Boody Junior High School - Beacon Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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ing, she wants to live in the country. She doesn't like to sleep. She likes parties but doesn't like the movies very much. Miss Pando has seen Gone With the Wind, but hasn't seen Grapes of Wrath. Her favorite building is in Italy. The most historical city she thinks, is Rome. She likes good October weather best. Favorite foods are milk and graham crackers. Her favorite dog is Irish terrier. She likes the dog the best. She can ride horseback and likes to. Many people including myself, think she is a very sweet and good teacher. Betty Lilienthal, RA2 C WHAT'S MY NAME? First Clue.-In the beginning of the eighteenth century I was born in Christian County, Kentucky. I was a great American statesman and served in the Indian War. In l835 I married the daughter of Zachary Taylor, and became a cotton planter in Mississippi. In the Mexican War I distinguished myself in the Battle of Monterey where I was wounded but remained in my saddle until the battle ended. From l847 to I850 I was a United States Senator, and from l853 to I857 Secretary of War. What's my name? Second Clue.-On February I8, l86O I ordered General Beaure- gard to bombard Fort Sumter, thereby opening the Civil War. On May 20, l86l, the capital of the Confederacy was changed from Mont- gomery to Richmond, Va. I was blamed by the Southern people for these misfortunes, though I was no more to blame than others. What's my name? Third Clue.-A reward oof SlO0,000 was offered for the capture of me, and I was at last taken by the United States cavalry at Irwins- ville, Ga. In I865 I was imprisoned in Fort Monroe for two years. I was released on bail and in l868 was pardoned by President Johnson. After my release, I visited Europe. I was high-minded about doing what I thought was right. What's my name? Fourth Clue.-When the Southern States seceded, I left the Sen- ate, and the Southern Congress made me president of the Confed- erate States. I died in New Orleans, La., when eighty-one years old. I was hated in the North where I was regarded as a traitor. What's my name? I Gerard Mazurkewiecz, 8B8 42 I

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tion is 99fZp perspiration. His opinion of the Boody Beacon is that it's the finest Junior High School magazine in the city, but of course, his opinion is prejudiced. He said one of the funniest things he saw in Europe was a Belgian speaking English with a Scotch burr. He first got his idea of being a teacher in high school. His favorite sport is wrestling. His hobbies are vigorous exercise and languages. He enjoys German operas, but his favorite aria comes from La Boheme. To him the most interesting place in Paris is Montmartre Hill, and the most fascinating place in New York City is the Polo Grounds when the 'Giants are winning. Handsomest teacher in Boody, he says, is Mr. Tolins. He refused to answer the question, Who is the pretti- est teacher? His favorite actor is Paul Muni and favorite actress is Bette Davis. The best of recent pictures was Rebecca His favorite book is Montaigne's Essays, He is a really fine person and a good teacher with a sense of humor. Sylvia Goldsmith, 9BI I GUESS WHO? First Clue.-He is a teacher with wavy dark hair, a high forehead, nice teeth and a radiant smile. One of the many studious teachers who can't see just why his present class is bad and last term's was good. Second Clue.-He has a characteristic nose, is about 5 feet 7V2 inches, has a nice physique and is one of the well-dressed teachers in the school. He has never given an unfair mark, goes to college by the Sea Beach line. His usual place at hall post is at an up stairscase. Third Clue.-He is a science teacher. Some of our girls think he ought to be in Hollywood. Gloria Dubov, RCI O THE LIFE OF MISS PANDO Miss Pando was born in Brooklyn, New York, and has lived in Brooklyn most of her life. Her secret ambition is to be a pianist. She attended Ursuline Seminary in New Rochelle, and Adelphi College. Her nationality is Irish and Spanish. She worked for five years at the telephone and telegraph company, and has taught in l86, I4O, and 228. She hastraveled in Italy, Spain, Germany, England, Ireland, and Australia. Her hobbies are sewing and gardening. She likes to read and enjoys teaching school. She likes to teach Composition most. Miss Pando hates it when the pupils say, Oh Yeahl , isn't for the third term, and doesn't know whom she wants for President. After teach- 4I

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