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

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ot cz oments Qeczce One of the most pleasant experiences at Davis was being a member of Mr. Child's staff of RE- CEPTIONISTS, who greeted the various guests at the Hilltop and directed them to their destina- tions about the building. These girls, who were chosen for their attractive looks, pleasant per- sonalities, and capability, were stationed at desks situated in the foyer just inside the main en- trance to the building and in the anteroom out- side of Mr. Child's office. There they exhibited their charms upon the many who visited Davis during the past year-including the many re- turning veterans lcould be that was why so many girls sought this servicell. Not a few of the guests at Davis have commented upon the effi- ciency of these future secretaries. There certainly was never a dull moment while rendering this service to the school. Quite often a veteran or a serviceman, who hadn't seen the inside of Davis in many a year, would wander through our doors and be welcomed by one of the receptionists. Returning to his old Alma Mater, the vet would wonder what condition Davis was in, and no one was better fitted to in- form him than these girls. Together they would laugh over Pop Phillip's unorthodox method of teaching and how he would get a girl to speak up by threatening to come down and sit with you l The student-faculty game never ceased to be a topic of conversation nor did the wonder- ful l?l and strange aromas that drifted about the halls after the chemistry class's latest attempt to blow up the building. And then there was George, the old standby, who was always faithful to all Davisites, welcoming back all those who wanted to return. But the' receptionists did much more than just this. They helped parents deliver lunches to their forgetful offsprings, and aided in the office by running errands. They certainly were a big help to all concerned. Another group of girls who helped Davis un- selfishly were those on the SERVlCEMEN'S COMMITTEE, headed by Mariana Weidt, who helped keep the Honor Roll up to date. They scanned The Daily Argus for the names of former Davisites who were in the armed forces. After checking to make certain that the fellow was an alumnus of the l-lilltop, the girls looked to see if his name was on the l-lonor Roll posted just outside of the office. Usually it was, for an accurate check was kept on all those who left Davis, but if for some reason it was missing, then the name was given to Mariana who cor- rected the situation. These girls per- formed praiseworthy service to Davis and its servicemen. SERVlCEMEN'S COMMlTTEE lTopl C. Waechter, C. Taylor, j. Bliss, B. Lockwood RECEPTIONISTS lLeftl Row l: j. Meserole, l. Reiner, l. Sonnenblick, j Freedenberg, M. Rosenthal, Row 2: G. Fine, j berger, l. Gaines, A. Stern Page twenty-three Row l : E. Vitaliano, B. West, M. Weidt, Row 2' Singer, P. Kasenetz, j. Rayman, Row 3: A. Wein-

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LH!WClyS Qfvlllg Did a pleasant-faced dam- sel ever help you open that perplexing locker when you were a green sophomore? Or did one direct you to an elu- sive classroom? No, she was not an angel in disguise, but a member of that fine organ- ization, the GlRL MARSH- ALS. This friendly group of girls was known to everyone around school. That familiar maroon and white badge al- ways seemed to appear in times of trouble, Whatever the task, a Girl Marshal was on the spot to help. You remember that girl who pushed you into one seat in assembly when you wanted to sit in another next to that certain someone? She was also one of the bright young helpfuls who kept your lunchroom neat and orderly. If it hadn't been for her turn- ing on the hall lights you probably would have fallen flat on your face try- ing to find your way around those dark and gloomy halls. As if that weren't enough, they even relieved some of Miss l?roctor's worries in the library. ln fact, about the only thing they didn't do for you was that chemistry homework. Under Miss Lewis's supervision, Betty Softy, head marshal, and the members themselves worked together to make the Girl Marshals an organization which really clicked. Surely, at some time, you have been paralyzed with fear when a poised young lady brought you the tidings that you were wanted in the office. Who else would that young lady be but a mem- ber ofthe SERVICE CLUB? This club, a preview of tomorrow's career girls, played an essential part in the school's activities. lts members de- voted time every day to lessen the burden of the regular office staff. They performed such Page twe 71 ty-two necessary tasks as sorting mail, filing, delivering messages and otherwise taking care of emergen- cies which are bound to arise in any busy school. They were not only a help to the school but they received valuable experience which will be a help to them when they go to business. Miss Lucchese's band of girls certainly would have been missed if they had not been handy. SERVICE CLUB lTopl Row l: G. Coppola, G. Forte, L. Rossi, N. Di Marzo, D. Mangano, G. De Angelis, A. Donato, Row 2: D. Savistano, N. Bernardinetti, L. Curtis, Miss Lucchese, S. O'Hara, H. Scheinmann, B. Enke, G. Corcione, l. Yacovacci GIRL MARSHALS tAbovel Row l: E. Frenzel, A. Hargrave, H. Lampros, N. Brown, l. Freedenberg, G. Gentilesco, l. Davis, Row Z: A. Felter, A. Covell, R. Karp, M. Brown, A. Gorman, P. Kasenetz, R. Block, M, Tomback, Row 3: B. West, L. johnson, H. Daston, R. Weiss, l. Bliss, S. Garland, D. Schilke, R. Omer, G. Fine 4

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