Woodrow Wilson Junior College - Profile Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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FEATURES

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CALENDAR We, the class of 1936, are the first true graduating class at Wilson. We have seen our school grow and we have grown with it. We have helped to establish tradition and have successfully tried out a new theory of education. We have made lasting friendships and gained many pleasant memories. We can remember so well — In September, 1934 17th — that first day when we were a confused crowd of noisy, puzzled freshies; how Miss Taheny quieted us by playing football songs. 18th, 19th, and 20th were spent in helpless struggles with, and endless revisions of programs; and we wondered secretly what on earth surveys were. 26th — The eternal urge to organize was felt and a cry was sent out for clubs. Miss Taheny started things off with tryouts for a glee club. 27th — The college numbered 1476 students; 685 men and 545 women. OCTOBER 1st — FERA appropriation was made for the college and many students started spending their checks as they waited to see if they were successful in getting a position. 5th — The puzzle of what to call ourselves began to bother us. We were called South Side J.C., Parker J.C., Normal J.C. We were even known as the South Side Branch of the Chicago City Junior Colleges. 15th — The first issue of the Press came out and its staff members boasted of being the first active organization. 18th — The first dance was held with 500 in attendance. Why was the stag line so huge? 23rd — Tony Cieslewicz, who was continually agitating for a tennis team, finally got what he wanted because Coach Smidl couldn ' t stand being haunted any more. 24th — The school became more and more sport-minded; Coach Smidl called a meeting of basketball aspirants and was swamped with applicants. 30th — The social planned for the 30th was called off because all public schools were given a half holiday to revisit a favorite site at the fair for the last time. NOVEMBER 2nd — Two new teachers arrived to reinforce the English department, Mrs. Edna Schworzman and Mr. R. R. Smith. 5th — The initial FERA checks arrived and a long line waited for Dr. Hum- phreys to appear. 19th — The sports department held a vote to decide the school colors. The school intelligentsia suggested, among other things, black and blue, peaches and cream, gold and silver, and tutti-frutti. Scarlet and white were finally chosen as the official colors. 24th — The cross country team eked out a fie with Morton J. C. because of the stellar performances of Bill Henrich and Clarence Carter. 26th — The ballroom dancing club complained because girls were so scarce at their last meeting that they had a robber ' s dance with only boys taking part! Holidays and Turkey Paxf Einbty-fit ' i