. Hackbarth The G. A. A. met at the beginning of the year to decide what they should do since they no longer belonged to the state organization. lt was agreed that it would be best to retain the same standard of points for awards as those set up by the na- tional G. A. A.-namely 1200 points for a school letter. Since Friday night was the only night set aside for girls athletics it was decided that man- agers for each sport should be chosen and be rc- sponsible for their sport. The following Junior girls were chosen: Vivian Stewart-Roller Skat- ing, Maurine Roberds-Hiking, Emma Grace Tre- pus-Bicycle Riding, and Kathryn Hans-Gym. Among the to be remembered events are found the roller skating treasure hunt, the hike to the show at Barrington and the return truck ride, the annual breakfast hike to Arlington and finally but still felt, the 12 mile bike ride. The remaining Friday nights were spent in playing Volley Ball, Basketball, and Baseball. A luncheon was given by the other members of the G. A. A. to the following girls who received their school letter: Geraldine Danielsen, Alberta Wetterer, Marjorie Beckman, Vivian Stewart, Winifred Krambier, Dolores Meyers, Florence En- gelking, Elsa Mess, Isabel Wente, Esther Reuter, Emma Grace Trepus, Maurine Roberds, and Kath- ryn Hans. ' l 1 .nt Ilow lmlvrvs Ali-ylws. Louisa- NV4-ntl-. llntli h'lrnlu-r. Hur- jun lXilSfllllI llnllu Qt'lll'lll'4lt'l' l lorl-in-v I-'n-ft-ll'in-f 1'-11,41 W. ng, fs- v . ,,. i ,., s. ' - -, lla-nrie-Iln Mn-yi-rs. I Sol-null How Miss l':inIinr- ll:n-klmrrli. llyrllf- Ill-irll-n, Wini- llul lxmlnliin-l'. Viviun Sl4'XVZlI'l liIlllll'Vll ll-uns Xl4iriln'il- l l-1-I'ln'ln . . . x . 1.. '-. . ' ' ' , -. . N I-'ninri 1 1 nf In pn 'l'liil'rl llow Aliw- Nvitz. lislln-r llvnlvr, iil'l':llllllll' llnnivlst-n. NI:irjoriu Nlzixwl-ll, xlIllll'ill1' ltnln-rals. Virgrinizn 'l'l1ul's:1l11lu-11 .I:ln1-1. l'unn-rny. Fnnrtli How Irvin- l,:m,:lml'sI, Allwrln W4-ll-1-4-y-I I,-pm. Svlirzini, lilsn Mess. 1illI'lHll':l llnnvnn. lim-olliy Ali-yur. lmrolliy Sheriner. YEAR BOOK

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Part of the musical program for this year was E SPOTLIGHT No school program is complete without music. Mr. Kay in his one year as an instructor in Palatine High has given the school a splendid start in instrumental music with a band, concert orchestra, and dance orchestra. Mr. Kay's organizations have been in demand for outside engagements as well as at school functions, which speaks well for his leadership. Left to lllgrlutsqlioiilse We-nie, Marjorie Maxwell, Cecilia llalrz. llorhort Swoitzor, lilllns l lonsky.- Mr. Kay, Ruth S1'lll'0Pll0l'. Ilan'- vey Ilelins, lYllll'Vlll I'l:1to. Mr. Ve-rvloet. Charles XV2ll'd0I'. L1-slio Ibevormzlu, Wzlyne lvrvwos. lillwrliwl 'lllllll2lSllPVVPlkl I-'ram-os Schroe- der. l'llt'2Illl1l':l Ulteudorf. l i-:im-os t'i-upper. lion Tlmmpson, Howard With-nhurg. Concert Crcliestra the organization of the high school concert or- chestra. At first interest seemed lacking in this activity but the few who were interested would not give up. By the middle of the year interest began to grow and a full orchestra was developed. The entire year was devoted to study of concert music consisting of marches, overtures, Waltzes, and other types of light concert numbers. The orchestra was heard at several assembly programs early in the year but its first truly suc- cessful appearance was the night of the Band-O12 chestra concert, May 11. At that performance the orchestra played five selections that were graciously appreciated by an attentive audience. During the remainder of the year the orchestra made two public appearances: at the operetta, May 17 and 18, and at Commencement, June 5. At the former, several lighter concert num- bers were playedg but at the latter the best works studied during the year were played: March Mil- itaire by Schubert and Harmoniana Overture by Galuski. At the end of the year, interest was not lack- ing and the outlook for the coming year seemed encouraging and without doubt the most difficult part was in the past. P. T. H. S 19 34 Band No basketball or football game is quite com- plete Without a band to add the thrill of victory marches. Crowds are stirred to new enthusiasm by the strains of band music, leading in their school song. Band music is the product of Ameri- can music, and during the twentieth century bands in the United States have set the pace for the world. For many years every town or city sup- ported a band, but more recently, no school is declared progressive without a band. Early in the school year, the high school band was reorganized and practice began. Two weeks later the band made its first appearance at a game, being able to attempt four selections. From that time on the band was at every home football game, ever trying to stimulate a little more enthusiasm and pep. Then came the Heights game, and was it cold 7 but the band was there and held its own against the larger band of the rivals. Then came basketball, and the band corner held forth at every game with a collection of fif- teen numbers. Toward the end of the season these were well known, however. Something had to be done, so the band began to sing?, about Charlie, and Margie, and Eddie. With basketball season over several additions were made to band from the teams, and work be- gan on the concert. The concert was given May 11 and climaxed the season for the band. The concert contained several solos with band accom- paniment, and we never will forget our Herbie and Deep Bass. During the year, the band had its first taste of broadcasting and was heard more than 50 miles. V lfiont llow-'Marjorie Maxwell. l i'nncPs S1'li1'o4-mler, Kathryn 131-ewes, 1'l1'IIlll'0S Uroppor. Ulmrles Wnrils-ir, llorlmort Sweitzer, Irid- ward 'l'mnashowski. lion 'l'hompson, llilllllilll Witt:-lilac-mr. Mr Kay, fli1'e-4'to1'. Necond Ilow-Evelyli S4-hwolow. f'l'l'lll1l Ilalrz, Marvin Plat:- Leslle Devernian. Wayne Drewes, Howard Wittenburg. YEAR BOO

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THE SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT STAFF EdltOY-ln-Chief ,,......................,.,.,,,. Vivian Stewart Business Manager ......A...,,...... Emma Grace Trepus S3183 Manager ............... .....,....,.. K enneth Stroker Faculty Advisor .,,............A,............... G. A. McElroy Reporters: Louise Wente, Verna Rason, Dorothy Sher- mer, Frank DeBerge, Allenby Plonsky, Eltora Kreft, Maurine Roberds, Vernon Bergman, Geraldine Danielsen, Eleanor Steinbrinck and Irene Godknecht. FPUIII llow--Imnise XVEIIM4. G. A. M1-Elrluy. Viviun Stewart. 1il'llll0lll Stroker, Ellllllll Grave Trepus. Second lluw: Vernon lfergmnn, Dorothy Shf'l'll10I', Fralnk Ile llt-rg:-, ldltum Kreft, Blllll1'lll0 li0ll0l'llS. Allenby Plonsky. lim-k Row: Verna Ilzlsoll. lilltltllllbl' SN-'lIllll'llN'li, Geraldine it-lsoll, lrm--llc Godkilecllt. The Spotlight Staff The Spotlight year book was published this year without soliciting the business men for ad- vertisements. A magazine subscription drive for the Crowell Publishing Company netted S77 and the rest of the expenses were met by sale of books and assessment of school organizations. The engravings which appear in this book were made by the Jahn and Ollier Company of Chicago. The photography is the work of the Root Studio of Chicago which made the senior, faculty and basket ball photos and of Mr. H. A. Kincaid who took the remaining group pictures. H. C. Paddock and Sons of Arlington Heights printed the book as usual. Mr. Stuart Paddock of this firm has always co-operated with the school and Spotlight both in printing the book at lowest possible cost and in helping the school paper. Dur- ing the past two years Mr. Paddock has given the school a special section in his paper, a favor great- ly appreciated. Dorothy Shermer edited school news the first semester and Vivian Stewart has held a similar position this semester as well as editing the year- book. Both girls have exceptional ability. The yearbook features the seniors but the staff has endeavored to give all organizations a share of space in proportion to student interest in their work. P. T. H. S 1934 Commercial Department The closing of the school year has again shown a very marked improvement in the Commercial Department. In shorthand many girls have done much more work than is required for credit. In bookkeeping the students showed exceptional interest in their work throughout the year, and very successfully completed their sets. In the three divisions of the Commercial Department, the stu- dents have acconlpllslled 111 one year tlle ablllty to hold successfully any position in the commelclal line. They have not only Lll0I'OUgllly mastered their subjects, but also have been taught the most essentlal qualifications ol a good secretary. ln shorthand, the outstanding work was done by Marjorie Maxwell, fiernlce Werner and KLILII Wendland, who have passed both their 80 and 100 transcriptions. Geraldine Danielsen has also passed her 80 test, which is the requirement Iol credit in second year work. Special honor was given to Geraldine when she received the Gregg shorthand pin for the most artistic shorthand notes in her class. This was presented to her in connection with the Order of Gregg Artists Cer- tificate which the following girls were awarded: ltuth Wendland, Bernice Werner, Cecelia Harz. Winifred Krambier, Mignonne Mistele, Mildred Bittner, Dorothy Weller, Marjorie Maxwell, Kath- ryn Smith, Marjorie Beckman, Dolores Meyers and Pearl Leseberg. As a special gift to the students. lVliss Smith presented their certificates attractive- ly framed, and ready to be hung on the wall. The girls were very much pleased with this new idea. In Typing 1 the class did good work through- out the year. Ruth Wendland and Mildred Bitt- ner made their 50 test, which is 50 words per min- ute, writing for 15 minutes. Vivian Stewart made a 15 minute perfect in April, writing at the rate of 40 words a minute. Bernice Werner and God- frey Schinkosky had 10 minute perfects in Febru- ary and March respectively. 91 Wi of the class have accomplished more than the requirements for 21 passing grade. 40 words a minute, for 15 min- utes with 5 errors or less is required for credit the first year. In Typing II, the students have completed one budget each week, including stencils, invoices, le- gal forms, building contracts, deeds, etc. Ruth Wendland has the honor of receiving a bookkeeping pin for having the highest average on the nine standardized examinations which are sent to the school from the South-Western Pub- lishing Company. Certificates of Proficiency are given to all students satisfactorily completing four sets of bookkeeping. YEAR BOOK