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

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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

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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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Cglzczt Gommon Lgrbitratofg zlme Ohl For an immediate world government! When one enlightened intellectual of the DAVIS FORUM piped up with this challenging state- ment, blows met and the only person who could unlock the controversial viewpoints was Dr. lon Carter Covell, the Forum's outstanding adviser and moderator. This club had no officers, for every member at one time represented Davis in forums at twelve different Westchester high schools. The discussions were conducted similar to the Town Meeting of the Air by having ques- tions from the audience. Ben Balkind, a Forum member, represented Davis at the Westchester County Youth Forum, where he was chosen to go to Albany. Another highlight was seeing State of the Union and touring Little Italy, the Bowery, and Chinatown. The Davis Forum prov- ed itself to be the most up and coming discussion group by enthusiastic student participation in Page forty-si.r international relationships and current prob- lems. Happy anniversary to you, sang the partici- pants in the TWENTIETI-I ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEBATING SOCIETY. Chairman Sidney Knafel extended a welcome to Mr. Cullen and guests, Mr. Cullen congratulated the Society and paid special tribute to Mr. johnson and Mr. Thompson, who later addressed the group, for the remarkable work they had done for Davis students. Edward Landau then took photographs. Mr. Childs spoke on The Mark of a Thinker , in which he emphasized the importance of pub- lic speaking and debating. The Twentieth Anni- versary closed with the entire group singing Auld Lang Syne . DAVIS FORUM iTopl Row I: L. Klein, I. Segal, R. Schwartz, A. Stern, A. Kramer, I. Wolf, G. Balkind, Row 2: G. Fiering, B. Luther, A. Weinburger, G. Scoledes, L, Schwab, R. Maseroni, S. Frankel, P. Blumberg, M. lacobs, B. Balkind, Dr. Covell