Academy High School - Academe Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Popielasz, R. Voldmar, . Walker, R. Rapp, L Mang, Woinakowki, Mr. Philli Nawrocki, l. Schmitt, D. Sciamanda. Seated-A. Cokefair, Mrs. Howe, M. Wright, C. Rubner. Standing-A. Batdorf, P. Andrews, L. Bliven, M. Bliven, l. Fasel, I. Rupp, L. Thompson, R.Sol'ilmann,l.Barr. hiterarg Staff Mrs. Mary Howe, Librarian, with the aid of her Library Staff, has given the students and faculty much valuable assistance this past year. Among the many duties, members must locate reference and reading material for students and teachers, shelve books, mend books, and check all incoming and outgoing books and material. Any Academy student may become a member of the Staff if he or she can meet the requirements. Library assistants must have a real interest in this work, and an average of B or better. The two most experienced members are chosen for after school work as paid assistants. Many staff graduates are working as as- sistants in college and public libraries. o 5 T tn m 'o U, F. 9. P E U-'zn :fam ag? N Win, zfi 5590 5:0 O 3 3? 3Fr' Seldom do debaters receive the honor due them. Our comparatively new team, which is one of the finest in or out of the city, belongs to one of the less fre- quented Academy clubs. The club was organized two years ago with Miss H. lohnston as sponsor. Later, Mr. Phillips became the advisor. He selected from the club the team which won the Lake Erie Debating League cup. This year's first team upheld the fine record, and the alternate team did well in its duels with alternate teams of the other schools. Officers for the past year were: Dominic Sciamanda, President, lohn Wenzel, Vice President, Rita Rapp, Secretary, and lames Schmitt, Treasurer. Fourteen

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Press Dluh The Press Club, sponsor of the clubs' newspaper and proving ground for future members of the Star, is one of Academy's charter clubs. Guided by Mr. C. C. Radder, it was organized for those students interested in newspaper work and creative writing. Members of the Press Club are taught the funda- mentals of news writing by studying reviews and editorials, and by hearing various speakers. Their learning is put into practical use in the publication of the bi monthly l-lilltopperf' This paper, the voice of the clubs, is devoted exclusively to reporting club activities. The subscribers average approximately one thousand each semester. Elected by the entire group, the heads of the various departments in l94l were: Editor-in-Chief, Riva Agens, Assistant Editors, Paul Leahy and David Tannenbaump Business Manager, Bruce Root, Assistant Business Managers, Tack Kissell and Donald Malthanerp Art Editor, Fred Albrecht, and Secretary, Gloria Ott. Star Staff For twenty-two years the Star has been the Voice of Academy. In this time it has undertaken all sorts of projects which have helped the school, and has built up a substantial circulation. One of its most recent activities was the erection of the A during the football season and at Christmas. Engaging actively in school social affairs, the Star sponsored several dances and skating parties during the past season. A new plan was inaugurated .M Abs.. Around Table, Left to RightfD. Curtis, I. Volk, F. Albrecht, D. Malthaner, B. Root, Mr. Radder, G. Ott, I. Kissell, P. Leahy, R. Agens. this year, when our Staff arranged for a Get-Together Banquet attended by the newspaper staffs of the city's three senior high schools. The Staff for the past year included: Herbert Lefaiver, Editor-infChiefg Nellie Casper, Genevieve Mello, Alan Riley, and lane Wilkinson, assistantsg and Ben Spector, Business Manager. Row 1-H. Lefaiver, N. Casper, B. Specter, Mr. Radder, G. Mello, I. Wilkinson, A. Riley. Row 2-R. Agens, G. Ott, B. Frank, D. Krahe, B. Kimmel, M. McLaughlin, B. Duberow, E. Lang. Row 3-I. Kissell, l. Wenzel, W. Rotman, F. Albrecht, B. Root, D. Sciauianda.

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Row 1fS. Davis, l. Kudak, A. Yushkiewicz, I. Woznioki, Miss Bauschard, M. Leighty, D. Steinhauer, A. Noziglia, M. Hyzy. Row 2-M. Ryan, E. McConnell, I. Szyohowski, H. Muroski, E. Weslowski, L. Valimont, L. Knuth, H. Markiewicz, R, Swencky, I. Hedderiok. Row 3fW. Leslie, M. Alberstadt, M. Kuridla, C. larzynlca, P. Graham, W, Lesnicki, E. Wirtz, D. Hollister, C. Karsznia, l. Olsywski. lIsher's Uluh The Ushers' Club organized in l939 with the late lames Darby Mannix as sponsor. ln September of l94l, Miss Bauschard was appointed faculty advisor, and the club continued its successful course. Chief purpose of the club is to teach members the proper etiquette of ushers, and to help at large school functions. They furnish the added comfort of a check room at all important affairs. Officers for the year were: Leroy Valimont, President: lean Heddrick, Vice President: Irene Wosnicki, Secretary, and Marjorie Ryan, Treasurer. Stage Drew The Stage Crew is one of the most important and least noticed of Academy's organizations. Always at hand to assist with assembly programs, concerts, and other auditorium affairs, the Stage Crew has charge of the public address system, spotlights, motion picture projectors, lights, and other mechanical equipment. The boys make and take care of the scenery used at different times during the year. The Stage Crew was organized more than ten years ago, when Mr. McNary appointed Mr. l. Bright supervisor of the stage. Since that time, under Mr. Bright's capable instruction, the stage work has all been done by different crews of boys. Several boys have gone on with this work after leaving school, handling scenery and equipment at different Erie theatres. Working with Mr. Bright this year were Donald Higgins, Manager, Donald Culver, Assistant Manager, and five regular members. Fifteen 3 15 if Row 1fD. Higgins, Mr. Bright, D. Culver. Row 2 R Schwindt E Steffey B. Kimmel, D. MacFiggan, D. Vogt.