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

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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

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DECEMBER 3rd — Miss Mary Anderson, director of the Women ' s Bureau of the U. S. Department of Labor, dehvered an address on the status of women in labor — and Avrum Andalman distinguished himself by standing up and asking what would happen to the institution of marriage if women were permitted too much leeway in the business world. Was he worried? 4th— Our basketball team won its first game, beating Chicago Christian College 40 to 22. Conwill, Stormer, Chotman, Archbold, and Singleton were in the initial lineup. 9th — Dr. Humphreys set 62 hours including two semesters of gym as a requirement for graduation. 12th — Mrs. Emma Fleer Muller was appointed Dean of Women. 17th — Frank Cook and George Carrol made their appearances as assistants in the science labs. Merry Christmas! JANUARY — We came back feeling very much at home and swung into what had become familiar routine. 7th — Our Miss Herstein was appointed Director of Lectures for the city colleges. 8th — Dr. Moore started a Physical Science museum where stud ents could fiddle with those fascinating chemicals. 9th — Wee Willie Conwill was chosen as captain of the cage team. 10th — The picturesque comedy, The Rivals, presented by the Circuit Theater Players, had us all in stitches and incidentally saved Humanities students the task of reading the ploy. 14th — The office announced that the February class would consist of Game Tennon, formerly of Crane. 18th — The 125 present at the Y tea enjoyed themselves so much that Y memberships mounted up. 22nd — It became fearfully quiet for a time here as all other cares were forgotten while we studied for exams. 24th, 25th, 26th— EXAMS— enough said. 30th and 31st — Registration — and while it was going on, we were robbed. As fees were being paid the cashier was held up and there is a bullet hole to prove our statement. Those who chiseled and got their programming all finished the first day missed all the excitement. FEBRUARY 4th — Mrs. Helen Hefferan visited us and praised us highly. We are fortunate to have so illustrious a woman for our good friend. 7th — That demon basketball team of ours won again, beating Morgan Park 35-26. To date Frank Quinn has been credited with six field goals and five fouls. Is he trying for baskets or fouls? 8th — A club period was created. 11th — Mr. Hunt went to the hospital to have his arm set and Mr. George Stigler of the University of Chicago took over his classes. Mr. Stigler was only 24. 15th — Valentine social. Someone suggested that the men spruce up a bit for the dance and we were a bit bowled over by the result. 16th — Dean Benner, member of the North Central Accrediting Committee, Page Eigh y-sefen