Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Cedarhurst, NY)

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22 THE LA WRENCIAN BOOK REVIEW. Speaking: of books, this past year has been productive of a fine crop. Not all are worth reading: and a good number of them are not the type which young people enjoy reading, but that still leaves us a good few. Everyone who takes American History must read at least ten books. Most of us agree that it's quite a job wading through such a quantity of “dry stuff. However, you may read only nine such books and still satisfy Miss Tefft simply by reading James Truslow Adam’s “Epic of America, a really interesting and stirring history. Mr. Adams spins all those wearisome facts into a fine easy-reading tale, that is actually worth reading even if you don’t take History C. “The Fountain by Charles Morgan is one of the most discussed of the current fiction. A rather superficial plot with a unique denouement is filled in with some fine philosophy and sound insight into the heart of man. The piece, however, is not exactly of the type which might be enjoyed by a boy or girl of high school age as much too deep thought is coated with a very scanty plot. If you are really anxious to know what is going on in the country read the “Washington Merry Go Round, and find out the inside information on our government in Washington. Much of the book is to be taken cum grano saltis, but no matter how much salt you take with it most of the facts still stand out in bold relief. It is a book every red-blooded American should read. We shall not burden you with more, but if by some chance you are seeking something to read and none of the foregoing have satisfied your yearnings try either Lion Feuchtwanger’s new book “Josephus, a story of Roman days, or “Inheritance by Phyllis Bentley, a dramatic but rather prolonged story of family tradition. —BERNARD A. HELFAT.

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THE LAWRENCIAN 21 i THE FRESHMAN CLUB Before entering upon the report of the doings of the Freshmen of Lawrence High School I want to say the Freshman Class consists of approximately 450 students, (which is the greatest number in its history). They have all started their work seriously and it promises to turn out to be one of the best classes in years. After the prompt class organization through the able leadership of our Principal, Mr. MacDonald, the Freshman body formed its usual Club. The following students were elected officers: Alfred Kohn ............................. President Harriet Kohn ...........................Vice President Joyce Titelman ............................ Secretary Donald Glinert...............................Treasurer Miss Clause ........................... Class Adviser A Popularity Contest was held and Joe Gabriel and Marjorie Kolmar were voted the most popular boy and girl in the school. It should also be mentioned that the following students are leading their classes with ones in all of their subjects: Billy Stone. Buddy Sher-win and Walter Wallin. It is hoped that there will be many more names added o the honor roll next month. —ARTHUR MERNIT.

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THE LA WRENCIAN 23 'Ot Dear Miss Lawrencia: This Gassman affair—shall I Foster it? What do you think? Perplexed. Perplexed: Let’s be Frank. Miss Lawrencia. Dear Miss Lawrencia: Things are not as they should be. To be Frank, I am still going Carol-ling but I seem to fall flat. Misunderstood. Misunderstood: Garsh-er, Can’t you fix it up? Miss Lawrencia. Dear Miss Lawrencia: The Wolf is at my door! I have nothing left but my Art! What to do. What to do: Try throwing Stones at him. Miss Lawrencia. Dear Miss Lawrencia: What a crowd! They use me for a football. There’s Tom, Vic and Harry—Hep, Hep, they’re all Burned up. Widow. Widow: Spend your Eves on the alert. Miss Lawrencia.