Benjamin School for Girls - Tusitala Yearbook (New York, NY)

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- TUSITALA FOR 1928 IN KING LUGDUBIS FOREST A Play in Three Scenes by M. A. JAGENDORF Cart Towlew Tim01zfThree Fauns ..... Teryl 1 Iollzmflael Two Fezlrief ..... Mermz 5 Galclenelyilcl .................... The Priizfeff .........,........... Old Queen Gmmlmotlaef' ....,. Lady Nczpm ck ................... Kzfzg L21 gflllb ......................... Loral Chmrelloz' Sborlfzofe Blue H erezlcl .....................4 Yellow Herald ..... Reel H emlcl ........,....... De1f'il'J Gmmlmotlaer .... The Devil ........,....,...... fPHYLLIs GREENMAN RUTH KIMMELMAN L MONA PHILLIPS S- JOYCE BOWDEN IFLORENCE PASTERNACK .....,...............sHIILLEY Moss ......SALLY MIRIAM LEONARD ...............VITA MOSKOWUITZ ,.....DOROTHY LEVINE .......,..FRANCES LYON ........HENRIETTA CO1-IN .......ROSALIE SHAPIRO .......CONSTANCE HIRST ........MAXINE MARX .....f......HILDA SIMONS ......BLOSSOM RAPAPORT Page Fifty-Fam'

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TUSITALA Foil 1928 W -if f THE HOME-GIRL ELECTION Sunday morning, October 30 fthe morning after initiationj, the Home girls elected their ofhcers for the ensuing year. This year the following girls were elected as oHicers for the Home Girl group: Preridenr .............................. .................. R UTH BACK Vice Preridenz .............,..... .......... F RANCIS KREISMAN Ser1'eM1'y ......... ......... G ERALDINE SCHUMAN T1'eafff1'e1' ....... ......,......... A NNETTE KATZ THE DAY-GIRL ELECTION On Monday morning, November lst, the day girls assembled in the study hall for the election of their officers. The following girls were elected: Preficienzf .........,..... ,................,.......... ................................................... L U CILLE MENSCHEL Vine P7'6.filll67Z'Zf ...... .......... .......... E T HEL LAMBERG Serretazry ......... .......... H ELEN GELLER Treazmrer .,.. ....... R ITA GOMBERG STUDY HALL BOX One of the sources of revenue for our scholarship is the Study Hall Box. The girls are all anxious to put our twins through school in grand style, evidently, because the little box is crammed full of I.O-.U.'s and nickels-for, you see, every time a girl speaks without permission she contributes a nickel to the fund. Then, in Fridaytmorning assemblies, the box is opened and the I.O.Ufs are redeemed. So far, the twins have each gotten a fur coat and three pairs of hose out of the returns from promiscuous palaver. THE MOTHERS' MEETING As has been the custom for a number of years, Wednesday, November 16, the mothers of the Benjamin girls held a meeting at the school. The day and home girl officers received the guests, and introduced them to Mrs. Benjamin. Mrs. Benjamin talked to the mothers, asked for their cooperation, and explained the work and requirements of the school. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Dramatic Art class entertained the guests with a pantomime which was enjoyed by all. Sandwiches, cakes, coffee, tea, and bonrbons were served, during which time a pleasant social hour was enjoyed by the mothers and the teachers. The purpose of the Mothers' Meeting was to help the mothers and teachers to become better acquainted. Page Fifly-Three

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TUSITALA FOR 1928 -- - THE CHILDRENS INITIATION - BY PHYLLIS GREENMAN The children did not have as severe an initiation as the big girls, but they had enough. The first thing you did was to take off your shoes and stockings, then you went into study hall and the light was put out. As your name was called you went out and were blindfolded and led around with bare feet, and the girls put cloves on the floor. just before you went into Mrs. Taylor's room somebody spilt powder on you, and you were initiated. G, R. The boarders of the junior Department, on December 7, 1927, formed a club called G. R. Later on a few days girls were invited to join. Meetings are held each week and a program is given. At Christmas, candy was sent to Miss Minor for the poor children. The G. R. girls gave a party on Valentines Day for the facmlty and older home girls. A play called 'lThe Queen of Hearts was given and heart shaped cookies and candies were served. All had a very good time. Our club is growing and we hope we shall have a fine, big club like I T and H A. be t page erzffyim