William Howard Taft High School - Senior Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1950 volume:

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Brodie, Principal AY-DREAMING may not be one of the recognized and accepted occupations, but the world has certainly derived much pleasure from wishful thinking. Many moments of our trying, teen-age years are spent in such a pastime. Day-dreaming is the inalienable right of every seniorg his castles in the air are often kept floating indefinitely by buoyant optimism. It may come to pass that many of our wondrous dreams now dismissed as too radical and impractical, will prove to be the basis for the educational system of the Future. Perhaps our four years at Taft and our resulting sugges- tions will be considered by fortunate seniors-to-come as impor- tant stepping-stones to the school life in a blissful Utopia. B. W. 1 Q 'I'1'Z-Ifl - ,J .g.g.g.' .gfpf .:+:f:4 ..- -Q-.' ...- ...u .'.'.'.' .- -- 1:15535 THERE IS ANIITHER HEAVEN THERE IS ANOTHER HEAVEN QUEEN OF THE CROP .,.. THE HIGH PLACE .,.,...,. THE WEIGHERS OF SOULS. . . TOURING UTOPIA ...... THE 0UEER RACE. . . . CAME PERFECT DAYS F.., EVOLUTION OF A SENIOR. , NAIPOTU 4V,,I...,.,I.. GOOD LISTENING AT TAFT, SENIOR HAT PLAGUE .,..F SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME .,., MEN LIKE GODS .........,..,..I RANDOM THOUGHTS ON UTOPIA .,.. SENIOR WEEK-2000 A.D.. THE WORLD WITHIN I,.. LOOKING BACKWARD .,.., UPSIDOWNIA .I,.,.II..4 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT ...I UP WITH THE IMMORTALS , , . .Introduction . , . , .Dedication Brodie's Message . . , . . .Grade Advisors Senior Activities . . . .Sports . . I ,Celebrities . . . . .Staff A WE THE CLASS OF JUNE 1950 wish to dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. Ascher, our administrative assistant and dean of girls. Mrs. Ascher was born in England, educated at City College and N. Y. U., and came to us in 1946, after teaching at james Monroe and Thomas jefferson High Schools. She was also a first assistant and acting administrative assistant at Christopher Columbus High School. Cur dean of girls, intimately called Limey by her close friends, is richly qualified for her job. Her graciousness and kind understanding are attractive to the students, and they come to her readily with their problems. If Mrs. Ascher were able to create her own Utopian School, she has told us that she would include the following: a social hall for Seniors, a swimming pool, private offices for counselors, with enough counselors for more individual help, a required Home and Family Training course for all Senior girls, and no girls AVVOL, reported for smoking, wanting lunch periods or teachers changed, no bobby pins or head scarves, and of course a roof garden for weary faculty members. If Mrs. Ascher were to choose her students, they would probably resemble the following picture of an ldeal Taftite: a boy or girl with an outgoing personality and an inquiring mind, attractive, generous, considerate, and courteous, one who does the best he is capable of, and recognizes the fact that while he is often critical of parents, parents are human also. These ideals may take a while to materialize, but we feel sure that the ideal administrative assistant is already here. K. VV. AS IWEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF JUNE 1950, you have the distinction of completing your high school course at the mid-point of thc twcnticth century. Thus you girls and hoys approach adult lilfe in thc turbulent midst of a hectic period, marlccd by social and political storms. The remaining half of this eventful century will he yours to shape and mould in accordance with the ideals which you have developed here at Taft and which you will expand and supplement in later lifc. Mr. Brodie has a great and ever-ahiding faith in Taft. He is especially proud Cand we quite agree with hind of the successful records so inany of our students and graduates are making. He is particularly proud of the friendship that exists hetween teachers and pupils. This has been ntanifested in inany ways, and was accentuated lately lay the successful faculty-varsity show. He is envious of the teachers because he does not have their opportunity to nieet the pupils more frequently and to laecoine hetter acquainted with theni. Aptly, and let us hope prophetically, you have chosen Utopia as the theme of your class yearhoolc. Through the ages, from Plato to Sir Thomas Moore to Edward Bellamy, countless men have evolved schemes for the perfect world. Still our world remains far from perfect. May it he your destiny for each of you in some way to contribute toward building a World closer to our ideal, the type of world we mean when we speak of Utopia. ROBERT B. BRODIE, PRINCIPAL AIR. 1m'l1Tl5R ' ' ' r 5 1 5, 4 AIR. 1x'fIl'l..-LX' ,Hlx'.S'. Hl.l'lf .SOlxO1.U1'F 9'- wwf ff JIIVX. GRlflf.YH':1I.D 7 X fi fff X 4 . f- A AIR. FOREST AIRS. JIVRPIIY ,Till ,-1BR.J.U.S'0N ' I J 1 x L --.4 AIRS. EYN O .V HR. !1ERlx.ll.-IN nz, f- W ' 1 ,W uf. 5? JWRS. GOFF AIR. GORE IlI!.S',S' MIC'HflEI.SON Y AIRS. JERODIE AIRS. .1l.-IGXVS r P 4 F, nm. n1f1.1 1fR ,11R,s: ,v. 41v1.x'.a' Y-T27 MRS. SELLIN VRS' 1' JVC!! X' MR. JASON ez' QM MRS. ASCHER X 'H THE IVEIGIIERS 0F SUUL ouring utopia ART CHEM hly teacher says this portrait ls abstract art divine. I'm glad I didn't tell him The face I drew was mine. Wlien we work in the Lab And mix the stuff by kegs, They think it is the Cat. That smells of rotten eggs! CO-OPS The state of the nation ECONOMICS Is the cause of my woe- FRENCH Our standards are higher, But my marks are too low. Comment vous appellez vous? Expecting 'Tm appelle- I answered her politely with, I'm feeling very well. I'll reverse the Darwin theory, BIO And I'11 do it easily You just watch this Bio. regents Make a monkey out of me! Typing, Steno, Business Math, COMMERCIAL Detailing invoice sheets: SUBJ ECTS They have prepared me for the job Of sweeping city streets! In school one week, at work the next, It's rank discrimination. I don't see why they should be paid For their cooperation! she asked, They learned me how to rite and read ENGLISH They learned me not to s-stammer, But still they never did succeed In learning me no g-grammar! Everybody eating,- LUNCH Listen to them munch Every tasty morsel.- And I forget my lunch! VV e climb and swing and push and shove, BOY'S GYM It soon becomes quite dreary. I guess our teacher wants to make Us prove the Darwin Theory! This subject makes me nervous, HISTORY It drives me quite to tears. If I donlt do my homework, I'II miss three hundred years! W7hen surplus spuds from U. S. farms I GIRLS GYM Are thrown away with vim, I They aye the sacks Q may blue, N6 I ' ' h ' 7 . VVe near t em in the Gym X jf, X X I've mastered trig and algebra, MATH And theorems I can do, But now I have forgotten how To add up two and two! I'd like to know in just what key MUSIC You gayly tried to sing. Oh, I used skeleton key, I said, Cause that Hts anythingf, Don Quixote de la Mancha SPANISH Has troubles and trials galore. Vlfhen I read of him in Spanish, My troubles and trials are morel Oh, it's here I get my gyp sheets, STUDY HALL And itls here I park my gum, And it's here I copy homework For the class that's next to come! MR. HELLER ART Seated: Mrs, Young, Miss Mlerlinsky, Mr. Heller, CHAIRAIAN, Mr. Mlinston Stmzfling: Mr. Russ, Mr. Tannenbaum, Mr. Getter .-llasentz Miss Bresel 7 ,.....q W' .ru -e ly 1 MR. GoRnoN X.. ACCOUNTING lst row left to riglzt: Mrs. Rothman, Mrs. Sloan, Mrs Danziger, Mrs. Goldstein 211ml row left to riglzt: Mr. Kaback, Dlr. Siegel, lX'lr. Forest, Mr. Gordon, CHAIRB'IAN, Mr. Leight, Nlr Laufer l 1 N l i I l e l N 04 -X ff , . 9 wk ei: ' f If MR. Kunz BIOLOGY Stamling left to riglzt: Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Dragoon, Mr. Kirschner, Miss Shinar, Mrs. Berger, Mr. Abramson Mrs. Breekstonc, Mr. Nash, Mr. Kline, CHAIRRIAN. Seated left to riglzt: Mrs. Glavin, Mrs. Greenberg, Mrs, Narins, Mrs. Hammel, Miss Heller, Mrs. Foreman I V. ,XA w ,L- MR. DICK rf ' CHEMISTRY Mr. Blilgrom, Mr. Diamond, lX'lr. Dick, CHAIRMAN, Mr. King, Mrs. Corbett, Mr. Cuzzo X, MISS U'SHEA ,X CLERICAI. Stmzclivzg: Miss Olghea, Mrs. Coldstein, Mrs. Falter, Miss Brunn, Mrs. Silberg, Miss McCabe Sitting: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Steinboelc, Mrs. Ratoff, Miss Carguilo 211, Mn. meus ENGLISH lst row left to riglzt: Mrs. Fields, Miss Lavin, Mrs. Vllolfson, Mrs. Lelirinan, Miss Leonard 21111 row left to riglzt: Miss Clune, Mrs. Elias, Mrs. Halpern, Miss Lavery, Miss Siegel, Mrs. Crilzlin 3111 row Iefr to riglzt: Dr. Marshall, Mrs. Coll, Mr. VVeehsler, Mrs. Jerome, Mrs. Marwit Stamling: Mr. Bunnekamp, Mr. Pmeylnuek, Mr. Tague CHAIRDJAN, Mr. Healy, Mr. Bernstein, Mr. Berrol, Mr. Meister, Mr. Miller MISS O'DONNELL GIRLS HEALTH EDUCATION Mrs. Uinansky, Mrs. Greenwald, Mrs. Basenbach, Miss Wlhite, Miss Conroy, Miss O'Donnell, Mrs. Edgerly, Mrs. Carter, Miss Maistrelli , 'cs ,ygfif 45. ill' 'l 3 ' 1 EF . 2 P A' MR. FLOOD BOYS HEALTH EDUCATION Mr. Edelson, Mr. O'Neil, Mr. Schiger, Mr. Strobel, Mr Flood, CHAIRMAN, Mr. Goldberg, Mr. Leaycraft, Mr. Hanley ' o Q, ,, 'V I Miss DEARDEN LIBRARY Miss Dearden, Mr. Baron, Mrs. Perkal, lX'lrs. Trach tcnberg W e N , .AA,.ZZ:Aq , , MR ROSENTHAL K is 2 FRENCH Sflllldhlgi Nlrs. Vaughn, Mrs. Syrop, Mr. Levine, Mrs. Levine, Mrs. Sire Seated: Nlrs. Dreyfus, Mr. Rosenthal, CHAIRh'IAN, Mrs. Mangus A.,A' 'A 1 MISS SHAPIRO I A MATH Miss Davoll, Miss Meeks, Mr. Sokoloff, Mrs. Eynon, Mr. Dichter, Mrs. Hahernian, Mr. Rosenbaum, Miss Shapiro, CHAIRINIAN, Mr. Bergman, Mrs. Wolf, Miss VVeir I ,,,, fs 'J s if X P MR. ues . , fig' SPANISH SLLfl71di7ZgI Mr. Senderoff, Mr. Daseh, Mr. Lieh, CHAIR- MAN, Mr. Kaplan, Mr. Zeldner Sitting: Mrs. Braun, Miss Lafon, Mrs. Nevas, Mrs Thomas jx R I f MR. GLEICHENHAUS Q, X J SECRETARIAL STUDIES lst row: Miss Roth, Miss Barban, Miss McNaney 21161 row: Miss Allegro, Mrs. Blue, Miss Rogog 3rd row: lVliss Scully, Miss Murphy, Miss Clune -HIL row: Mrs. Brody, Mr. Chrystal, Mr. Gleichenhaus, CDHAIRIYIAN, Mr. Frankel, Mr. Lippncr. sf' MRS. LEWIS wr' MUSIC Left to right: Mr. Stein, Mr. McCormick, Mrs. Lewis lVlr. Kreitzherg x iii, 3 ' , X' MR. WILBERT HISTORY Stmziiiug: Mr. Siegel, Mr. Schechter, Mr. VVilhert, CLIAIRMAN, Mr. Redmond, lVlr. Gore, NIL Weinstein Dr. Gluck Zzzd row: Mr. Cuba, Mrs. Rostker, Miss Michaelson, Miss Boylan, Mr. Berkman, Mr. Lief, Mr. Opas 3l'LI row: Mrs. Beckhardt, lVlr. Lehman, Nlrs. Sellin Mr. Fernschilcl ! J THE MQUEEB99 RACE YL I hile in the wilds of Glumpferdinkt In search of animals extinct, Two scientists, with guns held high, Were startled by a fearful cry. They quickly climbed a Brumpfus tree, And in a clearing they did see An animal, so strange and new That both strained for a better view. Look there! One brilliant genius said. It has no hair upon its head! Instead, there's a fuzz of blue and gold. The other scientist consoled. Its beak is blue, and my surprise ls that it is above its eyes. While from its odd-shaped head there grow Buttons, lights, and I don't know. it if, I And hear it gibber crazily. -' 1' i 1 I' Q1 xt ' 1 1 1 55 I, Q- ll ,NW Mui . I Q3 lt makes no sense at all to me! A ,A -A Look how it eats up all in sight. ' , My goodness! What an appetite! What kind of beast, do you suppose, Would ever wear such funny clothes? l fear it is quite strange to us. lt's not a Duck-billed Platypus. Gadzooks!! I have it. Can't you see? Bronxus Taftus Seniorii ls what it's called by men of wit. lAnd some have other names for it.l They photographed this creature raref They brought the pictures back with care. And as you turn the pages you can see Some Bronxus Taftus Seniorii. ,, ' .-...-.f - m M, , 3,29 FW, . s 1, , g M y 4 ,,, j 'i ' 1 :: i A i f 1 ABAD, MANUEL 493 East 166 Street Like P. T. Barnum, he hopes to be a super salesman. ABBOTT, HELENE 1507 Popham Avenue Healtlz Department Aide, Official Class Secretary The brightness of her red hair is topped only by her radiant personality. ADLER, RONALD 2414 Pearsall Avenue For three years of Latin he showed great zest, In dental school helll be one of the best. ALBERT, BERNICE 1355 Morris Avenue Class Treasurer, Senior Leaders' Club, Swimming Club What a cute brunette for some fellow to get! ALBERT, ROSLYN 1280 Walton Avenue Her eyes are the pearls of her face. , Vw? l Nw, s 'var iq is-z 3 X ,, xi . fi I. A ALPERT 1NIELVIN 1041 Frndlax Avenue Ca eterm Arde, M1 Szegels Awle A buyer ALTABEP BEATRICR 1325 Grand Concourse Studv Hall Awle, Class V P For song ANIBROSINO, DORIS 1060 Anderson Avenue M15 BTOLlJ s Secretavy A soft, low AMSTERDAM, RHODA 1050 Carroll Place A1 zsta, Dmmatzc Society, Yearbook Englzsla O ce Azcle Her personality and ready wit always make her a hit. APPEL, MYRA 1477 Townsend Avenue A blend ol sophlstrcation, grace and sweetness APPLEBAUM, BRUCE 1113 Grant Avenue Study Hall Awle Bruce 1S one of our better APPLEBAUM LILA 1056 Sherman Avenue Where there's music, there's Lila' A future ARANXOSX LORRAINE 1392 Iesup Avenue Assistant C:O'LHlC1l11'l6l1'L Precious things ARM IULIAN 45 Elliot Place Lala Azcle H E Seivzce Squad Red hair, green eyes- ARONSON, MARILYN 202 Mount Hope Place A very tiny grrl with a very big heart. ARONSON, NEIL 1335 Findlay Avenue In science Nell will be one of the best, As a ARTH DOLORES 1201 University Avenue Shell worlc verv hard by day or by night. g ! X yi ZW ASCH, JULIA 1944 Davidson Avenue A friend like julia is always a treat, Because she is so very sweet. ASHKENAZY, CHARLOTTE 1541 Shakespeare Avenue G. O. Rep, Seiiior Sliow, Traffic Squad Refined, pleasing, and subtle! ASNTN, SYLVIA 735 Walton Avenue Mr. 1ason's Aide, Aide in History Office, Senior Show A smile to color any painting. BABITZ, ALAN 241 East 169 Street A C. P. A., he'll be some day. BALOGH, BARRY 1081 Anderson Avenue Aide in H. E. Office, Healtlz Service Squad VVell rounded Babe hopes to teach social studies. Success to him! .K 1 BANCHIK, SALLY 1846 Anthony Avenue Senior Class Treasurer, Social Service Rep., G. O. Rep. For this dependable girl:- Whether at work or at play, there is no margin for error. B , DORIS 1549 Townsend Avenue She's tall and attractive with style to boot. BARNABA, CONCETTA 314 East Tremont Avenue A pretty miss who For better or worse will come out of Blount Sinai-a wonderful nurse. BARRISH, SYLVIA 1020 Walton Avenue Senior Show, Aide iii Bio. Lab. Pretty and Q popular, she wears clothes well! it yi! BATMAN-His Batmobile replaced the armored car for bringing the Regents to Taft. - ,Lf 0 ' A VX J ff' 'T - til , ,523 lx E ,YM 323,11 ' rv you 'I ' I BECKER, BARBARA 51 Clifford Place Year Book, Trafhc Squad Her good taste in clothes makes a strong appeal, Many glances at her we steal. BECKER, JACKIE 8 Featherbed Lane Pres. Dramatic Society, Varsity Slzow, Social Service Rep. Running here and rushing there, With endless tasks he's never through. BEHAR, DAVID 232 East 169 Street Here's a boy so quiet and wise, Surely to success he will rise. BEHAR, RACHEL 1269 Morris Avenue When Ruthie starts bouncing that basketball Opposing team beware! BEITLER, MYRON 145 West 168 Street History OHice Aide Here's a boy who's really okay, As an artist he'll draw his pay. I ' 11712 W 'LtfRf'e3ffftiifi.1 'vzqfy -' pf' , - nf 6e 'fs 'T 16 ' A qv A ,AA ,. ,,,, Qdkiga.. ,.,- fi 'V ' BEIARANO, RITA 1487 Teller Avenue The sick she will not fail as she follows in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale. BELIKOPE, PAUL 1475 Grand Concourse Year Book, Mr. ,lason's Aide, H. E. Aide Pau1's professed to prefer Pharmacy. BELL, BERT 1690 Clay Avenue Bert is the active type who suHers when silent. BERG, RosE 17 VVest 177 Street Councilman, Class Secretary Like champagne intoxicating. BEHG, RUTH 84 VVest 176 Street Traffic Squad Her ingratiating smile are very striking. BEHGASON, FELICIA 1221 College Avenue Year Book, Senior Leader, H. E. Squad We may have another Mrs. Greenwald. Won't that be fine? BERGER, ENID 1755 Weeks Avenue A pretty, honest, dark eyed beauty, Who never fails to do her duty. BERGLAS, BETTY 1110 Anderson Avenue All her hopes and dreams are bent on a trip to lsrael. BERKOWITZ, BARBARA 200 Marcy Place Behind her dignity and reserve there's much fun and laughter. BERKOWITZ, CLAIRE 1780 Eastburn Avenue Versatile girl, gifted in art, In many fields she'll play a part. BERKOWITZ, IRVING 801 Sheridan Avenue The outdoor man-Always looking out of classroom windows. BERLIN, IRWIN 2134 Aqueduct Avenue The finest things in life should come to one whose presence is a joy. EERNHARD, RITA 1530 jesup Avenue Mix a charming smile and a pleasant personality, This introduces Rita without formality. BERNSTEIN, CAROL 1150 Anderson Avenue Year Book Tall, dark, and beautifull What a picture on the dance floor. BERNSTEIN, CYNTHIA 1664 Macombs Road Social Service Rep. She will be an asset to the field of sociology. BERNSTEIN, LAWRENCE 1388 Morris Avenue Arista A lawyer Larry plans to be, For advice would you charge us a fee? BIALES, INA 1385 Nelson Avenue Cafeteria Aide, Senior Show, Art Office Aide Her hobbies are reading, swimming, and talking, Making friends, and going a-walking. BIDERMAN, SANDRA 1605 Townsend Avenue Arista, Program Committee, Program Office Aide Many virtues she does possess, Her brightness and modesty, we like to stress. BILKIS, SOLOIVION 1310 Sheridan Avenue Cafeteria Aide, Spanish Office Aide, Sanitation Squad Vkle never see him in 8A4 as he's out selling the Times from door to door. BILSKY, NATALIE 1768 Weeks Avenue Chem Lab Like a well-known brand- She satisfies. BIRKENFELD, DAVID 1069 Walton Avenue VVith radio, photography, and baseball too, his idle hours are very few. BLUESTEIN, HOPE 1316 College Avenue H. E. Aide, Trafhc Squad Hope is like her name. She hopes to travel to Far away places. BOGDANOEF, PAULA 152 East 171 Street Chem Off. Aide, Patrol Her heart is as kind as her blue-gray eyes are soft. BOGEN, RICHARD 1534 Selwyn Avenue Chem Lala We love every inch of him- even though there are so many. BRAWER, BEVERLY 1403 Grand Concourse G. O. Office Aide Miss Personality Plus is aiming for a millionaire-She'll get him! .,.,,. ..,. ,, ,,, ' , we V C , 6 ,A , 0, 7, 4 at , 4, , , .ya NN , . r. . 1 9 V :Q 1, K , sf--,ff sew,-Q ,Q 'f - N 3 tr A ff' 3 BREGMAN, IRIS 1052 Anderson Avenue Senior Show She wants to help humanity to make a better world. BREGMAN, PAULINE 1011 Carroll Place Class President, College Offlce Aide, Switchboard Operator Lovely, lively Pauline-couldn't do anything mean. BRENNAN, ANN 1112 Findlay Avenue As quiet and sweet as people go, This girl is a pleasure to know. BRONSTEIN, ROSALYN 1689 Selwyn Avenue Pretty and modest as a delicate flower. BRONSTEIN, THELMA 980 Grant Avenue Quick, blue eyed Thelma darling, won't you share your secrets with us? ii rg tif .K . was it A 3 R X l 5 3 BROWNSTEIN, IRWIN 346 East 173 Street Arista, Taft Review, Spanish Office Aiale, Senior Show If brains were snowflakes, you'd be a blizzard. BRUNER, ROSE 1275 Grant Avenue Portfolio, Service Aide just a Wee bit Coy is Prose, With her laughing eyes and dimples. BRYANT, BRUCE 1652 University Avenue Year Book I-1e's got more than a chip on the old block. BUKOF12, HARRIET 1154 Sheridan Avenue Here is a girl who is sweet and clever, May she attain her every endeavor. BURACK, DOREEN 124 East 176 Street A blue eyed damsel, very pert, Bright, ambitious, and alert. B BURGER, FABIAN 284 East 172 Street Baselaall Team Nothing less than the Major Leagues for him. BURSKY, HERBERT 701 West 175 Street Taft Review Herby hopes to have himself crowned editor of any New York paper. BURTZ, EVELYN 1840 Grand Concourse Look at her and you will see how young ladies ought to be. BUSH, BERNICE 1072 Teller Avenue Here's luck to a great sports lover and bicycle rider. CARABET, NORMAN 1517 Walton Avenue For collecting money he has a Hair, He Wants to be a millionaire. eees A ia A . , , 1 I .YY Y 1 ' V' -A f s 5. TQ. 'N ,gifs we Qs K- . ., f ' D, L ' f f ,la W . . sw ,eee my 'f 7 X ,A l 7 'J V7 tl wa CASSOUTO, ROSE 284 East 172 Street Always ready to help anyone in need. CAUL, MARVIN 1328 Grant Avenue To be an accountant is lVlarvin's aim, In this career he's sure to achieve fame. OHARTIER, DONALD 326 East 164 Street The time it takes to break the shell covering his true self is surely not used in vain. CI-IASIN, MARILYN 1525 Walton Avenue Arista There's mischief in her smile and shels always smiling. CHESIN, SORRELL 1220 Grand Concourse Class Pres., Mrs. Steinlaocles Aisle, Sr. Basket- liall Team When he takes his place up in the air, He'll do more than just sit and stare. CHIHAMONTE, JOYCE 1800 Monroe Avenue G. O. Rep. Very pretty and lots of fun, Much admired by everyone. OHURGIN, JACQUELINE 1414 Shakespeare Avenue The shortest distance between two dates is a good line, and Jacky knows them all. CLAIR, BEVERLY 1515 Brook Avenue Lilarary Squad Music and law are in her . heart and head. by CLEINIENT, EILEEN 100 West 174 Street Senior Show, Arista Future Miss Subwaysf' CLINE, GLORIA 1328 Nelson Avenue Study Hall Aide, Assistant Class Treasnrei' Her re sense of humor brings joy to all of us. cor-IEN, CAROLYN 1243 College Avenue Brown hair, brown eyes, and petite, A lovely girl who can't be beat. COHEN, CYNTHIA 1085 Anderson Avenue Spanish OHice Aide, Assistant Class Treasurer Cyn is cute, Cyn is sweet, 1t's hard to Hnd one who can compete. COIIEN, DONALD 1310 Grant Avenue Very quiet and apparently shy, But Oh, that knowing gleam in his eye. COI-DEN, DONNA 15 Elliot Place A straight forward lass, when all's said and done, Very frank and full of fun. COHEN, LAURA 1455 Jesup Avenue G. O. Office Aide Our Laura with the twinkling toes! She hears music, and off she goes! COHEN, MARTIN 1514 Townsend Avenue VVe wonder what the other six wonders are. COHN, IRWIN 8 West 169 Street Orclftestm, Track Team, Lab Aide Taft's own Speed Demonu-May he win many more medals! CONDIOTTI, JOSEPH 1466 Clay Avenue In fencing and gymnastics, Joe is tops, To Panzer he'll go and amaze his profs. CONVEY, JOSEPH 1272 Nelson Avenue What gentlernanly reserve! He'll be an asset in his line of business. COOPERMAN, JOAN 1330 Morris Avenue Class Presiclent A pretty girl with the most appealing personality. CRESPIN, IVIYRN 1295 Morris Avenue Cbem. Lab, Pliysics Lab, Stage Squad His favorite words:- Work never killed anyoneg but why take chances? CUBA, EUGENE 1490 East Avenue Class Vice President, Band, Gym Leader, Senior Basketball Team 1-le's quiet and rare, not as loud as his hair. UDLITZ, SOL 1475 Wythe Place Very good looking-a gleaming eye, The girls consider him much too shy. CUTLER, PIIYLLIS 1645 Grand Concourse Councilman, Sr. Off. Aide, History Honor Society As modern as bop, as refreshing as Spring, Pert little Phyllis is quite the thing. DANON, SARAH 1454 Grand Concourse Senior Show Bright, charming, pretty, and Winsome-need we say more? KCTS, 1 the gemsg how about a Ruby? Club, Physics Club, Cafeteria Aide E. Aide, Usher With Ioan, personality and tyjlft Chorus, Senior Show, Music Office Aide to a world that won't forget. DENMAN, ELL1oT 280 East 169 Street Taft Review, Track Team Manager First in sports, first in fun, Worthy friend to everyone. DENNISON, RUTHAYNE 1631 Walton Avenue Off. Class President Here is proof that all good things do not come in small packages. DIEN, JACK 909 Sheridan Avenue Natural and nice-a genuine tribute. DILLER, RENEE 1511 Sheridan Avenue Chemistry OH-ice Aide She likes to ride, she likes to dance, But best of all, she likes romance. DUBIN, LAWRENCE 967 Sherman Avenue To basketball and football he shows his attention, His Wonderful character we also must mention. yu 1 DUBNER, MARTIN 1140 Anderson Avenue A splendid athlete, an all around Fine boy! DUGOFF, NAOMI 1106 Morris Avenue Although shels not the postman's daughter, she still gets all the Hmalef' DUSOLD, STEVE 1378 College Avenue To the one Who is most likely to succeed. DWORKTN, NOLA 1668 Grand Avenue Program Office Aide A dimpling face, full of grace, A fashion plate, no less! EBLING, ROCHELLE 1555 Grand Concourse Library Squad, Traffic Squad, Guidance Aide, Arista YN7ereMsinc9rity iyasured by height, she would never be tall enough. .bl i 'al 1, -1 i 3 I I , ' X ' .W 4' EINSON, BARBARA 1853 Loring Place History Off. Aide, Bio. Off. Aide, Central Comm., Prom Comm. To be a radio actress is her choice, She really has a beautiful voice. EISENBERG, BARBARA 1234 Shakespeare Avenue Mr. Forest's Aide A very bright future awaits Barbara. EISENBERG, PAY 1645 Grand Concourse Sweeter also than honey and the honey comb. EISENBERG, HARRIET 1166 Grand Concourse Mr. VViil1ert's Aide Wait until the critics spy our artistic Harriet! E1sNER, CHARLOTTE 1475 Iesup Avenue To Charlotte, here's a toast, Of her beauty, we often boast. X. L 4,1 ELMAN, RHODA 256 Franklin Boulevard An attractive miss whose nickname is 'Tloridaf' ENGEL, ROBERT 1056 Sherman Avenue A tall, dark eyed, athletic boy! He loves many sports-they bring him joy. ENs1c, ELLEN 215 Mount Hope Place To N. Y. U. Ellen will go, To learn all an executive must know. ETTELMAN, DIANE 1360 Billingsly Terrace Senior Show, Class Treasurer She dances, knits, and loves to sing, To her husband much happiness she'l1 bring. EVANSBERG, MAXINE 1636 University Avenue Senior Class Treasurer, Dance Comm., Sr. Ohdce Aide She hopes to be a physician's aide, Maxine surely will make the grade. Arista, G. O. Treasurer, G. O. Office Aide 29 I i I , , FABER, PHYLLIS 1134 College Avenue She isn't short, she isn't tall, but Phyllis surely ' has it all! FAERBER, RICHARD 1500 Popharn Avenue A business man whose hobby is playing football. H FAGIN, JO-ANN 960 Grand Concourse Class Treasurer, Mrs. Thomas' Aide Peppy, bouncy, in there pitchin', As a nurse she'll be bewitchin'. ,W FEIN, ARLENE 1700 Harrison Avenue Guidance Omce Aide, Locker Room Aide, Senior W A Show A symbol of everything that's Fein. . rf , FAHHIE, SOL 1295 Sheridan Avenue Mrs. Dreyfus' Aide Our favorite Monsieur- W 1 tranquil, beau, et gentilf' 3 . FEIN, WILLIAM 153 East 165 Street Year Book, Chem Club, Physics Club A doctor's degree he hopes to gain, And free mankind from much of its pain. FEINSTEIN, JACK 1265 Walton Avenue Year Book, Capt. in Cafeteria Never a dull moment in Iack's life-his time is divided between radio tinkering and photography. FELDER, LUCILLE 1200 VVoodycrest Avenue Sr. Leader, Athletics Clubs A tisket, a tasket, Lucy took her aim, Made a perfect basket, and helped to Win the game. FELDMAN, soL 1254 Grant Avenue G. O. Rep., Class Treasurer Loaded with personality and full of fun! FELDSTEIN, EVELYN 1350 Grand Concourse Large blue eyes that are pleasant to view, a splendid dancer, too. l FERNAPJDEZ, IVIANUEL 1267 Findlay Avenue Boys' Irzfiriuary Aide For Manny, it's easy to write a blurb, 1-1is attendance record in Taft-100'Ka-really superb!! FERRIS, BERNICE 1015 Gerard Avenue Arista, Portfolio StaHf High marks and high spirits-Her scholastic ability has no limits. FERSTENBERG, BARBARA 1560 Selwyn Avenue Steuography Club Bobbie is friendly, sincere, and loads of fun to be With. FIECH, SHEILA 1203 Findlay Avenue Arista, Arista Office Aide In het blue eyes a lovely gleam, To be a teacher is her dream. FIELDS, JOAN 1675 Grand Concourse Arista, Portfolio, Taft Review, lVlrs. Ratoff's Aide She loves to Write and watch basketball, She has pretty blue eyes and is graceful and tall. EINKELBURG, LEoNoRA 1447 Macombs Road Arista, Aide in 141, Hist. Aide A dimpled darling whose future will be divided between two arts-drawing and music. FINKELSTEIN, BEVERLY 1378 Shakespeare Avenue Guidance Aide Her gray-green eyes and lovely red hair make her the envy of many seniors. FINKELSTEIN, SONIA 1485 Nelson Avenue Mr. Iason's Aide, Senior Show Not only with charm is she pleasingly blessed, but with beauty for good measure. EINKELTHAI., STANLEY 1890 Andrews Avenue With a camera over his shoulder, Whose picture should he take? FISCH, RICHARD 1997 Anthony Avenue Atomic brainstorrng Junior size. FISH, IRWIN 1275 Grant Avenue Traffic Squad, Senior Show Life insurance he hopes to sell, Remember his name, remember it well. FISH, KENNETH 1475 VValton Avenue From the ladies he does not hide, He takes them all right in his stride. EISHBEIN, BIARTIN 1455 Sheridan Avenue Cafeteria Aide This sports lover is not a magician, He really hopes to be a beautician. FISHELLIAN, DONALD 1425 University Avenue A Joe DiMaggio fan who hopes to own his own team. EISHER, EUGENE 1635 Popham Avenue Senior Show, Mr. Rosenthal's Aide An all around athlete whose disposition is hard to beat. 0571 IJ 54,0 ! ,aff ,f FISHER, GARY 1775 Clay Avenue Year Book, Arista, Class Treasurer, Track Team A double HA boy-Arista and Athletics. ik!! FLEISCHER, LEE 1368 Sheridan Avenue Traffic Squad Lee is quiet and shy-but X beware of that glint in her eye. FLEISLER, ELEANOR 1055 Grand Concourse On the road to success as a secretary- provided she doesn't get married iirst. if FLEISLER, EILEEN 1003 Grant Avenue Guidance Aide, Senior Sliow, Swiinining, Arista One occasion where good things come in small packages does not prove true. FORGASH, NORMA 1197 Grand Concourse Student Court, Cafeteria Lieutenant Happv and mischievous all through the day, That's why some of our teachers are gray. FORMAN, RENISE 1510 Shakespeare Avenue Senior Slww The personality kid who will talk her way through life. FORTE, MARIO 1029 College Avenue A son of the Gods:-divinely dark eyes and wavy black hair. EOSMAN, ALLEN 1093 Gerard Avenue Loyal friend to everyone, sense of humor rare, VVlIen you need a helping hand, Al1en's always there. EoToPouLOs, DIMITRIOS 155 East 168 Street Cafeteria Aide, Class President, Arista Jimmy made an impression on Taft, and in college he will do the same. Fox, sx'LvAN 1520 Sheridan Avenue Lucky lady, that he has designs on! EREED, ROBERT 1540 Walton Avenue Basketball Team Tall, dark, and handsome!! FREEMAN, MARILYN 1127 Sheridan Avenue Year Book, Music Office Aide, Senior Show To her ambition there will be no bar, For she's bound to be an opera star. FREILICHER, FLORA 977 Grant Avenue Social Service Rep., Senior Show A lovely girl with deep, dark eyes, In dancing and bowling shelll Win the prize. EREMED, SHERRY 1542 Walton Avenue Year Book, Prom Coinrn., Sr. Leaders, Basketball Club She's pretty, she's sparkling, she's gay and merry, the best of luck to our beloved Sherry! FRIED, LENORE 1064 Carroll Place Biology Office Aide Success will always rule her life, Let come whatever may. FRIED, SHELDON 1315 Sheridan Avenue Arista, Cafeteria Checker, Social Studies Office Aide A photographer, a traveler, a chemical engineer! FRIEDMAN, JOAN 1325 Nelson Avenue Arista, Arista OHfice Aide, Clfieering Squad Captain An efficient and devoted nurse she hopes to be. FRIEDMAN, LEONARD 221 East 68 Street A rabid fisherman, always waiting for a bite, With his rod and line he feels just right. FRIEDMAN, SHIRLEY 1060 Findlay Avenue Many interests and hobbies has she, An expert bookkeeper she hopes to be. ERIEDSON, LILLIAN 1184 Sherman Avenue Senior Leader, Senior Show Arthur lV1urray's future partner. I Q2 ' ,ff .1 Ji' Q' 14' Z ,ff 29 Wi? .,, J A Z! 'E .Z 1 f , ff X Z , wie J X f Z , f , my Z FROST, HELAINE 210 East 166 Street Year Book Committee ln public relations she'll go far, ls that where she'll capture her opera star? Fucr-is, ALEX 1280 Sheridan Avenue Behind a bushel he hides his light-a modest young man, very bright. FUNT, PHYLLIS 1125 Morris Avenue Spanish Office Aide, Spanish Ciula A smart young lady whose chief interest now is Spanish-Wonder why?? FUTURA THE FORTUNE TELLER-KHOXAVS nothing, tells all!! GALANOS, ARLENE 236 East '60-v GANG, SHEILA 105 Clarke Place VVho is Cliff? What is he? Sheila knows the answer to this mystery. GARFUNREL, LINDA 186 East 164 Street To love to read is to change hours of boredom for hours of delight. Linda to a T. GASSNER, CONRAD 232 East 169 Street Arista, Cafeteria Aide, Library Squad, Arista Adviser His truest qualities are but half revealed, until we seek them in friendship. GELFAINTD, RITA 1023 Avenue Saint John Subtle, sweet, gentle, and kind, This type of girl is hard to find. GELLER, ESTELLE 1685 Topping Avenue Arista, Orchestra, Guidance Office Aide Estelle is energetic and smart, ln any profession she will have a head start. 165 Street Very attractive, lots of pep, Arlene is really hep. Z K GETTER, HERBERT 304 East 178 Street Co-Captain of the Track Team As a friend he can't be beat, A nicer fellow you couldn't meet. GEWELB, ROBERT 1725 Morris Avenue He's a real A'Gem, Keen as a blade. GIBBS, ELAINE 1083 Walton Avenue G. O. Rep., Good News A pretty girl-just take a glance, A graceful partner with whom to dance. GILMAN, ABRAHAM 1506 Walton Avenue Cafeteria Aide, Traffic Squad Reserved refined, trustworthy, and bright-He'll be going places. GINGOLD, MARILYN 1205 Nelson Avenue Arista, Spanish OH-ice Aide Marilyn is headed for collce, where her beauty and brains are sure to be acknowledged. f- . 'il' .1 JM' -if ' E: 5' 4 A 5 f' 0 it as r v ' A lf' f . rr I 1 a GINIGER, SEYIVIOUR 203 East 175 Street Year Boolc, Senior Show Sy's wavy brown hair isn't all that makes many girls sigh. GINSBERG, ALBERT 1454 Grand Concourse History Honor Society, Physics Lal: Squad The pen is mightier than the sword. GINSBERC, ARLENE 235 Mount Hope Place Library Squad, Study Hall Aide She is a person who keeps in store, A11 the world's sweetness and more. GINSBERG, RENISE 135 VVest 168 Street Arista, Clzairrnan Advisory Arista Comm., French Club, Aide in 318 After earning her B. A. degree-She'll study law, says she. G1sT, LEE 201 VVest 16 Street Senior Show, Senior Office Aide, Class Secretary The sun in all its smiling splendor has nothing on Lee Anne. ,fe- wr 34 MM MM GITLIN, SHIRLEY 1335 College Avenue HA noble soul is like a ship at sea when the . 'I water is calm. I' GIZANG, MARILYN 1175 Nelson Avenue A pretty girl in face and dress, A sure bet to ' 'be a success. GLASS, STANLEY 1469 Iesup Avenue Arista, Taft Review, History Honor Soc. Stamps, , 4 A f W'coins, and science, these three, make him as interesting as can be. , , I ' GOLDBERG, BLANCHE 1425 Townsend Avenue This girl's wonderful personality makes ,DJ A ., , er loved by all who know her. L 'I' OLDBERG, RAY 975 Sherman Avenue A swell fellow, no knocks for him. +,., V-A l l ' l , A I ' f , 5 1 A it fl' ,ow 5 ia ' A A it . ' ' ' - GOLDBERG, RITA 1825 Harrison Avenue Arista VVe think it only right to say that J! --as she hopes to be a C. P. A. 4, GOLDBERG, WILLIAM 1475 Walton Avenue This traveling salesman may discover gold ' on a berg. GOLDEN, MARTIN 209 East 165 Street Of his ambition he's not too sure, But happiness we hope he'll secure. GOLDEEDER, LUCILLE 1511 Sheridan Avenue Sr. Oil. Aide, History Honor Soc., Arista If she'll teach bookkeeping as well as she keeps her seat on a bicycle, she'11 be a success. GOLDSMITII, LOIS 1455 Townsend Avenue Arista, Taft Review, Aide in B47 Reading, writing, and sports for Lois, ln college she'l1 be tops. . ,VI 1 3 5 GOLDSTEIN, RAY 1420 Clay Avenue Senior Council, Social Studies Aide As an educated hobo, Ray will have a good opportunity to collect her souvenirs. COLLOUB, BERNARD 1350 Grand Concourse Cafeteria Aide, Assistant Class Treasurer To be a mechanical technician is his plan, A splendid pursuit for any man. GONZALES, GRACE 1231 Sheridan Avenue Senior Class Secretary, Senior Leader, Dramatic Society Grace is an cfhcient lass as the secretary of our class. GOODIWAN, SONYA 1685 lV10rris Avenue Voluntary work in Lebanon Hospital A Wonderful girl who is very fond of art. GOODSTEIN, JOAN 1664 Davidson Avenue Little Miss Mischief -everybody's delight. GOTHELE, HOYVARD 2084 Creston Avenue Varsity Baslcetlaall Team He's always on the ball. VVatch him in that basketball game. GOTTESBIAN, ALBERT 984 Sheridan Avenue For one who is so slim and small, he plays a dandy game of basketball. GREENBERG, BARBARA 1181 Sheridan Avenue Class Secretary Waited four years for a hat that diclnit fit. ' GREENBURG, EDITH 1507 Teller Avenue Edith, Edith has those eyes, Eyes that someone idolize. GREENBERG, PAUL 1325 Grand Concourse Year Book, Editor Taft Review, Arista, Aide B47 As a free lance writer, all over he'll roam, Before he settles down to Hlrlome Sweet Home. ,li ..- ,,,,.. ,,,,. ,... . . .... , vs.-. ..,., , -W ,..- . L 7 stii A f .1 ' 1'-- ' i ,,:, AZ 1, .a t 4. na Q, GREENSPAN, IVIILLICENT 200 Marcy Place Accounting OfHce Aide A valued member of our class who ne'er from worlc does run, Any task that's given her is always neatly done. GREENWALD, FRANK 1070 Anderson Avenue Boolzroonz. Aide Of his activities we have heard, There are sports, mechanicsfguess the third. GRONOWETTER, DOLORES 128 Clark Place Lilirary Squad The fairest of all Howers may she pluck-Happiness and luck. GROSS, BETTY 930 Grand Concourse Jolly little Miss, never slow, Off to Hunter she will go. GROSS, CAROLINE 312 East 168 Street With pencil and paper, Caroline makes magic. v GROSSMAN, EVA 1369 Teller Avenue Arista, Orchestra Little Eva, our Eager beaver -tops in everything. GROSSMAN, TI-IELMA 760 Grand Concourse Spanish Office Aide Flunlc or pass, come what may, Always nonchalant, happy, and gay. CROTSKY, SHEILA 1173 Nelson Avenue She is always ready and willing to help others. CUARASCIO, RICHARD 185 McClellan Street Varsity Basketball Team, Bookroorn Aide East, slim, and tall, Good for basketball. CUNZBURG, ELAINE 1068 Gerard Avenue Elaine's got them by the score-5M years of science and she wants more. GURGEL, MURIEL 285 East 174 Street Thy merit is like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes. GUSSAK, RUTH ZOO East 166 Street Portfolio, Music Aide The all embracing interests of our lovely Ruth, Make her the symbol of fine American Youth. GUSTAFSON, MARILYN 221 East 168 Street A blonde bomb shell exploding with vigor. HABER, FLORENCE 1354 Morris Avenue Senior Leader, Swimming Club, Service Aide F1o's personality is a must at every party. HAFT, DOROTHY 315 East Mount Eden Avenue Year Book Comm., Captain of Traffic Squad A very keen mind with an original bent, Some teachers think she's heaven sent. HAGENBRUCH, ELIZABETH 295 East 163 Street Doubly smart-in clothes and brains. HANDWERGER, JUNE 245 East 178 Street Year Book She may be small, but so is dynamite. HANIN, EDWARD 1146 Ogden Avenue Biology Lab, Physics Lab, Arista Intelligent, profound, studious, an all around fine fellow. HANNER, SANDRA 1205 Findlay Avenue Arista Aide on Late Squad, Mr. S. Siegel's Aide A cap and gown she loves to dog, She aims to be a college prof. HANS, HARPJET 1517 Iesup Avenue Mrs. 1erome's Aide Full of life-with a touch of mischief. Ia L0 W r 'f7ff't A fiirfyj HANUS, DOROTHY 421 East 147 Street School Usher Dorothy, a nurse will be, If 1'm sick, will you care for me? F, HARRIS, HARRIET 1365 Sheridan Avenue Gym Aide Don't you think it a perfect L shame that Blondy should be this brunette's nickname? HARRIS, HENRIETTA 1776 Weeks Avenue Very active, very gay, she'll skate and draw, come what may. ' HART, DONALD 1454 Walton Avenue Serene and silent, he keeps us guessing. HARTZ, MARSHA 1312 Sheridan Avenue Traffic Squad, Social Service Aide A lovely lady to brighten any man's home. H.EI1NIEL, DORIS 121 Clarke Place A wonderful friend who is sincere, When she's around there is always good cheer. HELLENBURG, JOAN 1661 Andrews Avenue Sweet as sugar with a touch of spice, You seldom meet a girl as nice. HENDLER, SALLY 1775 Eastburn Avenue G. O. Rep. A girl of many talents who is on the road to fame. HERTZFIELD, ANITA 312 East 168 Street Shy and modest as the violets of spring. HERZ, RUTH 350 East 166 Street Learning Hebrew has opened the door of knowledge to her and has given her much pleasure. Behold her medals. HERZFELD, SHERWIN 1654 Monroe Avenue Senior Team As a doctor, our Shush will be dignified, and he will inspire confidence. HESS, SANDRA 1513 Jesup Avenue H. E. Dept. Aide, Senior Show A red-head has a temper, peppery so they sayg But if that's true of Sandy, we've got to see the day. HIRSCH, RHODA 115 East 169 Street Chorus Classical Music is her forte. Good luck, Rhoda! HIRSHFIELD, JOSEPH 1725 Morris Avenue History Society As tall as the Empire State, A mooring mast must be his fate. HOCHMAN, CORINNE 1119 Grant Avenue Cafeteria Aide, Locker Room Aide This blonde beauty specializes in South American dancing. f HOERICHTER, PHYLLIS 1305 Nelson Avenue Mr. lason's Aide, Senior Show A pert little girl who's very attractive. ln occupational therapy she'll be active. HOLDERBACH, HENRY 316 East 163 Street Cafeieria Aide He looks to the future and says: Business for me. HONIGSBERG, MAX 1610 University Avenue Arista, Orchestra, Student Court, Cafeteria Aide If music be the food of life, play on. Hoovrs, EDWARD 1200 College Avenue At present, athletics are his chief interest in his life-But wait until-you know the rest. HOUSMAN, BARBARA 1466 Townsend Avenue Orchestra When you became a teacher, may 1 be in your, class, huh? , Q I 'i ff ,, 1. i fi f 9 , Ki I 5, : J ll v 7' FU i ' f ' f 5 if lll ll ll a f , ' ,,p, ,, ff if W ul W! A X 2 X X M iff k lm ll 5 ff W X , .,,i , f as 1111 1 1 HUGEL, ENID 1060 Sherman Avenue Senior Office Aide, Class Secretary Er1ie's pretty face and charm will help her Hto go places and see things. HULKOWEB, ETHEL 1457 Wilkens Avenue Happy or not, she makes you laugh a lot. HUNIAN TORCH-NCVCI Without a light for those between-period smokes. HURWITZ, BERNARD 1420 Grand Concourse Cafeteria Aide, Lab. Aide Heill never be poor, as his hobby is coin collecting. HYMAN, JOSEPH 1156 College Avenue English Book Boom Squad Seldom speaks but thinks much and deeply. 6- 4,0 fyx HYMAN, STANLEY 114 Tudor Place Senior Show Nowadays, only a Hyman can play basketball. JACOBS, HARRIET 1310 Grant Avenue Brains and beauty are a good combination. JACOBS, MIREL 2180 Dyer Avenue TrafHc Post Still waters run deep. JACOBSON, NORMAN 1244 Grant Avenue Arista All good things are in packages small? Don't you believe it! Norman is tall. IACOBY, MARLENE 1180 Anderson Avenue Year Book, Steno Office Aide Beware, all men! She knows the art of the pen. A490391 IAFFE, MARILYN 1117 Grant Avenue Year Book Committee, C-. O. Ofhce Aide A sunny disposition as shown by her smiling blue eyes. JAFFEE, LILA 2229 Valentine Avenue Taft Review, Class Secretary, Senior Sliow Comm. In order to increase her knowledge, Lila is bound for college. JAFFEE, NATHAN 1351 Findlay Avenue Athletes of the day are all becoming grayer, as enviously they watch the prowess of this player. IANKOWITZ, IVIURIEL 1112 Carroll Place Senior Councilnuzn, Traffic Squad Tall, sweet, and neat, Muriel is a girl youid want to meet. JEDLICKA, ANN 1603 Macombs Road Traffic Squad lVlodesty cannot be taught. It must be born. IL. . 39 JOHNSON, BARBARA 1076 Teller Avenue Barbara's sunny personality can cure any illness. JOHNSON, GEORGE 3777 Third Avenue If you should ever suHer remorse or shock, Consult our psychiatrist, George, the Doc. IOI-HVSON, JEANETTE 2341 C Homer Avenue A pretty blonde of whom we are fond. JORYSCH, ALAN 950 Woodycrest Avenue Cliem Clula, Senior Show He loves pho- tography and loves to read-no idle hours for him. JOSELSON, DAVID 1205 College Avenue Locker Room, Aide Beach hair, brown eyes, and six feet tall-Fond of rnusic and playing ball. A : on ' I 0 '75 I if K ' J 1 ' '. F Y'M A ' I JOSEPH, EZRA 1340 Morris Avenue Cafeteria Aide To great heights he'll advance- 'Tis 'iwritten in the stars. IOSEPHS, BARBARA 1085 Anderson Avenue Assistant G. O. Rep. Auburn haired beauty who loves baseball-Many men for her will fall. Jurusr, MARION 1367 Edward L. Grant Highway Her modest looks the cottage might adorn-Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. KAISEP., DONALD 1325 Walton Avenue Here's a fellow whose lceenest wish is to be outdoors to lunch and fish. KAISER, MARLENE 205 East 176 Street Health Education Dept. Aide 1-ler cheerful ways will surely mean a happy life for our Marlene. KALIWUCH, BARBARA 1702 Davidson Avenue A very quiet little blonde of whom we all are very fond. KALMIIS, ALLYNE 1751 Monroe Avenue Sec. of Class, Senior Show, Traffic Squad If a pretty girl is like a melody, -Allyne is a symphony. KANDEL, ELINOR 1515 Plimpton Avenue Clfzem Office Aide, Patrol Aide Pretty as a picture with a nice frame, too. KANEVSKY, SERCEI 1511 Sheridan Avenue Baseball Team A rising new star with a mighty fine guitar. KAPLAN, BERNICE 215 McClellan Street G. O. Office Aide for Mr. Leiglfit Pretty, pleasant and loyal-what more can you ask? KAPLAN, LARRY 1639 Nelson Avenue Handball Team He'11 let nothing stand in his way for he'l1 work at night and go to college by day. KAPLAN, LEONARD 1561 Sheridan Avenue For Lenny we know what's in SIOIC, the title of Textile Engineer on his door. KARASIK, JACQUELINE 1001 Grand Concourse Sometimes serious, sometimes gay, People like her either way. KAROW, DORIS 1006 Gerard Avenue Arista, Class Treasurer, Chem. Office Aide, Senior Show Committee Sweet as the syrup which bears her name. KASSIMIR, WILLIAM 1478 Morris Avenue If there's anything more to wish for in him. we've yet to find it. if KATCH, HARRIET 1746 Andrews Avenue Trii1es make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. KATCHER, IRVING 1728 Morris Avenue Tall, thin, auburn hair, for dressing well he has a flair. I KATZ, ALICE 1296 Sheridan Avenue Mrs. Sloan's Aide A symbol of the highest type of Taft Student. KATZ, LEONORA 1282 Shakespeare Avenue English Office Aide Her height and figure make her a candidate for a Powers' Model. KATZ, LENNY 1136 Sherman Avenue Mr. Bimnekanp's Bookroom, Mr. Flood's Office Fond of music, he Hits from one number to another. W , 1 J lp ' , WW Joy VW , , 'Hr i KATZ, MARILYN 1775 Walton Avenue Mr. Miller's Aide, Guidance Office Aide Sweet, lovely, and pleasant as can be, Marilyn will rate high in industry. KATZ, MARILYN 1532 Shakespeare Avenue English Office Aide She sure is keen, this little queen, born on I-1allowe'en. KATZ, SHEILA 1245 Findlay Avenue She's never in a jam, so sweet she should be preserved. KATZENSON, RUTH 972 Morris Avenue Sweet, demure, with looks and poise, she makes a hit among the boys. KATZMAN, BURTON 1520 Sheridan Avenue School Dance Band About this boy there's nothing slow, off to college he will go. KAUFDIAN, RACHEL 16 Elliot Place A dark eyed beauty whom we call-l'Everybody's sweetheart. KAWESCH, ARTHUR 1695 Grand Avenue Arista, Senior Council As he handles his saxophone ably and well, so shall he cope with his future. KIEN, HERBERT 1654 Andrews Avenue Veratyping, is to his liking. KISSEL, STEVAN 930 Grand Concourse Portfolio Art Staff In time to come he'll dazzle the art world by his beautiful and original work. KITZES, IVIONITA 1454 Grand Concourse Arista Kitten on the keys, mouth on the Hute. KLEIN, CAROLYNE 1150 Teller Avenue This young lady brings Paris styles to New York. KLEIN, JUDITH 190 VVest 170 Street Gym Leader, Scliool Uslier This Girl's smile can win tons of friendship. KLEIN, MARILYN 1770 Davidson Avenue Arista, Aide in Senior Grade Advisor's OfHce, Social Service Aide Ar her future, if you'll glance-you'll find music and the dance. KLEIN, MARILYN 237 West 167 Street Student Court, History Office Aide A lawyer- a judge-we cannot tell-what ever she does, 'twill be done well. KLEIN, WILMA 1275 Boscobel Avenue Arista, Aide in Senior Grade Advisor's Offdce She will train and teach the young. Lucky kids! YKLZTX' XQWQ KLEINMAN, HERBERT 215 East 164 Street Arista, Aide to Mr. Zeldner, Aide in Boy's Emergency Room A swimmer and a boatman too-here's hoping he'll make his college crew. KLING, HELEN 1228 Grand Concourse A sister of the Circle of Red Heads -enough said. KNIERIEM, BILL 333 East 173 Street Year Book, Basketball Team Fleet of foot on the basketball court, A likable fellow, a very good sport. ROEEER, BARBARA 1715 Nelson Avenue A pretty blonde with big blue eyes, Many a fellow looks and sighs. KOHN, SYLVIA 974 Sheridan Avenue To your cap we'll add many a feather. With your brains all storms you will weather. KOKIN, STANLEY 1620 University Avenue One of those strong, silent men! KONIGSTEIN, JUDITH 105 West 168 Street Senior Show, Arista So you long for a millionaire to help him spend his money. Well, you're not original-we all want one, honey. KOPELMAN, PHYLLIS 1681 Eastburn Avenue Sometimes serious, sometimes gay, And very pretty besides. KORNFIELD, MYRA 380 East 173 Street Year Book, Prom Committee, Dramatic Club Petite, charming, and vivacious. KORNBLUTH, SHEILA 1166 Gerard Avenue Senior Leader, Class Treasurer Sheila is always out with Gene, Her future is easily seen. 'K .wif ROSHAR, NAOMI 84 VVest 176 Street Traffic Squad Tall and graceful, very smart, She has a way of stealing your heart. KOSLOFF, JOAN 1378 Shakespeare Avenue Aide in Grade Advisor's Office Who's looking for a good Spanish interpreter? Stop right here. KRAKOW, EILEEN 1530 Iesup Avenue Aide at Late Desk A quiet girl of sterling worth, 1s better than all the gold on the earth. KRAMBERG, ALBERT 1695 Grand Avenue Baseball Team His favorite game is basket- ball, Is it because he's six feet tall? KRAMER, JOAN 1475 Sheridan Avenue We'11 see a column in the best newspaper: JOAN KRAMER REPORTS. X KRASNER, AUDREY 2419 Davidson Avenue Senior Treas., Senior Year Book, G. O. Council, Arista As Senior treasurer, she convinced us that You can't take it with you. KRAUS, HAROLD 1136 Sherman Avenue A normal American boy-just sports and music for him. KRAUS, JUDITH 1166 Gerard Avenue Senior Vice-Pres., Arista Judy Kraus, Taft's own Miss Senior Veepf' KREPPEL, ELAINE 1045 Anderson Avenue What's that gleaming mischief in Elaine's eye? Don't you know? She's got her guy! KRINSKY, FLORENCE 1048 Findlay Avenue Taft Review Reporter, Year Book Staff, Service Aide A channing girl who needs no boost-She's tops. KUSTANOVVITZ, ADA 1225 Nelson Avenue Class Secretary Green eyes, red hair, Beaucoup de chann KUTLER, JOAN 1475 Townsend Avenue Capt. of TraHic Squad, Vice-Pres. of OHicial Class Here's a girl who'll go to town, With her wavy hair and eyes of brown. LALIME, GEORGIA 10 East 17 Street At her feet men will fall, just to hear that unusual drawl. LANDAU, EELYCE 1575 Grand Concourse Library Squad, Traffic Squad, Guidance Office Aide, Arista A girl with both feet on solid ground. LANDES, SALLY 964 Sherman Avenue Year Book, Dramatic Society, Cafeteria Aide, Arista Dramatic talents rare are carried by this young prodigy of Thespis. LANGER, PAULA 190 West 170 Street After all is said and done, A pharmacistls life is not an easy one. LA ROTONDA, IENNIE 1161 Sherman Avenue Orcliestra Dark, vivacious, and talented, She's bound to succeed. LASHER, SUE 1560 Townsend Avenue Cheerleader Sue, our Red Headf' will be a paragon of poise and charm. LASSOFF, MARILYN 240 East 175 Street Library Squad Sugar and spice and every- thing nice -that's what lVlarilyn's made of. LAWNER, MAHLENE 1707 Townsend Avenue Guidance Of-lice Aide, Senior Show Lawner and law go well together. W' LAZAR. JOYCE 1510 Shakespeare Avenue Senior Show All the feminine graces- sweetness, charm, and modesty. LEFFLER, CAROL 1279 Morris Avenue Senior Leader If basketball were a major, Carol would pass with Hying colors. LEFFLER, RAYMOND 1140 Anderson Avenue Arista, G. O. Vice-Pres., Year Book Faithful in work, delightful in play-a credit to Taft in every way. LEIBOWITZ, RITA 1414 Shakespeare Avenue Taft Review She's an artist-she draws attention. LENOBLE, PAUL 1644 Montgomery Avenue He's nice to know, he's really tops, And a very good craftsman in all of his shops. LEPP, MATTY 979 Grant Avenue A great sports lover who plays football and baseball. LEVEY, ANITA 1721 Grand Avenue Locker Room Aide, Senior Show Hair of gold. eyes of blue, A real Taft girl, very true. LEv1N, SHEILA 1411 Townsend Avenue Quiet, demure, and petite. LEVINE, ARTHUR 40 Featherbed Lane History Honor Society, Class Vice-Pres., G. O. OfFce Aide, Arista The indoor-outdoor boy-Books and boats bring him joy. LEVINE, BARBARA 1064 Carroll Place A personality kid is this lady fair, With her large brown eyes and light brown hair. LEVINE, DOLORES 1350 Grand Concourse Hair of brown, eyes of blue, a fine friend who will always be true. LEVINE, HOWARD 1221 College Avenue As a friend, he's an ace, as an athlete, he's tops. LEVINSON, BARBARA 1378 -lesup Avenue Senior Sliow, Taft Review Her stylish clothes and attractive face are matched by her channs, her poise, and her grace. LEVINSON, SHEILA 1273 Clay Avenue Sheila is quiet and quite reserved-a friend to all. LEVITT, DEBORAH 1337 Merriam Avenue Social Service Rep., Ed.-in-Chief Year Book A good mind, intellectually inclined-careful of your pretty eyes! LEVY, ARNOLD 1285 Merriam Avenue To be a millionaire is his chief aim in life, and of course he wants a charming wife. LEVY, BERNARD 1001 Grand Concourse Caesar died because he was ambitious, Bernie will live forever. LEVY, MARGARET 1460 Clay Avenue The nicest thing that we can say, the greatest tribute that we can pay-a lovely disposition. LEVY, ESTHER 1212 Grant Avenue Class Secretary, Mrs. Asclfrer's Aide A sweet, attractive, helpful lass, An asset to our senior class. LINCHITZ, soL 917 Cauldwell Avenue G. O. President Mr. Stage Craft, himself. LINNICK, BARBARA 1105 Jerome Avenue English Ofhce Aide We all know that she will be as popular in college as she has been in Taft. LIPPMAN, EMANUEL 200 Marcy Place Class President, Senior OHice Aide, Senior Basket- ball Team He makes you laugh when you are sad, His jokes really aren't so bad. LIPPLIAN, MYRA 1601 University Avenue Myra is kind, lovable and a friend to all. LUNAR IVIAN He should have taken his picture sooner. LIPSCHUTZ, LESLIE 176 East 176 Street If one works hard, is faithful, and studies besides, can he fail to obtain his goal? LIPSKY, LORRAINE 1588 Jesup Avenue Library Squad, Senior Newspaper, G. O. Rep. Here and there she goes about, earning honors as a fine girl scout. Lrsr, JOEL 1369 Grant Avenue Variety Show, Flag Bearer A rival for Larry Parks. LOVETT, JACK 1106 Morris Avenue Class V ice-Pres., Bookroom Aide Lovett loves to dream in classes, And Hirt with all the pretty lasses. LOWENBERG, MARION 1065 Jerome Avenue Contact Ed. of Taft Review, Social Service Rep., Year Book She's willing to work many a night, If it's for the Taft Review she's asked to write. LOWENTHAL, THELMA 315 East Mount Eden Avenue Portfolio, Year Book 'Thou swell, thou pretty, Thou grand, thou witty. LOWIT, RITA 1136 Sherman Avenue Matli Office Aide, Library Squad With lines and designs on fine metal. 1 S , 1 LUNAR MAN I-le should have taken his picture sooner. INJAISEL, ROBERT 1436 Clay Avenue Never a frown has this 'iMan About Town. MALEK, MARGARET 1695 Grand Avenue Year Book, Mr. Kaplan's Aide, Class Vice-Pres., Arista Intelligence and charm are hard to End, but in Marge they are well combined. INIALITZ, EDWIN 3100 Decator Avenue Get to know him, take our advice. I-le's a regular fellow and awfully nice. BIALLIN, ENID 1165 Morris Avenue Mrs. Thomas' Aide Enid has a charm quite rare. Her rsonalit s beyond com are. Pe 5 . P MALLISTEN, ALERED 305 East 161 Street United States Air Force if you please. He'll Hy thru the air with the greatest of ease. MANDEL, RITA 1842 Anthony Avenue Rita, Rita, pert and neat, Mighty cute and very sweet. MANTUS, CHARLOTTE 99 Featherbed Lane Year Book She's very cute but not so tall, For precious things are always small. MARGOLESE, DIANE 1170 Walton Avenue Year Book, French Off. Aide, Senior Show Enchanting green eyes, tall, and slim, ln her riding habit she looks very trim. MARGOLIS, LAURA 1282 Shakespeare Avenue Biology OHice Aide Oh, would that subway train sprout wings so Laura could get here before the late bell rings. fi? I I A A -s. f In il - I ,K ,, , . ' Y H in nw. i ., ff , ,f 4 f A vi,-5 , V' w iw my ,, . ,M g i 1 ff V' fr',a 3 fn-' fu , ...., if M, . f 'K ' ., if ff 5, L L' i BIARGOLIS, NATALIE 1430 Plirnpton Avenue Mr. Iason's Aide, Senior Show Queen of poise forever! To royalty we bowl BIARKOYVITZ, RHODA 116 VVest 176 Street Senior Show Roller skating, dancing, Canasta tool Her social assets are quite a few. MIARKS, BIICHAEL 1136 Sherman Avenue Arista, Dressing Booin Aide, Dramatic Society This magnetic personality draws the girls to him. BIARSH, BARBARA 1642 Anthony Avenue Mr. Miller's Aide, Guidance Office Aide Basketball is her second love. VVho is her first? 1zzy?? RIARVEL, CAPTAIN-A Genius! CLearns all the answers before tests.D 0,'VN.f U I fpf , if . L ll 1 I , ,A Xvf 5 J N ,I lxllj ,U f,Tlfs y It iw X, W Wi f lv MASTROLYN, DORIS 290 East 163 Street G. O. Office Aide For someone lovely and someone sweet, 1-1ere's a girl who can't be beat. MATLER, MAE 1480 Shakespeare Avenue Ed.-in-Cliief of Year Book, Sec. Dramatic Society, Good News. A natural grey and blue eyed lass, she cannot easily be surpassed. IVIAZAL, MARY-JANE 940 Grand Concourse Senior Council, Senior Sliow Versatile Mary-Jane is quite a little pet, and of all things, she wants to be a A'Vet. IVIAZALTOV, ALBERT 750 Grand Concourse A dream boy? Well, he dreams of making millions. INIAZURSKY, JEROME 1697 Monroe Avenue Cliein Office Aide The Mazursky sign is the camera sign-a photography bu duly, an I f M539 if E. -. . ,. B1 is for hlr. Anonymous, of virtue a pure Paragonarness. 1-le was invited, but here's a blank space. Mc NEIL, LIARY 253 East 174 Street Traffic Squad, Senior Sliow Mary vvon't wait long for the wedding day. That's what all the Taftites say. BIIEDVIN, DIARTIN 1058 Teller Avenue Class President, Study Hall Aide Words never failed him, but teachers did. DIERLING, BIAXINE 1801 1fVeeks Avenue Mrs. Sinitlfs Aide A very line girl is Maxine, A lovelier person is yet to be seen. METVINER, ILENE 1892 Andrews Avenue Ilene possesses the traits of a lady-sincerity, charm, and thoughtfulness. 1, -3, ,jg fwfr I faww rm, . ' INN ' ' , '-f A 'Q sf f 45 ' I , r 'i I 1 ,,,,, ' - , to f W ir I ,,,,,.,.. V K ,,,, 1, Eg f iff, g , ' ci 4 ,f A NIETZGER, ANITA 1551 Sheridan Avenue Anita, who is full of life, will make somebody a wonderful wife. MEYERS, CLAIRE 1001 Ierome Avenue Library Squad, Dramatic Club Quiet and friendly and pleasant to know! MIOKIEWIOZ, THERESA 1384 Grand Avenue Scliool Uslier, Senior OH5ce Aide, Senior Council As sweet as honey with hair to match, A dimplecl maiden, a splendid catch. MILLER, ARLENE 125A West 168 Street Dances and sings-is most vivacious, Tells Inany jokes and is very gracious. IVIILL, FLORENCE 216 East 178 Street Arista, Cliem. Clzrla, Physics Club, Hist. Honor Society Florence Mill is far from l'Left Behind, She's brains and beauty well combined. MILLER, CECILE 1472 Montgomery Avenue To call her sweet would be unfair, Because there's more than sweetness there. MILLER, IRWIN 41 Elliott Place Varsity Basketball Team, H. E. Squad One of the heroes of our basketball team and time for girls in between. MILLER, NAOMI 1505 UndercliHe Avenue Year Book, Student Court, History Honor Society, Arista Trim, attractive, with limpid blue eyes, An ideal student, a genuine prize. MINCIELI, IOSEPHINE 1048 College Avenue Red is Iosephines crowning glory. MINTERS, ARTHUR 1372 Grant Avenue Art Ed. of Portfolio, Art Ed. of Year Book, Arista, Gym Leader Arthur Wants to do advertising design, Our school magazines are his references any time. MISHELL, LIBBY 1551 Shakespeare Avenue Year Book Her world is a stage where she's going to pose, As a Connover model for very smart clothes. MIZRACHI, ADELE 1442 Vyse Avenue Black hair, black eyes, vivacious, too, A handsome girl, 'tis very true. MORFOGEN, GEORGE 135 Marcy Place Prom Comm., Senior Show, Dramatic Society, Arista A dramatic musician or a musical dramatist? We think he'll be both. MORGENSTEIN, DELLA 1360 Merriam Avenue Arista, Senior Show, Guidance Ofkce Aide A radiant smile when she appears, Excellent taste in the clothes that she wears. AJVXMORRIS, SONDRA 1804 Arthur Avenue Year Book, Senior Show, Senior Council Subtle f '- :ind modest, she excels in art, In many projects she plays her part. U--Ci: MORRISSEY, ROSE 1162 Sherman Avenue Year Book Tall and fair, faithful and true, Charming and lovely as her eyes are blue. MOSES, BEVERLY 1785 Townsend Avenue A Hicker of her laughing eyes! Oh's and Ah's and many sighs. Mosicowrrz, SANDRA 260 East 176 Street H. E. Aide, Senior Leader Athletic, alert, and full of vitality, Plus that supreme asset-personality. MUNGYER, BARBARA 1057 Gerard Avenue School Usher She likes music records and she likes to draw. She'll be an oflice Worker without a Haw. MURPHY, EILEEN 928 College Avenue Newman Clula A charming Irish lass whose sense of humor is a delight to her classmates. I -N' 11' F7273 NAMIAS, ALMA 22 Elliot Place Class Presicient, Mr. Sokoloffs Aide A champion athlete, a science lover, Honors and awards about her will hover. NATHAN, JACK 150 VVest 175 Street Color Guard An athlete, a sport, a model young man-VVho'll be in business as soon as he can. NEEDLEMAN, JANET 1267 Grant Avenue Gene has got this little ladyls future all tied up. NEVINS, SUSAN 185 lXlcC1ellan Street Accounting Office Aide If all her plans go well -On many students she'1l cast her spell. NEWMARK, ROY 1112 Carroll Place Varsity Basketball Team Here's to our future professional basketball player! 1 '.,, , V,,, NEYER, GLORIA 1-17-21 71 Road Music Office Aide Chuck, Chuck, Chuck, went the motor -Tell us when? NICKLIS, BARBARA 5552 Netherland Avenue Page Editor of Taft Review To be a journalist is her great desire. NISSINOEE, LAXVRENCE 136 West 172 Street Tall and lanky but never cranky! NOVAK, MARCIA 1775 Walton Avenue A graceful dancer, a swimming star-Her sense of humor will take her far. NULTY, WILLIAM 936 Woodycrest Avenue Cafeteria Captain, Senior Basketball Team This handsome fellow will probably return to Taft some day to teach the Freshies Health Ed. ODESSKY, HELEN 1640 Topping Avenue Library Squad Her spirit of fun endears her to all-girls and boys alike. ' OINEILL, EDWARD 1154 Sheridan Avenue He's very modest and very bright, He's also handsome and most polite. OlNEILL,'MARY 960 Sherman Avenue Class Treasurer Delightful humor, merry blue eyes, Miss O'Nei1l is quite a prize. PALMER, STANLEY 87 West 169 Street Boy's Emergency Room Your health won't suffer if it's his diet you heed. PAPIERE, HELENE 1627 University Avenue Arista Very witty, very smart-Here's a girl to steal your heart. PARKER, AL 1470 Walton Avenue To engineering Al does aspire, Bridges and buildings he will build higher and higher. PARKER, DOROTHEA 1645 Grand Avenue Forum Clzilo, Mr. Senderoffs Aide A charm- ing artist, warm and gay-She draws more attention every day. PASSIN, SEYMOUR 1176 Sherman Avenue Orchestra, Band, Senior Council, Student Court Lives, eats, and breathes music. PERLIVIAN, RERNICE 115 West 172 Street Senior Show An expert at Canasta, a lover of the dance. PERLMAN, RENEE 1265 Grand Avenue Senior Show We prophesy this modest lass will be a credit to our class. PFEFFER, FLORENCE 1424 Walton Avenue Senior Show In music this lady doth excel, She plays piano and accordion very well. PINCUS, ELAINE 1693 Selwyn Avenue Arista, Class Secretary, Ilfliss Michaelson's Aide Charm and intellect are what she's got-Elaine's now awaiting her Lancelot. PINCUS, RONALD 1255 Grant Avenue Locker Room Aide A dentist's oflice he'll open soon, To his patients he'll be a boon. PITTS, ANNIE 2 Gouverneur Place Miss Maistrelli's Aide ADH1C,S motto is:- The true way to soften one's troubles is to solace those of others. PLOSKY, VELMA 1477 Crotona Place Arista, Senior Show, Year Book, Mr. Berkrnan's Aide Energetic, ef'l-icient, very bright-ln her eyes a lovely light. PODELL, LORRAINE 4570 Delaiield Avenue Year Book Of our engaged lassie, we're very proud-With many gifts is she endowed. POMERANTZ, LoLA 283 East 171 Street With her dazzling blue eyes, itls plain to see- A beautiful wife someday she'll be. PRAFIN, BERNICE 94-10 80 Street As an actress someday she'll play her part. PRECKER, SHEILA 1475 Wythe Place Trafhc Squad With her strawberry blonde hair-She's the answer to anyone's prayer. PRENSKY. ZELDA 790 Grand Concourse Year Book Plays and dances-has many a date, ls that why to school you often come late? PRESKELL, BARBARA 215 West 83 Street Senior Slfzow, Miss Maistrelli's Aide Pleasant, charming, and a wee bit coy. PRESSER, GERALD 1429 College Avenue An amateur carpenter at present whose future is bound by television and the camera. - PRICE, JOAN 1516 VVashington Avenue Orcliestra, Mr. Leigl1t's Secretary And then her heart with rapture thrills -She hopes to help this ailing world. Pucci, PAUL 1185 Grand Concourse Supply Office Aide Very fond of sports, How about a college frosh? QUINTO, FRANK 1565 Townsend Avenue Chemical engineering will find a good man in Frank Quinto. 1 RAPAPORT, SYLVIA 1664 Weeks Avenue Mrs. Asclaeifs Aide Being a bookkeeper is her second joy-Her first is a tall and handsome boy. RASKIN, THEODORE 1571 Sheridan Avenue Sr. Cl. Marshal, Student Court Marshal As officer of the day, he's in favor of five minute periods, and 45 minutes to play. RATNER, ARNOLD 1695 Grand Avenue Varsity Basketball Team, Baseball Team Strikes home on the balllield and in female hearts. RAVITZ, GERALD 546 Claremont Parkway The first step toward getting rich is growing a mustache, Gerald. REIN, PHYLLIS 320 East 176 Street Lilirary Squad What corner of the room is always cheerful and sunny? Wherever Phyllis is! X 2.3, V' 2. aa RILANDER, LAURA 1120 Grant Avenue Arista A bright and helpful little lass, She is admired by the entire class. RISIN, EVELYN 1558 Iesup Avenue Her sense of humor and her ringing laughter bring happiness to all. RITTER, ANN 1414 Shakespeare Avenue Taft Review, Year Book Our knowledge of her is little, Our agection for her great. ROACH, SANDRA 1280 Sheridan Avenue G. O. Office Aide Be not fooled by her gentle manner and soft green eyes, Shels full of fun, you'd be surprised. ROBBINS, IRWIN 1315 Merriam Avenue Goodloolcing, tall, really quite shy, the girls may not make him, but they certainly try. A Q., f gases fgft , . 1 f ff vii 1 X f ' u ,. .V , ww, , , ' , y t 'K J st. ' ' -.V. A-s f' f A L I , . .. ..: . L i wt' t ROBERTS, GLADYS 1326 Grand Concourse Locker Room Aide A future Spanish teacher! Think of the joy she'll bring to many a girl and boy. ROBINSON, JOAN 1006 Grant Avenue Class Treasurer, Senior Show, Social Service Rep. Full of vigor, full of grace, Also blessed with a pretty face. ROCHMAN, JERRY 1437 Shakespeare Avenue You'll never find a nicer fellow or a better friend. ROOKO, JULIA 9-18 Grant Avenue Miss Maistrelli's Aide Sweet and pleasant all around, a finer class mate can't be found. ROHAN, KENNETH 1646 University Avenue Study Hall Aide, Baseball Team When Kc-nny's around, the girls forget their studies. ROITSTEIN, RUTH 1525 Walton Avenue Arista, Taft Review, Year Book, Senior Show If the truth be told, On her dimples we are sold. ROLLIN, WALTER 1776 Topping Avenue Dramatic Society, Aide to Mr. Meister Is drama really his Hrst love? What about the girls? ROLNICK, STANLEY 1310 Sheridan Avenue Hopes to see C. P. A. after his name, and that's not cleaning, pressing, and alterations either. ROSEN, LORETTA 1491 Macombs Road G. O. Office Aide A future business executive who will spend much of her leisure time on a horse. ROSENBERG, AUDREY 1615 Walton Avenue Senior Councilman, Aide in B23 Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only Wreath forever yours. 'ak ROSENBERG, ROSE LAURIE 1312 Sheridan Avenue Arista, Year Book Pretty, smiling, eager for knowledge, She has what it takes to enter college. ROSENBERG, SUSAN 1340 Grant Avenue Domestic talents are in her line, She follows recipes with a technique fine. ROSENBLATT, CAROL 2155 Grand Concourse She's full of energy and dances with grace, lt's a pleasure to see her pretty face. ROSENBLUM, JESSE 1055 Findlay Avenue Locker Room Aide, Track Team A real friend and a swell guy. ROSENFELD, Lois 1105 Jerome Avenue That good things come in small packages certainly applies in this case. ROSENTHAL, NANCY 1124 College Avenue H. E. Aide Nancy's a girl who will never be lonely, She has the swellest one and only. ROSSMAN, BERTA 1153 Grand Concourse Of the many assets she does possess, the best of all is friendliness. ROSSMAN, JOY 1500 Grand Concourse Clievn. Clnla, President Senior Council, Chore- ograplfzy for Good News. Her personality shines like a brilliant star. ROTH, CLAIRE 1772 VVeeks Avenue A sparkling diamond on her Hnger ring, Marriage tidings it seems to bring. ROTHMAN, ZENA 1444 Shakespeare Avenue Year Book Committee The heart benevolent and kind, The most resembles God. ROTHSTEIN, DAVID and then to work. ROTHWAX, ARLYNE butterfly who loves a good time. ROTTBIAN, HYMAN Good luck to you! ROUILLARD, HENRY dependable. RUBENSTEIN, JOAN 215 East 164 Street David Rothstein is no shirk, He'll go to college 1765 Walton Avenue H. E. Office Aide, Sten. Club The social 1346 Morris Avenue May all your hopes in our country be fulfilled! 1106 College Avenue Senior Rep. Serious, studious, and always 1015 Grand Concourse Progrnni Office Aide, Social Service Rep. Beautv, poise, and wit are hard to combine, But Ioan is gifted with these rare traits. RUDIN, CHARLOTTE 1220 Shakespeare Avenue Year Book Committee, Dramatic Club Her graceful dancing is exceeded only by her beautiful character. RUDLEY, JOAN 1711 Morris Avenue Her sparkling Smile and clever wit will take her places. RYAN, PATRICIA 1655 Macombs Road Secretary in G. O. Orifice, Social Service Rep. Her hazel eyes-a heartls undoing. SAADY, JEANNETTE 1710 Andrews Avenue Tell us pretty maiden, Why are you going to C. C. N. Y.? SACKS, JUDITH 1541 Shakespeare Avenue Late Desk Aide A Photographers Dream! 4 C 3 2 1 if A sADoi.sKY, MAPJON 1655 Klacombs Road A union of hearts does marriage make. It's coming soon. SAGXNAXV, BIAXINE 1110 Anderson Avenue Senior Class Treasurer, Year Book Committee Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what Maxine is made of. SALADINI, SALVATORE 234 East 176 Street VVhen he stands high among famous men, VVe'll say with pride:- XYe knew him when. SALLOVITZ, RHODA 1038 Anderson Avenue Senior Slzow Attractive little miss with auburn hair, She thinks she's sophisticated-gentlemen, beware! SALTZ. LORRAINE 1640 Topping Avenue Arista, G. O. Delegate, Senior Treasurer Lorraine dances with fairyelike grace, Her blue eyes light up her face. .' i , ,' A wwf, f 4 ' :xi G f iff A , 3' Aff' ,ac 5.57 ' , 6- ' 1' Q-, 2 ff wi A A 4' 1 ff ' A ' f 'cf 51 1 f i rm K s - ' r .Ji A ZZ l AA A A A AA A5 A SABISKY, IAY 1387 Iesup Avenue Senior Class President, Prom Committee, Arista, Dramatic Clula A cool, calculating speaker-A polished actor of the future. SABiUELS, BERNICE 1056 Sherman Avenue Class Aide in CBI A combination of virtues given to few, Very bright, very sweet, and charming too. SAh'DERS, PAY 1559 Iesup Avenue Aide to Alrs. Jerome and Aliss Grace A modest violet is pretty Fav-Ule love her when she's gay. SANDLER, SALLY 176-1 Townsend Avenue Arista, G. O. Rep., Taft Review, Senior Slzou' Committee Bound for journalism! Don't forget you were trained in Taft. SANET, ELAINE 1693 Nelson Avenue Class Treasurer A lady of many virtues- She's bound to succeed. 7' 64 5 mv- QV' Q40 sci-rarrz, SAUNDRA 1655 Monroe Avenue Orchestra A timid appearance, but the hinner man will come to light. SCHECTER, ARLEEN 1776 Macombs Road Locker Aide Loads of charm, lovably blonde blue-eyed Joyce hopes to teach some day. SCHECTER, JOYCE 1553 Selwyn Avenue Study Hall Aide Our pretty black-haired, hair, A face that's pretty, plus a friendly air. SCHENKAIAN, GLADYS 1459 XVythe Place Class Pres., Prom Com. Here two pretty dimples lurk within a smile, VVhere mischief, fun, and friendliness, do everything beguilef' SCHIFF, JACK 1707 University Avenue Our red-head is really quite a hit. He's famous for his sparkling wit. e SXQM 1 1 'X it . ss-.Mx , N4'4N44 . Q w Q .li :gk N : Q S. W 35 1 . 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SCHULTZ, HARVEY 1642 Anthony Avenue Aide in Social Service Office, Aide in Spcmisli and Hebrew Offices This fine lad with complexion clark, Says his future is still a question mark. SCHWARTZ, ARTHUR 284 East 172 Street He always has Crain or shineD, a disposition sweet and fine. SCHWARTZ, HELEN 1510 Shakespeare Avenue Year Book, Class V ice-Pres., English Office Aide Personality, looks, and full of fun, This charming miss is lacking none. SCHWARTZ, INA JOY 1941 Walton Avenue Her secret ambition is to be a star in a musical comedy. SCHWARTZ, JOAN 1155 Gerard Avenue Program Office Aide, Taft Review Always efficient, always neat, always cheerful, always sweet. SCHWARTZ, MARGERY 1640 Macombs Road Taft Review, Reporter and Assistant Contact Editor Continued cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom. ScHwARTz, SELINIA 654 Beck Street Arista, Arista Office Aide A pleasant personality combined with equally pleasing looks. SCHWARTZ, THELIVIA 1051 Sherman Avenue The longer you know her-the better you like her. SEELIG, ARLENE 155 West 162 Street Senior Show, Dramatic Clula Assistant, Class Treasurer, Arista We're very proud of our cello player. yg 6 -44'X. , f' I Aigtfac Zee ffL4fVLf1,4f1 Cfadpdfif 56 E ? 1. X SEGAL, RI-IoDA 1330 Morris Avenue Treasurer of Official Class They say that blue ' eyes are a sign of beautyg here's an example. SEIDENBERG, ELIZABETH 1097 Walton Avenue Usher, Aide in the Gym, Senior Leader An all around athlete who can't be beat. SEIDENBERC, SHIRLEY 1534 Selwyn Avenue Student Court Judge She has personality and charm, As You Like lt. SHAPIRO, RENEE 1475 Jesup Avenue Year Book Committee Tall, blue eyes, and blonde, A girl of we e all very grad. SHAW, wks E: good looking lad with curly brown hair-the L L' 1 fs' fp Y -fl if if QP' SHEPPS, MARILYN 1710 Andrews Avenue lf beautiful dimples were worth money, Nlarilyn would be a millionaire. SHERES, ALICE 1304 Grand Concourse Official Class President, Aide in Senior Office As merry as the day is long. SHERMAN, BLANCHE 1772 VVeeks Avenue A pretty blonde with eyes of blue, You'll always Hnd that she is true. SHERMAN, EVE 1419 Jesup Avenue Social Service Rep., Forum Club She's a diamond without a Haw. SHERR, ROBERTA 1113 Grant Avenue Sophistication -1- sweetness : Sherr. SHINROD, ISABEL 1105 Jerome Avenue Howie and music and the theater for her' SIDORSKY, ALAN 1085 Anderson Avenue Baseball Team, Health Service O ce Sids heading straight for a diamond in the Major Leagues. SIEGEL, MARILYN 1786 Topping Avenue Year Book Committee A stenographer who takes her notes well, of her singing notes we've also heard tell. SIEGEL, ROBERT 1700 Grand Concourse Senior Slrow Always on the go he likes his football and he likes the ladies. SIEGAL, ROSLYN 1451 Boston Road Miss lVlaistrelli's Aide Brown hair brown eyes five feet four, With her personality, life won't be a bore. SYLVERLIAN, CYNTHIA 1895 Andrews Avenue Study Hall Aide Cute little Cynthia we really think, Will get her man quick as a wink! SILVERSCHOTZ, BEVERLY 1252 Teller Avenue Study Hall Aide, Senior Show An all around American girl-does many things well and has fun besides! SIMAK, LIARGARQET 1462 Clay Avenue Gym Club Is it her love for outdoor sports that is leading her to the real estate field? SIINION, FRADTN 1514 Townsend Avenue Aide for Mrs. Asclier Her eyes seem to say 'iLet's gof' But to whom, we do not know. SIMON, GLADYS 1491 Macombs Road Study Hall Aide Sbelll work all day and at night go to college, She has a lnirst for getting knowledge. SIMON, LORRAINE 1310 Morris Avenue Year Book, Cafeteria Aide Arista A future chemist of whom Taft will be proud. SINGER, GERALD 1420 Grand Concourse Traffic Squad, Aide in Mr Floods O ce Popular, gifted, and very kind, For the medical profession, what a find! SKLAR, HERBERT 1114 Gerard Avenue Arista When bigger and better engineering jobs are done, you may be sure that Herbie will be around. SKOULTCHI, MARTIN 811 Walton Avenue Physics Research Group and Club Chem Club Marty likes to juggle figures, For he figures well. SKRILOFF, SONDRA 1402 Clay Avenue Her flawless charm is only a part of her feminine grace. -- cl if' 'J TW X'TY:1? 1 .A L if at Bl l SKULNIK, HERBERT 154 East 175 Street ls it possible that stamp collecting has made him interested in teaching history? SMITH, GLENISS 1232 Gerard Avenue Aide in Chem. Office Here comes our Hower, VVho on a doctor, affections will shower. SIVIITH, PI-IYLLIS 1375 Teller Avenue This attractive blonde will be a model soon. SNIITHLINE, MORTON 135 West 168 Street Art Coinwiittee on Year Book Staff, Arista 1-le could have made a fortune renting out homework. SMOLLER, HOWARD 1015 Gerard Avenue Chem. Lala. Aide I-1ere'S a boy of spirit and zest, To raise tropical fish he tries his best. - . wr. , I aa2W,f-1 W fy iw? 0 I , SOFFER, SALLY 67-76 Booth Street Pres. of Dramatic Society, Aide to Mr. Meister This dimpled darling dreams of drarnatics. SOLOMON, LOUISE 1325 Grand Concourse Arista, Portfolio, Taft Review, Checker in Cafeteria Lovely Louise, Lady Fair, Your many talents are very rare. SOMMERS, ROBERTA 1454 University Avenue Aide in Study Hall Tall, blonde, and neat, A girl that's hard to beat. SOTO, BETTY 1406 Townsend Avenue Strawberry blonde! Raven hair! For bookkeeping she has a Hair. SPIEGEL, WANDA 1052 Teller Avenue Secretarial Class Aide They say good things come in small packages, s one we guarantee. 00' SPIESS, SANDRA 108 Clarke Place Taft Review Extra, extra, the headlines say, Sandra got a scoop today. SPINDEL, ESTELLE 1690 Clay Avenue To be a secretary is her aim, Through this medium she will gain much fame. SPIRO, GERARD 1564 Selwyn Avenue 1-1ere's a lad with black hair and brown eyes, More than one girl over him sighs. SPITALSHY, WILLIAM 1305 Sheridan Avenue Book Room Aide Balancing the budget is Creating Perfect Art. SPITZER, BETTY 15 Featherbed Lane Bio. Lalo. Squad, Pliysics Research Squad, Arista France had her Madame Curie, but Taft has our promising Betty. xv ,gav- SPIWAK, BARBARA 1711 Morris Avenue Accounting Office Aide, G. O. Office I-ler future is written on the back of a watch. SPIVAK, BERNICE 1310 Morris Avenue G. O. Rep., Senior Class Treasurer, Year Book, Traffic Squad Twin ambitions are in her mind, teaching Steno and singing on the stage. SPORN, PAUL 1180 Sherman Avenue Aide on Supply Squad A regular fellow, the all around sort, fond of friends and fond of sport. STAHL, MARILYN 221 East 173 Street Class Secretary Bubbling over with energy, beaming with smiles-VVe love her. STARR, IRVING 2805 VVebb Avenue Aide in Spanisli Dept., Captain of Service Squad, Vice-Pres. of Spanish Club The Starr,' of Olll' SOCCSI' team. if if Q i? A . M ,R t .,.. 1 t . f we R fe W rr' ,i 'fr ' 1 7 4 ii. iw STEARNS, ROBERT 1204 Shakespeare Avenue Arista, Taft Review, Review Office Aide A busy boy is he, working for an opto1netrist's degree. STEIN, EVELYN Evelyn Stein. STEIN, HELENE gold mine. sTEiN, SANDRA talents, Brains, personality, music, and athletics. STEINBERG, LOIS 1494 University Avenue Lois starts teaching in elementary school, She'll Dramatic Society, Good News Vklhen preach and practice the golden rule. Z xW 309 East 170 Street This girl who is so sweet and fine, ls jolly, amiable 1175 Grand Concourse The personality of Helene Stein is like a little 240 East 175 Street Mr. Gord0n's Aide A rare combination Of many f 9 if f ,,,,, U U ,, - . .,,,.V A. , J A Ami STERN, LEONARD 152 East 171 Street Taft Review, Student Court, Study Hall Aide, Cafeteria Aide The reason girls leave home-he lives in their neighborhood. STERNBERG, RENATE 355 East 165 Street Her personality is like a magnet, Everyone is attracted to it. STOCK, RENEE 1406 Townsend Avenue She's sweet, charming, and pleasant to all. STRAUSS, CHARLOTTE 1455 Townsend Avenue Official Class Secretary, Bookkeeping Office Aide She is full of the devil and a joy to be with. sTRAuss, VERONIOA 1840 Anthony Avenue Very lively, very neat, very quick on her little feet. Ll' ...A sa is f 1 X Z A Z, . A U' 7 'W Wh W x 1 I L . tif.. H, rt I' .. ' X' - - 1 x s K' H I 7 , W ag, s o ' X. 'W' ' . N , 'fu:z5' t -- .::: ,S Q ' N S---A -as STRUMPF, JOAN 1684 Grand Concourse Cute and small and sweet to all. X SUPERMAN-Rides the elevator without a pass. ls never late to any class. TALAMBIRAS, EDITH 150 East 165 Street Very quiet, very shy-VVe wonder why? TAMAN, AUDREY 1711 Morris Avenue Class Treasurer, Senior Council As sweet as she's pretty, let it be said, ls Audrey Taman, a lovely redhead. TAMOR, LUCILLE 3446 Corlear Avenue Cupid draws the arrows-But Lucille draws the beaus. TANENBAUM, MAURICE 1600 ,lesup Avenue Music Office Aide When he plans the Homes Beautiful, he'll aim to please. TANNENBAUM, BARBARA 1275 Nelson Avenue Late Desk Aide, Traffic Squad Lovable lady, bright and sweet-Sweeps all the fellows off their feet. TARAGAN, HENRY 1355 Grand Concourse Arista, Varsity Baseball Tearn, Year Book, Class President Like Hank Greenberg of baseball fame-Our Hank wants the same. TATTLEIVIAN, MELVIN 1259 Clay Avenue Taft Review, G. O. Delegate It wouldn't be fun without Tattle's rattles. TAUBKIN, SHERELL 1506 Walton Avenue Class Secretary Why do Gentlemen Prefer Bloncles?', Look at Sherell. fi- TAVEL, JERRY 1438 Morris Avenue Student Court Jerry thinks he breaks many hearts, Girls will advise him before he departs. TENNER, SAUNDRA 724 Fox Street She'll skip, jump, and hop-To the tune of bop. THOMAS, SHELDON 1056 Sheridan Avenue H. E. Squad, Varsity Basketball Team, Hand Ball Team The Taft Varsity's loss will most probably be Pro Basketball's gain. THORELL, GRETA 222 West 83 Street Class Secretary, Bio. Office Aide A friend worth having-a friend worth keeping. THROPP, IRNA 1280 Teller Avenue Traffic Squad, Senior Council, Senior Dance Cormn. After college, what? lt's easy to guess. TOPPER, ELOISE 1114 Morris Avenue She's full of smiles and full of spice, shc's full of pep and very nice. TRACE, JOAN 1373 Clay Avenue Dynamic-i'l3londe Bombshell. TRELL, EVA 30 Clarke Place She may seem quiet, but locks are deceiving. TRUE, WILLIAM 1380 Ogden Avenue Good luck to your future buying and selling. Tunic, MARTIN 1504 Sheridan Avenue Whatever he does is done with ease-His aim always dw and please. UIVIANSKY, ISHEAL 2146 Grotona Avenue Vice-Pres. Dramatic Society, Good News Such acting will ne'er be forgotten. UNTERLEITER, FRED 900 Summit Avenue Orchestra, Bio. Squad, Bio. Club Shall we see a succession to Einstein in Fred? VARON. BERNICE 1263 Grant Avenue Miss Subways she is going to be-And gain the approval of the famous Iohn P. WAKESTEIN, ROSALYN 1487 Teller Avenue No one can find a more lovable girl. WALKE, EDITH 1160 Gromwell Avenue Portfolio, Art Staff, Aide English OHice If breaking hearts were considered a crime v ' be most of t e time .... P? WALZER, HERMAN 1040 Anderson Avenue Co-Captain Track Team He is clever, he is wise-He's a terror for his size. WANSKER, GERALDINE 255 East 176 Street She has a heart with room for every joy. WASSERMAN, DIANE 1725 Weeks Avenue Traffic Squad, Assistant G. O. Rep. Tall and slender-a figure of splendor. WASSERMAN, IRWIN 1081 Anderson Avenue Varsity Baseball Team, Swimming Team In spite of his loving his Home Sweet Home -Through South America he hopes to roam. WAKESTEIN, ROSALYN 1487 Teller Avenue No one can iind a more likable girl. WEILL, MYRON 1505 Walton Avenue A terrific baseball player for the Yanks or Giants. f 6'I WETNBERG, BERNICE 1140 Anderson Avenue Mr. Iason's Aide Friendship comes to those who earn an entrance to its ways. WEINBERG, CECILE 1337 Merriam Avenue Seniors like Cecile are hard to find. WEINBERG, NINA 1645 Grand Concourse Portfolio, Arista, Physics Club, Student Forum Short in height, but high in marks! VVEINBERGER, HAROLD 1271 Morris Avenue Senior Sliow, Varsity Show The drama appeals to Harold, and Harold appeals to the girls. VVEINER, ELAYNE 112 Tudor Place Guidance Ofiiice Aide, Class Secretary At Hunter, she'll major in history'-She's interested in facts not mystery. WETNER, ENID 1041 Nelson Avenue Class Treasurer Our class singer who frequently appears on television programs. WEINSTEIN, HARVEY 1345 Clay Avenue Class President When into a room comes a burst of laughter-VVe know l-larvey's around. wE1NsTocK, NOLAN 1749 Grand Concourse Whe1'e modesty is uppermost, a hidden talent lies. WETNTRAUB, AUDREY 1454 VValton Avenue Dramatic Society She hopes that the stage will be her new home. WEISER, FRANK 1403 Grand Concourse Arista, Chemistry Office Aide, Class Treasurer, Frank will achieve his goal, never fear-He has brains enough to be an engineer. 1 ' . 1 1 is . , ' ,qs V' . 5 x ' , iz , ' f 5 X ' l . . 1 s is 13 l ,,, iw. ,W . X S ,, K . wi .. S f 1. 5 . ws. ,,.. it , Ali f T' . A 4 R '2:- - , r'f isrl .... fi .1 . iii . WE1ss, BETTY 1711 Davidson Avenue Arista, Literary Editor 1 Year Boo: Associate Editor of Portfolio A bright young lady who's full of pep, ln high society she willi step. WEISSMAN, ALBERTA 1541 Shakespeare Avenue She's quiet and sweet-a pleasure to know. VVEITZMAN, ROBERTA 1304 Merriam Avenue Mr. F01-est's Aide With her brown hair and brown eyes, she can win first prize. WELIKY, SANDRA 459 Claremont Parkway H. E. Aide A11 the good that life does hold, Sandy deserves a thousand-fold. WERBELOWITZ, FRED 1640 Topping Avenue A thorough-going sports fan who isn't afraid of work. J ar ' laik ,X , lf 1 of ll .. el WRX WERNICK, BARBARA 1244 Grant Avenue Bio. Office Aide When it comes to loads of fun, Barbara est perfectaf' WBRTHEIMBR, JACK 1690 Topping Avenue Aspires to the bar and will make it if only he sticks to the right kind. WIEDHOPF, BARBARA 1405 VValton Avenue She likes music and Al-What a pall WIENER, BEATRICE 305 East Mount Eden Avenue Captain iii Traffic Office Now she's serious, now she's gay-people like her either way. WIENER, DELLALYNNE 264 East 165 Street Sec. Aide A great many irons has she in the fire-Each day her ambition soars higher and higher. 2 A I -ia ' f ' f. f I1 A- , is , 'W'-f-.132 64 'fi X ' :.f 1- ' A . s ' ,. ' ' , .. 4 ,,ff f . , ' :Sui .- ' ff' f 'J S ' ' 4 ' I ' 'X if 3.555 r, 'Z . I 5 ff Q ' s ' WIENER, DOLORES 1347 Morris Avenue Comes the minute of June-Wedding hells for her. WIENER, LILA 1725 Andrews Avenue Traffic Squad, Locker Room Aide lust like that Carolina rice . . . so nice. WILD, BIARGOT 1551 Shakespeare Avenue She's a darling-we all agree and Oh What personality!! YVILSON, IACQUELINE 1385 Shakespeare Avenue Class V-P. Diet, music, and her handsome Bill-A11 three give Jacky quite a thrill. VVINKLER, HOWARD 1555 Grand Concourse Arista, H. E. Aide A gracious gentleman who will practice dentistry. Many feminine patients will Hock to his OPEICE. WINKLER, JULIUS 1140 Anderson Avenue Traffic Squad A howlful of goodness, the sages say truly-Sprinkled with humor, results in Iulie. WINKLER, MAURICE 1535 VValton Avenue Lean, lanky, and tall-engineering for him. WINOCUR, BARBARA 1924 University Avenue Senior Show, Cliemistry Office Aide Here's a pretty little blonde of whom We're very fond. WINSTEN, KEZIA 903 Summit Avenue Year Book, Dramatic Society Skiing, racing, social life-These are the things that Kay likes. WINTER, PHILIP 2109 Walton Avenue Arista, Cafeteria Checker, junior Red Cross Rep., Bio. Lab. Aide Hard working and studious-He'll be a great success someday. 7 VVOLF, RUBY 1115 Ierome Avenue Program Office Aide, Dramatic Clula, Class Vice-Pres. She plays the piano and rides a horse-An odd combination- WOLOWITZ, WILLIAM 1106 Morris Avenue Cafeteria Aide A believer in exercise- outdoor, indoor, and menta1 as we11. WORNOW, PI-IYLLIS 235 VVest 76 Street Cliemistry Office Aide Her kindness and charm have endeared her to all. YACE, ANA MARIA 1562 Vilashington Avenue Cafeteria Aide Journeys end in 1overs' meeting. vonx, NORIWAN 1310 Sheridan Avenue Very thin and very tall-A perfect candidate for soft ball. YOUNGELDTAN, JEANETTE 156 East 171 Street Brown eyes that put the stars to shame! YURO, SANDRA 308 East 173 Street Petite and dainty, subtle and sweet-the class pet. ZAIMANT, HOWARD 1571 Sheridan Avenue Senior Show, Track Team, Aide in 137 For men may come and men may go, but his feet go on forever. ZALL, NEDRA 135B West 168 Street Arista, Aide in College Clerk's Office, French Club A 1ove1y nurse Nedra will be-My, how the boys wi11 flock to the infrrmary. ZAWEL, PRANCINE 940 Grand Concourse Bio. Office Aide A1vvays cutting Capersf , W 'J' Q1 fe v at 1 A f .1- f - 1 1 A 4' - - A ,1.fi ' ui! 57 15!-A -1 7 4 11 4' f 1 1- wr r sa., uf. f M A Q12 EP- 0 1 f . f s ZEISLER, MELVIN 1501 Nelson Avenue Arista, Taft Review, Students' American Club Proficient, eihcient, and seldom deficient. ZUCKERMAN, PHYLLIS 1417 Wythe P1ace Mrs. Asclier's Aide Lovely Delightful to know. ZWEHLING, MARTHA 1041 Findlay Avenue Study Hall Aide, Traffic Squad like sterling-She has a high polish. ZWICKEP., HELEN 1517 Iesup Avenue Miss Lavery's Aide Helen is regard as a 1ink in your golden chain of friendship. ZXANO-NCVSI forgot to wear her Senior hat every Friday! Forum, Pan to look at- ZWer1ing's 3. PCISOH to 1 came perfect days Backrow left to right: Audrey Krasner, Ted Raskin, Maxine Evansburg Front crow left to right: Judy Kraus, Jay Samsky, Grace Gonzales SENIOR OFFICERS VVElRE SENIORS NOW, or are until graduation exercises. ltls funny, the way We've suddenly all become friends in our Senior year. After not noticing each other for many terms, all of a sudden, we begin to cling together in the cafeteria and gyms until now, here we are . . a closely knit class. Boys begin to wear ties to classes and the girls start to dress like college co-eds. VVe walk around the school as though we own it, and have benevolently decided to allow the commoners and teachers the use of the classrooms and other facilities. The members of the faculty think that this Senior group is about as close to perfection as possible. They say that vve've been their favorite Freshies, Sophs and luniors, and that from the looks of us, We'll always be their favorite Seniors. Here you will read of the activ- ities that made our last term the best yet! S. s. the clock strikes three FOR THE FIRST EIGHT PERIODS on Friday the gym was the headquarters for chaos and confusion. Apparent everywhere were the desperate efforts of the boys to keep pace with their mentor's Hereulean commands. Then, at the toll of three, the room was mag- ically transformed into Taftis grand ballroom. What prompted this strange metamorphasis? It was the arrival of a long-awaited event, namely, our Senior Dance. The entire senior body seemed to Hoat gently down the staircases leading to the aforementioned trysting place. Soon to be heard were the lilting melodies of Taft's eminent Swing Band, generously providing the pace-setting music for the afternoon's entertainment. To add the final touch to this paramount setting, the newly elected Senior Celebrities were awarded azure blue ribbons of the smoothest satin. Pleasant memories were the lasting souvenirs of the lucky Seniors who danced at this outstanding event of the term. one evening THE NIGHT was enshrouded in an evening wrap of the purest ebony. The slay was dotted with shimmering star-like diamonds donated by the heavens. Following a celestial path of moon- beams, the golden conveyances floated gently toward their heavenly port. Alight- ing from ereamfpuPf clouds, the coupled figures entered into the confines of the grand ballroom of the Hotel Roosevelt. When the music commenced for the very first waltz in this UGarden of Paradisef, one perceived that the features of each young princess were those of a truly exotic goddess. To this enchanting feminine beauty, was added the fascination of gallant Prince Charmings. Suddenly, at the stroke of mid- night, the lugubrious tolling of Father Time's warning bell announced that the evenings festivities were about to terminate. Thus, as abruptly as Cinderella's impersonation ended, so ours did. The night faded into nothingness . . . to remain always as a never-to-be-forgotten remembrance. . . I l TREASURERS DANCE COMMITTEE ONE EVENING these two wander- ing dramatic critics had the honor of viewing a spectacular revue presented at the VVilliam Howard Taft Repertory Theatre. The auditorium fairly radiated with personalities and celebrities who journeyed from all the towns and hamlets of our fair Utopia. The revue, under the direction of a talented and aspiring student, Judy Kraus, and a faculty director, Mrs. Field, is truly the finest produc- tion of the season. At the lowering of the curtain, the audience arose in unison to accord the cast never-ending applause. All the actors and producers were presented our award of merit, ten and one-half black orchids-truly a rare gift for a rare and unusual performance. A strange world, is it not? A place of ycarboolis, and memorable proms, a setting for celebrity dances and midnight blue satin ribbons, a wonderland, a sanctuary for all joyous Taft seniors. It really is quite strange-this being a senior. Despite our careful plans and vivid dreams, unavoidable cloudbursts and celestial emergencies may dash our hopes of proms and senior shows. Yet our dreams will remain for an eternity .... R. A., s. J. L. xi urn - U H IN ORDER TO REALIZI-3 the significance of a student's climb to seniority, it is necessary to retrace the steps leading to this high form of mental and physical development. Since ontogony recapitulates phylogeny, the original simple organism can be termed Freshman, it being evolved from spontaneous generation. By examination of fossils found in sand pits directly outside of the senior stronghold, one may find embedded perfectly preserved Freshmen who prohahly were separated from migratory groups going to the ancient tomb for ceremonial rites and having been lost, probably perished in a terrible sandstorm common to those eras. Close inspection of these remains reveals that this embryo had the general shape of a Senior Homo Sapiens except, of course, in respect to its peculiarities. This species was four feet tall and can be considered to be an excellent example of low life. Its head comes to a 90 degree angle and forms an ideal adaptation of a roof to combat the elements of nature in its struggle for existence. The tortured expression upon the booby's physiognomy gives evidence that its lot was not a happy one in its environment. Similar expressions found on modern day Seniors prove that heredity is uncontrollable and merciless. Further inspection reveals that before suffocation it had firmly clutched a ball point quill with ten colors of vegetable stain with its tail. The tail shows unmistakable signs of degeneration from excessive pressure applied to a marble slate found frantically grasped in its four feet, as is evident from the hieroglyphics which were imprinted in the slate. After months of effort the hieroglyphics were deciphered and found to be a replica of an ancient chant, I shanlt masticate chicle again. It probably was a very monotonous tune since it repeats itself 1,000 times. This chant was said to have been composed by a wicked witch-doctor who had an affinity for Freshmen who indulged in chewing the fruit of the now extinct chicle tree. Vestigial evidence of a tail in Seniors proves that the Freshmen exerted themselves till they rubbed themselves out in the end, and out of this world. Now that an idea has been given of a Freshman's similarity to a Senior the theory of evolution can be easily continued. ln the next era a new form of low-life arose from the result of favorable mutations, as is evident from the remains unearthed during spring planting in the flower garden in the patio of the Senior fortress. After scraping this specimen clean of the tar in which it was encased, one can assume by its position that it mistalcenly had jumped into the tar pool for the purpose of taking a swim, only to be hardened to the fate of pushing up daisies till dooms day. This specimen has been picldcd in a iar of formaldehyde and is on display in a glass case in one of the passagcways in the Senior labyrinth. The top section of its cranium has been sawed away to expose the first signs of simple brain matter that it has. Mutations had occurred to cause variations in the amount of brain matter in these more advanced embryos that were found. It has been discovered by examinations that several Seniors have uncannily inherited these advanced traits. Fascinating examples of mid-life have been found in the Senior coliseum in ancient book closets which were probably used as mausoleums by fanatic embalmers who thought that the spirits would be guided on their way with the help of numerous editions of Tutankhamen's Astrological Guide to I-leavenf, Excavations by Seniors in the locker-rooms have resulted in daily discoveries of pre-Senior life entombed in the cramped quarters of the lockers. These are the first radical examples of Socialistic equality beginning to bud in prehistoric life. ln the intervening period that followed and gave rise to the modern Senior, no trace of evidence can be found of Senior low-life. This inexplicable lost one is known as the missing gink. Discussions of a Senior is useless unless one has actually seen one in his lifetime. Human beings who haven't beheld the utmost in elevation which is the eighth wonder of the world, havenit really lived. Thrill seekers may obtain a visitors' permit from the guard at the gate of the Senior Coliseum to see Seniors industriously working at mental and manual labors. Careful observance will bring realization of the truth of survival of the fittest who eventually are permitted to leave their abode. Studies of the Senior lead to a revolutionary hypothesis only recently evolved. It has been predicted that future generations of Seniors will probably be brainless as a consequence of the law of use and disuse. Their mouths will acquire a characteristic of a tube to adopt the trait necessary to the habitual need of smoking a cigarette. A reformed Senior is inevitable. For all one knows, countless other revolutions might occur to change the Senior, but one fact is certain, the Senior will again be a freshman to the world into which he must venture if he is to fulfill his dreams of Utopia. Footnote l: You will find on the following pages, the modern interpretation of my theories in diagrammatic form. Footnote 2: To all my disciples I leave a short biography that will be useful for further studies of the Senior. l- Das Krazi Zeniorsu by Ducktor Zigmund Fruit. 2-Interpretation of Dr. Zigmund Fruit's Das Krazi Zeniorsn by Dr. Seymour Giniger. 3-Strife Magazine-luly issue-pages 368-158, ll. Where Are Qur Seniors Now? by Dr. Kildare. 4-Consult article in the New York Times, Evening Edition, Friday, November 25, l932-Science page-Vol. 45-No. 8645-Pg. 95-Sect. 4, Col. 3. 5-Daft Preview-April l, 2000-Soon to appear. Watch for my article on, How to Be Sane, Though Seniors. DR. SEYMOUR GINIGER, B. S. EDITOR'S NOTE FROM OU - R PREJUDICED POSITION AS SENIORS, WE TEND TO IDEAI.IZE THE LOFTY STATE WE HAVE REACHED. THEREFORE IT IS EXCUSABLE AND ONLY NATURAL THAT OUR n I ' .11 S ii 1z i5:. E ' ji Il ll Medi, wyliw-4 . B B ,gg , Qi ' u Bi ' Q CE: 1 A494-:X old!!-.44 ' ,441 ' 81114. - wg an-wb Ames- IR :Ji menu 1 i!!QIIi.YliIIIH'Q ii ig: -i Ml' L !Hllll EE I ' N aa QNTHE :ii . ul - QE Town iii I- 5 . . V r'P'2-'v Q! a' 4' 3 'Iftlc-lbCA.Lofw 5 X Q fl .. 4 Xi- 1 ,.. .J Climfkv T ug' W 5 THEORIES OF THE SENIOR ARE BA SED ON WISTFUL THINKING AND REPRES OF THE MIGHTY. , 57:11 p.,..v- 2' ,T MM M-24 V fm - ' A,vJ....7 om-I-GJ .f 2,4 ' :MEF xv'- QQ d,wm,fld-wi-L-LPI, 5 I 5 fs!! ii l I I FRE-Q! 5 L1 E I I 5 :',4 E -1' Sago? T1 E LITEPARY' Marilyn Ffggmang Betty Wcviss. ART-Arthur Minters. ENT AN EXALTATION , . - iff:-. -. 'Sr-1.. : -- -2:1-.:E, r ' ' I ' 'UVEEEL K. -.I . ' F' - 4plf.,,23A,,,lnil75c Q 'rx V ' Xgxq , 'fC.'9-ix'.- ..n'l' 'L -,. : Nw- '- 'Q 1 ' ' I' 1 I I , -1 .:5fb' ,il -HI I If I :El 'ff' ug ya' X , 4 g fl 1 Q' SS mgmwf A25 2 Q f Q Q E 15 tIt's not Serutan spelled backwardsl Basketball, fooeyll Naipotu is the game for all red-blooded, virile, physical misfits. Naipotu is a sport developed by a well-known administrative assistant, Simon Jason, during the recent coaches strike to eliminate the unfair practices prevalent in basketball and to create a perfect athletic activity. To give more players an opportunity to demonstrate their talents, each team consists of ten men . . . and a goat. As every team must have a goat to assume the responsibility for poor playing, it is an important addition to the squad, and is also used to clean peanuts off the court at half-time. Each participant receives his own basketball so that he will not feel left out of the game. There are two baskets on each side of the court: one six feet above the ground for small men, and the other ten feet high for the normal giants. To assure fair play, there are twenty prosecuting attorneys who call penalties. All accused ball players receive a fair trial by a jury composed of twelve substitutes, who sit in the middle of the court. When a player is found guilty, a substitute takes his place in the game, thus enabling substitutes to participate. At present, there, is no record of a player having been acquitted. At the foul line, to relieve nervous tension, there is a Coca-Cola machine, for the pause that refreshes. Players are equipped with helmets containing built-in radios which permit coaches to convey messages to their athletes without calling time out. Ball players are forbidden to listen to other sports events while their own game is in progress. As there are no bench warmers in this perfect sport, electric heating pads have been installed in all benches. To eliminate unfair discrimination to ticket-holders, and avoid seating extremes, all seats have poles in front of them. When people get tired of stretching their necks, they can watch the game on a television set mounted on the pole. This is an added boon to owners of television sets who can avoid unwanted guests by going to the game to see video. These are some of the advantageous features of Naipotu disclosed by Mr. Jason in his statement to the Yearbook. Although the more radical rules cannot be revealed at this time because of fear of another coaches' strike, Naipotu promises to become the perfect sport .. .and Basketball broadcasters will be screaming- It's good, like Naipotu! Bruce Bryant Raymond Leffler Paul Greenberg TMC! TRACK lst row left to riglzt- Zncl row left to lrwin Herbert Cette Fisher, Elliot Denman, anson Y GREISMAN, JOAN lmnl MAN, SUE LASHER 1 HAP BASEBALL SENIOR lst Vow left to tiglzt: Henry Taragan, Allan Sidorsky Mr. Shelter, Conrad Gassner, Michael Nolte, Mario Kenneth Rohan, Forte, Teddv Baskin, Soloman Gilkis, Norman York, Zncl row left to riglztr Arnie Ratner, ,lerry Kramberg Alex Fuchs., Manny Lippman, Fabian Burger NDER THE SPONSORSHIP of tlze Taft Ministry of E1'111glZf61'L1'1161'lf and Propaganda, the P. A. System presents for the sole purpose of producing sheer deliglzt in the minds of sorrouifzil stzicleizts tlze progmms listed laelow. The school system broadcasts under the frequency cycle between 171 and 172 kilocycles under the operation of the Chief Radio Technician, MR. MILGROM. 8:40 9:00 9:15 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 11:00 11:15 11:30 12:00 12:45 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 2:59 3:00 Treinulous tonsils of the Advanced Mathematics classes singing a delight- ful chorus of Cood Morning to Youi' under the inspired direction of MP.. PETER SOKOLOEF. Adventure serial, The Whistlerf, starring DARING DAN ROSENTHAL. A quiz program with smiling SY JASON as M. C. Fun and prizes for everyone. An interval of musical variety featuring exciting Bebop duets by the famous duo, MO OORMIOK AND LEWIS. 1-low to Balance Your Budget, an informative analysis of allowances by the head economist of Taft, MR. FOREST. La Voix de Taft avec Mr. et Mme France-LES LEv1NES. A selection of famous classics dramatized under the sponsorship of BILL BUNNEKAMPIS Bargain Book Basement. Thrilling Detective Mystery with MR. S. J. JASON in The Case of the Missing Silverwaref' El teatro espanol de Taft es presentado por y con el SEISIOR DASCH. A lecture by the fiery reformist, MISS ANDERSON, on the controversial topic, The Dangers of Dieting. Lunch Recess: The GLUOK Toothpaste Corporation sponsors, Young Dr. Cluclcf' who appears in the current episode, 'fSmiling, the Key to Happinessf' MR. STROBEL lectures on the benefits of Agility through Cymnasticsf' sponsored by the Board of Education Crutch Company. MR. EDELSON,S inside story of 'fLoc1aer-room Management, sponsored by Air-Wick. 'fYou Too Can Be a Scientistf' a dramatized Science series with MR. DICK. 'Das Deutsche Pradioprogramm mit FRAU SYROP. A lawyer-detective story, ML D. A., starring lawyer W. P. REDMOND. Public Service feature: Weekly Weather Forecast by Taft's chief Meteorologist, MRS. OOREETT. Scintillating tunes from the piano playing of MR. LEAYORAFT. A homey Taft serial, with MR. GOLDBERG starring in The Coldbergsf' W. H. T. bids adieu with the mellow tones of the Economics class chorus of f'Coodbye, My SOHNOOKLES. MR. MILOEOM runs up and down the scales of his Xylophone and W. l-1. T. signs off. S. O., AND S. G. X Q4 W I' WHEN You SEE a strange mass of multi-colored hardware approach you in the halls of Taft, don't emit a terrified shriek and take off in the opposite direction. What you behold is only a four year collection of G. O. buttons, term pins, and a few thousand other strange trinkets. If you have courage enough to look under this mass, you will, in all probability, find a senior hat, and venturing further you will undoubtedly peer into the eyes of a harmless Cexcept on senior dayD senior. The senior prefers the obscurity under the senior hat because it enables him to carry on conversation in class without being discovered by the instructor. At graduation the teachers get their hrst real look at the seniors, as only the more radical ones wear their senior hats to commencement exercises. Senior hats add color to a school in more ways than one, and after all, a senior, veteran of the wars of education, must be distinguished from the rest in some manner. So go to it, fellow Seniors. You have earned the privilege of being bent over under the weight of a senior hat. H. G. 'LJ M X ' ' 1. - Q A --: :: 4- 3 - -- 'E 1 -f . ,E vgtkgfiki v 'J ' Under the rainbow and over the sky Towards a Utopia rush you and lf On to a land that is secret . . . select, Perfect in each little minor respect: In every way an enchanting resort Always' sublime, unceasingly sought. THE or THINGS ro come We have come a long way since the days our parents attended school, armed with reader, writer, 'rithmetic book, and a frightened expression. Our mothers and fathers probably still remember Miss Prim stealthily walking down the aisle with ruler in hand, ready to strike at some poor unsuspecting victim at any minute. Her severe outfit consisting of a long black skirt, well-starched, high-collared White blouse and high-button shoes, was a perfect foil for her disposition. Every time I try to picture my mother in a gym suit doing bending exercises, I have to laugh to myself. She was even compelled to Wear a White middy blouse, blue skirt, and red tie every day. The boys were also asked to wear blue suits, white shirts, and red ties. There are probably a few people today who will swear they saw the American Hag walking down the street. Many more years have passed since those days, and with them have come improve- ments. True, we too wear silly-looking gym suits, and probably in another 25 years our children will laugh and exclaim at the tact, just as we did at our parents. However, Miss Prim and her trusty ruler are almost extinct. Oddly enough, fashion again favored the skirt she wore, and Tatt's halls were never as clean as during the past two years, when yards of material swept up the floors. Within recent years the boys, too, have come into their own, garbed in loud shirts and sweaters in chartreuse, yellow, pink, orange, and red, a shock to behold. Looking ahead, I see the girls wearing slacks to school, and shorts for gym, and the boys wearing rainbow attire that is tit for a peacock. Onward to slacks tor Tatt's girls, and bolder shirts with matching socks and ties for the boys. 'X '-R isK S A SKRILOFF r-X 1-:r,5t,SL9svQ,Q K MEN LIKE THE SCENE-The class of Taft 'SO gcztlzeriizg for its golden cwmiversary of graduation from Taft. CHARACTERS: JOAN FRIEDMAN enters in a haze of chiffon and net. After years of being Miss Americaf, she has settled down to her newest title, Prettiest Grandmother of the Concoursef, BILL KASSIIXIIR is surrounded by a Hock of admiring old ladies. His distinguished white hair has, if anything, added to the charm of his fabulous dimples. JUDY KRAUS rushes in with her customary smile for everyone, to receive congratulations for her most rcccnt T. V. award as the most popular woman M. C. since the days of Eleanor Roosevelt. JAY SAINISKY cannot, unfortunately, attend in person, but sends a telegram from Moscow, where he is attending an important dinner in his honor. I-le is beloved by all Americans and Russians, after his successful termination of the Cold War in 1960. JOAN FIELDS has succeeded in getting a baby sitter for her twelve grandchildren, and is ready with her carefully typed notes for her speech on How to Combine a Career with Marriagef' SOL LINCHITZ, now New York's leading producer, enters with his leading lady, and is besieged by his ex-classmates who want tickets for his latest hit, f'North Atlantic. ALICE SHERES and MANNY LIPPMAN enter laughing at each others jokes, followed by a small wheelbarrow, filled with their files of after- dinner anecdotes. BARBARA BECKER stands on a platform, surrounded by envious women and admiring men. She is smothered in green mutation mink. You can see at a glance that she is not only the best dressed, but the most successful LARRY BERNSTEIN is elegant in a new suit of damask rose brocade. I-le has made the Best Dressed Men List for years, and still has his charming smile. BETTY SEIDENBERC arrives with her load of first-place trophies for golf, basketball, and volleyball. She's just as peppy as ever. RICHARD oUARAscIo, now head of basketball activities at Madison Square Carden, is all ready to tell again of his City College team of 1967, which not only won the N.C.A.A., NIT., but also the Eastern Inter- collegiate Wrestling Championship. Tlze larillirmt dialogue of tlzis vlistinguislierl cost of clmrocters is left to tlze 1'6Z'll7l6l ,S i1'1mgi1mtio1tll J. F., A. R., D. w. 77 at ig 5 ,ll , ,471 5 JI , ,..- , 9 : 'nliilb Eg, at-:I I I? X Ti l git 'fm-, 'c' 5' X A. -A h :WL - .X ' iw W .Vg l, in f Al X X1 f A X X, 1--.-4.-.-W random thoughts on utopia Cocktails served on the students' outdoor ter- race under gaily colored umbrellas. Senior proms once a month with dates for every girl and a handsome stag line, to boot. Student elevators with special padded stools for all passengers. A dance floor in the cafeteria equipped with a juke box crammed full of Billy Eckstine, Savannah Churchill and Sarah Vaughn platters. Five minute recitation periods and forty-five minutes for inter-class Changes. Complete Senior rule on Senior Day. All ofhcials and teachers ousted from their positions and replaced hy the zaniest kids in the term. Class night three times a terrn, attended by the entire faculty. A dozen tickets for graduation exercises awarded to each graduate with more than a 65? average. Senior Olympics for a full month with solid gold medals awarded to the winners . . . to keep. New Arista pins of star sapphires. Teachers with such high salaries, that they throw weekly tea parties for the Seniors SALLY SANDLER senior week-2,000 a.d. MONDAY, MAY 10: La te bells abolishedg Seniors arrive at leisure: Principal and assistants expelled: Seniors take over classes. TUESDAY, MAY 11: Principal and assistants shot for attempting to sneak back to school. Lower termers forbidden to wear colors-any colors. WEDNESDAY, IVIAY 12: Periods shortened to enable lower termers wearing any ' ' ' b d' f 11 into colors to be shot at dawn. Seniors cheer as o ies a graves dug by teachers in Dust Bowl. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 1XIAY 14: School holiday p MAY 13: Teachers take regents in all subjects. Teachers cutting classes shot at 3:01 P. M. Reveille played by Taft Sym- phony for the fallen victims of the week. roclaimed. Seniors take time out to clean and oil guns. Wreaths placed on fallen martyrs' graves. Teachers don aprons and clean school of Senior mess. Seniors celebrate with Maypole Dance in Dust Bowl. ..... A i s-P. s.-Af SEYMOUR GINIGER request of censor: Shootings referred to are with water guns. f h h ' 0 ordeal, Senior Day was abolished forever, P. P. S.-Atthc closeo t isc arming i 1 SN L.. l j S -' 4SN vi! I ! .1-wx ,i s gwx -. . 1,1 - - . I 7. , for lack of victims. A DOLLAR . ? V Q X V . 3 ,ffl fiixigi If AX cHlvAuzY AT HOT SPRINGS NEWS IT IS!! THE GLADI TAKE ALL ' :oQ'.fQimmpJw1he? 'fi , 1 'ez hx L If co'mHesPnTewes .JV BLUE RIBBON CITY THROUGH SPACE Ab INC. wnsoom 5 Q Tl I ff I backward L f4.'..f I IFUI7 4, if Y- gk ,Q F 'rpm-T 41' r- ,-, ill. 1 WL YPD yn-nn, 1 r- 7 EI . ,QQM .I A v T IG . if TL' 'E' X .R 419' MK. Civ? A 1 WPI . . wp. T' tgp . ,ape ag- , sw, 'P U . ,: DIH RDY Dvlfdiw Y ALL GREAT WRITERS preserve their memoirs in the hope that future genera- tions may reap the rich rewards of their experience, and so with an eye on posterity I hereby set down my impressions of many years at William Howard Taft High School, with the express desire that they may aid those who read this account. As I approached the main edifice for the first time, I felt an unusual sensation in the vicinity of my stomach. This sensation is peculiar to those who first view Alcatraz, especially when they are aware that it will be their place of residence for quite some time. I noticed the strong searchlights and heavy machine guns placed at strategic intervals along the walls, and when, upon entering, an electric beam detected metal in my possession, I began to have grave misgivings about my selection of high schools. However, my misapprehensions proved to be unfounded, for the afore- mentioned items were merely necessary precautions to prevent unwelcome out- siders from entering the building and learning of its many splendid secrets. As soon as I entered the hallway, I found everyone courteous and helpful. Kind seniors willingly volunteered invaluable information, told me the simplest route to the fifth floor swimming pool, sold me elevator passes and gym spot tickets valid for the duration of my stay in Taft, and offered me a choice of cigarettes. If there were more people as obliging as they, this old world would indeed be a happier place in which to live. Imagine my surprise upon entering the auditorium and discovering that instead of being the grill room at the local police precinct, it was a modern paradise for students. After sinking into one of the luxurious couches, complete with air-foam cushions and ash trays, I allowed my gaze to rest upon the other modern conveniences installed there with the use of P. T. A. and G. Q. funds. There in the corner I watched several lovver-termers slipping nickels into a juke box, while some seniors were engaged in a heated discussion over which program they should watch on the new 231,000 television set, which recently had been placed in the study hall. My attention was suddenly diverted by a rapidly growing line of students at the front of the auditorium. After joining it, I discovered that several Arista members had been appointed to do the homework for each student, and although there was a slight charge for this Cto cover operating expensesl, it was well worth it. However, everyone soon scrambled back to the comfortable couches when it was announced that The Study Hall Theatre, in conjunction with the Board of Education, would present the educational feature, The Outlaw, in a few moments. Although I would have enjoyed watching this informative production, I was forced to leave for the cafeteria, since I had not yet been extended the privilege of joining the G. O. Upon arriving at the cafeteria, I was again pleasantly shocked to see that the walls were painted like a beautiful landscape, this, together with the soft lights and delicate aromas, gave the cafeteria a quiet continental atmosphere. As I sat down at my private reserved table, handsome waiters rushed up to take my order. I must confess that if it were not for my tact and understanding, there would have been quite an argument over the right to wait upon me. After banqueting upon pigs' knuckles, frogs, legs, and breast of wild hummingbird on toast, I was told that the Board of Education would pick up the check. I tipped all three waiters and sallied forth in search of the other features hidden in the cafeteria. Besides the ice-cream bar, I was especially interested in the free lunch counter provided by the Taft Scholarship and Welfa1'e Fund, for needy students who were not able to afford tips. Wlhat I enjoyed most during my stay in Taft was not one of the aforef mentioned items, but the Taft Quiz Shows, which were broadcast over the facilities of the Taft Inter-Class Network. These programs were designed to replace fire drills, and whenever we were startled by a loud gong in the hall we knew it was time for another show. Smiling Sy jason, as master of ceremonies, kept us in stitches with his jovial comments, and it was largely through his unselfish efforts that these Quiz Shows became successful. The prizes consisted of two weeks without homework, IOOTZ for the term, and other equally beneficial gifts. There was even an audience participation question, which was given over the telephone to absentees. I remember the joy in our hearts when one lucky lad won the Giant jackpot, which was a four-year vacation in sunny Florida. There was only one disadvantage connected with this program. One day we heard the fire-gong ring, and while we eagerly awaited Smiling Sy's mellow voice, the school nearly burned to the ground. After Taft was rebuilt, progress continued. When I was graduated funds had already been appropriated by the G. O. for de-luxe smoking lounges, and a spirited campaign was being waged for a freshman day, on which seniors would be forbidden to wear the cherished colors, blue and gold. However, the latter was not proving very successful, because of unexpected opposition from senior headquarters. I have reached the end of my memoirs, there is nothing left to tell. But before I pass on into oblivion. I have one request to make. I ask, I pray, I beseech the peoples of this world to use these memoirs as a weapon, a powerful weapon in their constant struggle towards that final goal of all mankind, Utopia. BRUCE BRYANT Qt fi 'af QW kai? gf t We'v cerfenle enioid werking on Yeerbuk espeshele rhs won. It hazenf bin awl plezur but we reele lovd if. Troo, we'v had owr upsndowns: dedlinz to meet n hurreed ideers to Dhinc ov, but sumhow we manedged to hav fun. Now that its awl ovur, we wood lik fo fhanc owr slafs for ther onederful efortz. Speeking for them n owrselvs we kon ownle hope that u enjoi owr oun brand ov Upsidownia- owr Ufoepeea. Thee Edafors. 84 EDITORS Left to right: Art Editor, Arthur Mintersg Literary Editor, Betty Weissg Co-Editors in ' Mae Matler and Debbie Levittg Blurbs Editor, Naomi Millerg Managing Editor, Morty Srnithline. VVE ARE GREATLY INDEBTED TO LOUIS EFF, who, although a graduate of the school assisted materally in the production of the book. ln fact, Without his help it is not likely that the book would have come out before the end of the term. VVe publicly offer our heartfelt thanks. up ian ni f lst roi to riglzt: Diane Margolese, Isabel Schoen- berg, hlishell, Marilyn lalfee, Helen Schwartz Ruth riglzt: Sherry Frenied, Charlotte Ma nius, YMae Matler, Thelma Marilyn Segal 3rd row left to Sid Schlanger, Zena Rothman, june Handwerger. Carol Bernstein. Podell, Renee Siegel Morrissey, Bose Rosenberg Dorothy Halt. Myra lx nlielcl -ltlz ron' left to riglzt: He ry Taraoan, Vllilliam Fein Cary Fisher. Paul Bebkoll Feinstein PRODUCTION Ist row left to riglzt: Mae Matler, Arthur lNlinters, Debbie Levitt. Qllti row left to riglzt: Sandra Morris, lay Schwab, lackic Molinari, Barbara Becker, Bonnie Shapiro, hlorton Smirhline. Zelda Prensky, lna Biales. Audry Krasner. Myron Beitler was absent when photo was taken. LITERARY Left to riglzt first row: Sandra Skriloflg Marion Lowen- bergg Ann Ritter, Betty Weiss CEditorDg Sally Sandler CAssistant Editorlg Lorraine Simong Bernice Spivaclcg Second row: Marlene lacobyg Caroline Cross, Sally Charlotte Buding Bhoda Amsterdamg Kezia Tlzircl row: Herbert Cetterg Paul Creenbergp Seymour Cinigerg Bruce Bryant, Baymond Lerller. Alzseiztees: Felicia Bergasong loan Fieldsg Marilyn Freeman. ADVISORS Left to riglzt: Literary Adviser, hlrs. Hlrteg Art Adviser Mrs. lVinstong Blurbs Adviser, Miss Clueli. 'SSS' g if 25' F4 'XXX F X X . R x X XM l XV I We, the seniors of Taft, 1950, being in the last stages of insanity, X . x . :-Qrgazcg.--g 1-' ,ff I ,' 1.1-fn mlm ' p':1:l:1:1:1:. if ' -' 1 .ww ma:---:::g:-::g:-:Q.1' - 44 n'tl.'lt Y-'t5lU1'ia5:1: ,.: l ' ' ' ,al-'t.'l't -l -ai. 'i-.i-:':1:'.1' Z1 . r:::e5:. ai.-aim'-L1-. ., -my .11 NS 4 I,-f.,t.3R:g,, ,.--- 'him 1 -4 .- .--i:....-.. . 'V- :-,f 'Tf5If-2C::?I::tg:.. ' . 1. lj'-1-, '-'-if'ESSEEELS552555553I521''fEa:':5:5:::,,5sfvE-'if-'ff-if ia: 'Xt 'ill-liff-'-. - .. .s-.- . -. ' 1 - - ' -' tri -. 54i'Ql?:F3.:if- - latei':--335355:::::::S:5::ES:'L'5:Eif:E::: fif- :il f--,QL - T' '-'-- ' ' v and with a slight touch of delirium, after due consideration and controversy, do hereby bequeath to our beloved wardens of Utopia, the following tokens of our gratitude: English Department: Tlzirty days to a laetter vocalaalary. MR. TAGIIE: An offer for the leading role in the next production of Hamlet. MR. BUNNEIQAMP: A paragraph with more skill in the use of words. MRS. GRIFFIN! An automatic proof reading machine, with an electric eye. NIR. SHERTER: An automatic silencer. MR. REYBACK: An autographed copy of Silas Marner. MISS L. SIEGEL: A scale model of the Cloisters and a MATURE group of students. MRS. HARTE: A super-sized box of sugar to go with her won- derful personality. Science D9P0 'fmet1lr A bacteria colony witlz a gallon jng of Hydrogen salhale perfanze. VV e also leave two citloic centimeters anal two anto- niolaile spark plif gs. MR. KING: A new job as M. C. on Texaco. QlVlilton Berle showD MRS. CORBETT: A system of surprise attack. Physical Education Department: Two triangular laanclages and two pocket Bibles wlziclz are to lae asecl in aclininistering last rites wlzen nrst aid fails. MISS o,DoNNRLL: A twelve ounce bottle of throat gargle. MISS MAISTRELLI: A Search warrant to make raids legal. MR. GOLDBERG: A slow stop-watch. MR. STROREL: Geschnittene Hals inscribed on a razor. MISS WHITE: A free pass to Mr. Anthony's Bureau. Spanish Department: Two one way ticlzets to Spain, inclavling box seats to all lnill Hglits. MR. KAPLAN: A bound volume of college pamphlets, for a wonderful grade advisor. SENOR DASCH: A time schedule thats on time. LA SENORA BRAUN: A group of students who are muchisimos perfectos. MRS. NEVAS: A G-man badge and a police whistle. Mathematics Department: We leave four logarithms, three equations, 2 con- gruent triangles with corresponding sides and Euclid. QTO malze sure we could leave Euclid we checked the law of signs and found it was legal.D MISS DAvoLL: A passing grade. ME. BERGNIAN1 A student who thinks as quickly as he writes. History Department: A yearls subscription to the N. Y. Times. IXIISS MICHAELSON: The affection of all the seniors. MR. EERNSCHILD: A family album. MISS BOYLAN: A box of pills with every lesson! MR. S. SIEGEL: A zero for spending too much time on the home- work, and a 10 for showing such a scholarly attitude. FrenCl1 Depdrfmerlfr One slightly used guillotine with a hooh of directions. MRS. ROSENTHAL: A Sound-proof room. Miss KRAKOW: A weekls room and board at the Hotel Bastille. MRS. MANGUS: 1,000 packs of yellow slips and 1,000 packs of pink cards. Commercial Department: The want ad section of the New Yorh Times. ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT: Some good figures. STENOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT: A self-sharpening pencil. TYPING DEPARTMENT: A noiseless typewriter. Art Department: A liox of crayons and one hard pencil. MR. WINSTON: An ever-lasting subscription to the Yearbook. Music Department: The Taft swing hand with our compliments. MR. Mc COEMICK: A jewel box in which to keep the pearls of wisdom. Mrs. Greenwald: We leave a haircomla that can he worn with every senior hatll Cafeteria: An automatic garhage disposal unit. Library: A recording of the word SILENCE to he played all period. All Seniors: Our dreams for a more perfect Taft. Mr. Jason: We leave a good hooh of proverhs plus that handy new tool which every workshop should have-The fre drill! Mr. Brodie: To our chief executive, we leave our compliments and laest wishes! FINALLY, after being so generous and leaving so many fine gifts, we leave to ourselves a hang-proof hanger, a bullet-proof vest, and a razor-proof collar, in case of any misunderstanding. 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