Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

Page 6 text:

Page 2 Lillian Gish Delights Press Interviewers With Tales of Career, Childhood, Travels By Ruthjayne Aeberly Lillian Gish, lin a bright green dress and a pert fur hat, followed by Malcolm, her West Highland terrier, entered the Blackstone theater January 31 to the tune of clicking cameras and eager excla- mations of the scholastic press! Life With Father, she laughed, referring to her year-old starring epic, has turned out to be a heal- thy production from many stand- points. We have already had to change the chiildren in the cast twice because they get so big and fat during the dinner scenes in the playf' But more seriously she contin- ued, I'm enjoying 'Life With Father' right now because I think' the world needs a little more come- dy. During the World War Miss Gish made films of conditions in Europe to help America make up its mind. But, she said sorrowfully, I wouldn't do that again because any action which creates hatred always boomerangs back to you. Prefers Silent Films Miss Gish liked silent films be- cause they were not limited to one language and could be universally understood. When talkies came, she returned to the stage where she felt she had a better chance to act. As a matter of fact, she con- fessed, I can't do anything else. I always thought it would be nice to write stories, but I can't even Spell. She became a child actress at the age of six. Miss Gish recalls two very vivid incidents from her chlildhood. One was the sight of Sarah Bernhardt's flaming red wig and the other was the time she took castor oil by mis- take when she was trying to steal Castoria from the medicine cabinet. Still Gets Stage Fright HGI' Opening nights are still ac- C0mDan1ied by a frightful case of nerves. I have two superstitious, she explained. I never read the critics the very next morning, and I won't allow anyone to whistle in my dressing room. Miss Gish spends her leisure time rehearsing, traveling, and eating chocolate lice cream sodas, the lat- ter being an all-time favorite. The cast still rehearses Life With Father at regular intervals despite its long-time run. She is very proud of the fact that she has never missed one of the 400- odd performances since the play opened. A Taft Tribune February 14, Nlusicians Gun for Solo Rating Doctor fohnsoi Pearl Gundlack. left and Patsy Earle. right. drum majors, have entered the city-wide band competition scheduled for next week. Many band members will partici- pate in the annual solo contest next week. Stanley Logan, drummer, who won a first division rating in the National contest last year, will enter the National contest dlirectly. In the city solo contest Donna Reynolds, violinist, will play Cava- tina, Edward Polinka, trombonist, Polka Militaireg Richard Weichart, trombonist, Carnationsg and Glen Jorian, trombonfist, Atlantic Ze- phyrs. Of the trumpeters, John Magnus and Herb Mellor will play Carnival of Veniceg Tom Flynn, Atlantic Zephyrsg Al Rettenmier, Tulips. Bill Bornhoff, saxophonist, will play Nocturneg Lenore Duchgeis- chel, Cynthia. Other contestants are James Ol- son, baritone player, who has se- lected Bride of the Wavesg Carl Hagerup, tuba player who will play Mighty Deep, asd Jean Beers, flut- list, who will play Hungarian Song. Baton-twirlers Pat Earle, Pearl Gundlack, and Jackie Anderson will also compete. The concert band, under the di- rection of Mr. John Rapier, has se- lected Charles Trick as student di- rectorg Tom Flynn, presidentg Stanley Logan, vice presidentg Har- riet Meyer', secretary: and Jim Ol- son, treasurer. Freshmen Show It Can Be Done Fifteen students of Miss Mary Ryan's 1A division completed their first semester toward a high school record of perfect attendance. Earl Belzer, Phyllis Drisch, Mari- lyn Hanson, Anna Hrobar, Mary Jasinske, Vanece Kendrick, Joseph Kobek, Richard Krause, Betty Krei- cker, James Mein, Rosemary Mer- tes, Georgia Monroe, Kenneth Petz, Evelyn Pyzik, and Margaret Scott have shown that it can be done. Early to school, always on timeg Helps the freshie make the climb. Gladys Brown Gives Huge Memorial Flag In memory of her grandfather, Gladys Brown, SA, has donated to Taft high school a huge American flag, 10 feet long by six feet wide, which covered his casket. Gladys's grandfather was a Span- ish-American war veteran who was buried with military honors and had three bugle boys and six men with rifles as attendants. Gladys wanted the school to have the flag because since it was too large for her family's use, she thought it would be a perfect way to commemorate her grandfather. Writes Gramn Something new has been in the way of English gr studies for high school st Previous books of this typ been lacking in clear gllusti but Working With Englisl lished by the MacMillan Co fulfills all the qualifications The authors, Mr. Maurice man, principal of Waller school, and Dr. William H son, superintendent of Chica llic schools, have created a book built on the basic elem modern education. The purpose of the bool teach the use of English t gradual growth as the pupil to develop and discover facts and principles by him The book is full of illus material which is taken frc rent, familiar interests of pil. Much of the work he 1 his English class can be apl various other classes and tc ties outside of school. Radio Council A Talented Perforr To Make Auditi Talented students of all high schools are invited Radio Council of the Chicagt schools to participate in Tl School Studio Party, broadcz Saturday mornling from 10 1 over Station WMAQ. The producers are seek personators, whistlers, 1 quists, tap dancers, recita and novelty performers. Other acts invited to audi clude: students who have ing personal experiences or to relate: students who ha ten original five-minute skits: groups of students W a novelty act they wish to such as a barn dance. Those wishing to audlit parts on the program and 1 who have school news whi wish to hear broadcast via are asked to write Mr. Ev Lande, Radio council, Chic: lic schools, 228 North L street, Chicago. The program may be atte any high school studen tickets send a self-ad stamped envelope to High Party Radio Council, Chic: lic schools, 228 North L In addition to entertaini several of the best performt all of Chicago's high scho- week, this program featur flashes from the Chicag schools.

Page 5 text:

fl 'I ci :sipna fff ll1jl Ulm--1 ei.-o Z. Q .. 0 as A li llil UU 'So I:-Vol. IV No.I Taft-F-Iigh School, cilicago, 111. Fg bi 34, 194' Profs to Colleague With Hearts, Flowers Edward Hines Hospital, Feb. 13-C1ar- an E. Fullmer, treasurer and science teacher at Taft high school, received a Valentine here today from the entire faculty which was prepared by Miss Sally Unseth of the art department. Mr. Fullmer is steadily improving and will probably be released in a week or two. He is situated lin a sunny room, though the windows are slightly soiled, and spends most of his time reading the notes and greetings sent by his friends from Taft. Mr. Fullmer nearly broke all hospital records recently when he was receiving vlisitors at the rate of 14 in 20 minutes. He always receives his guests in a new bathrobe given him by Mr. L. A. Hoefer, Taft high school principal. Taft She Finale Four Valentines Old St. Valentine, perched on a cloud wlith Daniel Cupid Esquire and a mad bunch of whirling der- vishes known as love knots, chuckles with glee as the Tribune presents its Valentines. Originally St. Valentines Day was the day of sweet sentiments, cooing doves, and fat cherubs. The Trib retalins the old-fashioned lace and ribbons, but goes modern with four queens of hearts. These girls were selected by the faculty as typically representative of the art, music, athletic, and home arts departments. Lyrics and rhythm queen for the music department is Mary Jane Shirley, 3A, pictured Hirst, left. Taft's feminine athlete is Marion Basse, 3A, pictured second. For her artistic talents with both brush and clay, Taft's young sculp- tress, Inez Niehaus, 2A, pictured thlird, has been chosen as A-1. Like the queen of hearts who baked some tarts is Lois Lindsay. 3B, pictured fourth, chief cook and bottle washer for home arts. Reverting again to the old fashioned sentiments may we say: Roses are red: violets are blue: And this, dear Tafhites, Is our Valentine to you. Civics Unit Enacts Constitution Drama History repeats itself Monday for the P. T. A. and again Friday for the student body when a group of senior boys under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Osbon, civics teacher, reenact the framing and signing of the Constitution. Charles Trick plays George Washington Jack Padgitt-Alexander Hamilton Ray Anderson-Wilson St King Dick Dolezal-Gerry 8: Blair Thomas Buckley-Sherman Sz Baldwin Jack Sampson-Robert Jackson Ernest Kowalski-Rutledge 8: Martlin Adam Klafta--Pinckney Sr Morris William Peranni-William Patterson Charleton Bard-Madison 85 Dickinson Tom Olson-Edmund Randolph Tom Flynn-Gouvenor Morris Robert Behr-Bassett Sz Franklin

Page 7 text:

uary 14, 1941 Taft Tribune Page E zada Places Y in Uratory he Northwest legion distnict ical contest at Amundsen last ', Tom Orzada, 4A, represent- laft, placed third among a contestants. ernia, Schurz, Roosevelt, Von rn, Steinmetz Lane, and Bar- are among the other North- ide and suburban schools that ted. Alvernia placed first, :hurz second. Can Happen Here was the t of Tom's address on Ameni- emocracy for which he had ne week to prepare. contest finals will be held 'ow in the county building all the local districts will te. Tom will act as alternate er if anything should happen ,t and second place winners. Vera. McConville, public ng teacher, coached Tom on livery of his speech, and Mrs. Halverson, history teacher, red him for historical ma- rk, Pastry Cook lcoct Delicacies are New Witness s only 7 a. m. in the Taft oom, but already the cook, Josephine Barrell, and the cook, Mrs. Elizabeth Sorrell, sy preparing food for hungry es. Barrell sticks a skewer into ge Blue-ribbon prize beef, Mrs. Sorrell divides pie into small patties. Barrell is the concocter of vegetables, hamburgers, French fries, gravies, mashed as, and spaghetti. mother owned a restaurant, lls, and I used to spend all are time watching the cook r work. Then wherever I l as a lunchroom assistant, I always hang around the kit- 'rs realized her fascination, .e was finally given a chance r. 'There's nothing I'd rather ie enthusiastically declares. . cakes, puddings, biscuits, ot breads are the products out by Mrs. Sorrell who 1 to bake at the age of 10. that time she has owned her vakery and worked at Mar- Field. ring cakes and pies is just 3h fun for me as playing golf 1g to the theater would be for ie else, she insists. m rolls out of the large ovens re food ds put in to cook and 0 WOI'k busily on, Freshies Plead for Magic Locker Lorraine Shonickey. Ramona Sachacki. Isabelle Moravec ileit to rightl plead with Mr. Kenneth Osbon for use of Scholarship Locker. Superman may be different, Grimm and his fairy tales have something there, but - truth is stranger than fiction. A strange phenomenon recently occurred at Taft. It would seem that locker 1148 is blessed with the strange power of bestowing unlimited amounts of knowledge upon its occupants, for Steve Majercik, Milan Bagel, and Wyman Ender, former occupants who graduated in January, all won scholarships-the first two to Y.M. C. A. college and Milan to Lake Forest college. Can it be that a mere locker was the cause? Mr. Kenneth Osbon, his- tory' teacher, apparently seems to think so, for when Lorraine Sho- nickey, Ramona Sachacki, and little Isabelle Moravec, only four-foot eight, all freshie graduates of Ona- han, who had registered for the locker, tnied to move their belong- ings into it, there was Mr. 0sbon's lock as an obstacle. We suspect that Mr. Osbon, hav- ing heard of the locker's apparent power, was trying to pick up a lit- tle extra knowledge. Influenced by the pleas of the girls, Mr. Osbon was induced to give up the locker, contending that he had enough brains anyhow. Now all eyes are on the three freshman girls. Will they carry on the schol- arship locker's tradition? Math Wizards Find New Brain-Teasers The library is one book wealthier as a result of the combined gener- osity of the mathematics teachers who have purchased a volume of Mathematics and Imagination by Kasner and Newman. It is a literary digest of the ab- stract phases of mathematics and has received much publicity in per- iodlical literature. The book includes a discourse on the mathematics of the infinite, and there are a number of interest- ing paradoxes presented-for in- stance, the one of an arrow in flight. Question: If an arrow moves through the air uniformly, then no matter what minute part of a sec- ond is taken, the arrow will always move some small distance. If this can be considered true, then at no time is the arrow anywhere be- cause it is constantly in motion. Alley Rats Do 706 As Bowling Team Lois Lindsay, Mary Ann Jakob- sen, Norma and Mildred Tess, the Alley Rats of the Wednesday girls' bowling league, broke into the lime- light by bowling a 706 team game. This puts them in third place in the city at the present time. The Alley Rats are closely fol- lowed by the Blitzkriegers, Mari- lyn Fisher, Carol Ewald, Betty Mil- ler, and Dorothy Milichevich, in the girls' Wednesday league. In the Thursday league, the Gor- donettes, June Lowry, Lois Cline- man, Marilyn Parrish, and Lillian Kotecke, hold first place. In second place are the Gutter Gals, Betty Ehrlich, Lois Miller, Mary' Alice Youmans, and Natalie Strauss. Betty Lou Olson, of the Panthers in the girls' Thursday league, has dropped from first to second place :in the city with her 209 high indi- vidual game. Clean-up Campaign Launched at Taft In 'City-Wide Drive For Added Defense Early next week the first phas1 of the Clean-up campaign under tht supervision of Mrs. Ida Goldfein art teacher, will be launched a' Taft in the form of division roon projects. Each division will be given 1 chance to choose and carry out il: own project in competition with thn other divisions. Suggestions includr making scrap books, decorating home rooms, keeping a chart or lunchroom habits, and making z weekly check-up of the students lockers and personal appearance. Each division will elect a Clean up delegate who will submit a writ ten report on April 4. A Clean-ui chairman and an appointed com mittee will vote on the winning di vision which will be given a pnize Other possible Clean-up project: for the entire school include th4 beautification of the campus, mak ring the Little Theater into a so cial room, and presenting movie: and assemblies relative to Clean up defense, this year's theme. Newly-appointed members of th Taft Clean-up committee for 194' are Don Amenta, Ernest Kowalski and Nancy Gray, Student Counci officers, and Jean Anderson, How ard Behm, Marilyn Daebel, Mani nella De Roeck,, James Downing and William Funk. The committee will meet one each week for the next thre- months to promote clean-up acti vities. The members have already en tered a number of clean-up slogan in the city-wide clean-up slogal contest. Mr. Buell Patron of Trib Mr. Buell is a boon to the TMI in many ways. He furnishes strong armed men to haul typewriter: from the main office to the lowe regions where the staff labors ann provides paper for its dummies.' Taftites I End your Valentine's Day right bi attending the Alumni dance in th4 evening Edgebrook Country Clul: 8:30 p. m. 40c per couplf UK ticket will admit 2 girls or 2 boys! Help make this dance a successl Tickets may be procured at the door o from any alumni officer