Bronx High School of Science - Observatory Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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L Y , .P 4,531 E lolzs 6 SPDRT The Science sports picture, influenced by the advantages of the new building, has undergone a radical transformation. Our baseball team's home site, Harris Field, is conveniently located, and large numbers of rooters attend all games. Fans also packed the gym to cheer the basketball team, season tickets, a major innovation, were sold out in a Week, to the dismay of latecomers. Our cheerleaders performed before full houses for the first time. This newly-found school spirit was the outstanding characteristic of the athletic year, making its mark on our teamsf Kwon and lostn tallies. Reviewing each teamfs record this year, the importance of the contributions of the members of the class of '60 is proved repeatedly. TENNIS The class of 1960 faced a big challenge in this field, our Racketmen were out to capture the city championship for the fourth consecutive year. Led by Captain Hank Kaplan, the team appeared capable of achieving this goal. John Cohen and Hank were the leading senior representatives on the team, with additional help from Geoff Heyworth. Hank, a member of the team since his sophomore year, provided the necessary leadership. His powerful serve and his effective offensive net game made him diflicult to beat. John, on the other hand, supplied the team With sorely needed depth. His game was based on sound back court stroking, a baseline attack, and a dependable serve. Adding moral support and oranges were managers Ruth Daniel and Ellen Solomon. In Coach-of-the-Year Leon Alcaly's able hands, tenniswise, the Class of 760 was ready to go-go-go. TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY This year, the records of our track and cross- country teams, co-captained by Bill DeAngelis and Mike Smith, were unusually impressive. The Harriers, great capabilities were shown in the P.S.A.L. Cross-Country Championships where they finished second in their field of thirty teams. The varsity accomplishing this feat was made up entirely of seniors Smith, DeAngelis, Eddie Harrow, Julian Offsay and Steve Schwartz. In addition, individual awards were presented to Eddie, Who finished fourth of some two hundred runners, and Billy, who despite injuries that kept him out of action most of the season, finished tenth. In the track events, major positions were occupied by senior milers Harrow, Offsay and Larry Feinerg middle-distance men, Smith, DeAngeli.s, Dan Gogol, Keith Endo, Dan Paget, and Eliot Marksong and sprinters Joe Borden, Henry Zelman, and Lee Toon, who also broadjumps. The team had added support from senio.r shot- , ,, mn, .i.L?,,:: if ffwlswibh .23

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putters, Dave Kirby and Dave Acker. Both the team and their coach, Mr. Levenson, were proud of their fine accomplishments. HANDBALL With the same energetic spirit which had led many victorious teams in the past, Coach Michael Werblow enthusiastically looked forward to another banner season. Joel Wisotsky, captain and mainstay for three years, together with veterans Jerome Price and Lenny Sachs, formed the nucleus of what looked like another high caliber team. Manager Joyce Shotland, and the rest of the team, were especially looking forward to beating our long-time division rival, Clinton. It appeared that hard work and practice could well be rewarded with victory. SOCCER Our soccer team also deserves a niche in our Hall of Fame. The mean object of kicking a ball over a dirty field and finally steering it between two goal posts was not the end in itself. Our brave warriors rose above such displays and looked upon the game in a broader view, a more humane, sophisticated, civilized interpreta- tion. The soccer ball was not just the inHated bladder of a pig, it was the symbol of the forces of nature that perpetually challenged rnan's efforts. The opposing teams were the deluded mortals who prevent the progress of man, and deserve pity rather than a kick in the pants. The co-captains, Stokely Carmichael and Gene Dennis, showed their masterly leadership in preventing the abasement of the opposing teams. The others on the team, John Messing, Morris Simson, Mark Gottdiener and Mike Urkowitz, through their tricky footwo.rk resembled the intricate maneuvers of an advanced theorem in higher mathematics. They managed to play most of the time in enemy territory, but would not brutally assault the enemy goalkeeper. The bulwarks of our defense, Jerry Dorros and Jeff Panken fgoaliel, stubbornly risked life and limb. Garlands and bayleaves to our soccer team who turned defeat into victory and showed that doing is what counts rather than the end itself. GOLF The Science Golf Team, led by senior Don Erikson, anticipates another successful season in 1960. They and their coach, Mr. Cafarella, hope to do even better than their 1959 record of six wins and only one loss, to undefeated Clinton. BASEBALL As the 1960 baseball season approaches, the faces on coach Force's bench are bright and cheerful. With a Fall practice under the teamgs belt, and the fading of inexperience into the background, Mr. Force and his players expect to have a fine season--Ulf we get those hits from the six returning varsity-lettermenf' The field will practically be a repetition of the '59 Varsity Team which, with little experience and a new coach, placed fourth, walloping M8zA twelve to five, and almost upsetting Clinton and city champ Roosevelt in the final innings. Calling signals as catcher will be Jerry Dorros, a three year P.S.A.L. veteran. Stu Rubin, a good fielder, will be at first base, and co-captain Ronny Marino, a great base-stealer, will be at short-stop. The outfield will be patrolled by three varsity men, outfielder fand sometimes pitcherj Seymour Rosen, a three year vet in left, co-captain Bob Schwartz, seeing action for his fourth year fa catcher in his freshman and sophomore yearsj center, and Jack Leitner, a powerhouse against Clinton, right. On the mound will be MGA victor Joe Duvinsky, and little lefty Marty Abromowitz. ln reserve will be catchers Stu Alpert, and fielders Steve Lakner, Shelly Goldberg, Vic Marrero, Paul Hinden and Ronny Friedman. The team has gained experience and a good deal of poise. With the aid of its coach and lady luck, it will be a team to be reckoned with in the ,6O season. JI