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

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MUSIC MAKERS l,is1enT XVhat are those sounds emanating from the large auditorium? Perhaps they are the groans of students suffering the after-effects of re- gents . , . but no . . . upon opening the auditorium door, we are greeted hy an impressive sight: any one of Davis' three musical organiza- tions is practicing and perfecting its talents for future public performances. Many Hne musicians. some of whom are already professionals, make up the BAND. ORCHESTRA and CHOIR. There is George Douglas and his vibrant saxophone. and over there at the piano are Dick Hyman and Charlotte Stolmaker who really make the ebony and white keys fly. 62 Or. perhaps, it is a rehearsal of Mr. Nielsen's all-girl chorus. which boasts such soloists as Gloria Muddell, Margaret Pfeiffer, and Kirsten Hansen. This group has brightened many as- semblies with their performances. Then again the band might be responsible for the musical reverbation. For, with Mr. l.icht supervising, it meets twice a week to prepare for the big events of the season. Their peppy marches and handsome Maroon and White uni- forms have greately enlivened football games and aided in cheering our team on to victory. They have also responded willingly to calls beyond their usual line of duty. Their great' perfor- mance at Proctor's for the war loan rally was a typical reply to these calls. The rally featured such specialists as Eddie Riznyk and his singing clarinet. John D'Angelo and his Xylophone. and Donald Rhind. who revived many old favorites on his accordion. Or it might be the orchestra which is response ihle for the music. Every Tuesday and Thurs- day we can watch the orchestra rehearsal-some 50 students-under the baton of Mr. Nielsen. We may watch the flying bows of viiolinists such as concert-master Otto Menzel. or assistant con- ductor Sarah Bates, or we may see the agile- tingered flute players such as Dick Sagman. We may also watch and listen to the accomplishments of the puffing trumpeters. husky drummers. and energetic trombonists. They practice tirelessly for P. T. A. concerts, graduations and rallies. In the future when the fanfare of trumpets or the melodious strains of a song greet your ears. you may know that the Davis musical swing shift is going full force. INDENTIFICATIONV-Cliopl Drum Major. P. Emde: Row I: XV. Matteson. K. Fischer. R. Michaels, R. Schneider. F. Danneniann. YN. NVilson, S. Marshall, I.. Simon. S. Rosen. IJ. NVarner II. Nklatsky: Row 2: XV. Mazzarella, P. Moore, M. Sands, O. Desimone, J. Butterworth, R. Carnahan. H. Fichtner. C. Bossert. H. Benwitt. M. Scharpman: Row T B. Schiffman. C. Rashliin. R. Dehruyn, C. Gedney, I. Murray. A. Taylor. E. I,eaton. W. Smith. Oppenheim, M. Millett: Row 4: Ulrich, C. Renneman. II. Season, D. Aitken XV. Barest horn. A. R. Sagmen, R. Neane. B. Alperin. D. Haas. . J. Krauskopf: Row 5: S. Nork. R. Spring Truer. F. Frainli, A. Hoffman, Il. Zimelis, I?. Hussey, B. Haldane. P. Perry. D. Theall. .I. C'.irlin. Row l J. McRae. IDFIXTIFICATION Uvliddlel urpoint, Rosencranz. P. Small. R, tts, H Knafel. M. Bernstein, R. Miller. 1 i : H. P Snyder, N. Rucian, Pr. Oberlander. 0. Menzel. l. Brown. S. Ba ' B . R. Bowm n. C Haddon, M. Dunkel. I., Ryder, ll. Miller, S. Barrow, T. Lisker: Row Z: C. Bossert, I.. Simon. D. Theall, H, Fichtner. M. Frillett, R. Sagnan. XV. Attwood. R. Snylier, .I. Butterworth. R Ile Bruyn. Ii Fraioli. XV. Y.Vilson, S. 'Mock. H. I.arxen. W. Matteson, If. Benford: Accordian: G. Priestley: Drums: A. Taylor. R. Carnahan: Piano: R. Requa. F. lindforv, C. Stolmalxer. IDENTIFICATION lBottoml Row lr N. Sposato. I.. Manna, B. Iioster. J. Kendig, J, Benedict, C. Billipp, M. Williams. R. Hovey. M. Barrows. R. Stubing. J. Simpson. R. Tappert. D. Sea man: Row 2: A. Jackson. F. Hughes, S. Archibald J. Cerchiara. A. I'IoH'man. H. Valeri. lf. Van Dusen, M. I Russell. C, McClanahan. J. Krivda. I. O'Toole. J. Nor- done, E. Rich, J. l.loyd, A. McGrath, Ii. Doscher. M. l.innick, M. Gurekunst, J. Muenzen, Ci. Sienias J. Repath. M. Pfeiffer: Row 3: M. Premutn, J. Zuzzolo. I. Coon, K. Davenport, S. Doyle, B. Johnson. M. Higenholham. M. Reichert. I.. Andrew. K. Ilansen. J. Reynolds, ll. Buist, Y, Goldstein. B. Rinnick. B. Fowler. V. Magag nos. XV. Studivant, C, Haddon, I. Grifnn, A. Vasiliou. II. XVeisberg: Row 4: P. Enrico. C. Battaglia. I Rolh. J. Smith, S. Sodcrbcrg, C. Smith, J. Butterworth. N. Santastasi, M. Schuler. P. Emdc. C, Garniss, II. Pusco. J. Abbiati. B. Macri, R. Zabelle, R Levine, C, Renn-rf mann, H. Watsky. R. Bors. J. Intili. A, Miller. R. l.ev- don, Mr. Nielsen: Row 5- R. Leone. R. Glueclt, F. Werber, A. Schassberger, T. Zekov, If. Ri1nyk, A. Zuckerman: Al the piano, E. Iibeling,

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Editorial Staff DAVllS Hollywood has a tendency to portray newspaper work as being extremely glamorous and entirely romantic, but there is a lot more to editing a newspaper than meets the eye. The HI-NEWS EDITORIAL STAFF can certify to that, for, they know that there is also an excess of blood, sweat, and tears - mostly sweat, and plenty of eager. energetic hardwork attached to putting out the Hi:lltop's newspaper. Their system seems to be quite successful, however, for each year the Davis Hi-News wins high honors in the inter-scholastic press contests. Perhaps the paper's success has been due to the efficient staff management and the manner of choosing the potential staff members. For all members receive appointment on the basis of their literary skill: there are try-outs held each term. The would-be journalists receive regular news assignments, and if their write-ups hint at any latent genius, these creative souls become a part of the Hi-News Editorial Board. As their skill increases, the members have many opportunities for advancement: an editorship is a mark of merit. Whatever is the secret behind the success of the Hi-News, the paper has lent a decided note of distinction to Davis. It is at present under the faculty sponsorship of Mr. Smith, and has lived up to its past record in winning numerous prizes and in publishing accurately all the Davis Doings. INDENTIFICATION- KUpper Leftl Row I: J. Leopold, E. Hauptman, D, Shaw, D. Ross. J. Astor. M. Victorsohn, R, Ludlow, D. Guttesman, E. Weinrod: Row 2: A. Zilfer. S. Branner, T. Fraioli, L. Fichtnzr, R. Finkelstein, R. McKean. Mr. Smith, R. Dori. H. Herz, H. Sarya. L. Solomon, I.. Bohrow, A. Turner. C. Stolmaker. Busmess Board fNlE Wall Street may have its outstanding financial wizards but Davis runs a close second. Some of our Morgenthau's and J. P. Morgan's are the glorious representatives of the HI-NEWS BUSINESS BOARD. Without their thrifty. efficient business management, the newspaper could not exist: no enterprise is successful without its corresponding business board. Membership on this board is achieved as a result of keen competition. Those who would add their name to the illus- trious staff must obtain at least three inches of advertising space from merchants: the merchants may be inhabitants of Mount Vernon or California or even of Oshkosh. lt is the final achcieve- ment, the impressive acquirement of the space, 'which is all- important. For the Hi-News, like all other successful news- papers. depends a great deal upon its advertisers. The ambitious staff, however, can never sit back and rest upon its laurels. For the members have the exciting problem of obtaining suf- ficient space for eac-h edition of the paper, and of remaining on the board, as each issue proceeds on its merry way. Work on the business board provides invaluable experience for all interested students. For the staff helps to set up ads to take care of bills, and also to take charge of circulation. Perhaps the training this group receives from the able and willing Uncle Charlie Altschuler, faculty advisor, will provide them with a great boost into the business world. And we wouldn't be at all surprised if today's Business Board execu- tives were tomorrow's Wall Street financiers. IDENTIFICATION -Ujpper Righlj Row l SeatedfM. Oshman, J. Levy, R, Levy. ll. Levine. S. lxvelller, ll Friedman. V. Martin, D. Polinger, R. Mendelsohn, l.. Simon, K. Fischer Row 2 Seatedf-M. Pinto, M. Sposato. N, Gutenberg. Row 3 Seated-V. Wooley, J. Cerchiara. Row l Standing-E. Rosenbaum. R. Krongold. B. Ash. D. Hagenbuckle G. Relkin, C. Cole, C. Stolmaker. C. Orleans. J. Karen, M. Blumberg, H. Knafel, L. Bobrow. Mr. Altschuler, G. Muddell. Row Z Standing-M. Davidson, R. De Bruyn. J. McRae, R. Baer, Aronson, G. Forman. R. Kaplan, L. Weintraub, S. Ziswasser, R. Rubin H. Kerstein, L. Goldberg, M. Goldberg.

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QA' JS, A dw , v X 1 FnIEIIl'Sf2' Rv Il,, J xr. A 4, '-' K W X A Z. , , 4 h A NI what I li Q , lff' Wa, I' I ' SENIOR CELEBRITIES TYPICAL HIGH SCHOOL BOY . TYPICAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRL , BOY MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED . GIRL MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED . MOST INTELLIGENT BOY . . IVIOST INTELLIGENT GIRL . BOY CLASS WIT . . . GIRL CLASS WIT , . BEST BOY POLITICIAN . BEST GIRL POLITICIAN . BEST BOY ATHLETE . BEST GIRL ATHLETE . HANDSOMEST BOY . HANDSOMEST GIRL . Edward Laraja Eleanor Meyer Donald Shaw Anne Liccione Robert McKean Anne Liccione Edward Riznyk Jane Reynolds Donald Shaw . Lois Miller Robert Sergeant Gloria Orseniyo . Carl North Lisbeth Hansen FAVORITE SWING BAND .... Harry James FAVORITE SONG- Sunday, Monday, or Always 63