Each week TheMash travels to different high schools across the city. Your school could be next!
What’s a hot trend at your school?
A style of Arabic scarves, which was recently banned in the dress code, so students can’t wear them anymore.
Biggest event of the school year:
Graduation
Favorite after-school hangouts:
Nick’s Gyros, the gas station
School traditions:
On Halloween, security checks every student who comes through the doors. Spirit Week is also a big occasion.
Best
cafeteria food:
Spicy chicken sandwiches, fresh chocolate chip cookies
Famous alumni:
Jim Grabowski (former NFL player)
Robert Hanssen (former FBI agent and Soviet spy whose story is told in the film “Breach”)
Jim Jacobs (co-writer of the musical “Grease”)
Jerry Krause (former Bulls
general manager)
Full name: William H. Taft High School
Principal: Arthur N. Tarvardian
Enrollment: About 2,500
Founded: 1939
Mascot: Eagles
Colors: Royal blue and silver
Rival: Lane Tech
Location: 6530 N. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Neighborhood: Norwood Park
One thing that makes my school stand out is …
“The security stands out. And the administration is pretty good.”
Derek Benegas,
Senior
“… a really great ROTC program.”
John Nolan,
Senior
“… John Nolan!”
Jovana Maksimovich, senior
