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

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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

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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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AT PARTING Dear Seniors: The time when you must sever the ties which have bound you to Tech is fast approaching. It has therefore been suggested to me that now is the acceptable time for me to address a few words of fatherly advice to you. During man ' s earthly career, he forms a large number of habits. Many of these make for economy and skill, while others bind him so firmly in their grip that he becomes their slave. Habit plays so great a part in the formation of character that we are told that man is a bundle of habits and that habit is second nature. We all know that habit grows with repetition and each repetition makes resistance more difficult. On the other hand, every victory over an undesirable habit makes ultimate victory more easy. My advice to you is this: Watch your habits well. Make habit your ally, but never permit it to become your master or to make you its slave. Our habits insinuate themselves into our being in such a way that our prevailing moods become written upon our very faces. Thus we can discover upon short acquaintance the person who is confirme d in habits of cheerfulness and optimism, or in their opposites of ill-temper and gloom. Your school life has left its residue of habits not all of which, I fear, will add to your Joy in the future. Your good habits can be strengthened through repetition while those which annoy you must be speedily rooted out. This means self-control and training yourself to do things that you prefer not to do. It means that you will have to act with a will and a great deal of vigor. As you face the future, you wonder what it holds in store for you. Much depends upon the habits you have formed. In short, you have a hand in laying out your own destiny. Success is not so much a matter of luck or of getting a break as it is a matter of preparation. Preparation is the secret of success and proves the age-old statement: Work wins. It is my fond hope that this advice may help you, even a little, in charting your future course. Sincerely yours, JAMES L. TOBIN, Honorary President. C+J ELECTION RETURNS Most Popular .Quick Best All Round Fellow.Johnson of the Most S ophisticated .McLaren Most E nergetic .Seale Most N ervy.Levitt Most I ndustrious .Ferrary Best O rator .Lee Most Resourceful .Wormald Most C ynical . Benito The Laziest.Shipman Most Athletic.Bestmann Best S port . Most S ensible 33 . . Sorenson McLoughlin