Taft High School - Eagle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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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.

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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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nd gas :cwucr sq, 1764 Taft Tribune Page 3 Town Hall Meeting The first of a series of Town fall meetings to be conducted urlng school time, was held on riday, October 9. Should the raft Age Be Lowered to Include Z-19 Year Olds, was ably dis- issed by Elaine Liss, Leroy Mill- er, Marge Wieland, and Robert nith. Elaine and Leroy spoke in favor ' drafting the 18-19 group, while arge and Bob expressed their minions against this measure. 'If Congress should pass this law, believe it would be about the ost drastic mistake they could nsslbly make, Bob stated. Marge ieland agreed completely, and lded, The young men of today lll be the leaders of tomorrow. eep them at home and let them celve a good education. Elaine Liss was firm in her be- at namely, What good is an edu- tion it our country is controlled ' our enemies. The younger men ake the better soldiers, and with perior forces we can win. Lee Millner's statement that, Ie are willing to give up every- lng but the United States of nerica, was met with approval many of those in the audience. When the talks were completed, try Ann Jakobsen, moderator, few the meeting open to further estions and discussion. Each speaker brought out the .in points of his or her talk sim- ' and clearly and as a result en- 'ed an interested and apprecia- e audience. lrt Students leeping Busy 'hose interested in sketching l who would like to win an art olarship valued at S200 lend an . Open to all high school stu- lts is a contest requiring the wing of a poster relating to re prevention as a general 1. The poster which should tsure 22x28 inches is to be of an :inal design with no color re- ctions. The deadline is Decem- 7 and the student's name, grade ie address, school, and art :her's name must be printed on back. my Taftites Attend Lectures aft was well represented at the lley Crafts Watson Lectures at Art Institute. Tickets were rded to Veronica Dubois, He- Czaplewske, Annabelle Hobbs, Schneider, Nina Marie Burns, bara. Lighthall, Dorothy Bock jorie Bigler, Shirley Campbell fCont. on page 73 Senior Girls Elect Officers ames Downing The newly elected officers of the Senior Girls' Club are from top to bottom: Doris Ericksen. 45. president: Virginia Gilhus. 4B. vice-president: Betty Holiday. 45. treasurer: and Phyllis Lange. 4B, secretary. Two officers are elected from both 4A and 4B so that all senior girls will have cm equal opportunity to share in planning the various club activities. Music Students Prepare Annual Fall Festivities By Lois Redden The music department is pre- paring for their annual fall con- cert which will be held in the ear- ly part of December. With the graduation coming up this will be, for many of the graduates, the last concert, and it promises to be a big event. Here is an average day in Room 320. The music begins 3rd period when the Symphony Band starts the day right with several beauti- ful selectionsfnamely, Malag'ue- na, Dance of the Hours, Egyp- tian Ballet, and Two Guitars. Fourth period the Symphony Or- chestra takes over with the two Slavonic Dances g and there are very few persons rooms who have by the moving strains of Lizst's rian Rhapsody. The fifth period up to make way Band, which gives out with many an inspiring march. They are followed by the inter- mediate band, a group of up and coming youngsters, and the begin- ners orchestra, consisting of four bass fiddle players, five cellists, and a violin player. This group is really accomplishing something, and if any more of you get the in the adjoining not been stirred and mysterious Second Hunga- the strings pack for the Concert urge, see Mr. Rapier, who will welcome you with open arms. Last but not least is the begin- ner's Band, which is made up mostly of 1B's and 1A's. They are a fine group and all hope, by next year, to be in the concert band. CCont. on page 73 Taft's 4Ai Girls 4B Club Members Entertain All New Newly elected officers of the Senior Girls' Club are as follows: Doris Ericksen, 4A, presidentg Vir- ginia Gilhus, 4B, vice presidentg Betty Holiday, 4A, treasurer, and Phyllis Lange, 4B, secretary. CWith apologies to the Senior Girls' Club for printing the mis- informed article concerning a meet- ing scheduled to be held on Oct. 7, the Taft Trib herewith presents an accurate account of the meeting, postponed until Oct. 14.3 Following the election and a short business meeting, refresh- ments and an entertaining pro- gram were presented. Tickles the Ivories Piano solos were played by Betty Holiday a11d Evelyn Vician. Jean- ette Bogner, accompanied by Ruth Lorch, sang, I'll Pray for You, and as an encore, I Remember You. A recitation by Shirley Jas- per, entitled It Takes dealt quite extensively with the fact that-no matter how difficult a task may be - It takes a girl to do it every time. Left Speechless The short skit, in pantomine, in which eight 4A girls took part, was quite successfully done. The cos- tumes, along with the funny but true to life situation enacted, were met with a huge round of applause -bringing the girls back for a well deserved curtain call. 4A's and 4B's alike had a very enjoyable time and are anxiously awaiting the next meeting. Voted Head of Council Student As a result of a landslide of votes at the election James Downing, president of the and is supported last Thursday, 4B, is the new Student Council, by Robert Flum. 3A, vice president: Marilyn Ellis, 4B, secretary, and Phyllis Dolan, 4B, treasurer, all who were elected by a majority of thirty-one or more votes. The election was held at the regular third period meeting and nearly all members were present. After a candidate's name was announced, he or she was asked to read his qualifications and pre- sent a. recommendation slip signed by six faculty members. Immediately after being elected, the new officers took over their positions and began working and organizing the campaigns that the council has in mind. The council has been without a chief executive since last April and this election has been long awaited. Ah! They've done it again! These terrific divisions that s0ld 40 or more papers now belong to the Not under 40 Club. 106 A.M Robert Bianchi 108 A.M. Betty Meek 203 A.M. Patsy Kirk 206 A.M. Betty Clawes 208 A.M. June Spath 209 A.M. Angeline Jendra 301 A.M Louise Sussland 308 A.M Rita Ponce fCont. from page 13 What with tire troubles a rationing, Gus is becoming extrem- ely patriotic in that he is not giv- ing people the urge to puncture tires or drain gas thanks. Con- sidering that Gus is really a play- ful spook, this is quite a remark- able accomplishment. Now he, with his pals, are apparently going to a quiet stag party, with witches definitely not allowed. The traditional Halloween feline is arching her back and showing her claws in her most eerie man- ner on every backyard fence in sight. Lighted punkins in all the win- dows make one think that the ma- jority of the American public had gone on a very successful head hunting expedition against those little yellow fiends in the Pacific. A gypsy is being escorted down the streetg a handsome marine on one hand a scowing pirat on the other. It's rather peculiar, but the pirate and the marine don't seem to be too affectionate toward each other. Other ghostlike figures flit by now and then in the dark, and even the old man in the moon sitting on a picket fence, seems to be enjoy- ing the Hollowe'en night.