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

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l 2 . 5 1 5 2 2 5 2 2 F 5 s X 21 It 12 ll E V in ! S if 11 is i li if ls 2 11: .Q E iz il I 7 I s ,. in is T5 ,s E 1 5 5 3 li 5 2 Z 2 a E BOWLING This year,s team, under Coach Ben Allen, has once again made a iine showing. Despite the squadis inexperience, veterans Bob and Danny Greenwald and Gene Friedman led the team through a good season, of which the record is not an entirely accurate picture. The teamjs victories, over Dodge, Gompers and Bronx Vocational, together with an excellently bowled match in a two pin loss to Clinton, are basis enough for considering this year a successful one. ln addition, Science had more men in the Borough Individual Championships than any other school in the city. Bob Greenwald led the Alleymen with a high game of 201. This season there was no need to cry, wait ,til next yearf, BASKETBALL MThey'll be down by twenty in every gameln said the pessimistic Science fan, but the cagers, led by six members of the Class of 1960, scrapped, rebounded, and shot their way into contention. Although we came out on top only twice, our inexperienced squad earned the respect of every team in the league. Co-captain Bob Schwartz was the leading scorer on the club this season. During every minute of the playing time, the blonde whiz was in the midst of the fray, leaping, rebounding and shooting. Our other Co-captain, Harry Pincus, affectionately called uKiller7' after the overwhelming Music and Art victory, was the steadying inHuence on the team during the season. ln his second year on the club, Harry scored well and was one of the outstanding defensive ballplayers in the league. Mike Calderon, unanimous pick for rookie-of-the-year laurels, was the teamgs second top scorer. Mike shot well from the back-court sparking the Green. and Gold in every game. Neil Bappaport. hefty center, hitting on turn-around jumpers and spins from the post, was another outstanding rookie. His rebounding prowess earned him a league-wide reputation as a umoosen. Hank Kaplan, with a variety of shots, was another successful first year man. His fine foul shooting was very important. Richie Bartner, the veteran of the team, was the top playmaker on the club. He looked first for assists and then for points. His hustling also foiled the scoring attempts of the backcourt men in the league. Other senior lettermen, although they saw little action, contributed a great deal to the team on and off the Hoor. Among them were Andy Freedman, the greatest spirit booster on the club, Don Stevenson, a center with a ldazzling array of hook shots, and lay-ups, Stu Rubin, capable in all positions, and Causewell Vaughn, a strong rebounder and hustler. We extend our congratulations to coach William Meisel for his team,s display of basketball ability and hustle. The Hornets proved they were the best coached. Mr. Meisel overcame the cagers' inexperience through the basketball sense and fighting spi.rit with which he taught. Through his efforts, our club developed from a group of individuals to the poised, cohesive group of which our whole school is proud. . f. . . .mvafriuzaw 11zf9gn,g5,y,, I 1

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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

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SWIMMING Our swimming team has hnished another wonderful season under the coaching of Mr. Robert Smith. Despite the lack of a pool the team did surprisingly well. An expected loss to Evander, and two very close surprise losses to Clinton and Monroe, were the only black spots on our record. The team was led by members of the Class of '60. Co-captains Jack Spies and Al Leon did an excellent job in the 200 yard freestyle and the 100 yard backstroke events respectively. Our medley, composed of Ron Lipsman, Dave Pessis, George Kissil and Robert Johnston, took first place in all but one of the meets. Ken Stern, a member of our record breaking first place medley in the championships two years ago, and holder of second place in the 100 yard backstroke event in the champs last year, swam the 100, 200, and 50 yard freestyle events, suffer- ing only a single loss. Other highlights were Larry Lang H100 yard backstrokej and John Martens f100 yard backstrokej . Although the record lacked the glitter of previous years, the class of 760 should be prouder than ever of its swimming team, who fought tremendously against many hardships, and especially of its coach, Mr. Smith, who has always stressed sportsman- ship and teamwork as well as victory. CHEERLEADERS One group that has continued its line traditions this year is our 'cScintillating Seventeenu. Captained by Carolyn Olney, this year's razzle-dazzlers include eight other seniors: Leslie Schaberg, Andrea Miller, Andrea Leskes, Susan Kosarin, Susan Paley, Barbara Bogow, Beryl Wernon, and Joan Nemhauser. These spirited nine are an added attraction at any major sports event. A ' INTRAMURALS The purpose of class activities is to enable the entire student body, regardless of ability, to engage in athletics. The Interclass Basketball League is the most important activity for boys. This year a new type of girls, program was intro- duced. It eliminated the traditional tournaments, and offered instead a wide variety of clubs to choose from: Bowling, Volleyball or Modern Dance. In addition, there are several inter-term events annually. The most unusual of these was our football team, an addition which can be credited to the Class of '60. Our experienced squad, returning to action for the second year, trounced the Juniors twice, 35-0 and 28-0. Led by Tom Constabile, Bob Apfel, Stan Wilk, Mike Calderon. and Bonny Marino, the precedent we have set may someday result in the establishment of a varsity football team. The Class of 760 can be proud of the part it played in bringing about an athletic revolution in our school. Besides supplying the material which has made our teams successful, we have created a new outlook on the sports scene. We now have confidence in our teams, spirit for ou.r school, and the beginning of a winning tradition which will be continued in the years to come. JUDY SHAPIRO JOEL ENGELSTEIN AND THE SPORTS STAFF 35