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fag? fell! B. Knapp, W. Pelkus, R Rahkin, H. Bossung, J. Furman, C. Borghard, P. Plummer, G. Cornwell, F. Hoffmann

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Wafiona onor ocief ROW' 1: H. Billingham, B. Sobek. J. Nides, M. Childs, R. Bell, P. Plummer, E. Skerritt, P. Mulaireg ROW 2: D. Brout, M. Barrett, J. Kristan. J. Boggi, B. Carideo, B. Wallfesch, R. Doshay, C. Tuccillo, R. Harrisr, ROW 3: Mrs. Santen, 1. Marcus, F. Ianuzzi, M. Enke, E. Terzakis, J. Bruning, N. Horine, L. Harris, V. Copp, C. SIOITIISQ ROW 4: G. Crane, S. Morgenstern, R. Pielli. P. YVishengrad. R. Kuehner, R. Piersall, F. Hoffmann, R. Rabkin, T. Pizzarello Leadership! Scholarship! Character! Service! These are the standards of the NA- TIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, whose symbol is the flaming torch. It was in 1922 that there first appeared at Davis a chapter of this society, which extends throughout the United States, Alaska, and the Philippines. Its members, the worthiest in the senior class, are chosen by the student body and the faculty. Every spring and fall new members are initiated into the ranks of the Society at an in- spiring Honor Assembly. The job does not end here, however, for the National Honor Society was one of the most active organizations at Davis. The Leadership Committee devotes itself to rep- resenting Davisg Scholarship workers tutor stu- dents who need extra help, the Character builders help busy teachers and proctor classes in case of a teacheris absence, Service helps whenever necessary, giving make-up tests and co-operating with the Parent-Teachers Associa- tion. This year, as a new activity, members started computing lists of all those who bavc belonged to the Society since 1922. This list will be valuable if and when an alumni organization is formed. - 1 C . 1 V . 'T I 1' II Q' f I T J I I .r 1 ' 9 9.'f'3 A' 'ew- :.1 cT,:,:E,-fi..-sf. - fp.: -- , ,rag I ,-HfZ, .. 133355,-,,.f' ! L Vzzgff ' -1' .vig 4. 'Y' 1 -Y--1.,gq:T1t lj! ,J ew! ,fgaf jii-32.4-f. ' B, . f f-4 ' w.-an - -- flf?:.!.i1f'fl . , , ...- .1 . at. r-. Y . - , ,.,-Q Lg ' sigh, i J- K' ZBA' :jrv h . T' aff-' 3 - f' ' a., 'g,-Elf-gifj g ' P121 iii -ag fy dwg-:J . - f' Za if ir - 4 -1 '1i,g:51,,s .,,,,,,,,, 415 1 A -' 1- J .v 4 ,JA I , ,G f 4 ' .- 1 ,- , -E' V I . Each year the Society and all Davis Honor Students are guests of the P.T.A. at an honor dinner. Parents and friends are also invited to spend an interesting evening as a last memory of the best of high school days. The National Honor Society truly repre- sents the best in Davis, and it is an organization of which we can be justly proud. 49

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ramafic ociefg And all the men and women merely players . . .H Wvhen Shakespeare wrote these words for As You Like It land we dol. he certainly must have had the Davis DRAMATIC SOCIETY in mind. Before anyone could become a member of this organization. he had a tryout which con- sisted of the defendant's acting out a selection from a play of his choice, as well as a pantomime before the hjuryn of D. S. members and Judge Feaster. faculty adviser. The first act of The History of the Dra- matic Societyw began in 1914 under the title of the Junior Dramatic Society, the sole purpose of this organization was to enjoy Broadway pro- ductions. and to read one-act plays at club meet- ings. During the NSecond Act , from 1922 to about 1940, the club's activities expanded to holding social gatherings at the homes of mem- bers and giving an annual play in the assembly. This assembly program went over so well that the G. O. suggested having the D. S. give evening performances and charge admission. ln Act 111, the finale of this a'History of the D. S. , we are well aware of the splendid performances and successful productions given ROW 1: J. Gillis, S. Ostrowsky, F. Bernstein, V. Pariser, M. Miller, H. Schecter, P. Zipes, S. Rainess, P. Plummer, J. Hecht, .l. Smyserg ROW 3: F. Hoffman, R. Piersall. D. Sagman, L. Sorgi, L. Walther, .l. Furman, N. Kerewsky, S. Rabbino, M. Horowitz, E. Skerrit. B. Schneer, W. Tiger, W. Carlin. R. Silber, R. Rabking ROW 4: M. McCarthy, M. Hudes, E. Jacobson, P. Circelli by the members of this talented group. These versatile actors have produced everything from Little Women 119221 to 1dylls of the King 119433 , with more recent hits like 'QLost Horizon , Dear Ruth , the current L'Smilin' Through , and 'fl Remember Mama . This organization certainly deserves our own Davis Academy Award! Whom do you predict to be the toast of Broadway in 1960? It is sure to be a former member of the NATIONAL THESPIANS, the group that obtained the highest possible honor available to high school dramatics students. Versatility was the keyword for success, because in order to qualify, each candidate par- ticipated in at least 200 hours of active work, staging, directing, and preparing properties as well as appearing behind the footlights. Lights! Camera! Action! All set? This was the behind-the-scenes view of the everready STAGE CREW. These Htechniciansw never ceased in their activity, it seemed, and since the scenery could help either to make or break each play, they were, in part, responsible for the success of the D. S. productions. ROW 1: E. .la- cobson, Miss Feaster, J. Morace, S. Ostrowsky. E5 Q52 is-11 'S Wff. CD gg'-I :H is :B B5 IJ rn? QQ E15 FF : s- '4 H. mb! B. 9.5 22. O95 5 me 2, Dv? O gn wi OA. DQ. CD 0? Em 3. 55 S-S 5. 3? 5? 'ij rn TIE VDFUFUPU E541 Cr? Em P 2 Wav 222 F 2 TU? Piersall, W. Carlin, Rabbinog ROW 3: Horowitz, R. Bell, Zipes 51