A B Davis High School - Maroon and White Yearbook (Mount Vernon, NY)

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'K Y REcEP'r1oN1sTs SERVICE CLUB FUTURE SECRETARIES As one entered the center of the building, a gorgeous receptionist was waiting to greet one and escort one to his destination. This explains why all our visiting service- men preferred to use the center entrance. Then as one stepped into the ofhce, another handsome girl was seated outside Mr. Childs, ofhce regulating traffic and acting as general secretary. It was she who signed passes Clegally of coursel and who ran errands. The receptionists are chosen each year by hlr. Childs for their good looks, capability, and efficiency. They have a great deal of fun, for they have an opportunity to meet people, display their personality Qespecially to some returning vet J, and at the same time are rendering a worthwhile service to the School. On onels many trips to the office one undoubtedly no- ticed those student secretaries working efficiently to aid the regular secretarial staff. This was, in action, the Ser- vice Club whose members willingly devo-ted a period a day to ease the many office burdens. They sorted mail, helped with the attendance, did filing, delivered messages and really made the works Utickn. VVhat would the of- fice ever do without these unselfish, dependable Hsecre- tariesni They were really on the ball!

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NO .SERVICEMEN,S COMMITTEE TICING Did you notice that the G. O. featured a seasonal ticket which enabled football fiends to go to the game at reduced rates? This eliminated the mad dash to the ticket lines Fri- day after school. They also sponsored College Days . G.O. students are just like any other Davis hep-cats, elected to lead the school government. Did you notice the re-appearance of those attractive Al- pha Tau Deltiansn at the football games who had not ap- peared there since the war? Entering the gate, one was prac- tically knocked over by five girls trying to sell a booster book. Alpha Tau Delta was the right hand man to the G. O., selling hats, pennants and pins. Did you notice the servicemen's names outside the office? This was the toilsome work of the Servicemen's Committee -to hunt for names of Davis G. I.'s. This committeels plan was to make a permanent plaque honoring Davis boys who fought in World War H. Did you notice that added charm of our girls this past year? That was the result of our newest club, Peter Pan. They met with Miss Sherman, learning correct posture, voice and manners. Maybe this accounts for the boys having been taken in by that extra umph demonstrated by these girlsl H Did you notice how the Publicity Committee excelled in keeping the halls decorated with art, and prize photography? It was through their originality that UDAVYM was plastered throughout the building. They publicized dances, games and the Teen-Town drive with a multitude of gay posters, cheer- ing up the halls. Well, did you ever notice? PETER PAN CLUB IDENTIFICATION Qbortomj Rofw I: D. Feigert, H. Mayer, R. Barrus, Rofw 2: A. Buck, Mrs. Redka, P. Love, N. Zittel, Row 3: L. Ruffalo, Smilo, I. Berman G. O. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

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DAVISAIDES, Many is the time when a new, trembling sophomore wanted to seek advice from someone other than a teacher who might frighten him out of existence. Who was right there to answer the questions and give aid to a bewildered newcomer? Of course it was the Home Room Advisers. A girl has been chosen from each home room to act as a guide and counselor to green sophomores who have been overwhelmed by the intricate system of Davis. Une of the Hrst bits of advice a Home Room Adviser gives is to let the new girl know exactly where the boys, locker room is, and to tell her not to proceed to the lunchroom by 11 certain stairway, no matter how many boys tell her that it is the only wayl These helpful ad- visers also sponsor a semi-annual dinner to get the girls acquainted with one another. Any sophomore will tell you that the Home Room Advisers are indispensable! A representative group con- IDENTIFICATION fupper lefrj Rolw I: S. Levitt, D. VVilkins, C. Kelly, S. Hirshberg, M. Rosenthal, Row 2: J. Goldberg, L. Alper, A. Meltzer, M. Schulz, M. Collins, Bliss, M. Stein- berg IDE NTI FICATION flower leftj Row I: P. Alston, B. Coleman, D. Mahalik, F. Sambel, M. Trenti, D. Calabrese, P. Purchio, A. Jetter, Miss Lucchese, A. Auriemma, Row 2: G. Lumia, S. VVeiser, Goldstein, B. Levy, E. Moore, L. Manna, M. Lorus- so, M. Tarantino, M. Jannssen, M. Lorenzo IDENTIFICATION Cupper riglirj Row I: M. Jacobs, L. Howard, B. Howard, M. Retullo, H. Schienmann, C. Rhoades, Grillo, E. Stumberg, R. de Bruyn, C. McMillan, M. Mc- Rae, Roiw 2: A. Hargrave, L. Haupt, D. Hagenbuckle, G. Rutherford, A Vasiliou, A. McGovern, Messerole, R. Hudes, T. Jost, B. Buist, E. Neid- it-k, I Geoffriang Row 3: B. Gold, S. Sanders, R. Nagle, W. Sullivan, S. Frezza, S. Orlando, Kaufman, Knafel, R. Schwartz, Rofw 4: T. Neely, M. Bael, Halpern, R. Dobbs, R. Slofe, L. Bonus Inr1NTII'IcATIoN flower rightij Rofw I: D. Merola, M. Pielli, B. Mc- Fadden, A. Jetter, L. Alper, M. Osh- man, E. Schecter, A. Hubbard, E. Camerino, Row 2: M. Weidt, P. Weidt, P. Foley, Perkinson, M. Richards, B. Lockwood, B. Wingberg, R. Hudes, L. Rosenberg, Row 3: C. Smith, D. Perkinson, P. Emmel, J. Meserole, M. Lorusso, Miss Lewis, M. Hengge, Wilson, P. Kelly, B. Tompkins sisting of one member from each home room got to- gether to form the Home Room Representatives. This is a democratic group, whose function is to receive com- plaints or suggestions for the bettering of Davis. Then, at regular meetings, they vote on these ideas and submit them to the G. O. for final approval. This democratic system resembles very much our own federal govern- fnent and is a means for further school representation. Be- sides this, the reps sell boosters for school dances and tick- ets to G. O. plays and shows. Although Davis congress- men engage in heated battles, they never use filibustering. O. R. REPREsEN'I'A'r1vEs HOME Room ADVISERS