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

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tcpfeaszl-re unc! gctzlolz C' D nqrikcf IAQ fours C eem cshorl The strategy of maneuvering pawns and bishops, kings, and queens, on the terrain of the familiar check- erboard was learned in the CHESS CLUB. This small group of well-experienced players was coached by the most able Pop Phillips. Amid the spirit of joviality and sportsmanship, accomplished masters of the thought-provoking game gained new experiences and added cleverness in the handling of chessmen. Those adept boys obtained for Davis High School greater respect in neighboring Westchester County and New York City high schools by successfully competing in chess tournaments. At various times, there have been exhibitions of cups and trophies won by the mem- bers of this gallant and perservering group. Al- though the club was per- haps one of the unsung heroes in the field of sports and recreation, its members maintained a great deal of spirit and CHESS CLUB lTopl D. Samuels, Mr, Phillips, R. Himmell, R. Lynn, D. Stamm STAMP CLUB lRightI Row l: Mr. Avery, V. Zupa, G. Palmer, R. Schweitzer, B, Stier, Row 2: D, Pizarro, K. Greve, l, Barker, G. Palmer, 1. Margulis, S. Rosenberg, E. Cal- ahang Row 31 W. Bernhardt, C. Huber, G. Bode, G. Bedell, j. Flood, E. Kenlon, R. Wilson Page forty-fozir faith in the school in whose name they were playing. These boys were appreci- ated by Davisites who understood the extent of their preparation. For the past three years, Pop's club has won the Westchester Inter-Scholastic Trophy Cup. The prospects for winning the honor again seem to be with these boys. Under the leadership of Captain Danny Samuels, and with the expert playing of Clyde Farnsworth, the club expects to tri- umph once again over the teams of the neighboring high schools. At the regular meetings of the Davis STAMP CLUB, collectors traded with each other in an attempt to enlarge and complete collections. Under the sponsor- ship of lVlr. George Avery, they did their best to start stamp collections for dis- abled veterans of World War ll, Robert Schweitzer, former president, frequently related the backgrounds of the stamp issues of many of the Latin American republics. ln order to keep abreast of important news in the philat- elic world, it was a frequent occurrence for members to bring editions of stamp magazines to their meetings. A double purpose was accomplished as worldly trends follow closely types of stamp issues and philatelic policies.

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A new organization, the BIOLOGY CLUB, en- tered the ranks ot Davis clubs, this year. Its pur- pose was to augment the scientific knowledge of various biological activities, by microscopes, dissecting apparatus, movies and lectures. The youthful biologists were guided by Mr. Lepp. l-lave you ever wondered from whence that fine photography exhibit, seen in our halls, origi- nated? lt was the CAMERA CLUB that procured the pictures from the kodak company. These camera fiends were busy in other capacities too, using their dark- room, developing tanks, enlarger, and other accessories to advantage. CAMERA CLU B lLettl Row I 1 B, Wendroft, G. Myers, Row 2: S. Levine, S. Gelband, Mr. Spielman, Row 3: I. Schwartz, A. Berman, K. Lesser BIOLOGY CLUB lTopl Row I: C. Macri, B. Fairstein, D. Bellow, M, Schneider, R. Karp, A. Margulis, G. Gross' Row 2: I. Gaines, M. Levine, A. Platner, j Plaut, B. Kushner, l-I. Graber, Row 3: B Kerewsky, V, Halleman, C, l-lotfman, D I-Iersh, W. Bryson, D. Schoen, Row 4: T. Keil B. Stier, M, Subitzky, C. Schmidt, I. Donahue D. I-lahn, M. Leyton, Row 51 W. Knopf, S. Fleischman, l. Littwin, V. Zupa, M. Robbins, l. Buist, W. Weinrod, N, Rutstein, W. Brush, S. Rosenberg, P. Squeo, R. Ellis, Mr.'Lepp 1 1 1 Page forty-three

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The HISTORY CLUB was the perfect media for the more intimate study of history and cur- rent events. During the past year, the club took trips to many places of historic interest, attended a United Nations meeting, held a successful theatre party, and had many interesting and vital discussions on momentous subjects. As we passed through the fragrant aroma of steak smothered in onions, and left behind us the gentle tinkling of glasses, we were suddenly transported into another period of history. A smiling guide, in Revolutionary dress, nodded and waved us on to the stairs, saying: l'm sure your visit to the Frauncis Tavern will be a pleas- ant one and an incentive to further study of history as a human document, instead of a ser- ies of cut and dried dates and eventsfi Later on, in the same spirit, a hostess sadly remarked that it is too bad that a man doesn't profit by his experiences in history. The success of the History Club this past year was due to the able and patient guidance of Mrs. E. S. Hiller, the cooperation of its members, and the faithful work of its officers, Ralph Brozan, president, Richard Hoff, vice-president, and Carol Lloyd, secretary. HISTORY ci.uB ifopi Row l : M, lacobs, l. Rankel, R, Brozan, C. Lloyd, R. Hoff, Row 2: F. Montana, L. Puccio, A. Porro, M. Foley, B. Booy M. Mastrandrea, R. Tieman, l. Landy, G. Leporep Row 3: H. Richmond, L. Berman, R. jones, B. Benson, M, Fowler, B. Shaver, l, Pendleton, j. Rayman, P. Warshaw, l. Smith' Row 4: D, Georgio, M. Burton, A. Posner, P. Fox, E. Frenzel D. Rottman, j. Davis, N. Starr, R. Armsheimer, Row 5: R Belsky, P. Blumberg, M. Abramson, P. Gayet, H. Michael- son, H. Graber, L. Adler, D. Batt, E. Pillillo, M. Delano, A. Fraioli, N. Bernardinetti, P. Kasenetz, l. Berleman, R. Mur- ray, I. Geoffrin, Mrs. Hiller, Row 6: R. Lapin, L. Acherman R. Kaufman, S. Rosenberg, M. Subitzky, S. Wollman, P Ditchik, A. Brout, K. Shindler, W. Hogan, R. Rieff, D. Ross W. Katzenstein, R. Schwartz, Row 7: B. Stier, R. Gordon K. Greenstein 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page forty-five