West Philadelphia High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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.X li X, DANCE BAND SPANISH 1 ff in s i The Dance Band this term, under the A Under the supervision of Mrs. Ai-me direction of Hugh Getzenberg, and the Holmes, the Spanish Club has really made sponsorship of Mr. Levin, has performed n us become curious about foreign languages many times throughout the semester. They entered the Bands of Tomorrow contest, which was held at the Broadwood Hotel, and placed fifth out of eleven bands. Besides playing before Western's assemblies, they have appeared at several other schools in the city. ASTRONAUTICAL ef' and customs. The work of the club has included designing and selling Christmas cards, taking trips, and presenting us with programs in the assemblies which encourage our interest in Spanish-speaking people. r-'yu The Astronautical Club meets every ' ,pl Wednesday in room 308. Aided by its ,fi sponsor, Mr. Heyne, and president Robert Council, this organization hopes to make as deep and systematic a study of space 'Z ' -. travel as abilities and time permit. f .W .1 , fr, ,, . '5 rf ' W if fiifif' ' l W ' it x . ' ' 'Q I 5 ki 9222-fri WT f ialwgf - -+ X , r . ' 2 V 4. -- E 'T' vi iZl3753,:i 3 ., , W gl 3 6id l 'Qun.,qv

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Clubs A is I -a FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA LATIN fl .X il lu I .1s,.,,f bmw, This term the George Montgomery Future The Latin Club, sponsored by Miss Julia Teachers of America Club, under the spon- sorship of Miss Mary Gaynor, has partici- pated in inaugurating the Cadet Appren- tice program, whereby the girls assist and observe teachers of the Lea School. The members have also attended various conventions and conferences where they are encouraged to enter the teaching pro- fession. Goldin, with Frank Scott as president, has been trying to ltcep the life, religion and language of Rome alive. Recently the club decorated the glass case outside room 101 in commemoration of the 2,0oorh year after the assassination of Caesar. The club last term put out a Latin comic book and intends to put out a paper this term. -i The French Club, sponsored by Miss - Annette Em arrh, meets once a week. Its g ur ose is to ac uaint the students with the P P q A French language and culture. This term . 3,3 I? ff . the members visited the Rodin Museum and li ' the Art Museum. C f 3 Q M, at 1 . ,1 1 x FRENCH 'ft I- l 1 3 W xi K A I' 11 L, ff it

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Crchestra The orchestra, under the direc- tion of Mr. Maier Levin, with Shirley Manuel as concertmistress, has had a busy term. They have participated in special assemblies, the school show, a music festival and have presented programs in the junior high schools. Each day the members of the orchestra may be found rehearsing in the Wfcst Auditorium. The orchestra is or- ganized, having oflicers from mem- bers of the 1213 class. This year's officers are: President, Joseph Adams, Vice-President, Hugh Get- zenbergg Secretary, Shirley Manuel, Treasurer, Russell Applebaumg Li- brarian, Margaret MeClean. Other 12B members are Maxine Apt, Alvin Cantor, Lynn Iiriedmun, Robert Getz, Rose Mary Johnson, Stanford Shore, Robert Targan and Marilyn XVcismani Mr. Levin