Behrman High School - Bee Hive Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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1 1 1 Y f .IUNEE -we 1 f- f 'Y' T :Jv- STUDENTS HAVE 'HOLIDAY' IN THE CLASSROOM -i Nl: By Janet Saleeby Students in Miss Mildred Steckman's seventh grade class are enjoying history and geography classes which have been given a new twist. Miss Steckl man has placed her collection of Holiday magazines, plus additional issues from the school library, at the students, disposal. The magazines contain up-toadate, attractively presented materials pertaining to the subjects which are. being studied. Members of the class use the magazines for supplementary information for group reports and projects. When the students complete class room assignments, they enjoy perusing the colorful magazines. H Picture wire has been strung along the blackboard. To this wire are clip- ped various maps and pictures from the magazines. These provide both interest- ing and colorful decorations for the room. The boys and girls are learning a little about filing through a collection of information from railroads, Steamship companies, airlines and chambers of com- merce, which advertise in Holiday. These pamphlets are kept in a file for the free use of the students. . ' I W The use of Holiday has greatly stimulated student interest in social studies and has proved a successful method of study. K. A MBHS' The tour .through the museum was most educational. Some of the most in- teresting things on exhibit were Nicoya Polychrome ware from Nicoya in- Costa Ricag sculpture in both clay and stone from areas in Middle Americag clay heads from the Totonac Region, Mexicog a model of a Maya pyramindg a skull with turquoise-inlaid teethg textiles and masksg marble vesselsg Zapotec incense burn- ersg treasures from the seag jewelryg and the interior of an ancient tomb. 363'

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TH-i BEE HIVE 1 1 1 f f-- A maxi .Jaxx 4362 'BEHRMAN CELEBRAT-ES TWENTY-FIRST HOMECOMING By.Mari1yn Ruiz and Jo Ann Koch Renewing old acquaintances, mingling with the crowd of excited fans, and watching a thrilling football game are always pleasant experiences. Wheii all of these are combined with the added activities of Homecoming, it's enough to bring a lump in your 'throat and a mist to your eye. This seemed to be 'the feeling of hundreds of loyal Behrman supporters at Behrrnan's Homecominng game against Metairie during the past season. Everyone had worked hard to make this the biggest! Homecoming the Bees had ever fwitnessed, and even 'the defeat that the Bees suffered on the gridiron wasn't enough to daunt the spirit of the players or the enthusiasm of the crowd. The excitement began Friday with the Pep parade. Faculty members, students, and members of the Alumni met in front of school. From here a parade proceeded through Algiers. After the parade, the crowd gathered at the Foundry Field, where a Metairie dummy was burned. Around this bon- fire, Behrman followers cheered and sang. Before the game, fourteen of the football squad presented their sponsors 'with tiny footballs. During the half-time ceremonies, Carolyn Herndon, queen of the Homecoming, was crowned by Cornniissionerr Glenn Clasen, a former, athlete and graduate of Behrrman. Maids of the court and their sponsors were Jackie Brechtel and Ernest Danjeang Jane Andry and Kenneth Soulantg Ada Gros and Charlie Sutherland, Doris Bertoniere and gAnthony Christiana Marilyn Ruiz and Jim Marting Karen Nielsen and Bobby Kellerg Martha Car- roll arrd Herbert Ellenbergg Jo Ann Koch and Jack Oserg Pat Lambert and Tom Boyer, Joyce Romero and Eugene Browng Nancy Bush and Louis Domino, Jackie Hanley and Martin Gould, and Marilyn Thompson and Rufus Campbell. MBHS' - GENERAL HISTORY CLASSES VISIT MIDDLE AMERICAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE By Emma. France More than forty -students of the general history classes conducted by Miss Estelle Barkerneyer and Mr. Adrian' Martinez enjoyed their visit to thc Middle American Research Institute at the Tulane University Museum early this spring. Planning the trip, requesting permission from the principal and getting bus. transportation to and from Tulane, were all done by the students. With the hopes of learning more about the Mayan civilization, the classes went on a field trip to the exhibit. The pupils had studied about the' Mayansz, their customs, their type of art and sculpture, and their building methods- in class and wanted to know more about these people who lived on a peninsula of Cen- tral America kndwn as Yucatan, about one thousand years ago, Civil war broke out and wrecked the confederacy. Later the Spaniards invaded the city and crushed their rulers. The ci-ty was finally abandoned and within four centuries the jungle reconquered the land and buried the city that once had been occupied by the Mayans.

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TI-LE-QEE HIVE f f 5 f 364 NEW TEACHERS THINK B-EHRMAN IS OUTSTANDING By Arline Rustin Many new faculty members have been teaching at Behrman School during the past year. When asked what his opinion of Behrman was, each new teacher replied favorablyg but each one seemed to have a particular reason for his approval. ' Mr. James Bonck thought, Behrman is that heavenly, idyllic and estheti- cal oasis of the metropolis of New Orleans. I love itz Although I came to Behrman as a complete stranger to the students and faculty, everyone was sincerely friendly and cooperative, Miss Judith Snider said. She added with a smile. You know whalt they say about us Northerners-that you have to show us. Here at Behrman I have been shown. It's a wonderful school and a fine place to be. Mrs. Jessie Ellis wanted everyone to know, When I am home in England. I shall often think of Behrman School. May I thank both the faculty and sudents for helping to make this one of the happiest and most interesting years of my life. Mrs. Anna Unsworth said, I like Behrman very much, and even though I'm up to my elbows in work, I have enjoyed this last year. Because of my short stay at Behrmanf' Mr. Joseph Logreco explained, i'I'm not familiar enough with Behrman to say a great deal about it except that I llne it very much what I have seen. Mr. Logreco, who arrived in January replaced Mr. Clyde Griffith. Mr. Griffith was made an elementary itinerant teacher of Industrial Arts. Miss Bernice Pailet answered, To me with a fine faculty, and a cooperative student the happy throng in September. Coach Joseph Salsiccia said, There is anld student body. It's been a pleasure to be part of Behrman's activities. He summed up his thoughts by adding, Behrman is A-l. Now that I am a member of Behrman's faculty, Miss Gladys jones replied, Behrman is nno longer just a public school across the river, but a combination of loyalty, cooperation, and good fellowship. The spirit of helpfulness among principal, faculty and student body is worthy of coirqmendation, and I am proud to be one of the happy family. M1'. Adrain Martinez reflected, They say first impressions are las-ting. On my first visit here I found the students orderly, courteous, and considerate. With each new clay the impression deepens. I hope to carry this impression with me always. Behrman School means working body. I hope to be back to join no match for Behrman's faculty a member of the faculty and a MBHSf PUPILS REAP BENEFITS OF WORK OF BEHRMAN BAND PARENTS' CLUB By Joe Bergeronand Lloyd Lawrence Members of the Behrman Band Parents' Club worked very hard this year for the funds that will be needed next year by the Band. Although the band is losing about ten members, they will. be replaced by twenty-five more coming from the Junior High School and from the Elementary schools of Algiers. This will necessitate the purchase of approximately fifteen new uniforms. Purchasing of band awards is another expense that is assumed by 'the Club. A party givefn by the Band Parents' Club this year netted more than 3500. Much of this was used to purchase band instruments. - Parents of pupils of the Band are always welcome to attend the meetings and are urged to support the work carried on by the Behrman Band Parents' Club. The officers who presided over the Band Parents' Club for this year were Mrs. Leslie Johnson, President, Mrs. Charles Stacy, Vice-President, Mrs. Ann Calhoon, Secretary, Mrs. Curtis Hynes, Publicity Chairladyg and Mrs. Vincent Trauth, Registrar.