Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Taft Gridders Scalp Indians 0' Tat Tribune Vol VII. No. 3 Taft High School, Chicago, Illinois October 30, 1942 5061211 Dancing x Buy War Savings Stamps leturns With Salvage Stomp' Everyone between the ages of 16 nd 25 is invited to attend the aft High School community S0' al dance center on November 6, 142, in the nigh SCWO! gymna' um. 'rue center, sponsored by the oard of Education, is one of many sing held in the ChicaE0 public igh schools. Members of the Chi- ago Federation of Musicians will rovlde the musical portion of the ffalr. The dancing will be held from :00 p. m. to 12:00. Professional lstructors will be present for lass work. The beginners' class lstruction will be held from 7:00 p 7:45 p. m.: the advanced class lstruction froln 7:45 to 8:30 p. m. here will be social dancing from :30 to midnight. The admission for this entire vening of entertainment, includ- lg the wardrobe checking, is but 1 cents fincluding government ixb. All boys must wear suit coats and les. Girl are not allowed to wear ormal gowns, slacks or other at- lre not appropriative to infor- lal dancing. The dance and party at Taft will e held on Friday evening, Novem- er 6. Music by Al Marney's or- hestra. Service men in uniform dlnitted free. Halloween Pranks Some to Light Now is the time for all timid ouls to go to the nearest air raid helter. The sirens aren't going ,nd the ,air raid wardens aren't pa- rolling the streets, but other mys- erious beings, which would be bet- er avoided are abroad this night. That dark figure that just ,oomed over the roof tops isn't a 'apanese bomber or Buck Rogers .fter Wilma. It's just a playful Iallowe'en witch riding a good lmerican made broomstick. Right low Sll8'S chasing her rather shy boyfriends, Gus the Spook, who at lresent seems to be successfully luding her. fCont. on page 32 'HAL8 REALLY canv Asour Me... at SAYS rm wokrn MY wslawr IN SAVINGS STAMPS' Z' Z- BUY 'I'aft's Orators To Speak Pieceg Legion Is Sponsor The Sixth Annual Oration Con- test, sponsored by the American Legion, is open to all students of high school age. Miss Nelson, who is in charge of entering the contestants from Taft, has not as yet decided on the subject the Taft try-outs will speak on, but it will probably con- cern the constitution and how it is bending to meet the present na- tional conditions. Winners of each individual high school contest will go on up the ladder as far as possible, and if fortunate will compete with state and nation-wide contestants. The Taft students who plan to enter the contest will try-out either the last of November or the first of December. They are re- quired to speak for ten minutes fC0nt. on page 23 Taj? Campaigns Against Rodents Aw Rats! Mice Too Taft's annual campaign against Brother Rat-and incidentally against Little Brother Mouse be- gins this year on Hallowe'en as an American Junior Red Cross pro- ject. Students are asked to do three things. 1. Eliminate sources of food supply. A rat cut off from garb- age and open packages of food ls more interested in a baited trap. 1. Elimination of hiding places. Seal all means of rat entry into your home. 3. Exterminate them by using traps. The guillotine type, baited with toasted cheese or bacon is most attractive. Each boy and girl should keep a record of his activities as a report will be asked for in each division by the Clean-up Council soon. Student Council Sponsors Scrap Dance Today! All the hob-gobbllns and hags fthe Taft girls! will be out at the Broomstlck Bounce, the annual Halloween Dance, sponsored by the Student Council, Friday, in the boys' and girls' gym. Instructions for admission to the dance are as follows: 1. Bring metal to the PARKING LOT and give it to the attendant. 2. There will be a committee member there 15 minutes before each of the first 6 periods, for the week starting October 26. 3. A receipt will be given for a pound or more metal brought to in division for a dance ticket. OR 5. Pay 17c for a dance ticket in division without metal. Music vill be furnished by the best bands in the land, Glenn Miller, TOUHHY Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, and many others, who will be brought here by means of a juke box that will play all the latest records. This new form of music is ex- pected to meet with the approval of all attending. Great Fun For All Among the many types of fun in store are ducking for apples, for- tune telling, and a miraculous wish- ing well that will be in the girls' gym. The boys gym will be used for danlling and those who insist on being wallflowers will be thrown in jail by the 'Tiroomstick Boun- cers. The purpose of the dance is not only to have flln but also to inspire students to bring scrap. Anybody wishing to come in cos. tume will be heartily welcome. The Student Council has done its utmost to make this dance a huge success and provide fun for all, its now up to the boys and girls to enjoy it to the fullest ex- tent and offer their heartiest c0- 0D01'ation. Faculty invited. THE RAT CAMPAIGN We'l'e going to have a rat campaign, In the city again this fall: And in order to put it over We need the help of all. Yes. were going to kill the rats, Or else put them all to flight: fCont. on page 63

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Page 8 Taft Tribune October 9, 19- if .. Saas S U' .53 F52 I I TAFT EAGLES SCORE AGAIN Taft's eleven again carried the pigskln to victory in the game against Lake View, last Saturday at Winnemac Park, by an over- whelming score of 50 to 12. In the first few minutes of the first quarter Lefty Johnson crashed over the line for a touch- down. Putting Taft in the lead. Later in the same quarter Lesher of Lake View caught a long pass and went over to tie up the score. Taft soared ahead as Paul Ken- drick scored on an end run. Walking through Lake View in the second quarter Taft gridders chalked up twenty-five more points. Lefty Johnson, Bill Lingenfelder, Jack Congdon drove over for three touchdowns, while Bob Rahnert caught a pass in the end zone for the other touchdown of that quar- ter. Jocko Congdon kicked the extra point. Noreen of Lake View scored on a long pass for their sec- ond and last point. The kick was no good so Lake View's score rested at twelve points. Giving the third and fourth string a chance coach Joe Kupcinet sent in almost a complete new team to play the third quarter. They paved the way for Julian Bry- dy's touchdown and proved them- selves and the team worthy of praise. Going over for the third time Clarence Lefty Johnson and Jack Congdon, kicking the extra point, to bring Taft's score up to fifty. In the fourth quarter neither team was able to score. Tomorrow the Eagles meet Sulli- van in what should be one of the best games of the season. For the past two years the score has re- sulted in a tie. If Taft proves as fine a team as they have shown themselves to be, expect the boys to break up this streak. REMEMBER LAST YEAR? Taft took a big step up the stairs to the north section football championship Saturday, Septem- ber 26, when they defeated Schurz 9 to 6 at Hanson Park. The first quarter of the game was played around the fifty yard line, with neither team threaten- ing. In the second quarter Schurz fumbled a punt and Taft recovered it. After a few quick plays Taft brought the ball in scoring posi- tion. Johnson took the ball around end for the first touchdown. Cong- don kicked the extra point. In the same quarter Schurz com- Caught in Action Schurz players finds the going tough to get through Taft line. pleted a long pass to Taft's one yard line and on the fourth down plunged over for their first score. The extra point was missed when the kick went wild. Taft threatened again in the third quarter but Schurz held them. In the final quarter Taft punted to Schurz 2 yard line. From that position Schurz attempted a pass but it was blocked and a safety re- sulted, ending the game 9 to 6 in favor of Taft. CAGERS WARM UP Taft's basketball team is now getting into shape for what looks to be one of the toughest years in it's history. The boys are now outside doing vigorous exercises such as cross- country running, push-ups and even playing a. little football. Mr. Ober- lander hopes these exercises will harden the boys so they can stand up against the hardest and most gruelling basketball games. The seniors are much shorter in height than last years team and are suffering the loss of several of last year's regulars due to grad- uation. The seniors have lost Chuck Gauger, Gene Corcoran, Frank La- kofka, and Louie Soderholm. The juniors have lost only Lee Smith by graduation, but some have grown into the senior ranks such as Hank Andersohnn, Hank Jurgenson Bill Beyer, and pos- sibly a few more. But there are a number of up and coming fresh- men who may help the team a good deal. such as Paul Anda, Walter Milner, and Dick Tholin. NIGHTMARE Have you heard? Taft lost to Lake View. Oh horrors-after beating them ever since our first team was formed. Why we even beat Schurz this year-and now this. It must be that our team was over confident. The whole city will be laughing at us. Oh how lucky that I wasn't there to witness this shameful occasion. R-r-ring- the alarm goes off! Who set that darn thing-it's Sun- day. I dash downstairs and grab the sports section of the paper- Taft vs. Lake View Taft 50 Lake View 12 What a nightmare that was. Let this be a horrible example to all those who don't attend the football games. IT COULD HAPPEN HERE Nick Tragos snaps the ball to J0cko Congdon, Jocko reverses to Byrdy, who fades back for a bul- let pass to Jim Srednicki. Good in- terference by Lefty Johnson and Fat-Boy Wagner, Sreds grabs the pass, laterals it to Bob Miller, who runs through the center, with Killer, Stump, and Tin-can non running a stone wall inter- ference. He's going, going, going with 20 yards to go, ten, five, four, three. two, one, and he's over for a touch- down. Taft beats Leo for the City Championship. Prep Sports with Jimmy Evans, the first of the fall series of programs to be broadcast by the Radio Council, in cooperation with the Physical Education Depart- ment, will be heard from 2:15 to 2:30 P. M., on Station WAAF 1950 Kc.J, beginning Thursday, Sep- tember 17, and will continue each Thursday thereafter. The program this year will emphasize sport for the sake of physical fitness rather than sport for sports' sake. Ol, 5 2 The G. A. A. Board of Coni held a meeting last week to fin their plans for the freshman v come party. The party, 9th period l Wednesday, was a huge succe The gym was over flowing W enthusiastic freshmen. Th young girls are the nucleus ol big and better G. A. A. for 1 future years after all the presl luminaries have gone on to 1 other tasks of life. Marilyn Izard, our G. A. A. pr ident, welcomed the freshmen an enlightning pep talk. Ne Miss Fridella. Newberger was troduced as our G. A. A. sponse What is G. A. A.? was fu explained by Florence Shirl How can I get a. letter? was C cussed by Marjorie Crockett. Marilyn Fisher and Luci Nitsche entertained the girls wi colorful dances. Dolores Ri: beautifully rendered two songs. . joined in unison to sing robus the favorite G. A. A. songs, companied by Vernette Anderso: Last but not least - refre ments! G. A. A. PLANS HIKE Be on the alert for the big G. A. hike to be held soon! Wai your bulletin board or this 1 umn for the date. Also if y have aspirations for modeling a such be on the look-out for a st: show that is being planned. DRIVE CONTINUES The G. A. A. membership drl is still on in your health class Membership is only 10 cents, o tenth of a dollar. This will 1 title you to the many actlviti that are planned for this year. LEARN FIRST AID Miss Newberger has charge a Red Cross first aid class Frid 5th period. If you are interest in learning first aid come and jc them. The work is interestil Seniors have a class of their 0' Monday 10th and 11th periods. GOLF MEET OFF The city -wide tug-of-war g tournament scheduled for Octol 3 and 10 has been called off by I Board of Education.

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Page 2 P Taft Tribune October 30, 194 Honor Former Senior Class Elects Gfficers Taft Students Now in Service By Babe 'n Betts This issue's Serviceman of the Month is Taft Alumni, lst Class Seaman, Hume Hill Harris. Tuck, as he is better known by his friends, is 18 years old. He transfered to Taft from River Side High School in Milwaukee, Wis- consin, when in his 3B semester. At Taft he played tennis, which was his favorite sport. He won a tennis championship in St. Charles, and also received various other awards for this activity. He also was a member of the Bowl- ing league and enjoyed swimming. His hobby is drums, and he has a complete outfit On December 18, 1941, Tuck joined the regular Navy and was shipped to Great Lakes for his me- dical exam and issue of uniforms. From there he was transferred to the Navy Pier for three weeks Boot Training . Upon completing this training he was shipped to Key West, Florida, where he was placed on one of the largest battle ships afloat. Since Tuck nas been in the Navy he has covered many miles of sea, both American and foreign: and in this time has witnessed a. great deal of action. He was issued his first leave July 28, 1942-which extended until August 4. While at home, has par- ents held open house for him and he was reunited with many of his school chums. He brought many different sou- veniers from various countries. Among them were different types of English coins, glasses of bone tusks, woven pillow cases, printed handkerchiefs, and a charm brac- let. Tuck was a second class sea- man for eight months. On Septem- ber 18, he became a first class Sea- man. He has two medals-one for over seas duty, and the other for active duty. While home on leave both he and father were inducted into the Vet- erans of Foreign Wars. Tuck .is the youngest, in Chicago to'belong to the V. F. W. and therefore was be- stowed great honors. He now wears the Veterans pin and where ever he goes he will be treated as one. One of his hardest experiences occurred during the first three months ln service. He was in port and had no money. So following the other sailors he ended up at the Red Cross selling a pint of his blood Sailors are allowed to give their blood, but they are paid for it. This money went for the purpose of calling home. fCont. on page 61 The olficers of the graduating class oi Ianucrry. 1943. are herewith pre- sented. R. to L. Marian Holden. secretary: Frank Bostwick. president: Mary Elaine Gill. vice-president: and Gerald Plato. treasurer. Ballots were distri- buted to members ot the 4A divisions on Wednesday. October 14. and the results were announced soon alter. Red Cross Class Trains Each Girl For Home Nurse The American National Red Cross is trying to train one mem- ber of each family in Home Nurs- ing, as few would be hospitalized if there should be many injured through bombing or other enemy action. Still fewer would be allow- ed professional nursing care. Your high school students need this in- formation as they are of a reliable age and intelligence and many of the duties may be imposed upon them. George F. Cassel, Asst. Superin- tendent of schools was informed by Mrs. Estelle Weltman Blatt, R. N. Director of Red Cross Nursing. The above letter was included in the high school bulletin approved by George F. Casell, Asst. Supt. of Schools. Taft girls have a wonderful op- portunity of attending a Home Nursing Class under the super- vision of a qualified Red Cross Nurse, and where they can earn a Red Cross certificate in Home Nursing. The Home Nursing Unit is part of Tafts Home Management course. The classes in Home Manage- ment meet five periods a week and junior and senior girls are eligible. At present Mrs. Bruno is super- vising Home Nursing techniques. She comes to Taft on Mondays and Tuesdays. Taft had 134 girls taking Home Nursing last semester-very few high schools in the city had a bet- ter proportion. Both Ruth Kiesselbach and Helen Cardis, 4B's, have stated that, Graduates Pick Class Leadersg Bostwick Reigns The officers of the Senior Class have been elected! After having been introduced to the various can- didates at a combined meeting of the 4A divisions, the grads-to-be carefully and thoughtfully marked their ballots. It was a close race and it was hard to choose between the nominees, but those who came out on top are: Frank Bostwick, president, Mary Elaine Gill, vice-president, Gerald Plato, treasurer, Marian Holden, secretary. The January class is the smallest in Taft's history, numbering only 128 in all. Small or not, the new officers resolve to do their part to make it one of the finest classes ever to leave Taft. Each of the other candidates, however, were equally as capable and are well known and well liked. When asked to saw a few words at the 4A meeting, Frank Bostwick expressed his own, and the feelings of the entire Senior Class. Any one of the candidates could suc- cessfully fill the offices, he said. May the best man win. Congra- tulations, Frank, Mary Elaine, Ger- ald, and Marian. Your classmates have chosen you to lead their class and it's certain that you'll do your very best. Home Nursing was one of the most valuable and helpful courses we have ever taken. With short- ages of medical aids at the present time it is especially wise to take a course of this nature. Taft Tactics Taft's persuaders of the subjel of mathematics-teachers to you- have been stocking up on new bool on mathematics and kindred su jects of late in order to glean few up to the minute applicatior of mathema.tics to problemsof mi itary science and aviation. Looks like they are putting th all, says on going to hav meterologlstl fthat's a coine old squeeze on us teacher. We are to be machinists, areo-dynamiticians, word right out of the very top I another math teacher's headl na' igators, astronomers, physicist: amethysts, and cysts tHey gc away from that jewelry counts and stay out of the biology depar ment will you!l OK but we'1l I: called on to figure out how to gc from here to there and back agai on a pint of gasoline and find or what for and how much. Just yo wait and see. After all is said and done, hov ever the math we are teaching an will continue to teach is just th good old fashioned math, the sam old fundamental principles dresse up with a new necktie and las years collar with the dust brushe off. Just to illustrate, Dick Stat has been sitting in a. geometr class studyingf?J circles, for neal ly five weeks and didn't know, til Mr. Seyller pointed it out for hir the other day, that the end of th drum he has been hammering, al these years is a circle. Now whe: he sees a circle on the board h wants to go up and pound it, an- his classmates are wondering how to put him back to sleep. Incidentallyg Walter Lahey June '42, Bob Holi day June '41, and Mr. Seyller's son Dick, all left for Iowa Citi Wednesday, October 14, where the will be subjected to Bernie Biei man's hardening process befor taking the Navy Air Corps trair ing. Bernie Bierman is the forme coach of the Minnesota famed foot ball squad. fCont. from page 15 without use of notes or a rostrum When their talk is completed, the: each will give an extemporaneou: talk, answering any questions fron the audience, lasting from four tl six minutes. - This sounds as though the rule: are quite strict, but for the stu dent who is familiar with the con stitution and interested in publi- speaking, it will be an exciting ann worthwhile experience. The win ners of the national contest wil receive: 1st prize, 34,000 scholar shipg 2nd prize, S700 scholarship 3rd prize, S500 scholarshipg and 4tl prize, S250 scholarship. It is interesting to note that onlg once has a girl reached the natlona competition.