Grover Cleveland High School - Log Yearbook (Ridgewood, NY)

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activities. The oflicers are Rose Adamo, President, Anna Spiaggia, Vice- President, and Eleanor Buscemi, Secretary. For those Who enjoy debating, the Town Meeting Club, under the di- rection of Mrs. Paul, gives them an opportunity to voice their opinions. Members participate in Boro Forums which usually take place at Forest Hills High School. The otlicers are joseph Saladino and Rosalind Scotti. One other club that specializes in speakers is the Speakers' Bureau. The members under the supervision of Mr. Driscoll develop a skill in discussion and in advertising school projects. The oflicers are Katherine Turiano and lda Wray. Another of the civic clubs is the Theodore Roosevelt Club under the direction of Dr. Ryan. The President, Eileen Kaelin, along with Dr. Ryan teaches the application of the Colden Rule to everyday life and a Usquare deal for all as experienced by the great square dealer, Theodore Roosevelt. The club takes trips to the Roosevelt Club in New York. If ever you hear a great big bang or smell an odor that is simply out of this World, you can be sure it comes from the room where Mr. Taub's Crucible Chemistry Club is meeting. Here the ollieers, Frank Young and Anita Liotta, along with their fellow members, develop an interest in chemistry beyond the classroom. In order to promote a better understanding of hospital life for the nurses of the future, the Future Nurses League under the supervision of Miss Clausen has nurses from diiterent hospitals discuss with the members the subjects and activities each hospital offers. Pat Murphy and Eleanor Hartman served as oflieers. Students interested in art have a chance to learn about etching, silk- screening, block-printing and many other art processes in Miss Martin's 13

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lQUQ'!ClflJ U S After many long and weary hours of hard work, one appreciates and welcomes an hour of recreation, informal education or entertainment. This is how students of Grover Cleveland hail the extracurricular activities. G.C.H.S. clubs have helped us to reach our ideals, understand situations and solve problems, bring about better understanding of our religions, and accomplish the fellowship we now cherish. The Latin Club through its various activities tries to bring its members a wider knowledge of classical literature and to give members an opportunity for wider fellowship and leadership for those who wish it. The club is under the excellent direction of Miss Light, Helen Caruso, first Consul, and Marian Muller, second Consul. This term the Deutscher Iugendring is under the direction of Mrs. VVchrmann. Ferdinand Barbatsehi and Elfriede Pfeiffer are the officers. The Iugendring tries to further the interest of students in study of German through pleasurable and educational activities, such as hikes, movies, plays and songs. The officers and Carol Lee Fuchs are members of the senior class. The Spanish Club this term went to the opera Carmen, to a Spanish museum, and to a delightful Spanish restaurant. These and other activities led the members to acquire a better knowledge of the culture of the Spanish- speaking countries. The club is under the direction of Mrs. Gallagher, and its oflicers are Iohn Pmotti, President, and Iudith Schreier, Vice-President. ln order to learn as much as possible about ltalian folklore, music, and customs, the Circolo Dante has, under the supervision of Mrs, Rieeardi, taken trips to the Italian movies and to the opera and has engaged in other helpful 12

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Poster Club. Also the members, including its officers, Evelyn Bubenheimer and Helen Caruso, beautify our school with posters for various school projects. The many activities of Miss O'Connor's Do Re Mi Club, which include trips, operas, and parties, prepare its members to be able to read music at sight. Even though they spend much of their time in reaching their aim, the club does not forget members when they are ill. Very often they send get-well cards and a gift of flowers. VVithout the Stage Crew, under the direction of Mr. Drew, many of our entertaining assemblies could not have been presented. The crew, whose captains are Thomas Aird, Robert Hathaway and Robert Maclntosh, try to make our extracurricular activities as entertaining as possible. The Cleveland Playshop under the direction of Mrs. Ahern gives thespians a chance to demonstrate their great and rare talent. Through pan- tomime, improvisation, and reports on theaters past and present, the mem- bers develop a critical and aesthetic appreciation of the theater. The ofliccrs are lean lluebsch and Letty Nunziato. By studying thc new edition of the Bible, the Martin Luther Club under the leadership of Mrs. Wiegziiid has aided Protestant young people to establish a better understanding of their faith. Adele Albrecht and Iune Perry served as officers. The aim of Menorah Club, by observance of holidays, talks by visiting Rabbis, and learning folk dances, is to teach love and respect for Iewish tra- ditions and culture. The club is under the sponsorship of Mrs. Lewin. The Newman Club which is made up of our Catholic students is ex- tremely interested in furthering the Christopher lVIovement. This is being accomplished by various interesting and educational activities which Mrs. Cooney, faculty leader of the club, plans. ANNA MUELLENLIEISTER '53 H