Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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In the Taft Club Room French Club Elects Officers Newly elected officers of the French club are Nancy Gray, Dres- identg Jack Condon, vice president! Cathryn Vettes, secretaryg and Robert Sltamburg, treasurer. Meetings, sponsored by Miss Ella Leudemann, are held the fifth pe- riod every other Wednesday in room 216. Business Guild Meets Today The Business Guild, headed by Marvin Isberner, president: Wright Peterson, vice-president: Helen Uh- rik, secretary, and John O'Toole, treasurer, will meet the sixth pe- riod today in room 207 to discuss the financial page of a newspaper and also to learn how to read that section intelligently. Sweaters for Senior Girls Agreeing that the club should have sweaters, the Senior Girls ap- pointed a committee to obtain sam- ples from woolen mills. These will be presented at the meeting next Wednesday and a decision reached as to the kind and style desired. Also discussed was the plan to aid the needy families of Taft stu- dents with Christmas baskets. For those intending to get a club pin a deposit of 30 cents will be required. Meeting Places Changed Fencers have changed their place of practice t.o the Little Theater, 021, the ninth period every Thurs- day. Latin club meetings are regular- ly held now every other Monday during long division instead of on Fridays. Beta Inducts Members At their meeting next Tuesday, the Taft Beta Tri-Hi-Y will wel- come six new members: Ann Mc Taggart and Inez Niehaus, 3A's, Agnes Barclay and Lois Miller, 4B'sg Henrietta Kritickson and Marge Busch, 4A's. Replacing Miss Mary McKeen a sponsor will be Mrs. Chrissie Las- cher. The Tri-Hi-Y is now looking for a mother sponsor, who, of course, will he the mother of a. member. The organization is contemplat- ing 8. tea for the members of the faculty. Mrs. Farrell Addresses Alphas With due ceremony and honor- able welcoming, 13 new members were inducted into the Alpha Tri- Hi-Y last Tuesday at the Irving Page 24 Taft Tribune October 17, 19' Ode To A Football Fan By Lois and Shirley Meltzer Cursing player, next breath pra... ing, Fans are downing, then upraising. Player trying play that's best, Fans upbraiding play with jest. Clutching pigskin, mady running, Thoughts of tackles gladly shunn- ins. Bravely risking whole physique. Player battles every week: Knowing not for plays his reason, Fans misjudge him, charge with treason. But at climax never spoken Words of arms and ankles broken Or of days in practice spent Improving team his one intent. Eagles Vanquish Wallerites 6-0 In Third Quarter Taft won its first game in four starts in the north section of the city league by defeating Waller 6 to 0 last Saturday at Winnemac. The margin of victory was great- er than the score indicates. Taft was in constant threat of scoring, but was stopped by seven 15-yard penalties. Not until late in the third quar- ter did Taft score. A pass from Fassnacht to English brought the ball to Waller's 10-yard line. On the next play Fassnacht Went around his own right end for a touchdown. Jack Congdon attempted a drop kick for the extra point, but the kick went wide and the score re- mained 6 to 0. At no time rin the game did Wal- ler produce an offence which might have resulted in a score. But when in possession of the ball Waller had to kick to drive Taft back. Columbus day has become a day of double significance for Taft. Last year on October 12, Taft won its first game by defeating Lake View 13 to 7. This year on October 11, one day before the an- niversary of Columbus's significant achievement, Taft won its first game by defeating Waller. Taft plays Amundsen tomorrow at 12:30 at Hanson field. Park Y. Mrs. Mary Farrell, senior adviser and placement counselor, spoke on Careers in General. In- cluded in the talk were the sub- jects: law, journalism, social sci- ences, nursing, art, commercial de- signing, and secretarial work. At a short business meeting which preceded the program, plans were discussed for the informal in- itiation, which will be carried on rt school and climaxed next Mon- day at the Spook Jamboree. The new members of the Alpha- Tri-Hi-Y are Betty McQuiilkin, Do- ris Zonsuis, Mary Elaine Gill, June Ringquist, Evelyn Stahnke, Wanda Fisher, Annette Kruto, Charlotte Frank, Eleanor Pick, Betty Zurn, Marjorie Belin, Betty Lou Olsen, and Patsy Dolan. Swimmers Now Give Big Splash Speed, style, and stamina are the main factors Coach H. S. Miller is stressing in this season's practice sessions for the junior and senior swimming teams. Dick Norlie, star of last season's junior team, and the fastest sprint man at Taft, will swim the 40-yard freestyle and 100-yard breaststroke events for the senior team this year. Frank Bostwick, newly incor- porated in the senior team, will at- tempt the 100-yard freestyle po- sition. Robert Johnson, the man who ran the mile for the track team last season, will swim the 220- yard freestyle. Leroy Milner, ace backstroker who delights in going through the locker room bear-hugging some poor unfortunate's frame into an hourglass figure, will hold the 100- yard backstroke position. Joe Flanagan will probably try out for the 40-yard free spot which he ably filled while on the junior team. Adviser to Swim Roger Ernst, Mr. Arthur Mooney's personal adviser in advanced alge- bra, is going to enter the 100-yard backstroke and freestyle events. John Peterson, an experienced senior, will swim the 100-yard free- style event. John Granat will try out for the 100-yard breast stroke. Jerry Plato, cheer leader, will probably try for the 100-yard po- sition. Joe Rentcher, an experienced senior swimmer, will do the 100- yard breast stroke. 1B's Get Chance The junior team is slightly short of men this year, but Coach Miller has selected some promising young 1B's from his physical ed- ucation classes to form an intra- mural swimming meet to deter- mine which men are able to swim for the regulars. Carl Reed, the fastest sprint man on the junior team, who can beat many of the seniors, is the main- stay of the juniors this seasons. He wil swim the 40-yard and 100-yard freestyle. In the Girls' Locker Room By Bereen and Heen G. A. A. Attains 4495 Membershi Members of the Board of Contrl have put the G. A. A. membershi drive over the top in record tim' The enthusiasm shown at the lm ginning of the drive worked a m nor miracle, for about 495 girls al now chalked up as members The seniors, however, have bee put to shame men who are credit goes to president. by the lower class in the lead. Muc Mary Jane Shirle: Bowlers Double Leagues Bowling is in full swing wit twice as many leagues as last yeai There are now three girls' league with eight teams to a league ii stead of the former six. The girl bowl Monday and Thursday aftei noons and Saturday mornings. Excellent scores have bee marked down with Betty Ehrlich' 201 in the lead. Two teams are a ready on the waiting list for a fl ture league. Big-Little Sisters As this paper goes to press, th Big-Little Sister idea becomes reality. Each senior girl is to hav a sophomore little-sister, an each freshman a junior big-sister. Sisters will attend athletic doing together. Be Prepared Memorize these words so tha when Arthur Aerts, alumnu leads the crowd at the half c the homecoming game Octobl 25, you'll be able to join in. Dear Taft you've our loyalty We're yours to command In vict'ry or in defeat Our courage will stand We'll fight for your fame To your name we'll bring hom We'll carry your standards Onward, upward to-the sky. George Zima, renowned dive will swim and dive for the junior George Kase, a newcomer, wi try for the 40-yard and 100-yal freestyle events. Bob Walden, speedy sprint swir mer, will probably swim the 4 yard freestyle. Paul Peterson, able all-aroun swimmer, will do the 40-yard bac' stroke and 40-yard breaststrol events. The stop watch times of almo every man on the teams has ir proved since school opened.

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Page 26 Taft Tribune October 31, 1941 u I Celebrating their birthdays at a special party today are, left to right: Delores Kutza, SB, Rosemary Mertes. 2B, Joyse Gillespie, 3B, Mabel Heen, 4B. Joe Rentscher, 4B, Lorraine Beck, 2B, Carol Ghost Breakers Turn Pixy for Bi rthda Party Kronau, 2B, Robert Iwema, 4A. They are bedecked in the costumes they are wearing for the gala affair, the exact details of which remain a ghostly mystery. Taftie Apples Serve Children's Aid Collection Soars as Battle of Sexes Progresses One of the most exciting races since the Kentucky Derby is the taffy apple contest being waged in Miss Jane Carleton's 4B division for the benefit of the Thanksgiv- ing collection for the Childrens Aid society. To stimulate more interest, the division is conducting a contest between the boys and the girls. The side that wins will be treat- ed to taffy apples by the losing team. Although it is a close race, the boys, captained by Richard Pari- gini, are ahead so far, probably be- cause of the heroism of one of the boys who contributed 50 cents. But the girls, spurred on by Margaret Kelly, are not to be daunted, and by cutting down their overhead, mainly fewer hairdress- ing appointments, they plan to stage a hlitzkrieg on their op- ponents. At the start ol' the contest Miss Carleton agreed to match the amount the room put in from her own purse. However, both Miss Carleton and her buddies refuse to divulge the exact amount so far collected since they don't wish to let rival divi- sions know what sum they'll have to meet to supersede this grouo. whose aim it is to surpass all others, Gerry Donasch, 2A, State's Ace Archer William Tell had nothing on Geraldine Donash, 2A, who very calmly walked away with the State Archery championship for the in- termediate group held August 9 and 10 at Jackson park. About three years ago Geraldine's father induced her to follow in her uncle's footsteps, and equipped with a 16-pound bow and six arrows she began practice at Columbus park. The following year, 1939, she walked away with the city cham- pionship, retained this honor in 1940, and in 1941 entered the state contest and emerged victorious. -Sh00ts 500 During this meet, she shot 500 arrows, playing the first day from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. with only time out for lunch and from 10 a. m. to 6 p. m. the following day. Her winning score was 2,0273 that of the runner-up was 1,977. Besides her little 16-pound bow and six arrows, Geraldine now possesses three bows weighing ap- proximately 42 pounds each and 72 arrows. Although I cannot claim to be a descendant of William Tell, she stated, I can boast of having split an arrow which was in the target at a distance of 40 yards. Gets the Bull's Eye Some terms peculiar to archery are a bull's eye, which is the Fire Prevention Sponsors Contest Students in the Chicago public high schools are invited to enter a fire prevention poster contest spon- sored by the Fire Prevention com- mittee of the Chicago Association of Commerce and the art depart- ment of the Chicago public schools. Three art school scholarships will be given as awards. The student who wins the first award has his choice of school. The announcement of the win- ners of scholarships and honorable mentions will be made in Janu- ary. Any student who wishes to com- pete in this contest may refer to Taft's art teachers for details con- cerning rules and suggestions. center of the target: point of aim, the shooting pointg duck, an arrow going beneath the target, and petticoat, an arrow going astray. One of the most amusing tourna- ments I have ever competed in, revealed Geraldine, was the 'petti- coat' tournament. In this match. count of each 'petticoat' was kept, and the person having the most, which happened to be me, was obli- gated to wear a tiny petticoat on her quiver for one year. Geraldine hopes to compete in the National finals at West Vir- ginia this coming spring. MayorProclaime November 9-15 Education Weelf Mayor Edward J. Kelly has prf claimed the period from Novembe 9 to 15 as Chicago Education Weelf He urges all parents and citizen of Chicago to visit their schools t become acquainted with the teacl' ers and their work. Mayor Kelly has designated thi week as Education Week in cor junction with the United State Office of Education, the Nations Education Association, the Amei ican Legion, and the National Coi gress of Parents and Teachers, wh have announced this period as th 21st observance of American Weel Mayor Kelly emphasizes the in portance of the schools in preser' ing democracy and its ideals, espel ially at this time. He states, . strong Americas--strong in bodg strong in mind. strong in spirit-- it is the backbone of democracy. Youth is now, always has beel and always will be the only soun basis upon which a strong Ame ica can he built. As citizens of Chicago, we pr vide schools to help our young ci izens to develop strong bodies, d velop special talents. learn to wor and play together in tolerance ar understanding, prepare for joh grow in character and become gof citizens of a strong America. For these reasons Mayor Kel' has deemed fitting that Educatif Week coincide with America Week.