https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25609/archive/files/1e2822bc847c79dc1eeeaa0563f959f4.pdf?Expires=1792022400&Signature=rl%7ENlBCk4cvgDiw4fMEKSVfk0-KFDJBWHdnjk-XYJC9xa8hb6y%7EBrWS33JJuAfdw2DKd-9fNdknLcU3Ut9MYHU-s0re9-V03EYMuvAsYsq%7EcjzrVy2uzrOjLcx1-snov1jc94w-xZZn68yohWZvIjwSUzijHMCQx6NFqQlnQR%7EExdBFbO930tZ1acSUtDv4TRLEH7avlPktgh1kC4IX2zD4uNq5gXdQwbFIhEOWdYoR31tL3qoKABBZuWaLjvTthphHzzDIddVyTMIj8l4Y0oier1zT4N2eefHpuSyxyQkTimpYLtsHMciMRoNrnZ22q3mHmV9auNNcGeLzbJ9LeIg__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM e663c47c52474a5c05fb416eb2c96815 PDF Text Text 'Citizens of Tom orrow' Present N ilehi on W G N Radio Broadcast Annual Vespers Retell Birth .of Christ Child , • > -J -U-; * * • . Last Sunday afternoon at? 1 o’clock were "made b y Bill Coihstdck, junior, act­ -Members o f the audience at the you had the pleasure o f hearing yourself ing as inter-scholastic reporter. — J Christmas Vespers, ^éeld December ét on the radio i f you were tuned to WGN. Under the direction of - Mrs. B etty Nilehi gym, were . taken back to the Nilehi made a recording at an all school Fettkether, the Nilehi choir sang “ Dark i scene Of the birth of Christ at Bethlehem assembly, Wednesday, December 4. This Water.” “ Prayer in a Swamp,” as a recording was broancast on the Citizens violin solo was then played by Armin ¡.by the school’s choir and girls’ glee club, directed by Miss Betty Fettkether. of Tomorrow program on Sunday. Watkins, sophomore. ] The N-I-L-E-S cheer, given by Carol Seniors Linda Larson, Dave Straw, The setting for the program was fur­ Krause, Milly Zavrel, Dolores Lauth, and Lou Kettel; junior, Don ChristbrtSOh; nished by a mural of the town o f Beth­ Pat Schirra, and Anita Schmid, started sophomore, Mary Musson; and Richard lehem in the background and a manger the program. Everyone sang “ Nilehi” freshman, were quizzed about music, of straw in the foreground. A large as the second feature. A fter being in­ history, and1current events. candelabrum on each; side of the stage troduced by Philip Maxwell of the Chi­ An honor student (senior), Bob Farr, cago Tribune, Dr. A. L. Biehn, superin­ was questioned about his plans for the added to the hallowed effect. ^ tendent, spoke. future. _ ' The glee club and choit sang “ Carol / Announcements o f coming events and Nilehi students sang “ Gold and Blue” of the Sheep Bells, “ Virgin Lullaby,” news items o f different high schools to close the half-hour program. i “ No Candle was there and No Fire,” [and “ Child Jesus.” Dorothy Schuh, Doris n il e H I lit e Bailey, and Evelyn Mehnke, the soloists on the program, did their part to make this year’s Vespers a success. Much favorable comment was made Wednesday, December 18, 1946 about the scenery for the program, drawn by Ray Bolt. Willard Hardin, Matthew Kolakowski, and Phil BorTeen-Agers Christmas narth, under the direction o f Mr. John Wilkins, head of the art department. Vol. V III., No. 6 ________ Skokie. Illinois______ State Officials to Decide Upon Nilehi's Rating Minus Sincerity? by Janet Hayes The only thing we can do now is keep our fingers crossed. Last Wednesday, Mr. Ward N. Black, Mr. Roy Clark, Mr. Richard Edmundson and M i s s Elsa Schneider, who are assistants to the Of­ fice o f the Superintendent o f Public In­ struction, visited Nilehi to rate it with other Illinois schools. Let us stop fo r a minute amid the hustle and bustle of our Christmas plans to turn over in our minds the real mean­ ing of this joyous season. What’s happening to Christmas among teen-agers? Are we turning completely from the unselfish spirit of giving, to lavish spending of our parents’ money for gifts, in hopes of a return on our investment ? According to Mr. Black, these repre­ sentatives visit the superintendents of Why is it that we give presents at all on December 25 each year? the schools, the classes, libraries, etc. It is our way, today, of celebrating They judge such things as student the anniversary o f that day centuries response, teacher’s preparation, and var­ ago, when God presented to us The great­ iety of courses offered. Then they decide est g ift of all time, His Son. He gave whether to accredit the school. and sacrificed a part of Himself with His Mr. Black was particularly impressed gift, and so should we. How much more by the politeness of Nilehi students and it would mean to us and to the receivers, their class response. if our giving represented real thought and personal effort. Biehn, Ohlson W arn College Prep Seniors Certainly we have all felt, on some Christmas Eve or Morning, the thrill of watching someone dear open a surprise present from us; o f seeing the blush of pleasure spread over that person’s face. And isn’t that a proof in itself o f the saying “ It is more blessed to give than to receive?” An assembly of all college prepara­ tory seniors was held Wednesday, De­ cember 4. The purpose was to construct the students on how to apply for ad­ mission to colleges and how to choose Through our churches, our gifts, our the best colleges for their intended vo­ trees, feasts, lights, and all that sym­ cational or cultural needs. bolizes this season throughout the world, The speakers were Dr. A. L. Biehn may the true Spirit of Christmas not and Mr. Harold Ohlson, who discussed be forgotten, but reign, with joy and the questions asked by the students. Dr. peace and love. Biehn said that the office is very willing to help in any way possible. He also importance during these times because said to send applications to more than o f the extraordinary crowded conditions one school. at the universities and colleges. The main point made by Mr. Ohlson Literature on these matters may be was to get applications in promptly and obtained from Mr. Ohlson or from the that early application is of paramount j library. 'H olly H op' Tonight! Klein to Play Tunes The annual G.A.A. Christmas Dance is’ tonight in the assembly room. -This year it is known as the “ Holly Hop” and festive holiday music fo r the oc­ casion will be provided by A1 Klein and his Shoreliners. The bids were designed by Nancy Hall and are priced at $1.85 apiece. .mot /<rfT The G.A.A. executive board were res­ ponsible for the organization o f t h e dance and were under the direction of Miss Mary Evelyn Thurman, sponsor of the G.A.A. Mrs. Dorothy Lindsay, student from Northwestern University, visited p u r school November 21 to see advisers for information in guidance work fo r her college courses. She was also interested in the English and social science classes. ereH saW yorliK The whole World isn’t exactly sing­ ing our song, but, the whole world is saying, “ K IL R O Y W AS H E R E !” Yes, everyone ■ seems to %6 using this expression'1triiich ! ! S,; probably i destined to become one of the great proveibk b f all tim e! !l 1 In Latin it goes “ Kuroy erat hie;” . Spanish,. “ Kilroy estaba aqui;” Ger­ man, “ Kilroy W ar, H ier;” ¡ French, “ Kilroy, Etait Ici” and Swedish,“ K il­ roy Varit Har.” ... - �Page 2 NILE H I LITE Wednesday; December 18, 1946 Language, C lu b s Hail Chritsmas Season, Pine Odor Produces Celebrate with Foreign Customs Yuletide Atmosphere Christmas comes but once a year and The Foreign Language Club conducted gram, according to Miss Marjorie Ron­ when it comes, it certainly brightens ¡separate Christmas programs this year alds and Mrs.- Dorothy Hind. up Nilehi. instead of the one big party that Is usu­ There were two speeches, Latin songs, The decorations in the Cafeteria this ally, held. ... and a “ Double or Nothing” quiz based year are very colorful. Orchids should go . .The Spanish group, under the direc­ on the play “ In. Saturnalia,” in which to Miss Grace Harbert and her assist­ tio n of Miss Jean Small and Mr. George members o f Latin I competed against ants, Nancy Hall. Margie Harrer, Doris M. Adams, Spanish teachers, held their members of Latin II. The party was Bailey. Joan Westerberg," Frank W ill­ program in the. assembly room Decemheld in the assembly, and “ Saturnalias” iams, Don Stolteben, George Bameuser, Lr 5 after school. A special performance were flying all over! Margie Petersori, Lois' Deutsch, and of four fiesta dances, the Tango, Rumba, Ruth Howard for their help in adding to Samba, and Conga, was conducted by Five Write Skit •the Christmas spirit. the Dolly Charles Studio o f Chicago. A t the end of this performance eight stu­ The German Club, under the direction ''A lo n g with the appetizing aromas dents. four boys and four girls, were of Miss Theresa Kranz, had their Christ­ which usually come from the Cafeteria selected from the audience arid brought mas party December 16 in the assembly is mixed the delightful fragrance of up ori the stage* to perform a Conga room. The party took place during the evergreen and it certainly is pleasant to study in the Library now with the chain and other steps. Bill Witte, pres­ regular eighth period class. ident of the Spanish group, helped lead German students and guests were en­ |santé pirie odor tickling onè’s nostrils. Miss Alice Line and her Clothing the Conga line. According to Miss Small, tertained by an original skit. The skit the students dance very well on the was written by Lois Bornemeier, Dona classes have been working hard on the stage. Bishop, Betty Jerger, Eleanor Bomark, bulletin boards around school Which In the audience were three entertain­ and Elaine Schroeder. Evelyn Wind- have received so many compliments. Thé bulletin board directly across ers from theMayfair Room who were meier set the words o f “ Christmas Pray­ visiting Nilehi, two Argentine men and er,” a very famous old German Christ­ from the Library has been the subject a lady from Spain. A fte r the program mas poem, to music. It is around this o f much interest. The credit fo r this goes to Diane Matthews, Evelyn Trefil, these dancers toured the building. One poem that the skit was developed. Shirley Seeley. Lois Mertes, and Joyce man from Argentina remarked “ Una Nordlund, formidable eseuela!” meaning “ some school!” , Yo Saturnalia The Latin Christmas party held De­ cember 12, had a very interesting pro- Publish Hind's Article; Teachers Buy Latin Play Nilehi 3 Among 1500 At N.S.P.A. Convention By June Pence We slept three in a, bed while staying over night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at. the twentieth National Scholastic Press Association Convention. The clever scene on the bulletin board at the south end o f the first floor is due to the efforts o f Shirley Schmidt, Pat Olson, Joanne- Eberhardt. and Joan Hull,;;. • rn > : V.f r : Orthopedic Clinic To Come Here Soon Caroline Gylden, Janet Larson and Well kids, the Schick, tests are over I attended the convention Thanksgiving W e’ve an author in our midst! weekend along w ith . 1,500 other news­ and now the body builder is coming. I f . . Yes, Mrs; Dorothy Hind, who wrote paper and yearbook representives from you can’t quite grasp the subject, I will and :produced the Latin Christmas play all over the U.S. explain. I dropped in on Miss Helen Hart last year, now has the satisfaction of Keenan, our registered nurse, and she We attended meetings all day Friday, seeing her work in print. The play, started shooting big medical. names ?at at which noted journalists from leading “ To Saturnalia,” according to Mrs. Hind, me. newspapers anii .schools gave us hints is sold through the American Classical On January 8, an orthopedic clinic and suggestions, fo r ,our own publica­ League tp Latin .teachers throughout will be held at Nilehi in cooperation tions.y / . the country. . Friday night the N-S.P.A. sponsored with the Division o f Service of Crip­ Another article bearing Mrs. Hind’s a dance (fo r which we prepared by three pled Children. An orthopedic specialist name was published in the Classical Out­ in a bathtub ’cuz we couldn’t decide.who will be in attendance. The purpose of look this ^November. It is. called “ Orbis sfiould have first chance) in the Crystal the clinic is to make available orth­ Pictus, A Visual Aid/’ ^which is about opedic advice to students who were Ballroom at the Schroeder hotel. â "Latin book that is said to be the first found, in the posture evaluation, as Lights Out No Barrier illustrated textbook ever written. Mod­ needing help. Students whose parents In spite o f the, “ lights out at one o’ wish them to avail themselves o f this ern textbooks have been patterned from clock” rule we didn’t get to sleep until opportunity may do so, Miss Keenan this. five. .. . . _ _ - _ J.--. said. The most interesting meeting I at­ P. E. O. Presents Books tended was “ Makeup and Typography” Correction, Please! in the school paper. Otto W. Quale, Honor of Alumna : Girls, don’t get exicted, the G.A.A. assistant director of the N.S.P.A. "and Our .library was made a present o f two former lecturer at the University of didn’t really earn $1.300 on the recent books which were given .them by the Minnesota, distributed newspapers from magazine sale as the Nilehilite o f Nov­ Sisterhood of Skokie. Milwaukee high schools,» and discussed ember 22 claimed. That’s how much cash The books are two volumes of Lincoln their good and*, bad points. they handled, but a big percentage o f The President by J. G. Randall. Thé A fter shoving eighteen shoes back that went to the Curtis Publishing Co­ inscription on the inside o f the cover into our suitcases, we caught our train mpany and the balance, which was reads “ Presented by the P.E.O. Sister­ just as it was ready to leave. We really $480.57 is what the G.A.A. fund got to hood, Chapter E.V., Skokie, Illinois, to shouldn’t have been late fo r the train keep. the Niles Township High School Library as we started checking out of the hotel in honor of Joan Flavin outstanding 45 minutes before train time, but so Holly Hop 8 P.M. girl student of the Class of 1946.” did everyone else. In �Wedoesday, December 18. 1946 COUPLE OF THE W EEK— Bob Farr and Carolyn Harnden. NILEHILITE L s a dF u d ot n o n Page 3 D ye Turns Drama Critic For H arvey Dream Girl SONGS OF THE W E E K — “ White Christmas” and “ Have Yourself a Merry Found — Carol Schuler back in school. By Lyle Dye Little Christmas.” Lost — One red and gold eversharp Chalk up another point fo r “ Dream QUESTION OF THE W EEK— “ What pencil by Shirley Bartleson. “ I can’t Girl,” it’s got the best staging. ’Course are you getting her (or him) for Christ­ write with any other pencil,” says to be absolutely fa ir you’d have to say mas?” Shirley. the actng was better in “ Harvey” and Found — Shiny new I.D. bracelet on “ Dream Girl” has been chosen as one of the best plays of the year; while at Marilyn Gustafson’s wrist. the same time “ Harvey” copped this Letter To Santa Found — A mascot fo r the 33’s club. honor last year, so there seems to be A pearl grey, kitten called Kitty. only one choice. It ’s a tie; they were Dear Santa, both outstanding. Didn’t these past years go fast? Why, Found — By “ W ally” Walsh— m a n y about six years ago, we wanted a new dishes in the garbage cans during This is the decision arrived at by the pair of roller skates, or a sled with real seventh period lunch. members of Miss Helen Hughes’ dra­ sharp blades, even a jump-rope or a matics and radio classes, after part o f Lost — No time in getting Christmas new doll buggy. each group saw the above mentioned decorations up in the cafeteria Now Jack and Bill would rather have plays on the afternoon of Wednesday, a model A or to say the least, a “ casual Found — A part in Lyle Dye’s hair. First November 27. car.” Mary and Betty would love some in a year and a half. The main argument in favor o f “ Dream new saddle shoes all white and shiny. Found — Three freshmen girls with red Girl” was the wonderful lighting and While in school, thinking o f all the faces when they read this. The note staging which it showed, while “ Harvey” wonderful things you will send us (w e’ that they wrote to a certain senior delighted the play-goers with clever act­ ve been real good,)our first thought is boy never reached him, it fell into ing on the part of Joe E. Brown along to make our basketball team as good the clutches o f our staff-who promptly with his unusual ten minute curtain as it was last year. speech. answered it and struck up a fine cor-i We would all a p p r e c i a t e passing respondence. Don’t be too mad, it was W e still aren’t quite sure who won grades and from the girls’ point of view, all in the interest o f science— human the argument, but we do know this— new bathing suits fo r swimming classes. nature, you know. a grand time was had by all! You know the chairs we have to sit on all day long are very uncomfortable. We would enjoy school so much more if we had overstuffed chairs and foot­ stools. PROFILES Just think of soft drinks flowing from the drinking fountains, and if Mrs. Santa Claus can help out, the cheerleaders would appreciate new gold and blue uni­ forms. Most Valuable Player and Captain Interviewed By Milly Zavrel I finally found Bill That’s all fo r the time being, Santa, the boys’ gym. He is so remember, we’ll be waiting. persons at Nilehi to — Students of Nilehi asking him questions Reporters Interview Evans By Dolores Wells “ Why did I choose Shakespearean act­ ing instead of modern drama? Well, I had to come to the point in my career where I had the choice o f either Shakes­ peare or going on relief. Reluctantly, I picked Shakespeare.” That statement sounded strange com­ ing from Maurice Evans, America’s most famous Shakespearean actor, but he hastily added to his audience of High School Reporter’s, including Lyle Dye and me, that after playing it awhile, he began to enjoy Sheakespeare. The fact that he’s been doing it ever since, (he’s done about one-thousand performances of “ Hamlet” alone) should prove that point. By Cathy Thompson W itte tumbling in Green-eyed and Irish Jim McNeeley one o f the hardest was interrupted from his 8th period find, so I started gym class just long enough for a hasty right away. interview. “ Mac” played center fo r this Bill has blue eyes, weighs 155 pounds, year on our Varsity grid team and did and is 5 feet 9 inches tall. He has been such a good job he was chosen honorary the varsity football quarterback f o r captain. three years, and because of his outstand­ Just between you and me, he thinks ing playing and team work he was voted women are O.K., especially the kind with the most valuable football player by his two arms, two legs, and a cute— ahhh— teammates this fall. face but please, no catty ones, fo r “ cat­ Besides going out fo r football, Bill ty women” are “ Mac’s” pet peeve. His is kept busy by being a member o f tht chief ambition is to go to college and Senior Cabinet, president of the Spanish besides learning, he wants to play foot­ class, and one o f the committee chair­ ball, basketball, and baseball. men o f the new Recreation Club which One o f his favorite pastimes is eating is started in Skokie. food, and especially i f the food is steak. He hasn’t yet decided where he is go­ Upon reaching his senior year at Nilehi, ing to college, but he would like to at­ Jim has also reached the height o f six feet one-half inch and weighs in the tend either Indiana or Purdue. Then I asked him what his pet peeves neighborhood o f 175 pounds. He likes most o f the popular songs but most o f were, and he very definitely said, “ Girls all the old favorite, “ Night and Day.” who break dates.” Then came the question, “ What is His ambition is to have a good job, your favorite class and wno is your fa v­ a wife, and four kids. orite teacher?” Jim answered by trotting Bill likes good dates, any kind o f food, o ff to join the others with their push­ and a winning football team. ups, and to “ Mr. Ike.” He answered our questions and told some of his experiences, from the stage His personality makes him so easy of the Erlanger Theatre on December 2. He was appearing there in “ Hamlet.” to get along with that he has very few In closing, Mr. Evans advised aspiring dislikes, but one thing that really gets actors to get experience in amateur I asked him what he thought of next theatrics before trying fo r professional year’s team and he said, “ We ought to roles. “ I f you're good enough,” he said, have a conference championship team “ you’ll reach the top.” next year.” �Page 4 N IL E H I L ITE Inquiring Reporter - Quiz on Santa I f those who belong to the names printed below don’t receive any presents for Christmas this year, it’ll probably be because Santa doesn’t believe in re­ warding those who don’t believe in him. Wednesday, December 18, 1946 School Daze | Miss Harbert — “ My older brother ---------- — By Dolores Wells ._________ ■told me in a very nice way. He told me that it was my father who ate the lunch Bulletin that I put out fo r Santa.” Miss Keenan — “ I was peeking through Due to circumstances beyond our Well, it’s too late now, and here are the door when my folks were decorating control, the Skokie Youth club w ill the answers to this week’s question: the tree. But I didn’t tell my mother not be open by Christmas.However, When did you find out that there isn’t that I found out because I didn’t want | we hope to open soon. Watch for any.Santa Claus and how? to hurt her.” Mr. Wilkins — “ There is one and the Betty Bernardi — “ I learned when I was seven, at school, but I wouldn’t be­ sooner we find out the happier the world lieve it ’til I got home and asked my will be.” Beatrice Bornemeier — “ Our dentist mother.” played as Santa and I saw him without Don Brown — “ Recognized my ‘ole’ his mask.” man’s’ printing on a present.” Miss Shaeffer — “ I peeked one day Diane Mattews — “ I waited up for when I wasn’t supposed to and then him and he didn’t come. I started to cried for three days ‘cause my dreams cry and I cried so hard that my mother were shattered.” felt sorry for me and told me there was Mr. Seldon— “ Ah, the morning I found no Santa.” an apple that I had picked that fall in the toe o f my stocking! Mr. Meier - “ On Christmas, when 1 — “ Kathie” — “ I was lookin’ for one an’ opened my presents, I noticed a price I couldn’t find him.” tag on one of them! Mr. Ryden — “ I think that there still is one, ‘cuz Santa has been so good to me.” Leonard Maier — “ I went downtown and I saw two Santa Clauses standing on opposite corners.” Jim Garland — “ I caught the old boy napping.” Miss Johanns — “ He didn’t answer my letters. (Maybe he couldn’t read them Miss Johanns.)” Janet Johnson — “ I lived in Sweden when I was younger and I could never find one. We went in all the stores but they didn’t ever have one.” Classes in Driving To Be Added Here The motto is “ Courtesy Plus Skill Equals Safe Driving.” On Monday, De­ cember 9, a machine called the reactometer was placed in our school for the purpose of testing the students’ reaction in driving. The reactometer test is part of the safe driving program and campaign. There will be other machines sent to Nilehi with other kinds of tests includ­ ing vision testing. Everyone f r o m school is invited to take the test, accord­ ing to Dr. A. L. Biehn. In the future the school is planning to have driving classes. Students will have a chance to drive in driving lanes while learning safety rules. This will all be available when the equipment arrives, Dr. A. L. Biehn says. Dr. Biehn also said that, “ before the war, the automoble accidents k i l l e d 49,000 people annually. That was more than the U.S. lost during the World War in< one year.” , an announcement. The Officers “ Oh, what a beautiful morning, every­ thing’s going our w ay!” It is a beautiful morning! We knew what we wanted Santa to bring us and he’s delivering it with the help o f Mr. Galitz, the Skokie Recreation and Play­ ground Board and all the hard-working committee members. v It ’s all finished in a blue and gold "olor scheme, furnished with leather­ ette-covered chairs and cozy tables, a snack bar, ping-pong tables and all sorts “ Charlie” Brunke — “ Grandma told o f wonderful things. It ’s our own, (get that, our own) Recreation Club! me.” There’s even a pool-table fo r our male Walter Karnatz — “ I t ’s been so long.” Eileen Rodley — “ I was always old mmbers and Cathy Thompson, (and how they love the idea!) in this King-size enough to know better ? ? ? ” Christmas stocking and wait ’til you see Betty Ann Jerger — “ You mean there the murals on the walls and the softisn’t one?” lights to provide “ atmosphere.” Frannie Monahan — “ I saw my Pop For the ones who like to dance Santa getting into his costume.” has provided a juke box and a piano. Howie Korsmo — “ Fred Stowe told I f that’s not ycur speed and the pingme when I was 14.” pong and pool tables are occupied, you Mr. Galitz — “ My big brother told me can relax in a comfortable chair in the when I was 2 2 -----months.” “ Lounge” and p l a y cards, checkers, Margie Harrer — “ When I was seven chess or just “ talk to the gang.” we found some paper dolls in mother’s It took lots of planning and hard work drawer and then got them for Christ­ to convert the basement o f the Skokie mas!” Town Hall into the best Recreation Club this side o f Heaven, but now that the THE SIGHT BEFORE job’s done, all of us on the committee CHRISTMAS can be suoted as saying “ We did it and we’re glad!” By Herb Knapp ‘Twas the day before vacation and all through the school, Not a creature was stirring— not even a mule. Books were stacked, neat as anything, In hopes that the 3:11 bell soon would ring! A t the desks sat the students, calm and serene, While visions o f the Christmas Dance raced through their bean. With head on my desk and books on my lap, I had just setted down fo r a quick winter nap When out in the hall there rose such a clatter, I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. Through the shuffle and scuffle o f a run down the hall, “ The bell has rung,” I heard someone call; While plodding to my locker I heard the kids say, “ M ER RY CHRISTMAS TO A L L , A N D TO A L L A GOOD D A Y !” P.S. - Today is my father’s birthday. Happy birthday Dad! 'Twain' Meets At M axw ell Street “ East is east, and west is west and never the twain shall meet.” When Rudyard Kipling muttered these immor­ tal words it was plain to see he had never visited Maxwell Street, Chicago as the See Chicago Club did on Sunday, December 6. The club left the school at 1:30 in 3 busses and spent over an hour Christ­ mas Shopping on the famed avenue. The sight-seeing group spent the rest of the day visiting in China Town where they ate supper. The seniors returned to Skokie about 7:30 p.m. The group was chaperoned by Mrs. Katie Kestenholz, Mrs. Gylden and Mrs. Mary Kuehne. �Wednesday, December 18, 1946 NILEHILITE Page 5 Trojans Smashed Do You Know Your Sports? Libertgville Beats Niles In First Conference Tilt By Evanston 62-33 Take Comstock's Quiz by Jim Schilling by Jim Schilling Evanston Niles Anderson F Williams Comstock Biggs F Kamatz Raedie C Fisher Mehlig G Stockfisch Doub G The Trojan varsity was thoroughly beaten by a strong Evanston five on our home floor Wednesdy, November 27. Evanston turned on the heat and scored all the baskets in the first quar­ ter, while the Trojans scored four free throws. The game was highly contested with both teams firing a fusilade of shots, but the Wildkits came out on top, leading the men o f Troy 12 to 4 at the end of the first quarter. During the second quarter, Comstock opened fire fo r the Trojans by making two baskets. Fisher raced down the floor for a “sure” basket but the ball circled the rim and rolled out. Heiniger and Kamatz both scared near the end of the second quarter, but Niles lagged by 15 points at the end of the period. The seore: Niles 12, Evanston 27. The third quarter found the Trojans trying hard to tally points. Even with the combined efforts o f Stockfisch, Soergel, Karnatz, and Comstock, the Trojans were trailing the Wildkits 21 to 50. In the fourth quarter, the Trojans scored 12 points but to no avail, the game ending Niles 33, Evanston 62. Jayvees Lose Again; Bow To Evanston 31-14 by Bill Comstock by Bill Comstock Do you consider yourself an authority on Trojan athletics ? Well, maybe you are, and it shouldn’t be too hard to find out by taking this test. I f you don’t get any o f the five ques­ tions right, you are probably a girl or a freshman, which we will excuse in either case. I f you manage to get one or two right, you can consider yourslf average. Three or four rates you as an authority on Nilehi sports. I f you can wrangle out five correct answers, this is really your lucky day, because I didn’t even know them all myself till I looked them up. X. What athlete in the history of Tro­ jan athletics is the holder o f the most major “ N ’s” ? (a ) Jack Heiniger, (b ) Charles Williams, or (c ) Dick Eby. 2. How many years has Harold Isaac­ son, head o f the athletic department, been a coach(at Nilehi? (a ) 6 years; (b) 9 years; (c ) 16 years. 3. What N.T.H.S. coach once played professional baseball fo r the Chicago White Sox? (a ) Robert Mackey; (b) Lester Galitz; (c ) Charles Hussey. 4. How many times has the N i l e h i track team won the Northeast Confer­ ence title? (a ) once; (b ) twice, or (c ) three times. 5. How many conference schools will have lights fo r night football next year ? (a ) three; (b ) four, or (c ) five. Answers 1. (c ) Dick Eby - graduated in 1939 received twelve major awards. 2. (c ) sixteen years; started in 1931. 3. (b ) Lester Galitz - 1933. 4. (a ) once, 1946. 5. (b ) four: Niles, Leyden, Crystal Lake, and Woodstock. When are the Jay Vees going to hit their winning stride? This was the ques­ tion in the minds o f many Nilehi basket­ Swimmers W h ip Morton ball fans after watching the Junior Tro­ jans lose to Evanston 31 to 14 in their In First Meet o f Year second straight defeat of the year. The 1946-47 Nilehi swim team opened The men o f Troy held a one-point ad­ their season on Wednesday, Novembei vantage at the end o f the first quarter, 27, by whipping Morton 44 to 22, in the but from then on it was Evanston all the Nilehi pool. way. The Trojan swimmers looked impress­ The main weakness the Jay Vees dis­ ive in their win, and Bob Blessing set played in this game was lack o f offensive a new school record in the 100 yard power. Ed Kutz and Lee Garner, starting breast stroke by swimming the dis­ guards, showed a little steady floor work tance in 1 minute, 18.5 seconds. at times, and Dick Norman showed pro­ The 100-yard back stroke was won by mise at center. From early indicatioins, Rudy Schmid, while Herb Jones won tht Howard Siegel seems to be the main 50-yard free style race. offensive threat. Brown of Morton won the 100-yard Starting line-ups: crawl with a fast time o f 58 seconds flat. Evanston Niles The 200-yard relay was won by Nilehi Taylor F H. Siegel with Hilfer, Olson, Wagstaff, and Rob­ Miller F Brown bins stroking the distance fo r the Tro­ Cobb C Porter jans. Gene Hegarty o f Nilehi won the Puffer G Kutz diving contest with George McCormack Sutton G Garner running a close second. Line-up Libertyville Young Nemmers Eiserman Krumrey Bornell Niles F Comstoek F Soergel C Williams Fisher G Stockfisch G The Nilehi Trojans were defeated by one point by a strong Libertyville team on December 6 at Libertyville. During the first quarter, the Trojans scored 10 points to the Wildcats’ 14. Williams, Soergel, Stockfisch, and Com­ stock all scored during the first quarter, but the Wildcats led the Trojans by four points at the end o f the first quarter. The second quarter found the Trojans playing hard, with Stockfisch, Fisher, Williams, and Comstock stacking up seven points to tie the Wildcats 17 to 17 at the half. A t the end of the third quarter the Trojans were trailing the Wildcats by five points, the score: Niles 25, Libertyville 30. The last quarter was a tense battle. Williams, Soergel, Stockfisch, and Hei­ niger scored, but with only seconds left to play, a foul on a Libertyville man gave the Wildcats a free throw which was good, thus ending the game Niles 38, Libertyville 39. JayVees Nosed Out In 26 to 22 Thriller The Trojan Jay Vee basketball team ran their losing streak to three straight by dropping an evenly-contested game to Libertyille on December 6. The Jay Vees were nosed out in the final minutes o f play to take the low end o f a 26-22 score. Although leading 11 to 10 at half time and retaining their one-point ad­ vantage at the end o f the third quarter, the junior Trojans were forced to suc­ cumb to the lanky Wildcats in the final period. The two Siegel brothers, Howard and Don, paced the Trojan scorers with 9 and 5 points respectively. Captain Ed Kutz, sparkplug o f the JayVees, stood out for his aggressiveness on defense. Junior Trojans Lose To N ew Trier 44 - 22 “ A tisket, a tasket, I can’t find the basket,” might have been the theme song for our J.V. basketeers as thè J.V. Green Wave o f New Trier rolled over our Jun­ ior Trojans 44-22, November 22, on the New Trier floor. �NILEHILITE Page 6 Trojan Cagers Beat N e w Trier 45 to 33 T R O JA N Niles Christiansen Krantz Hackbarth Lauer Hodgson F F C G G W ARS By Caroline Gylden By Paul Reiland Swimming from out o f our mighty Trojan Horse, we find the senior life savers are looking fo r a nice under­ classman to drown. Now, they aren’t bloodthirsty, but they have just finished their life saving tests and want to try everything they have learned on some­ one. W ill someone please accomodate them? Speaking o f swmming, all you sophomors, juniors, and seniors better get on t h e b a l l , because when I saw Miss Schaefer she told me that she expects you gals to have all your swimming tests passed by the end of this semester. You frosh have until the end o f the year. The boys’ intramural gym classes are swinging into basketball, now that tumb­ ling is over. Tumbling proved to be a hard grind for some o f the boys who are not so nimble. It is rumored that when Red Williams hit the floor trying to do a flip the other day, John L. Lewis heard the terrific noise and he was frightened into calling off his coal strike. Bill Abbink’s team won the intramural soccer championship several weeks ago. It is hard to decide which is harder on the human body, soccer or tumbling. Soccer is rough on every part o f the body but tumbling deals a terrific beat­ ing to one tender spot. The Trojan basketball team is shaping up to midseason form. The Trojans have good height in Red Williams, 6’5” ; W ally Kamatz, 6'3%” ; and Bill Comstock, 6’2” . They have some fast, tricky men, includ­ ing Ted Stockfisch, Dick Fisher and Ed Soergel. Line-up New Trier Wednesday, December 18, 1946 Soergel Comstock Williams» Fishei Stockfisch by Jim Schilling The Trojan Varsity cagers were vic­ torious over a fast New Trier five, Friday December 7, winning 45-38 on our home floor. The first quarter scoring started with Comstock making a free throw. Then the Trojans started rolling, with W il­ liams and Stockfisch sinking baskets, and Heiniger and Comstock making free throws. During the second quarter both teams were firing a barrage o f shots, but they were of no avail. Fisher sank a high arc shot which did not touch the rim of the basket as it went through. Stockfisch, Farr, Anderson, and Kunkel sank baskets in rapid succession and at the half Niles led New Trier 20 to 19. During the half, Miss Thurman and her 20-girl drill team entertained the spectators. They went through several different formations and the spectators gave them quite an ovation. A full five minutes elapsed before Niles scored in the third frame, then Stockfisch and Comstock both sank bas­ kets. The score at the end of the third quarter was Niles 28, New Trier 27. , The fourth quarter found the Trojans turning on the steam. Baskets were being made left and right and the score mounted fast. Final score: Niles 45, New Trier 33. On Thursday, December 15, at Gabby’s bowling alleys, the fellows and the gals had a bowling match. The match was evenly divided, though, ’cause the gals got individual average handicaps. The kids all had a lot of fun. While I was writing about bowling, I stopped over at the gym and saw “ Schaef” and she told me that she had been looking at medals fo r the topnotch bowlers, and as soon as they ar­ rive they will be placed in a show case for all you lucky winners to see. Also she told me that the team handicaps were changed today and are posted on the bulletin board. Freshmen Play Today Niles will play Crystal Lake there next Friday night in a conference game. A fter this game the Trojans will not play until January 3, 1947, when they meet the Alumni. JagVees Lose to New Trier In Hard-fought Contest “ So near and yet so fa r” — this des­ cribes the feeling o f our Jay Vee basket­ In First Conference Gam e ball team on December 7 after losing to The freshman basketball team plays New Trier 33 to 31 only seconds before its first conference game today against the gun sounded, ending the game. Although our juniors have not broken the Leyden Eagles in Nilehi’s gym. The freshies under the direction of Coach into the win column as yet, they’re get­ Charles Hussey are out to revenge the ting closer and closer. Saturday night, two defeats Leyden handed last year’s December 7, they were three points be­ Niles Takes N ew Trier hind at the end of the first half, but went freshman team. By One Point Margin Forty-five boys turned out for the ahead with less than a minute left to first call fo r practice, but the squad was play. This, however, was to no avail as By Jim Schilling The Trojans journeyed to New Trier soon cut down to 28 members Ten boys the “ Green W ave” got hot in the final on Friday, November 22, to win a close who played on the freshman undefeated seconds o f play and pulled away to win football team and appear to carry the by a two-point margin. victory 33-32. Playing before a packed house, New Trier scored first and then the Trojans turned on the heat. A t the end o f the first quarter, Niles led New Trier 8-6. During the second quarter, long shots by Williams and Heiniger, and numer­ ous free throws, put Niles ahead 19-17 at the half. The Trojans were quick to score in the third quarter. With Soergel under the cage, Williams doing push shots, and Fisher making free throws, the score was advanced to Niles 27; New Trier, 26. In the last quarter the crowd was on the edge o f their seats. Comstock made a long shot which was good, and Heini­ ger sank two baskets when they were needed, thus chalking up a win fo r the Trojans. main hopes o f the basketball squad are Pete Heiniger, Fred Brei, Lenny Lange, A1 Hartig, Dick Erickson, Lou Keesey, Kenny LaPlant, Joe Donovan, Harold Siemson, and Bill Straw. Trojan Swimmers Lose To W aukegan Team Nilehi tankmen lost their second meet Coach Hussey described his charges as fast and agressive and looks forward o f the year to Waukegan in the Nilehi pool on Friday, December 6, with a score to a successful season. of 37 to 29. FR ESH M AN B A S K E T B A LL Rudy Schmid broke the 100-yd. back Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 13 18 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 New Trier, here, 4 p.m. Leyden, here, 4 p.m. Maine, there, 4 p.m. Leyden, there, 4 p.m. Arlington, here, 4 p.m. Evanston, here, 4 p.m. New Trier, there, 4:30 p.m. Maine, here, 4 p.m. Arlington, there, 4 p.m. Evanston, there, 4 p.m. stroke record, and Bob Blessing broke the 100 breast stroke record. The Frosh tankmen also lost to Wau­ kegan with a score of 39 to 24. Robbins, Wagstaff, Hilfer, and Olson started the meet with a win in the relay. In the next event, Bob Blessing took a first and Louis Kettel a second in the breast stroke. Later Rudy Schmid took first in the 100-yd. back stroke. � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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