Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Page 12 Taft Tribune October 3, 194 Courtesy Rules at Taft Do you ride a bicycle? Don't think this doesn't mean you if you come to school by some other method of transportation. Indirectly, it affects every member of Taft high school. In two years Taft has made such strides that it is gaining recognition all over the city. Don't you want it to be the best high school in Chicago? Recognized as best not only by its own students, but by everyone? Then it is everyone's obligation and satisfaction also to help improve condi- tions at school. The first suggestion applies to boys and girls who park their bicycles in the court. You are outdoors, and a very big outdoors it seems around Taft high school. You are happy and noisy and you do not realize that your noise disturbs classes. If you will stop to think, you will remem- ber how unpleasant some of your own classes are because of that noise outside. Thoughtfulness until you leave the school grounds is all that is needed, but to help you, here are a few guides: 1. Speak in low tones. 2. Do not whistle. 3. Do not sing. 4. Do not sound horns. 5. Do not ride around the court. not loiter in the court. 6. Do 7. Leave as soon as possible. How does this affect those who do not ride bicycles? You too are dis- turbed in your classes by thoughtless conduct: you have the high repu- tation of Taft to protect. What can you do? Remind noisy students in a courteous way. Upper classmen can be especially helpful in this. All you need to say is: We don't do that at Taft. President Promotes School Forums In order to build civilian morale, soundly based on understanding of the problems arising from the world crisis, the President has requested Federal Security Administrator Paul V. McNutt to develop and inaugurate a nation-wide program of public discussion. He urged that the program be organized by the United States Office of Education with the coopera- tion of colleges and public school systems. The genius of American democracy, the President stated in a let ter to Mr. McNutt, ls expressed in the traditional independence and freedom of our State and local schools and school systems. Their freedom of action for educational purposes must be preserved. It is upon that freedom that we hopefully depend for assurance that the judgments of our people will be soundly based. The President also referred to the beneficial results of the forums and study-discussion groups developed since 1935 through the Federal Forum Project of the Office of Education. Now, under the impact of the defense emergency, wrote the President, I am convinced that it is more important than ever that the people be encouraged freely to assemble to discuss their common problems. Indeed, as I have said, this is one of the freedoms that we are determined to defend. Both the President and Mr. McNutt emphasized the great value of educational forums and public discussion which have been promoted during the past six years by the United States Office of Education. The administrator expressed special interest in the recognition of public dis- cusslon as a means of building civilian morale. Good morale, said Mr. McNutt, is as important to defense as guns and planes. Morale ln a. democracy is unity of purpose based on common understanding. That kind of morale thrives on free and full discussion. The responsibility of promoting democratic discussion falls on our tra- ditional institutions which we have set up for enlightenment-our col- leges and schools. I am sure that our institutions of learning will respond wholeheartedly to the request of the President of the United States. Mr. McNutt announced that he was calling on the United States Com- missioner of Education, John W. Studebaker, to take immediate steps to adapt the experience and organization of the office of Education in launching the program purposed by the President. Super Snoopers Ruse Private Lives Of 'Coedutantes' By Shirley Kaage Timely Tips: Swede Anderson, 4B, made quite a sensation at the Taft-Lane game when, while carrying a various as- sortment of candy, ice-cream bars, and 'coke,' he fell flat on his face and besmeared the atmosphere. To Mr. Kenneth Osbon, social science expert, is attributed the fol- lowing: A freshman knows notg A sophomore knows not, but knows not that he knows not 3 A junior knows, but knows not that he knowsg A senior knows and knows that he knows QGee, professor, just like psychology.J 'Tis Rumoured: Richard Lewis, 4A, sent Miss Cleo Lopate, history teacher, a postal card from Milwaukee stating that he enjoyed an educational day at a brewery. Harry Althamar, 4B, caused quite a stir when he gave out the follow- ing: Mithter Othbon, could yewth waith thill I gith my new teef be- fore I givth my talk? Stairway to the Stars might well have been the theme of Mr. Saul Farber's first period gym class when Bernard Dabbert, 4A, af- forded amusement by suspending Friend Dick Lewis on the ringers about five feet from the ceiling. Jay Morgan, 1B, may be heard any morning reciting her locker combination from memory before putting in a gruelling five minutes trying to get it to work. Thought for the Day: Cou1dn't the surge of pupils that are found every day running to school after the tardy bell be ap- propriately titled The Charge of the Late Brigade? Oooops, sorry! We Give You: Joseph CSmellyJ Ihittum, candi- date for the title of Champeen Football Player of Consolidated Schools, Inc. Smelly, besides being an angel at home, a joy to his teachers, and a dope to his friends, has recently been admitted to the WSOW club. fWe Shave.0nce a Week for those uninformed.J Smelly, with supreme indiffer- ence frowns upon all members of the oposite sex, his only indulgence to date being the tripping of a girl in the hall and the borrowing of a pencil in algebra class. Fine, upstanding fwhen all chairs are takenl, modest-his chest expansion is a mere four inches per game. He stands a symbol of clear-eyed innocence, moral fortitude, dirty socks, and a love for the game. Any resemblance to any football player dead or alive is purely in- tentional-we doubt it. In the uake of the News -1 By Bill Bessemer T Us Moderns: There is a man in Arkansas wh has no arms or legs, and still h drives a car daily. Think nothin of it, friend: I dodge drivers tha seemingly have no arms, legs, eyes or brains. -10th Period Joe Question of the Week: What do straw vote takers do be tween elections? -Danny Boy Call For Mr. Osbonz Libery magazine informs u that if it had not been for Washing ton, Lincoln would have had nl country to save. Yes, sir, and haf it not been for Lincon, Washingtol would be the father of twins. -Black 'n Blue Tsk, Tsk, Tsk: Eastern stylists inform us tha because of defense priorities, wome: will be wearing red, white, ann blue knee-length hose, and the wel dressed male of next summer wil be attired in patriotic coloref shorts. If this is so, I'll go get tha guy they call Hitler myself. -Stew Dumbell Pome: Stone walls do not a prison make Nor iron bars a cage: Boy, Sing-Sing is a cinch afte directed study. -Ann Nonymous I Ain't Talkin', Says He- The worm turns at last. Today strolled past a hall guard and salt Whatcha say if I walk around fo a while without a pass? I ain't sayin' a word, growlel he: if I did, it'd be in the 'Quake next week. -He How Silly: Our parents must have been quee ducks. When they danced, the used only their feet. -Happy Contrib: Audrey Mack, 2A English studen of Miss Jane Carleton, presents th following as youth's answer to I Flanders Field. We the leaders of tomorrow Shall endeavor just as thee, To hold high the torch of freedom And love life and ilberty. And though you lie in Flanders across the ocean wide, Far The faith that you have given us Has drifted with the tide. In its spread from sea to ocean It has reached its soaring heigh And never will it die again For God will hold it tight. To you we give this promise, Of liberty and love, And hope that God in heaven Will hear us from above.

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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 .

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October 3, 1941 Taft Tribune Page 13 Cff the Beam By Pat Dolan lt Seems To Me Football tickets should he made notebook size . . . people who can :hrow confetti and get that spiral affect are magicians . . . they should serve free lemons to keep energetic rooters from getting ioarse . . . beach umbrellas would rome in handy at the games to yard off freckles . . . Cowbells are 1ice on a cow, but when rung con- stantly in one's earf ?!!- . . . Jus drivers lead a hard life. I won- ler if they say, Step to the rear if the bus in their sleep. Fake Me Out To The Ball Game Have you ever analyzed the spec- ,ators at a. football game? They isually fall into four classes. First ,here is the bundle of energy zlass. Members of this order are the ilcture of enthusiasm and have ilenty of team spirit. Their main weapons are long fea- ,hers in their caps, which get in 'our mouth when thy jump up and lown. The more radical one likes o clutch the hats of the innocent bystanders for by-sittersj when ,hey gets excited. Jh, Misery! The I haven't had a thing to eat .ince breakfast class can be found it every football game. This group's nuin desire in life is food. It will go to any end to secure a hot dog ind works itself into a frenzy if he Good-Humor man fails to hear ts call. AMembers of this class will wait intil every one is seated and packed n like sardines before they'll de- ide they're thirsty. As they squeeze their way hrough the rows, they usually get .tuck right in front of you while he most exciting play of the game s going on. Vlore Amusin' Than Confusin' Quite a number of girls belong to 0 the Beautiful but Dumb ' class vhen it comes to football. They are isually cute little items who de- ight in bursting out with things ike, Why are they all piling on op of the ball? Did he do some- hing wrong? They come dressed n the latest fall fashions and ex- nect all tl1e lads to swoon at the ight of them, as they scintillate. rut Taft's supermen remain unaf- ected. Phe Vanishing American To the fourth class belong the Intelligent Looker-Oners. These re astonishing individuals: they ,ctually know what the game is bout. This type is extremely annoyed ry all the aforementioned classes. Its favorite pastime is making fun f tl1e more ignorant spectators, specially the beautiful-but-dumb group. 'Your Pet Radio Program? Requests The of Inguiring Reporter By Donald Johnson The inquiring reporter asks this week, What is your favorite radio program and why? Ruth Gablitz, IB, says, My fav- orite program is the Hit Parade because I like to listen to popular songs. Ray Howland, 1B, pondering a moment, finally states that Henry Aldridge is the program that most interests him because Henry re- minds him so much of his older brother. Baseball games seem to intrigue Bob Grabowski, 2B, for he states, I listen to the ball games because I like the sport as a whole. To scan the dial and find the news, then to go on to Kay Kyser, is what June Yeaman, 2A, thinks is the best way to spend her time listening to the radio. Bill Leighton, 3A, is interested in the popular slant of Make-believe Danceland to see if he still is up to date, but Phillip Planishek, 2A, likes the fast moving western sto- ries of the Lone Ranger. Frances Krone, 3B, also listens to Kay Kyser, but she likes the way he jumps around on the stage. Richard Parigini, 4B, says that he likes to listen to the strange ex- periences of other people: so he listens to We the People. Stella Dallas is my favorite pro- gram, because of the love interest, exclaimed Bill Lessmann, 4A. Eagle Squawks Grammar in Demand Although there are many super clubs at Taft, how about someone's starting a grammar club? Many myself, are probably about predicate ad- hanging participles, students, like in the dark jectives and but are afraid to admit it. Grammar-minded Cheerers Wanted! In order to make Taft outstand- ing at football games, why don't some students start a regular cheer- ing section? Attendance would have to be guaranteed. A block of students could do different yells by forming letters of the alphabet with paper squares. M. T. Technicolor sound movies of the activity going forward in the defense program operated by the Chicago public Schools will be shown at an assembly next Wednesday the second period by courtesy of Mr. Lee Robins, on leave from Taft. Mr. Robins, now acting as head of the downtown office of visual education, took the mo- vies. the Month Or sponsor strikes back are the words of Prin. L. A. Hoefer, as he selects Lorraine Risavy for girl of the month because of her noble work in independently editing the Trib's first issue of the year. The corrugated brow of the new editor-in-chief, as shown in the ac- companying candid photo of her at work, is not one of her permanent features. Assumed or otherwise, that harried school-marmish look may have been the element that brought her 100 percent co-opera- tion from her colleagues on the staff. ' Every day as late as the twelfth period Lorraine toiled away like Tillie so that eventually from tow- ers of scribbled reports emerged the first edition of Volume five. Dervish-like she whirled between the pile of proof-reading she car- ried home each night, her home- work, and her job as a dentist's receptionist. Altruistically she sacrificed hex sporting interests--tennis, swim- ming, and pingpong--for her pu- blic. One of the Taft founders, Lor- raine came from Steinmetz as a 2B when Taft opened. An honor student, she is not yet sure which career will claim her-journalism. dentistry, or stenography. Staff note: Full apologies are hereby offered to Lorraine for the publication of a, picture which re- sembles her only in a harried mo- ment. Slnce the school ought to be familiar with the real face of the editor-in-chief of its paper, the Trib will in an early issue publish a photograph that will do justice to Lorraine's true beauty. The Tribune Presents M zss Beaver With the rhythm of the typewriter keys in her ears, Miss Mabel Beaver works on industriously, oblivious of the noisy click. Miss Beaver was born in Northbrook, Illinois, and after receiving her diploma from the Jefferson high school in Chicago, she went on to North- western university where she received l1er Bach- elor of Arts degree, majoring in history. Her career as a teacher began at the Harvey elementary school where she taught seventh gradeg she then transferred to the Fulton high school in Fulton, Illinois, where she taught his- tory and English. Receiving an offer as a stenography teacher, Miss Beaver went to the Morton high school in Cicero, where she taught' first Munson and then Gregg shorthand. Austin high was her next move. Later she transferred to Schurz and finally to Taft. lf Miss Beaver had had her way as a youngster, Taft would now be minus one shorthand teacher, for she had aspiration toward a musical career. I never wanted to be an opera star, she assured, but I would have liked to do the vocal work at a church or similiar organiationf' At present she does belong to a church choir. Heading her list of hobbies are gardening and music. She enjoys walking and traveling and was very fond of driving until an accident last autumn somewhat dimmed her enthusiasm. Wreckless drivers and people who tear paper into tiny bits and scatter them throughout the school building are her pet peeves. Besildes teaching shorthand and typing, Miss Beaver is sponsor of the Alpha Trl Hi Y. I-znrron-IN-CHIEF, LORRAINE Rlslsvv. smff, I-lem-y m-In-r, Bill lione- mer. Bill Bessemer, Mary lloarlnl. Frnnk Bostwlvk. Dol-In Cnrlnon, Audrey Dletr Put Dolan Wilma Dubs Non E . 1, . . . nnn lwerman, Nancy Gray, Mabel I-Ieen. Olive Horst. Don Johnson, Lol: Johnson, Shlrley Kange, Stanley Loran. Jenn Lutz. Put Peterson. Robert Smith, Norma Tell.