Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Page 10 Taft Tribune hy Study Social Science. Inter-Relations of Human Beings Learned Thereby A By Doris Erickson . Over a tasty snack of chocolate cookies, Mr. Kenneth A. Osbon, his- tory teacher, aired his views on why s'tudents should take up the study of social sciences. First of all, let's see what social science is, spoke Mr. Osbon, The social sciences make a study of the relations of groups of human be- ings to each other-not of , the people of far distant lands, but of Norwood Park to Chicago, of Chi- cago -to Illinois, of Illinois to the United States, and of the United States to the nations of the world. According to Mr. Osbon there is a special importance to Americans in studying social sciences because their government, a representative democracy, is entirely different from the government of other countries. ' 'American Rule Cooperative 'In our country everybody has and is a part of the government. If heunderstands the way his govern- ment works, he can do his part much more efficiently. To under- stand how the government works he must understand how it began. All manner of things are asso- ciated with government works: business and industrial. organiza- tions all fit into and become a part ,ofthe affairs of the nation. - ,Isl there any man who doesn't wonder why his taxes are so high and where the money goes? C By knowing and understanding the aims of our government, an in- formed citizen can help to shape -the foreign policies of the nation. He is able to speak for what he wants and bring about desirable changes. A Lake Shore vs. Northwest Why, you wonder are we on the Northwest side struggling with the same old vertebraic Northwest highway when residents of the Lake Shore and outer drive are en- joying the advantages of splendid new highways. . Those same residents know how to, bring. the necessary pressure on those in power. ,How many Taft pupils know even the names of their representatives in, Congress, in - the state legisla- tures, in the city council? - . How many Taft pupils know that .they live in the largest congres- sional district in the United States? ' .Such knowledge tends to make .an efficient citizen. To good moral character, integrity, rand honesty, rnecessaryxto' the makings 'of an ef- ficient citizen, must be added a Problem Solvecl: Clothes to Wear At Soczlzl Center Ulrmttnurd from page 1, col. 33 Bill Patterson, and Arthur Krause with Mr. Leonard Teuscher, assis- tant principal and head of the Taft center, were shown how to operate an operadio, an instrument similar to a public address system which will be loaned to Taft for use at the dances by Miss Badt. Olperadio to Serve for Overflow The operadio consists of several loud speakers, two microphones, a lapel mike for the instructor, and an attachment for phonograph re- cords. It will be of real service when it is necessary to use both gymnasiums for dancing. Eight boys and eight girls will be selected by the instructor to assist in teaching dancing. Four- teen boys will also be wanted for work in the cloak room. They will be compensated for their efforts. Center to Continue Only If Well Attended Extremely fortunate in being awarded a center, Taft will be al- lowed its continuance only as long as it receives full-hearted patron- age. Its support, however, seems well assured since it was placed here in answer to popular demand. It of- fers the young people of the com- munity opportunity for get- togethers at a minimum of expense 110 cents per personb. There are only 17 others of its kind in the city. Mrs. Henrietta Hintz, attendance officer, and Mr. Paul Bigler, ad- ministrative aide, will assist Mr Teuscher in operating the center. But why should we bother our heads with world history when we are active only in local affairs? Because, states Mr. Osbon, knowledge of the methods of gov- ernment in foreign parts will give us more sympathy with their prob- lems and help us understand what they are trying to do. Thus an understanding of world situations would give us a more sympathetic, a less impatient out- look on the acts of other nations and a better understanding of the plans and accomplishments of our nation-perhaps even a better ad- ministration of our local affairs. American Legion Announces Fourth Oratorical Contest Since potential orators will be interested in entering the American Legion's fourth annual national oratorical contest this year, the Trib takes this occasion to give ad- vanced notic of its rules and regula- tions so that they won't be ham- pered by a late start. All local, state, and regional con- tests must be completed and the winners ready for the national finals in the spring. The contestants, high school stu- dents only, will talk upon the sub- ject chosen by the department com- mittee, which will be some phase of history or civics. In the national contest the same ora.tion will be given, and in ad- dition an extemporaneous talk on some phase of tl1e constitution. The prepared oration must be 10 to 12 minutes in durationg the extempor- aneous, four to six. During the contest judges will separately score the contestants, and at the conclusion one winner will be chosen. The contestant scoring highest in the national finals will be awarded a scholar- ship and an engraved wrist watch. Each runner-up in the finals will receive an engraved wrist watch. Boo ii! Have you ever been scnredif Do you know the thrill of the unexpet-ted's happening? Re- member the chills playing tag on your backbone? Well, prepare .... The unexpected has happened. Zounds! the dntfiest, zaniest, vam- pirish Zombie edition of the Trib will appear on Halloween to cele- hrute the lntest skeleton in 'I'aft's closet, 'fthe Spooks Stom-p, which will open the Friday evening social center nt Taft. Alumni Incluct '41 Grads Tonight June '41 grads will be inducted into the Alumni association to- night at the Norwood fieldhouse. Future plans of the alumni in- clude the Homecoming game with Schurz October 24 at Hanson field, a dinner the following day, and the annual election of officers early in November. Of the June graduates, 66 have gone on to college. Thirty-one have enrolled at Wright, five at North Park, five at Maine Township, four at Lake Forest, and two at each of the following: University of Illi- nois, University of Chicago, and Armour Institute. Illinois Normal Teachers' College, Notre Dame, Illinois Institute of Technology, Knox, St. Mary's, Ri- pon, Carroll, Wisconsin, and St. Olaf in Minnesota have one repre- sentative each from Taft. October 3, 19 Public Schools To Uperate Ow Radio Station Pioneer again in the field of e cation, the Chicago public schc early in 1942 will begin operat their own frequency modulat radio station, WBEZ, atop Builders' building, 228 N. La Sz Street, the Board of Educat headquarters. WBEZ will be operated by radio council of the board wi now maintains three studios i' ' Builders' building for broadc educational programs to the soil: through commercial stations. 21 Programs Now on Air-QE All of the 21 programs broadc weekly during the last year ha been non-commercial, however,--a those to be put on the air over ' new station will be without cc mercial backing. The FM station will make it L sible to broadcast programs to 1 schools from 8 a. m. to 3 pn Eventually a direct wire will be stalled in Supt. Wm. H. Johnso office so that he may broadcast l letins to the entire student body At present radio schedules m conform to those of the seve commercial stations whose fac ties are employed. Independence Guaranteed There are times when a spec program might be appropriz but the council has been unable get on the air because the ra time has been paid for by an vertiser. Now complete indep dence will be guaranteed. Doctor Johnson cannot insure percent participation in the ra project because each school m purchase its receiving sets. It is hoped that donations fr graduating classes, PTA groups, special funds raised by the stude will defray the cost of this eql ment. .l- School Now Safe From Explosions Would-be chemists can no lon blow up the school. Since the cl pletion of the acid vault in the r of the school, Taft is another plosion-proof school. According to regulations pas by the city council several ye ago, all inflammable materials 1 chemicals must be stored outs the building. The vault 10 feet square with the in the court. Only infla.mmable acids are s ed in the vault: the rest are k in the building. A small supply the inflammable acids are in building for daily use. is ah entra

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PIG KI KID PARADE See pages 14 and 15 0 The Time To Make H35 Cgme 1 SUll1V3.I1 Numb Friday, October 3, 1941 Taft High School. Chicago, Illinois Vol. 5. No. 2 All Things Considered By Howard Vincent 0'Flannigan Cyclists Keep Chicago Safe Today, designated Student and Bicycle Day by the Keep Chicago Safe committee as part of Chicago's fourth annual Courtesy Week pro- gram, all young people are urged to consider the importance of cour- tesy in the saving of lives and of caution in driving. walking, and riding. The purpose of Courtesy Week. established by Mayor Edward J. Kelly, is to stimulate Chicagoans to acquire the habit of caution and courtesy and to practice it all 12 months of the year so that the number of traffic fatalities and ac- cidents may be substantially re- duced. Students to Assemble Fire prevention assemblies will be held October 9 third and 11th periods. Prin. L. A. Hoefer will present interesting sidelights on Columbus at an assembly the fifth period Oc- tober 10. Admittance to both assemblies will be by invitation. The regular bell schedule will be followed both days. , Schools will be closed Monday, October 10, in commemoration of Columbus. Win With a Slogan Thinkers are asked to don their caps and compose slogans for the Clean-up campaign. The best will be sent. to the office of Dr. John Bell, district superintendent. From the contributions of all the schools fdue October 155 the best slogan will be selected as the official one for 1941-1942. Mrs. Adelaide Holter- hoff ls in charge of the slogans at Taft. Of Concern to All Miniature pictures of the entire student body for official records will be taken about October 14. Marking day for the first quarter will be next Tuesday! VS SULLIVAN One Sure Way to Score is ,f ... gem-P' J. . fit M Afm ljd ,ul ' - 9 I ' L D' 4 0 il- , ?1,Jg P JD .- . .'. ex ir' , bf, ' in ptr' l Y 08. A sg -'at E my Eullndtf qi. .H-'z'-1 NW- ' I r n '59 ..e-IW . J . A--X 59 Wit?-F f3 M .-- J X-.'.' 3 .41 ,,4l ddm 3 all WJ, XXY: ' E Bi f me 1 L T ' A :F f 'Jfizt 1 uv' Q54 ,Q 7,7-' prlim '- s 218257 '- f -- .M Q 4' 3 ' rl fi x. 9 fy! ' ' . .' r Qi- 1 ' ' ' pr C-Y xwxlg 1271 ggfw rf cumm- Gradsf Grids! K1'c1s.' Taft's FIRST homecoming will take place at the Taft-Schurz game at Hanson park Saturday, October 25, at 2:30 p. m. To each 100 percent division the Alumni association will a- ward a large silver football placard for the room door. Alumni may purchase tickets at 28 cents at the Norwood Park fieldhouse from October 17 on. 7:30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. Tickets at the game will be 55 cents. A colossal ceremony is sched- uled for the half . Help Taft show Schurz what 100 per cent support really is from both alumni and student body. The Student Council will elect officers next Monday at 9:30 a. m. in room 304. The North Central association will pay Taft its regular annual visit next March. Social 'Centerers' Advised on Dress What to wear at the dances spon- sored by the Board of Education at the Taft social center opening Friday evening, October 31? Miss Ernestlne Badt, director of social centers, clarified the situa- tion today by announcing that boys must wear ties and suit coats and girls either sport or street clothes. Boys in sweaters and girls in either slacks or evening dresses will not be admitted. Boys in uni- forms will be admitted free of charge. All hats must be checked before entering the gymnasium. Boys to Run Operadio At a meeting last Thursday Eugene Wenglowski, Donald Esser, working knowledge of government- al affairs in which he can use and express these attributes. tCont. on page 10, col. 23 VictoryExpected For Eagle Team Tomorrow Henry Vandenburgh, 165-pound end, will lead the Eagles against Sullivan in the latter half of a double header tomorrow at Lane. Th prospect of a Taft victory is enhanced by last Saturday's idle- ness. A week of rest followed by one of hard work has put the team in mid-season form. Rough spots were ironed out by Coach Joe Kupcinet during a prac- tice game with Foreman September 24. Improvement in the line was shown by the time the passers had to find their mark. The new aerial attack together with the return of Carl English and Felix Mataresse should give the Eagles the added punch needed to score touchdowns. Last season Taft and Sullivan tied six all. This year the Eagles played Senn and Lane with greater precision and power. Those teams that breezed through Taft last year found the revamped Eagles a tough nut to crack. Therefore, those that Taft held last year should now be comparative push- overs. Dr. Bell Visits Taft English Department Doctor John Bell, district super- intendent, visited English classes at Taft last Friday and addressed the English department at its reg- ular monthly meeting on the sub- ject of the new course of study, which is now being organized by a representative group of English teachers from the public high schools. Miss Maybelle Capron is the Taft representative. Before long English classes will have an opportunity to hear the recently purchased phonograph rec- ords of poetry and Shakespearean plays.

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Jctober 3, 1941 lMike' Presents Programs to Fit Variable Tastes By Olive Horst Philharmonic Opens Season Music is an escape and a comfort in these troubled times, and the Philharmonic Symphony Sunday tfternoon broadcasts Q2 p. m. over WBBMJ can act as an antidote tgalnst depression and pessimism. The broadcast over the CBS coast- to-coast network is scheduled for a 28-week period during the winter season. One hundred artists directed by world famous conductors and as- sisted by renowned soloists will perform the works of the masters. Bob Hope Returns Bob Hope, ra.dio's funny man, re- lanes last Tues- turned to the air day evening t9 p. m. over WMAQJ cast: Jerry Co- with his previous lonag Skinny Ennis and the bandg the Six Rits and a Miss, song team: and a. new addition, Frances Lang- ford handling the feminine vocal. Visit Defense Plants Weekly visits to the defense plants throughout the United States held every Tuesday at 9:15 p. m. on WGN will further know- ledge of the plans carried out for preservlng liberty. National problems including everything from farmers to de- fense are discussed every Sunday at 2 p. m. over WMAQ by the Uni- versity of Chicago Round Table. English Classes To Enjby Classics Via Orson Welles According to Miss Mabel Berquist, head of the English department, they have just decided upon a new method of teaching the pupils of Taft. Forty dollars worth of new phonograph records have been pur- chased by the department to illus- trate to the students just how the famous dramas took place and to bring to their minds a more start- ling visualization of literature. Among the recordings to be found in the collection are Maurice Evan's immortal Hamlet, Orson Wells' Julius Caesar, Raymond Massey's Abe Lincoln in Illinois and many records of poetry. The money to purchase this col- lection of famous works was earned by the English department through the sale of spelling lists last semester. Taft Tribune Page 111. 390 New Books Honor Society ominates Added to Library Since September Although 390 new books have al- ready been added to the library shelves since September 2, Miss Vair- ginia Barrett, head librarian, ex- pects to average 75 more per week during the future. A special notice to careers clas- ses is that Country Lawyer by Partridge, last year's best seller, is among the additions. Boys linterested in aeronautics should read I Want Wings by Lay, a biography of an aviator. To keep step with the Latin American events arrives the book entitled South American Primer by Carr. New Books for Faculty Also added is a fine selection of books for the teachers' portion of the library. This includes You Go Your Way by Katharine Brush: Low Man on a Totem Pole by H. Alan Smithg The Keys of the Kingdom by Cronin: Berlin Di- ary by Shirerg and The Sun Is My Undoing by Stein. Again Miss Barrett reminds her habitue that all personal books .in- cluding zipper notebooks should not be brought into the library. The middle door is used for entrance only and the south for exit. Preparedness Advised To facilitate matters, students are asked to have their library cards out and books open for the students assistants to check as they make their exit. A fee of 10 cents will be charged for a lost library card unless the student wishes to wait 30 days after reporting his loss. Cards and library lessons will be given to the 1A's and 1B's soon. Assisting the librarian this year is Miss Evelyn Cromwell. Taft Radio Team Vies with Hirsch Young America Answers will feature the Taft radio team in com- petition with Hirsch high school Saturday, October 11, over station WBBM. Team members are Norman Es- serman, Meredith Granger, Bruce Kelso, Carol Thormahlen, and Wil- liam Vlasak-all 4B's. Mr. Ken- neth Osbon, sponsor of the team, selected them by giving tryouts to eligible students in the auditorium over the loud speaker system. Ques- tions on sports, politics, and social sciences were rapidly thrust at them as will be done on the actual program. Winner of the contest will be awarded a prize. Several hundred tickets for the broadcast are available. Gasoline Gringos Betray Readers With GasBugg By Norman Esserman Donald and Art Grindle, those gay, gasoline gauchos, are betray- ers! Did they go to California ,in a Model T , with Venetian blinds? No! The double crossers went in a snazzy six-cylinder Ford with radio and heater. CSee Taft Trib, June 20.5 Instead of 50 dollars and a com- pass, the sissies were equipped with white walled tires and a fog Light. Going the southern route, these Nights of the Road tno errorl decided to save money by sleeping outside. Everything was fine until they hit the desert. - Don reports that driving on and on in tl1at sizzling waste land made him wish for the blessed coolness of room 112. When the sun went down, they dragged their cots- to the side of a New Mexican road. Wrapping them- selves in a sheet they drifted into slumberland. Snuggle Pups? As the wee hours of the morning drew closer, so did our heroes. By 4 a. m. the sheets were wrapped tightly around them. Mumbling soemthing about icebergs at night and purgatory during day, they put their cots in the car and Went ,on. When Horace Greeley hinted that one should go west, he didn't ex- pect anything like this. ' Arriving in Alhambra Heights at'- 12:30 a. m., they fell up two flights of stairs, pushed their startled brother Bill out of his bed onto the floor, and collapsed. Yippee! Hollywood And then Hollywood, that mag- ical name-a place where the blon- des are so bright that the layman has to wear sun-glasses-girls in slacks, girls in shorts, girls in dresses everywhere, and just girls, girls! After remarking that he liked Chicago weather much better than that of the far West, Don reports that the chamber of commerce la- ments could be heard for blocks. As if it were punishment for .say- ing such a thing about any Cali- fornia institution, a 'native son rammed a car .driven by Bill so that 12 people had to pileinto Art's gas buggy. - . . Insurance took care of the wreck- ed car, but Art's springs may never be the same. , Several Candidates Selected for Each Official Position V Nominated for the presidency of, the Taft Honor society last Mon- day are the following.: Marylin Fischer, Joan Shaw, Lee Brink- worth, Maryalice Youmans, Robert Smith, and Leila Anderson. . Elaine Anderson, Lois Mau, Elaine Olson, Harriet Grund, and Charlotte Frank are the candidates for vice-presidency. , 1 Thwse for secretaryship are Irma Mae Bone, Evelyn Sievers, and Ma.- rion Collins while those for treas- urer are Robert Dyni, Lillian Ma- rek, and Doris Zonsius. Miss Martha Hinkel, sponsor, em- phasizes that freshmen should be- gin making the honor roll right now. If the 1B should fail to meet the honor roll requirements, then the privilege of belonging to the so- ciety will not be offered againuntil his 3A semester. 1B's up to 3A's must actually earn 19 points each,term. How- ever, in 3A and after, an average of 18 points for all the semesters in high school is the only requirement -+that is, grades may vary, --one time getting less and another earn- ing more, but' all these must aver- age 18 points. Freshmen are urged to utilize study periods so that they can join the club in their 1A semester. It is not only the fun invo1ved,' but the honor and glory one claims when he can proudly state that he is a member of the Honor society. For minors a. G earns one point: an E , two: and an S , three. With majors double the number of points given for minors. Today, October 3, during long division, the 1A's who have earned 18 or more points will receive their bronze pins. Theyrnust bring course hooks and 35 cents. Players Plan Plays - is in store for A busy season 'l'aft's Proscenium players, sponsor- McConvllle. In ed by' Mrs. Vera the fi1'st meetingot' the semester, September 23, the group decided to present three plays. One of these is to be a paid performance. Two plays are scl1eduled,tor as- semblies: a careers play, to be presented for the Careers day as- sembly and Va Christmas day assem- bly for the annual Christmas as- sembly. ' - -- As yet leads in the .playshave not been chosen, but tryouts are being held. ,All those interested should make an 'appointment with Mrs. McConville inirnediatelyi 'i ' - X 1 .. , 1 u .