Erasmus Hall High School - Arch Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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ummm: Cg JDDlDfw'W5 yy, 7 'fa - fic 4 U 9 - .al , ' f f .1 1-K ' DD ' if! Q f d ' a' 1 2' PI'O CSSGI' oggett S stu 10 - T Hidden high above the old Arch, in a tower reached by only a single dimly Q lit staircase, is a room which is but a skeleton of its former colorful self. This Q room is Studio D. Its only claim to fame today is as a trap for innocent freshmen. X'-Tx Actually at one time the Tower Studio, as it was known in the days of its A most illustrious tenant, Allen Barrows Doggett, was the hub of Erasmus 111111 5 social life and a museum of sorts. Professor Doggett was a unique teacher. Q He taught a love and understanding of art to his students. Those who knew 'S him, loved him. As the Flying Dutchman, forerunner to the Arch, so ably stated, T W1ioever knew Professor Doggett received a spark of his spirit and was the X finer for it.', Born in 1860 in Groveland, Mass., he taught art in the tower studio for 4 forty years, till his death in 1926. During his reign, the studio was a meeting H place for all those students interested in a good time. 1 Professor Doggett was famous for his boys, camp, his outdoor picnics with 'Q groups of pupils, his remarkable goldhsh living fifteen to twenty years, his roof Q garden, and his old costumes and antiques. His studio office and tank room Q were like old curiosity shops where pupils were allowed to browse. Daily, around W noon, music and laughter could be heard echoing from the sanctuary. - The professor's proficiency in art was recognized by both Harpers and :- Serilfmefs magazines, for which he did illustrations. His work also included : the illustrations for Hans Brinker and Silver Skates. To gather sketches for 'L the book, Professor Doggett journeyed to Holland and lived there for two years, TT- gathering a wealth of curios for his museum. Professor Doggett was also something of a character, to boot. He had his U own method for marking and set his own standards. Dr. McNeill remembered X V a story about the professor which happened before his death. Dr. 1V1cNei11 if was a grade adviser at the time and noticed a missing mark for a feminine student gb of Professor Doggett's. Upon catching up with the art teacher and querying S him about the gir1's marks, Professor Doggett asked, What girl? What does N she look like? lfll Dr. 1VlcNeil1 replied, Shes a tall blonde and pretty. l The 1-'ind professor quickly responded, Ch, give her a 9Ol This does not indicate a weakness toward blondes, but rather Professor Doggett's disdain for marks. It was the appreciation of art, not marks, that 1 . counted with Professor Doggett. F- X -4 In 1926, with his untimely death, a great Erasmus tradition started to fade. Today as we enter his studio, we no longer hear the music and laughter. The goldfish have long since died, the plants in the roof garden have withered, the costumes and antiques are gone. A11 that is left is but a memory in the minds of those who knew him. X-. ir 15

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desi s penny Recognize this trad1t1on7 The custom of throwing pennies into the book of Desi for good luck football team would join hands around the statue to ask benediction before a game Given as a gift by Richard Young an alumnus it has been a meeting place for thousands of Erasmians as well as a source of information and comfort. The most famous football game is always held on Election Day, between Erasmus and Manual Training The spirit of rivalry between the two schools has made this game a special event in the lives of Erasmians Erasmus Hall is rich in gifts from the faculty and alumni This is evidenced by the very beautlful stained glass window in Chapel given to us by the alumni, showing scenes in the life of Desiderius Erasmus The stained glass in the Art Gallery is a memorial window to Dr Walter B Gunnison from his Faculty. Among other gifts to the school are the old grandfather clock in the library and the sponsorship of the semi annual Richard Young Contest Many other gifts, too numerous to count have been given in the way of paintings books, medals, awards etc The library itself IS a center of traditional significance Eighteen coats of arms decorate the windows each representing a family who contributed to the building of the old academy Two seals one of chex rcn crescent and stars, and the other of a bird are those of Miss Suydam s ancestors Many traditions have originated from extra curricular activities. Among these are the Rostra Senate debate the annual cake sale sponsored by the Leaders' Club the athletlc dinner the Arista Installation ceremonies and the Christmas bags sent to Kings County Hospital The tradition of Erasmus Hall is still growing Our hope is that our class of 1955 has added at least in a small viay to this hung Tradition. ' 7 ' . ' ' fl ,P before a Regents' examination may well have risen from the days when the ' - 7 T . Y 7 , . . . . , , . . y . . . . I I ' Y V Y . . , I , . - , Y Y ' Y ' T 7 . 7 . . I. . 7 Y