Brooklyn Technical High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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changed the subject to, A student must always be on the alert when handling sharp-edged instruments— which reminds me of a fellow who was in one of my former classes —after reaching the climax, and then his hand slipped on top of the plane . (Groans and gasps from the fascinated audience.) Mr. Foster continued, Boys, it was terrible. It took me half an hour to get the blood off the floor. If any of you ever get the desire to cut yourselves, remember it ' s an awful mess. The bell rang and the squirming freshmen hastened from the room. Were you on the S. O. S.? If you weren ' t, you remember how you tried to get by on occasions; and if you were, you remember the means by which some of the smooth ones tried to put it over. More than once a piece of green string with a piece of candy tied on it was used as a Senior Pass. Library cards, G. O. cards, Squad passes about the building, an old pass wrapped in cellophane, all took their chances as elevator passes. Many ' s the time we smooth ones failed to get by with them, but remember how good we felt when we had successfully eluded the S. O. S.? And remember, you S. O. S. men how good you felt when you caught a fast one? Do you remember those drowsy eighth periods? That recalls something that happened in the physics laboratory when Mr. Hesse was demonstrating that sound waves travel in straight lines. The fellow in the seat nearest was apparently in deep thought for he held his head in his hands and was bent over the desk. Mr. Hesse struck a tuning fork, took a book and placed it near the boy ' s ear and then held the fork on the other side of the book. He asked the subject of the experiment if he heard anything. No response. He struck the fork again and repeated the question. Again no response. Mr. Hesse tried the test on himself and then asked the question for the third time. The boy woke with a loud, Huh? . Just then the bell rang and the class shot from the room. When a feller needs a friend? That recalls many a personal experience. Remember when the news was circulated that Freddie Shipman was going around with a calf-like look and muttering flowery phrases of poetry to himself? Remem¬ ber when Bill Scully told Mr. Mattuck he looked like Svengali? Remember when Walt Brandin ' s mustache, the pride and joy of the senior class, fell ignominiously before the ravages of his father ' s razor? Remember when Wally MacLaren had the ill luck to go to a dance stag and was thereafter tagged Wolf ? Remember during one of the classroom battles in Annex 74 when an eraser flew out of the window and fell at the feet of Mr. Ledley who was in the yard below? But the time when every fellow in the senior class will need a friend will be when he receives his diploma. Will we remember Tech? We ' ll never forget! c+J TECH ' S SPIRIT Work on—Fight on—Press on and on! Tech ' s spirit calls— Through play and work, Through gain and loss, keep courage high See the job through, and never shirk. This fiery flame we take with us To use ' gainst life, our end to gain. ' Twill light our path and guide our way; ' Twill not be dimmed by loss or pain. This gift we count our greatest boon. We pledge our faith to keep it true. Though life may sometimes seem too hard, We ' ll ne’er give up, whate ' er we do. We take with us our Spirit Torch. The years to come and days unborn Will see this gleaming beacon flare To change the dark to rosy morn. Of those we leave, we ask a pledge: Preserve this trust and hold it dear; This gleaming heritage keep bright And pass it on from year to year! —Winston Seale 31

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REMEMBER — ? When we shall meet in days that are to come, When we are far from our dear old Tech home, From out the mists that high school days recall There ' ll come these scenes familiar to us all. Remember the lunch room, fellows?—especially on rainy days, crowded with a pushing, shoving, elbowing, squirming, starving mob, all bent on getting to the counter before the lemon meringue gave out. Then came the rush to the favorite corner. Remember the day one of the fellows (He ' s labeled Beau Ideal in the Rogues Gallery up front) was sitting there in the corner—alone in the crowd—with a ham sandwich in one hand and a paper bottle of milk in the other. So deep in con- ll temptation was he that he didn ' t notice a mischievous friend slip up and push a j|il - small three-cornered file through the bottom of the milk bottle. When Beau Ideal became thirsty, he sucked on the straw, only to be mocked by loud gurgling sounds. The villain paused in the consuming of his lemon pie to laugh hideously. Beau Ideal dashed for him and pushed the pie into his face, but he was not quick enough, for the villain wiped the pie from his eyes and hurled it after Beau Ideal who was on his way to the door where there was a teacher who served sunrise detention to all. Remember the faculty? Good sports, some of them, weren ' t they? Were you in the SURVEY office that morning before school when Miss Cooley came in looking for one of the editors. It ' s your prefect, said she when she found him, reporting to you. Remember the day Mr. Brook was explaining some Math to a group of boys at the board. It was between periods and one of the fellows coming into the room—maybe he didn ' t see Mr. Brook?—assembled the chalk dust down the length of the eraser ledge and with a mighty puff, blew a cloud of chalk dust over Mr. Brook. Mr. Brook roared, caught the villain, and served him with detention. Well, anyway, Mr. Brook had on a dark blue suit that day—and it was worth detention. Remember the time the Eco class decided not to laugh at Mr. Harris’s jokes? . It was while Mr. Harris was discussing the system of barter that a Tech wit advised the class not to barter with it. This remark did not meet the approval of Mr. Harris so he replied in his usual way, Please avoid any crude attempts at humor. As it was a good pun and Mr. Harris did not appreciate it, the class decided that thereafter they would not laugh at any of Mr. Harris ' s jokes, no matter how witty they might be. And they didn ' t—until he made a good one. Then there was that day, ' way back in the dark ages, when we were in Dr. Apisdorf ' s hygiene class. The class was listening with its usual attention when a messenger came from the Main Office. As the doctor was in the middle of his lecture, he waved the messenger aside. After repeated attempts to attract Dr. Apisdorf ' s attention, the boy succeeded but it was fully twenty minutes after he had entered. Dr. Apisdorf asked him gruffly what he wanted and the boy replied that the doctor was wanted on the telephone. Loud laughter from the class, the messenger, and Dr. Apisdorf! Will you ever forget the day Mr. Tobin dramatized the defeat of General Braddock faking all parts? According to record, General Braddock was defeated because his men stood straight as ramrods and fired at the Indians; while the Indians dodged behind trees and presented an elusive target for the redcoats. Mr. Tobin, in order to give the class a clear conception of the fighting tactics of both sides, illustrated the method by which the Indians fought, the familiar pillar serving as a tree. It was comical to see Mr. Tobin ' s head appear from behind a tree, his hand held in imitation of a gun, and to hear him utter a meek Bang! Don ' t you remember those shop lectures, especially the ones with Be Careful as their theme? Well, it seems that Mr. Foster, teaching patternmaking in Annex 74, had a favorite story that he used to spring on all freshmen, with intent to impress the moral. It was the first day of the term and the third period class sat quietly awaiting their teacher, eager for instructions in Shop. Mr. Foster started his lecture and then abruptly 30

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HISTORY II, LESSON 33 CLASS OF JUNE ’33 TECH HISTORY, pp I -00 (With gratitude to Mr. Tobin tor supplying the model—and no apologies!) 1. There is no brighter chapter in Tech history than the one devoted to the Class of June, ' 33. It has been amply shown that in initiative, integrity, and ingenuity this class can not be approached. Don ' t you think so? 2. In February, 1933, the following officers were elected: President, Walter David; Vice-President, Lewis Quick; Secretary, Winston Seale; Treasurer, Alfred David. Was it because of their distinction in various ath¬ letic and non-athletic fields, their scholastic records, or merely because of their magnetic personalities? See page 3 of THE BLUE PRINT for proofs. 3. Mr. James L. Tobin was elected Honorary President of the class. Why? See page 3 of THE BLUE PRINT for opinion of class. 4. Baseball being the sport of the hour, do you think Coach Tary will miss the loyal support of such ball players as Eugene Benson, Edward Denzer, Harold Thiele, Francis Geibel, and Victor Russo? Of course vou do. Why? 7 5. In the fall term of 1933 the football team will be in bad shape. Do you think it is because they are going to lose such old standbys as Harry Bestmann—all-scholastic sportsman and former president of the G. O • Thomas Murphy, their manager; Maxwell Zirin, Charles Van Valkenburgh, William Conides, Joseph DiGaetano| Thomas McGowan, Harold Thiele, and William Robins? Why? 6 - Channin 9 holds that but for the invention of the cotton gin, slavery would have been peaceably abol¬ ished. Tech holds that but for all-scholastic Harry Bestmann, John Wood, Manager Holzer, and their loyal team mates, the Hockey Team would not have hung up such an outstanding record this year. 7. The Rifle Team is losing some bull ' s eyes this year; that is, Floyd Barnes, Albert Groody, and John - Slater will leave the team. Who is this demon, graduation? 8. Handball, Ireland ' s national sport, will lose its Italian supporter this year when graduation takes its toll of the following: Coach and Captain Segal, Manager Ruggieri, Assistant Manager Scudero, John Achille, and Bernard A. Anfoville. 9. When their Principal (Captain to you), Eric Johnson, and his school of fish, consisting of Reginald Giske, Lew Kingfish Quick, Albert Merlen, Fred Shipman, Gerald Varnum, and their manager, Paul Sottnek, leave the ol ' Swimmin’ Hole No. I, the enrollment of the Swimming Team will be sadly depleted. Do the readers agree? 10. Jerome Krumholz, Morris Zaslowsky, and Victor Russo? Do these names remind you of the Basketball Team? Do you think that the team will regret losing them? SSHH—We ' ll answer this one. YES. I I. It has been said throughout the ages that war is the curse of the world, but to Tech it is graduation that mows down the teams. Do you think that the loss of Harry Levitt, Eddie Williamson, William Birdie Sparrow, Walter David, and Alfred David from the Cross Country Team and Fred Shipman, William Brayshaw, and George Mannion from the Track Team, and Wally Tabak from the Tennis Team prove this theory? 12. History is always repeating itself and this year, as in the Class of June, ' 32, the SURVEY will be under the control of a new group of editors. Which of the following will leave this year? Kenneth Anderson, Alan Blume, Albert Groody, Wally McLaren, Eugene McLoughlin, Sydney Rothfeld, Winston Seale, Wally Tabak. Hint: all. OUR OWN ZOO Parrot—Lee Wolf—McLaren Peacock—H. Anderson King Kong—Slovikowski Mouse—Thiele Fox—Romeo Bird—Sparrow Giraffe—Scully Rabbit—Savage Lamb—Bull Raccoon—Filene Elephant—L. Reynolds Gorilla—Van Valkenburgh Screech Owl—Krumholz Lion—Bestmann Leopard—Skelly Kangaroo—Holman Hippopotamus—Zirin Canary—Shipman Dachshund—Greilsheimer Seal—Winston Mule—Bray-shaw Hare—W. David Bear—Vignini Fish—Eric Johnson Kingfish—Quick Antelope—Di Gaetano Deer—Ferraris Snail—Varnum Bugbear—Regents 32