Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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lovember 13, 1942 ,W r Dirt Q B 1 11-to sl QVC! rin and Bear It . . . The hit of the week in Miss Call- n's English class was a play ven by CURTIS JOHNSON, BILL JAYGLE, EI.-MER WHITEBERG, ON FRAZEN, ANN MAJERCIK. ARCIA LITKE, and LOIS MELT- ER. Probably the reason for its erwhelming success was the fact at the boys' parts were all played ' girls, and the girls were por- ayed by brawny men. Seems like Waller is doing pretty all since Taft went over to help em cheer at the Senn-Waller .men FRANK DEMARIA, 4A, was raid to park his truck near the rap pile for fear it would be rown in as junk. THOMAS ROSIER, 1B, certainly sharp. In reply to his music acher's query, What is between and F on the piano? he re- arked, A crack. :en While Snooping . . . RUSTY PETERSON, IB, sport- g the latest in nail polish, Vic- ry Red . . . ROBERT KAUTZ back at school ter a three week absence . . . A handsome sergeant wandering ound the corridors . . . ? '? ? ? . . . Why does LARRY GODA break it in a cold sweat every time he ears the Strip Polka ? Wonder why FRANCES WAYNE taking shop next semester . . . Don't you think that FRAN- IE FREDERICK made the typi- l Daisy Mae on Sadie Hawkins ty . . . And speaking of Sadie Hawkins xy . . . Do you believe that BOB ILLER really had a concussion, was he scared of the Taft wom- '7 And how did CAROL CHOITZ ld a few others manage to avoid ipping over their shirt tails . . . How did DICK STAHL refrain om suicide when his request for ack shoes on the afore mentioned ,y was denied . . . Why can't PATSY EARLE get to urnalism on time? fWonders Iss Griffin.l OLGA HOLZER, 4B, sounding f like an air-raid siren as EMILY JRKE tickles ,her . . . SHIRLEY JASPER kindly offer- g bewildered freshies seats at her nch table . . . ANN ELLIS, 2A, finally wearing e brown sweater she began knit- 1g in 1B . . . BOB ALBRECHT ,telling ghastly rpse stories ,to Miss Carleton in iglish . . . . Taft Tribune Page 5 In the uake Cf the News of the Month By Flanagan 'n' Flum Pet Peeves: The boys who ran too fast on Sadie Hawkins Day. To stay under the 35 mile an hour speed limit. The way the girls dress in their dirty overalls. Dumbell Poem: Kiss me darling, kiss me, Hold me very tight. 'Cause I want to get in practice For my date tomorrow night. Two Timer. We Want to Know: How the feud between Mr. Osbon and Mr. McCalmont is coming a.long. What to put in the Quake of the News. Where bicycles may be rented for use to the prom. Why we are only going to have a week and a half vacation for Christmas. Sudden Thought: What are the bums in the city going to ask for a nickel for, now that coffee will be rationed. Hobo Harry. Could Be: The Taft football team is winning every game. To play Leo in Soldiers Field is every players aim. When they pull the screeno play with Brydy carrying the ball, Old automatic Fillmore is sure to get the call. Automatic Fillmore will then take careful aim After he has kicked the ball, the crowd will shout his name. When the final whistle blows, the Taft fans really shout. For the boys from Taft gave Leo a heckava, heckava, rout. Buzz Carroll. Famous Last Words: Let's leave personalities out of this. Four gallons a week will last me. I'll be eighteen tomorrow. PAT BERG saying, Bob wont get shoes like that. RAY MEYERS wishing he were 81 instead of 18 . . . SHIRLEY I-IOBAN, 3B, wander- ing around the campus in her stocking feet because her shoes were too warm . . . DICK DOEBLER passing out cake from his sister's shower in English the following day . . . MR. WEINSTEIN losing money on both Lane and Roosevelt . . . JACKIE THOMAS'S Hector pin . . . LOU GIBBS' football outfit . . . fCont. on page 7D 'f Mr. Hoefer's choice for Novem- ber's Girl of the Month is Char- lotte Frank, 4A. Charlotte is often known as Cherie , this name certainly de- scribes her sparkling personality. Although she is all vim and vigor her grades are of the best, ranging between E's and S's and making her one of the ten highest in the January '43 class. This girl is a great supporter of the Taft teams and as she .ex- claimed, I'm just CRAZY about ffotball and swimming. Being a member of the Prom Committee: Alpha Tri-Hi-Y: past vice-president of the Honor Society and Student Council: Senior Girls: Girls' Athletic Association: and the Town Meetings, Charlotte has had many responsibilities and has han- dled them well. Cherie enjoys music and has stated her aim to be the funda- mentals of the piano. As all young students do, so does Charlotte- meaning that she enjoys hot jlve and boogie woogie to its extent. To be an aviatrix is Charlotte's highest ambition. This will enable her to ferry planes and be an asset to the near needs. Although plans are not definite, Ann Arbor, Mich., will probably see one of Taft'S prides in September. The Trib Presents Since credit is being given on every side to Taft's victorious foot- ball team, it is only proper to di- rect a little toward the brains be- hind this high stepping bunch. The hero of this story, Coach Walter Oberlander, is a native of Chicago, having graduated from Waller high. From Waller he went direct to Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, on a two year scholar- ship. The coach likes to think that the world revolves around Stanford and he couldn't praise it enough in the interview. He stated, The weather in Cali- fornia isn't as bad as they say. It only rains once a day. Mr. Oberlander went on enume- rating the beauties of California. However he wants you to know that he is not on the California Chamber of Commerce. Because of his liking for mathe- matics, he started out to get his engineering degree, but becoming interested in sports he decided to major in physical education. At Stanford, Coach Oberlander participated in basketball, football, and golf. His theory on life is well sum- med up in this 'statement he made, I'm one fellow who thinks you should follow the profession which you like best. Too many people in later life regret that they are in the profession they ,do not care for. He had already taken two years of engineering when he decided to Mr. Oberlander be n. physical education instructor. Mr. Oberlander has his A.B. degree, has taken a year of post graduate work, and has only his thesis to write before receiving his M,A..de- gree. - The coach expects to be in the service soon. Concerning this he jokingly said, I have a very'1e- nient draft hoard in California. He believes that football is one of the best conditioners for both physical and mental alertness. Members of the football team please take notice! The Vcoaclfsf pet peeve is players who don't hustlegin practice. V 4

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PGQC 4 Taft' Tribune Help Improve Lunchroom Sometime ago the students were asked to do their part in cleaning up our lunch room. ' No improvements have been made as yet. There are still papers, bottles and scraps of all manner strewn about. We all know how disgusting it is to sit down at a sticky, wet table covered with dirt and papers. You certainly can't eat with an appetite. If this uncleanliness and sloppiness keeps up, the lunch room commit- tee will be forced to take measures to prevent this disorder. It crtainly is not giving Taft a good name, and the champs of the North side should lead in everything not. only a few. Remember it only takes about 50 seconds longer to return empty bottles, and throw rubbish into the container. If a few take time to do this, every one will follow suit. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that through your carefulness and thoughtful- ness, the next student sitting down can eat surrounded by order and cleanliness. Americans Are Thankful With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, many Americans will wonder what we have to be thankful for. Brothers, uncles, cousins, and other loved ones are in far off places fighting for their lives and ours. What would we be without freedom, of thought, spirit, and body. Just a helpless mass of flesh acting as a robot. When we think of this, we Taftites who are eagerly looking forward to graduation, the Prom, dates, movies, football games, doing what ever we please, whenever we please without fear of bing thrown into a Hitler Protector's Camp, why then we know what we have to be thankful for, for w have everything. Someday all the Americans fighting for what they believe in, will return, and then our hopes will be fulfilled. So, even though the chairs around the table are fewer this Thanksgiving, we are happy in the knowledge that some day they will again be filled. Hall Conduct Is Disorderly The situation arising outside the lunchroom at the end of the 5th and 7th period lunches is getting worse. Students do not seem to care whether their class mates are practically squashd or not. There is noth- ing more annoying than to have somebody jab you in the back with a ruler or note book, or to scratch you up with a carelessly held pencil. The idea seems to be, push, shove, kick or anything, as long as you get out and are not late to class. If these students would not hold up the parade by standing in the very center of the hall with a couple of their friends, busily running down the ones that aren't present, pushing. shoving, and running in the hall could be eliminated. If students could move in a business like man- ner thru the halls there would not have to be any rushing. At home, you would not ruthlessly push your friend out of the way, to get ahead of him, why do you have to do it here. Outside of this practice being exceedingly dangerous, it is also the height of thought- lessness. Taft Tribune Published Bl-weekly by the Journalism Students of the WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT HIGH SCHOOL 5625 North Natoma Ave., Chicago, Ill. NOVEMBER 13, 1942 - PRICE FIVE CENTS First Class Honor Rating, National Scholastic Press Association Editor-in-Chief: Mildred Tess. Assistant Editor: Betty Mugnai. Feature Department: Lois Meltzer, Shirley Meltzer. Exchange Department: Ruth Kleselbach. Editorial Department: Joyce Steinhoff. Sports Department: Joseph Flanagan, Henry Green, co-editors: Robert Flum, Floyetta Wheeler. News Department: Richard Bolin, Helen Cardis, Pat Earle, Marion Gercken. Curtis Johnson, Jeanne Kirkland, Dorothy La Gorio, Betty Meek, Lois Redden, Ralph Roth, Robert Smith, Richard Stahl, Frances Wayne. Photography: Frank Demski, Al Whitney. Typlsts: Gladys Barbara, Phyllis Dolan, Circulation Adviser: Mr. Paul Blgler. Editorial Adviser: Miss Jeanette Griffin. Prom Arrival SolvedbySeniors By Pat Earle One of the most important prob- lems in the senior liges up to date is How gas rationing will effect their date to the prom. This has caused many students to frown with worry. Some think Old Father Time will solve the problem when the time comes, but some donlt have to wait for the old man with the long beard, they've solved it themselves . . . here's how: Betty Mugnai, 4A, claims it won't effect her date in the least, he doesn't drink gasoline. When Dave Whittier, 4A, Cinci- dently he is a member of the prom committeeb was asked what he was going to do he replied, Oh, I'll take Mert in the basket on my bl- cycle. Bob Fergusen, 4A, also has ideas about bicycles. He's going on a bicycle built for two. Lee Milner, 4A, put his brain to work and has the situation well in hand. He has one pair of roller skates and knows where he can get another. Floyetta Wheeler, 4B, has the urge to go back fifty years or so. Nothing could please her more than to go by horse and buggy. Did we hear someone mention a cov- ered wagon? Bill Hedges car runs on anything except gas. He's debating whether he should buy twenty pints of Old Grandad to keep it running or take the street car. Let's Get Together When your reporter asked Mon- nie Fraser how she would cope with the problem she replied, I can get the car, but I don't know about the gas. Dick Doebler piped up, I'll get the gas. Joyce Dolan, angel HJ that she is, is going to put her wings to Work. Anyone wanting to fly to the prom in Betty Lou Cross's bomber had better make their reservations early. Also practice your parachute jumping. Frank Bostwick, newly elected president of the graduation class, has six dragons and a flaming cha- riot in his garage waiting for the occasion. If Wes Parker comes to the prom with dirt under his finger nails, will you please excuse it, for he spent the night digging his 100 gallon barrel of gasoline out of the back yard. Arline Roner, 4B, and Babe Tess, 4A, have devised a very prof- itable scheme to float through the air. They plan to take their measly little three gallons of gasoline, stand by the can, and then hold a lighted match to it. Their only fear is that they might over reach their destination. November 13, 191 li we-59 EEE? ' my BETTS fr., L. November 5 was Sadie Hawk day and from everywhere appea girls in plaid shirts and jea1 Boys were seen to be runn around the school with the sp of a fire. Hiding in lockers, 1 ners, and behind doors pro popular with the male sex. I alas! some poor creatures w captured and forced, and I do m forced, to accompany the lu ginch on a date or such. One tle innocent, namely Norb Paui had to be told what the rush ' all about. Believe it or not N had never heard of Sadie Hawk day. The boys have been sport Lil' Abner shoes and can heard at least a mile away. Startling Facts: Hage you noticed the dog col the girls have been wearing aro their ankles. One Taftlte was e seen to be wearing one around neck. Doggie isn't lt? Or a' being cattle ? Students have been complaix that the potatoe chip situation the lunchroom has become seri But after learning that it is cause of the war they resign tl selves to thinking it is for the l The latest fashionable coloi the one originated by Mr. Mc mont, called peanut brittle pi which to everyone else would mauve. For an example of this or see Bob Smith's plaid shirt. If any of the weaker sex wt like to learn the art of tel money by bucks, bits, Ja Mazoma, etc., it is possible to George Gillenback, Taft's figh right tackle, who has mastered art. George spent half a period plaining to Miss Lipman, Mon History teacher, how much bits is, and would not in the l mind explaining it to a coupl intelligent OJ ginch. Corn: Water is that substance turns black when you put hands in lt. Greatest Thrills: To go to a football game and your one and only warming up. what if he doesn't get in the g it's still a thrill.J Any referene resemblance to persons livin, dead is purely intentional. To catch your man on E Hawkins' day. To see your name in the Trib. T0 HAVE THE TAFT F BALL TEAM WIN THE NO SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP.

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Swim Team Victorious Page 6 ' Taft Tribune 'rift' -1.- 5 - Both the senior and junior bas- ketball teams are pretty well in trim for the quickly advancing season. Each squad has been cut down to about fifteen players, and there are still several more boys to be eliminated. The juniors were measured in at Lane Tech last Friday and Bill Beyers, Dave Whittier, Rich Es- terquest, and Steve Kuflewski, were not able to make the height limit of under 5 feet 7y2 inches. Each of the boys was just a little too tall. Practice is being held almost every day under the direction of the new coach, Mr. Irv Baronofsky, and prospects for the coming sea- son are pretty good. In both squads Mr. A Baronofsky has picked prob- able flrst, second and third strings, but they are subject to change. On the first team of the seniors are: Wes Parker, Etz Thompson, Norb Paulish, Del Kotowski, and Tony Pantalls. First string for the juniors is Hank Anderson, Walker Milner, Ted Bujewski, Buckets Burns, and Jack Berry or Charlie Clarke. ill.-i.1-. Tsft's aquamen or swimming team defeated Roosevelt 36 to 25 on Friday, November 6. Another vic- tory for Taft. Coached by Mr. Harry S. Miller, the swimmers are well on their way to what looks like a good season. The meet was held at Taft ln our own forty yard pool. Roosevelt is -composed mainly of a senior team on which the meet was determined. However, the junior team particl- pated in a few events. Richard Swede Norlie took first and Joe Flanagan second in the forty yard sprint, which consists of two lengths of the pool. Carl Read tried hard for first honors in the 100 yard freestyle but succeeded on- ly ln taking a close second. Rodger Ernst also took second place honors ln the 100 yard backstroke and Louie Michels placed third. Again Swede Norlie took first place in his second event which was the 100 yard breaststroke, while Paul Ped- erson placed third for Taft. Frank Bostwlck, swimming a gruelllng 220 yards, 11 lengths, stole first place laurels by winning his event by one length. The relay team composed of Carl Read, Roger Ernst, Frank Bostwlck, and Joe Flanagan, each swimming two lengths, clinched the meet by taking a decisive first. Double Double Toil, Trouble ? Taft students have taken a dou- ble dose of quite a few freshies. To distinguish our little chums we have listed them by division: 99 Patsy Jerry-311 P.M. Devenish. Gloria Jerry-212 P. M. Romano. Robert Lendy--311 P.M. Deven- ish. Andrew Lendy-107 P.M. Lukans. Sylvia S-ilanoff-311 P.M. Deven- ish. Sylvester Silianoff - 317 P.M. Korzen. Ruth Main-214 P.M. Beck. Rita Main-214 P.M. Beck. Henry Anderson-106 P.M. Grif- fin. Jacqueline Anderson - 106 P.M. Griffin. Jean Sommers - 117 P.M. New- berger. Joyce Sommers-106 P.M. Griffin. Robert Hillebrand - 106 P.M. Griffin. Richard Hillebrand - 216 P.M. Hansen. ,,,l. ...i..i- Bowling Balls Feel Action Bowling takes the spotlight as four leagues swing into action, two on Friday and two on Tuesday. The Tuesday leagues are made up entirely of girls, and have seen some swift action. Girl's League I, the Gruesomes, the Junior Dodgers, and the Foul-line Fems are all tied up for first place, each having a to- tal of 7 wins and 5 losses. Close behind the above teams are the Pinheads, the Whirlaways, and the Bowlerettes all tied for second place with 5 wins and 7 losses. Competition in this league is very keen, as you have no doubt guessed. In the Tuesday Girl's League II, the Kingpins lead with 5 wins and 1 loss, while the Pick Ups are sec- ond with 9 wins and 3 losses. Third in this league is the Mighty Four, with 7 wins and 5 losses. The Friday Boy's League has the Hellions, the Mighty Five, and the Strikers tied for first place with 8 wins and 4 losses apiece. The Knockout Rollers lead in the Friday Girl's League with 8 wins and 4 losses. The Lucky Strikes and the Gutter Gals are tied for second place with the Spiffy Spares close behind them. Super Smiths g The Smith quartet is leading the business managers. Here are the four who sell you tickets, Taft Tribunes, stamps, etc. 207 A.M.' Jean Smith. 307 A.M. Bill Smith. 216 P.M. Eleanor Smith. 106 P.M. Patsy Smith. Chitter Chatter Platter Patter By Bob Smith In one way the curtailing of part of the out-put of new records has its good side. Every platter turned out recently has seemed to be good. It seems that some of the trash that formerly cluttered up turntables is out for the dur- ation. This is prohably due to the fact that records are scarce and only the best numbers cut. To get down to the actual plat- ters to be reviewed, we will con- cern ourselves with a group of queer titles. First comes a blues num- ber, Mad About Him, Sad With- out Him, How Can I Be Glad With- out Him, Blues, a really fine cut- ting either by Dinah Shore, or in- strumental by a new band, that of Jerry Wald. The next one is good but parked a little too close to the cob, lt's called What a Soft Job You've Got Waving that Stick Around Blues. The only one who has made this so far is Ozzie Nelson. By this time Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition, done up by Kay Kyser, has become pretty well known, but let me here- by recommend it to the uninitiated. Before Glenn Miller's band broke up they recorded a very fine hunk of stuff called, It Must Be Jelly 'Cause Jam Don't Shake Like That, but it has never been re- leased. The sweet department comes up with its share of honors also. I think that the current number with the most possibilities is White Christmas, the arrangement and recording being up to you. If you like your sweet number with a few kicks in it, try D0n't Do It Darling, by either Glen Gray or Krupa. The newcomer Vaughan Monroe has two best sellers in When the Lights Go On Again All Over the World, and From the Coast of Maine to the Rockies. I Came Here to Talk For Joe, is far from what the title suggests to me, and makes for good listening by the King Sisters. A cute novelty number makes an interesting bit of listening every so often so here are two which I might recommend. Pass the Bis- cuits Mirandy by the Merry Macs and Der Feuhrer's Face qpick your own artistj. The last department to be cover- ed is that of records issued some time back which I feel are worth- while. The first is Summit Ridge Drive by Artie Shaw. The in- strumental on this is fine and the beat is really solid. Yancy Special by Bob Crosby features a boogie-Woogie piano and is backed up by the band. A swell combination anywhere. November 13, 19 Snappy Doings Focus Clubs In Limelight By Dorothy La Gorio Curtis Johnson, 4B, was rece: chosen to lead the Honor Soc for the coming semester. Cu will be aided by Eileen Stoker, the new vice-president, and Car lita Larocco, 4B, secretary-tr urer. The election were held Tuesday, October 27, after wl the newly elected officers pres ed the retiring staff each with honor pin which they may ref as a keepsake. Entertainment lowed, and the meeting adjour at the end of the 3rd period. In the. Nick of Time An impromptu, spur-of-the- ment meeting of the Senior G Club was held Wednesday, Octr 28. It seems the girls, in prep tion for their Thanksgiving pe forgot all about Hallowe'en. Ne theless, Phyllis Lange dashed for doughnuts, Virginia Gi made a bee-line for the neares and 10 and brought back s orange and black candy, D Erickson and Marilyn Izard dui some games, and yours truly slightly dazed by it all. The DI however, was quite successful, scheduled or not. Junior Girls Entertain Mem Instead of Tea for Two, T Juniors Girls' Club revised the saying and made Orange P1 for 75. Open-face sandwiches Hallowe'en candy completed bill-of-fare. Entertainment was vided by several of the girls, now all the new 3B members consider themselves officially comed. Silent But Not Forgotten Nary a word fshame on have we mentioned about 'l German Club. Dr. Grace Bucl ter, sponsor, told us that the tion of officers took place spring. It seems the German is really going strong. ,i.il.......1-i- Not Under 40 Sales Increase They did it before and they do it again! They'll do what? Well the following divisions 106 A.M. Robert Bianchi 108 A.M. Betty Meek 203 A.M. Patricia Kirk 207 A.M. Jean Smith 208 A.M. June Spath 301 A.M. Louise Sussland 308 A.M. Rita Ponce have bougnt, and will continf buy fwe hope! 40 issues 01 Taft Tribune. How about some divisions belonging to the No der 40 Club !