Beachwood High School - Oculus Yearbook (Beachwood, OH)

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Bridge Challenge Beachwood's Bridge Club, sponsored by Mrs. Toby Tamarkin, has made its first year a very successful one. In its short existence, the club has rapidly grown to thirty members. The Bridge Club offers the experienced students an opportunity to play, and it also invites others to learn the game. The most outstanding accomplish- ment of the Bridge Club this year, was the formation of a team to challenge the bridge clubs of other high schools. Although the team played in only one tournament, they defeated the Heights High team by a decision vic- tory. This was just the stimulas the club needed to encourage its develop- ment. Due to the fine example set by this year's team of ninth through twelfth a Geet 7 2 ; grade students, the Bridge Club should | jae { Fa prove to be one of Beachwood's most di cal ees peel Neko ae ie B R | DGE CLU B ROW ONE--Leslie Leeb, Jeff Ruben, Mike Greenberg, Mrs. Toby Tamarkin, Jeff Rossio, Janet Katz. ROW TWO--Mike Abrams, Ernie Isenstadt, Tom Zipp, Joel Zipp, Loren Nyer, Jeff Friedman, Sheila Leeb. ROW THREE--Steve Ehrlich, Steve Avner, Marvin Schwartz, Roy Shanker, Robin Albert, Jim Stitt. Pursue Lingual Interests Beachwood High School's Latin Club, which is headed by Mr. Patrick Dowl- ing, draws its members from the third and fourth year Latin classes. As a club, the members have been able to pursue their interest in Latin beyond that which is offered in their text. The club, in its third year, has become a member of the Junior Classical League of America, a national Latin organi- zation. Tentative plans included inviting guest speakers to their meetings, visit- ing museums, and attending educa- tional movies. Long range plans are also being made in hope of organizing a European tour. LATI N CLUB FRONT ROW--Mike Zabell, Gloria Raviotta, Mr. Patrick Dowling, Sheila Leeb, Alan Klein. BACK ROW--Gisela Schubach, Charlotte Teitelbaum, Ira Wish, Michelle Eichenbaum, Steve Weiss, Rodney Brown, Mike Siroky. .

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Forensics Forensics or debate is one of the newer organiza- tions Beachwood has entered. Under the direction of Mr. Roy Berko, the members of this club have spent their second year of debating with other high schools in and around Cleveland. It is also their first year to enter students in the extemporaneous speaking program. The debaters meet before the contest to decide their stands and rebutals on the topic chosen for all the schools. For most debates, Beachwood entered one negative and affirmative team. This year, several new extemporaneous speakers have been added to the team. Th ey meet to practice on various topics of current events. These students also travel to other high schools to do their speaking. The topic on which they will speak is chosen from current news magazines. Beachwood High School has reason to be proud of the fine reputation our students have earned in this field. DEB ATE TEAM FRONT ROW--Sheila Bondy, Marlene Weiss, Francis Wineguest, Lesley Leeb. SEC- OND ROW--Vivian Goodman, Nancy Sokol, B. J. Greene, Sandy Schneider. THIRD ROW--Jeff Koer- ner, Abe Canter, Jim Stark. BACK ROW--Roy Shan- ker, Steve Mintz. German and Latin Clubs A new language creating a new organization was introduced to Beach- wood this year. Under the direction of Miss Renee Sherrow, the German Club planned a schedule of lecture and movies. Among them were: two color slide lectures by Dr. Ruben, who lived for a year in Germany; newsreels and short films relating to present day life supplied by the German Consulate; and Mr. Berko's presentation of slides taken during a summer tour. The group also visited Cleveland's Museum of Art to see Germany painting and wood- carving. Student Gisela Schubach, born in Germany, further contributed first- hand knowledge of the country's cul- ture. GERMAN CLUB Gisela Schubach, Alan Feinstein, Miss Re- nee Sherrow, Bob Moses, Jan Opper.

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Aunt Agatha (Sheila Leeb) shows the London News to Poppy (Cindy In the fast-moving third act Ambrose Goodfriend) and is astounded to learn that Ambrose has put the an- (Jeff Koerner) defends Anne Valeska cestral mansion up for sale. (Ianne Stein) from the menacing Bo- rolsky (Alan Goldstine) and the British bobby (Harvey Keeti). Dramatics Department Stages The dramatics department is relatively new at Beachwood High School. The first production, under the new director, Mr. Don Poston, was held in the fall of 1962. This outstanding production of Captain Applejack ' is the story of a middle-aged man who discovered piracy in his blood, and the consequences which resulted from this discovery. Jeff Koerner gave an ex- cellent portrayal of the leading character, Ambrose Applejack, and was capably sup- ported by Cindy Goodfriend, Alan Gold- stein, and [anne Stein. The fine actresses and actors of our high school are awarded for their talents through the National Thespian Society. Any participant in any phase of a dramatic production is eligible to join this society. In addition, the dramatics instructor chooses an outstanding performer to re- ceive the Best Thespian Award. Late in January, tryouts were held for this year's spring play, 'Death Takes a Holiday. This production was among Beachwood's most successful dramatic achievements. Due to the progress already made by Beachwood's Thespians, they certainly appear to be on their way to a brilliant dramatic future. In the swashbuckling second act dream scene Ambrose appears as his pirate ancestor, the notorious Captain Applejack. Here he beats his mutinous first mate (Alan Goldstein) in a slashing sword fight. 74