A B Davis High School - Maroon and White Yearbook (Mount Vernon, NY)

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MORALE BOOSTERS The show must go on, and for each member of the NATIONAL THESPIANS it has been go- ing on for ZOO hours or more. For, in order to qualify for membership in this group, students interested in dramatics must have spent at least 200 hours in dramatic work . . . staging, acting, directing, costuming, or ticket-selling. The Davis chapter of the Thespians has had a very interesting history, for it was the first high school organiza- tion to enroll as a group in the Victory Corps. It was also the first group to qualify for member- ship in the High School Theatres for Victory program, a newly organized movement which includes all dramatic groups actively participating in the war effort. Wartime shortages may have limited the num- ber of productions the Thespians have been able to sponsor. but, they have not limited the Thes- pians' activities: the new duties of this group come under the heading Patriotism. Row l' D Polmger. S lvvine: Row Z: S. Merritt. U. Knoepkr S. Bates. rf. Balis. Mrs. Macllonalxl: Row X: l Brown, O. Marlin. 'Q The bugle sounded and there was a call to colors. And the nation responded with a group of ready, willing and able soldiers, sailors and marines. But the high schools also heard the call. and answered with a large group of students who were willing to organize, supervise, or participate in any home front activity designed to speed up the final day of victory. Symbolically enough. this group was called the VICTORY CORPS. It was organized in Davis by Mr. Addis and a con- scientious student committee. Their combined efforts helped to coordinate in this active body all student activities directed toward the war effort. Today the corps stand united, on call, and ready to serve at a summons from their country, com- munity or school. Row I ll Shaw, U. l'ag.mn1li. li. lang. XV. Smyth: Row Z. Mr. Addis. .I l.evv. ti, Ont-lingo, ll. XKinlrrnulL. S. Irvine, A. l.icclone. S Vinokur, Xlixs Krvlin. M b4

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J if ll . .Cat AQRE ae. REMEMBER Y . ..., Your state of bewilclerment on first entering the Hilltop . wrestling with Your locker combination. . .acquiring writer's cramp after filling out registration cards. . .the time you really did leave your work at home and the teacher wouldn't believe you. . .conferences with Miss Lewis.. .the first time you saw dream-boy Stokes and decided to take Chem- istry. . ,the daily stampede down to the lunchroom. . .the efficient, prompt cafeteria service. . . applauding all of Mr. Oswald's announcements at lunch. . .your first regents. . .trying to work during Pop Phillip's study periods. , .the revised flag salute. . .the wind howling about the school. . .timidly wearing slacks when the mercury was around 17 below. . .the Davis Bomber campaign. . .being caught in the act of powdering your nose in class. . .the crowded school buses slowly lugging up Gramatan Avenue hill. . .the traffic at the circle. . tugging old stove pipes, tin cans and' paper for the salvage campaign. . . Charlie Altschuler's green suspenders and swivel chair. . .the distracting Think signs in Room 310. . .Mr. MacGregor's shrewd wit and natural good humor. , .the dashing and debonair Senor Dubato who took the Davis girls by storm. , .the frequent canine visitors to the lunchrooms and classes. .watching the fall tryouts for chceerleading. . .Dr. Stewart's amiable handshake... freezing in Miss Walther's air-conditioned room. . .the bewildering command. Follow 'l'uesday's program on Wednesday. , .the laborious outdoor climb to and from the girl's gym . the mislabeled sandwiches. . .the efficient clocks ..Coach Doyle's battered hat... the fragrance of the chemistry lab. . .taps in assembly. . .leaving gym to get dressed as the passing bell rings. . .Dr. Stewart's bible reading. . .the serenade of ringing bells. . .hoarscly cheering the football team on to victory. . the faculty-student baseball game. . Mr. Bartlett's mustache. . .applauding for encores in assembly hoping to prolong the assembly program. . . Mr. Oswald's commando course. . .the seventh period air-raid drills which interrupted the Latin exam. . .selecting the class gift. . .receiving instructions to stand still and straight while being measured for cap and gown. . .bursting with pride when you received your diploma. 55

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TOMORROW, TOMORROW AND TOMORROW There is never a dull moment in the DRAMATIC SOCIETY, which is under the able leadership of Mrs. MacDonald. Modern one-act plays such as The Bayfield Picture , Chimney-Piece , and Message From Bataan were presented 'during this past year by the group. Maid of France , given in the assembly. was most roundly ap- plauded by students and faculty alike. Not only does the Society give small productions for its own enjoyment and education. but it also holds theatre par- ties. During the past year the Society saw Shakespeare's famous Othello in New York. The Society is made up . There are twenty-Eve active members chosen by tryout, the Green-Room Players , a waiting list of twelve members, and a capable stage crew of ten people. The purpose of this dramatic organization is to further an interest in dramatics, to work with the tools of the theatre. of several groups and to gain experience in acting. INDENTIFICATION-fTop5 low I- F, Worshafter. E. Brown. D. Knoepkr. W. Sambraus, D Gotiesman. E. Bailis. A. Sprinz. B. Freitag: Row Z: Mrs. MacDonald D Wildenberg, G Cohan. F. Freedenberg. J. Sell J. Lichten-berg, Row 3: J.. Engelbright. Wolf. D. Kalmenson. K. Payne, D. Martin, M. David S Levine H Knafel S Bates. J. Serchuek, H. Levine. H. Cooper son. . , , , . P. Small: Row 4: R. Rendely, W. Atwood. K. Fischer. D. Polinger. D. Shaw, M. Reichgolt, 0. Menzel: Row 5: R. Latz, M. Goldberg. S. Mer- ' l 'd J. B rman, E. Benjamin, J. Smith. ritt. L. Solomon, A. Taylor, H. iusi . e An unseen, and ironically enough. unpublicized group is the PUBLICITY COMMITTEE. This small body. five members in all. under the sponsorship of Mr. Caville. publi- cize school activities, G. O. ideas, and in general, works to promote school functions and undertakings. llJl?N'l'IFlCA'l'lON fliottonil D. Shaw. Ci. Goodman, Mr. lfaville, O. Paganulvi. li. laraia