Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1925 volume:

For Reference Not to be taken from this library 7w J ; l U ' J L (£ ?i „ jTotCtootct TOc ebitor of tfie beacon total) to extend t eir moat heartfelt tbanko anti appreciation to all t ooe toljo contributeb lip abberttaing or otber- batfife to tfje aucceaaful ebiting anb publication of tCiist book. THE BEACON 2 1925 MR. FRANK T. WINGATE THE BEACON 3 CHELSEA PUBLIC LIBRARY ARCHIVES beacon for 1925 isf respectfully bebtcateb to ©ur principal Jf ranfe Hitngate 4 THE BEACON 1925 Foreword . 1 Dedication . 3 Staff . 5 Literary Staff . 6 Art Staff . 7 Advertising Staff . 8 Editorial . 9 Senior Class Ode. 11 Senior Class Officers .12 Senior Class History .13 Senior Class Portraits .14 Graduation Speakers .47 Class Day Speakers .48 Class History .49 Class Gifts . .52 Class Prophecy. 65 “Seventeen” .58 Cast of the Play . 59 Officers of the Junior Class.60 History of the Junior Class.61 School Clubs .63 Spanish Club Picture .64 Senior Thespians Picture . 66 Debating Society Picture . 68 Hebrew Club Picture . .70 Art Notes .71 Music Notes . 72 Orchestra Picture .73 Sports .74 Football Picture.76 Basket Ball Picture . -.78 Baseball Picture .80 Sportralts . 82 Sophomore Notes ..83 Seniorgraphs .85 Jokes ..86 1925 THE BEACON 5 Editor-in-Chief ABRAHAM S. ROSEN Treasurer and Advertising Manager Circulation Manager BENJAMIN KEPNES HYMAN J. LEYI Literary Staff ETHEL BROWN NATHALIE DORFMAN, 1927 JENNIE GILMAN EDITH GLASER, 1926 BEATRICE HARRIS BRUNO PJTZI ROSE PRESSMAN NATHAN PROMISEL LEON ROBINSON, 1926 ALBERT SHLOMOVITZ MIRIAM J. SLATON ABRAHAM WOLPER JEANETTE ZARREN, 1926 Advertising Staff BELLA CASHMAN IRVING GOLDSMITH JOSEPH KANTROVITZ HARRY MARGOLIS PHILIP MILLMAN LOUIS NORIANSKY SARAH RIVKIN ABRAHAM SHAPIRO Faculty Advisor MAURICE E. CURRIER 6 THE BEACON 1925 1925 THE BEACON 7 Ephraim Frankel May Thomas Rose Freedman ART STAFF Ida Berkovitz Russeix Cronin Lillian Tinkiiam, Famlty Advisor Julius Steinberg Bernice Marks THE BEACON 1925 ADVERTISING STAFF 1925 THE BEACON 9 247 EDITORIAL The Class of 1925 leaves behind a three year record fraught with important happenings. It has stood the test well and now we stand on the verge of leaving our dear old Chelsea High. This year, our last in the school, the Editors of the Beacon have worked hard to make this an¬ nual a better book than those that have preceded. Although slightly handicapped by the lack of time, all co-operated in an excellent manner. The art department as well as the members of the classes have aided us wonderfully in the editing of this publication. No apologies are in � order as the Beacon of 1925 is a record of the Senior activities of the Chelsea High School. We will let the book stand on its own merits and we hope that it will serve as a fitting reminder of the days that were so pleasantly spent at the Chelsea High School. The Editor-in-Chief. 1 19 25 I Ci-i n � 3 10 THE BEACON 1925 tribute The golden hours of our school years together, are fast slipping into eternity. We are about to embark again upon the River of Life, but this time the point of embarkation lies nearer the great Ocean of Action, whose distant roar is now wafted to us, by the light spring breezes. We pause, before entering the unknown, hesi¬ tating to leave those things with which we are familiar, and yet eager to enter into another sphere of life. As we linger during these fleeing moments, Old Father Time brings us memory upon memory from within those mystic walls of his vast treasure-house. We smile—perhaps a bit wistfully—at some of the glimpses of the past which come to us now, and we watch Old Father Time return them to their rightful places in the far-off corners of his great mansion. But there is one memory which we desire al¬ ways to cherish—that is the memory of our teachers. We have passed that age of hero- worship when every teacher is a demi-god to one individual at least, and we have attained a fuller understanding of teachers as human beings. Thus we have learned to truly appreciate and respect them. To be a teacher, in the highest sense of the word, is one of the greatest of the tasks with which this world abounds. One must not only have a knowledge of books but, above all, one must be interested in human beings in every possible condition of life. He who possesses the gift of understanding has a power and an in¬ fluence that cannot be measured. It is most fitting that we should at this time endeavor to pay the highest tribute possible to our teachers. To merely say, “Thank you,” does not seem sufficient when we consider all that we have received from them. We can ex¬ press our gratitude but little, through the me¬ dium of words. Our teachers have renewed our courage, stimu¬ lated ambition, and kept before us ideals of the highest standard. Theirs has been the task of character-building. Their helpfulness, their encouragement, their patience, have all left their impression upon us and we have derived much benefit from them. The influence which has been exerted has been great and with the precepts of our teachers engraved upon our tablets of memory, we go forth with high courage to meet life, know¬ ing that truly, “whatever is, is best.” Utter St’S d£ ber As a mountain stands out above the hills, so do certain events stand out above the ordinary humdrum life of the student. One of these events is the High School graduation. To the Sophomores, entering the school, graduation is a goal to be striven for, an evidence of three years’ of intellectual labor to be gained. It is something that they dare not risk losing, and so, although they may not be perfect examples of studiousness in some cases, yet they work a lit¬ tle, at least, since it is for their own good. By helping their school they indirectly help them¬ selves, which is right and just. If the school has a champion athletic team, they benefit by it. If the school has a high standing in scholarship, they benefit by it. If the school is improved in any way, they benefit by it. So after all, the motivations are those of self-interest, although their school spirit is to be praised. Graduation comes, however, and the student is now an alumnus. One night has made all the difference. What the alumnus does now for the school will not help him for he is no longer in that school. Should his attitude therefore change toward his Alma Mater? Certainly not. The school has made possible that wonderful thing for which he has striven—graduation. Now is the time to do even more than before. Now is the time to show his gratitude toward that institution which has advanced him in the school of life. Now is the time when he will deserve credit for doing something. Therefore, you who are almost alumni, do not forget after June that you were once stu¬ dents at Chelsea High School. When it comes to a question of sacrificing a little time or money for that school don’t say, “Why should I? I don’t go there anymore.’’ Remember that once you were there. That should be enough. 1925 THE BEACON 11 Cla s be By Sylvia Gromit, ’25. Oh, grand old school, the time has come, When we must wend our way; Along through Life’s uncertain course Of pleasure or dismay. Time flies on wing. It seems to us That it is scarce a year, Your portals opened to take us in, To start our knowledge here. But time and tide for no man wait, We’re leaving you to-day, Though thoughts of you will leave us ne’er When we are far away. Three joyous years we’ve spent with you, Three years you’ve taught us Right; Three years your standard have we held, A torch, that gave us light. But we are glad when we think o’er The happy days we’ve spent Among our classmates, teachers, friends, In joy and in content. Before we go, we leave with you Our wishes so sincere, We’ll ne’er forget the loyalty. You taught us to revere. We know not what the future holds. But we’ll bravely bear our part, Integrity and righteousness. Will strengthen every heart; And like a spinner at the wheel We’ll tread our coming days, We know that all the threads will run In His appointed ways. The knowledge that you gave to us. Your reverent sons and daughters. Will never die but onward flow Like to the living waters. Perhaps we did not realize Until this sad farewell, The erudition you’d unfold, The wisdom you would spell. Each day will bring with it a task, The world may seem austere. But you have taught us how to work. To conquer, not to fear. With courage and with patience both, Our happiness we’ll gain, By giving aid to those less strong. That they their goal attain. No more we’ll spend a happy hour With you in mirth or song, We’re leaving all our friends so dear We’ve cherished for so long. So fare thee well, most loyal school, Farewell, our teachers true, Farewell, our classmates trustworthy, We pledge our love to you. 12 THE BEACON 1925 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Eli Gartz, President HAKBY Maboolis, Vice President Ro “ Secretary Benjamin Kepnes, Treasurer THE BEACON 1925 13 eninr Class history The Class of 1925 is rapidly nearing the elose of its career. It has indeed, through its loyalty and devotion to the High School and its tradi¬ tions, set a standard for itself t of which every member of the class may well be proud. Three years ago, we assembled for the first time, as the largest entering class in the annals of the school. Looked down upon by the haughty Seniors and Juniors, we soon won their respect and confidence by the manner in which we conducted our various affairs and the in¬ valuable aid we rendered in literary and sport activities. A year soon passed and we advanced another step up the ladder of success. We were Juniors! With Eli Gartz as president, assisted by Isaac Cohen as vice-president, Benjamin Kepnes as treasurer, and Rose Pressman as secretary, we held our Junior Prom, which proved to be a great success both socially and financially. Another year quickly rolled by and we were masters of our fate. We were Seniors! Again we held a spirited election and the following of- fieers were chosen to lead us: Eli Gartz, president; llarry Margolis, vice- president; Benjamin Kepnes, treasurer; and Rose Pressman, secretary. Once again we repeated our success of the year before, for our Senior Prom will long live in the memory of teachers, friends, and class¬ mates. Following close upon the heels of our prom came our Senior Play. The play, “Seventeen,” was rapidly developed under the capable di¬ rection of Mrs. Fay. its successful presentation work and justifies our thanking all participants, on May 12 and 14 revealed much conscientious The friendly advice which we received from the faculty during our high school career helped make the aforesaid events great successes, and we take this opportunity to express our grati¬ tude. We are now working toward the big events: ( ' lass Day, Graduation, and Reception. Let us make them worthy of long remembrance. Rose Pressman, Secretary. 14 THE BEACON 1925 Annie Abramovitz “Graceful is as graceful does.” Bella Baer “She has a charming fresh colour.” “Yes, when it is fresh put on.” Mildred Abramson “Blessed are the inno- Mary Baker cent, for they have lots to learn.” “She neglects her heart who studies her glass.” Mary Alpert “A light heart long.” Alice Bald lives “Love is the beginning, middle and end of everything.” Nellie Alpert “Happiness is a rare cosmetic.” Helen Bazylevich “A shy little maiden of charming mien.” William Avin “He loves to chat with the girl, I know. (’Tts Marion Bean the way with men,— they’re always so.)” She who respects others is respected by them,” 1925 THE BEACON 15 Anna Belkes 4 f . “Secure in virtue.” Dora Bernstein “We all live in the hope of pleasing someone.” Gertrude Belson “Above our life we love a steadfast friend.” Louis Bernstein ' “Look before you leap; see before you go!” Peter Bennett “Know that he who is a friend to himself is a friend to all.” Paula Bernstein “By doing a duty we learn to do it.” ' Bernard Berenson “Apparel oft proclaims the man.” Ida Berkowitz “Friendship, like love, is but a name; unless to one you stint the flame.” Isreal Berson “Excess weakens the spirit.” Herman Binns “Clocks will go as they are set; but man, ir¬ regular man, is never constant, never cer¬ tain.” 16 THE BEACON 1925 Leo Black “A face that cannot smile is never good,” Beatrice Bradley ‘‘Women know at first sight the character of those with whom they converse.” Harry Bloom ‘‘When you have noth¬ ing to say, say noth¬ ing.” Harry Brass ‘‘A man is what he is, not what men say he is.” David Bookstein ‘‘Cheerful and courteous, full of manly grace; his heart’s frank wel¬ come written in his face.” Milton Braverman ‘‘Beware the fury of a patient man.” Sarah Braverman Isreal Borkum ‘‘He lives content and envies none, not even a monarch on his throne.” ‘‘Providence provides for me and I am well con¬ tent.” Annie Bornstein ‘‘Style is the dress of thought.” Sadie Brenner “A miss as good as her smile.” 1925 THE BEACON 17 Lena Brisgalsky Quite as good-natured as any girl could be.” Rita Brunt There is a woman at the beginning of every great thing. Bertha Zaritzky Let others light their candles from your knowledge.” Rote Butman “The only Rose with¬ out thorns is friend¬ ship.” Edith Broidy Those who talk most say least.” Joseph Carrol They build too low who build beneath the skies.” Ethel Brown Wherever women are honored, the gods are Helen Carvin satisfied.” Before marriage, wom¬ an is a queen; after marriage, a subject.” Bernard Brucker On thy face I see the map of honesty, good- Bell Cashman ness, and loyalty.” She has opinions of her own.” 18 THE BEACON 1925 Ida Chase ‘She was made for happy thoughts, for play, for wit, for laughter.” Myer Cherkasky “Give your tongue more holiday than your hands or eyes.” Minnie dayman “Beauty vanishes; virtue lasts.” Sarah Cligstein “Reserve may be pride fortified in ice.” Ida Chessman “Simplicity above all things is the hardest to be copied.” Charles Cline “A man of learning, prudent, just, A man of courage firm, and fit for trust.” Marion Chick Annie Cohen “Silence and modesty are “What is joy? A sun- the best ornaments ot beam between two women.” clouds.” Bertram Clarke Eva Cohen “Why does not his guardian angel look to “I am what I am.” him?” . 1925 THE BEACON 19 Freda Cohen “Avoid pretension; na¬ ture never pretends.” Sarah Cohen Shakespeare has no heroes; he has only heroines.” Harry Cohen “Partake of love as a temperate man par¬ takes of wine; do not become intoxicated.” William Cohen “Not a thought to be seen on his steady brow and quiet mouth.” Harold Cohen “Conceit may puff a man up, but never prop him U P-” Mildred Coleman “Enjoy what you have, hope for what you lack.” Isaac Cohen “Egotism—suffering the private T to be too . _ . much in the public eye.” rannie Cottier “She is kind-hearted and serviceable in all the relations of life.” Lillian Cohen . ... Gertrude Cottier “She keeps herself to herself. “This girl is like a high- mettled racer. Tre¬ mendously pretty, too.” 20 THE BEACON 1925 George Courtovitch “One cannot know every¬ thing.” Mollie Davidovitz “Benevolent people are always cheerful.” John Cronin “A true and brave and downright ' honest man.” Sadie Davis Contentment is refined indolence.” Russell Cronin “Worth makes the man; want of it the fellow.” Israel Dean “We are all as God made us, and often a great deal worse.” Joseph Cutler “Speech is power; speech is to persuade, to con¬ vert, to compel.” Samuel Dlott “All the world’s a stage.” Harry Danbofsky “Every man, however little, makes a figure in his own eyes.” Dora Dlott “If you would make a good pair of shoes, take for the sole the tongue of a woman; it never wears out.” I 1925 THE BEACON 21 5 Lawrence Donnell Mary Estrach “His head works on a “Purity in person and in scientific basis.” morals is true godli¬ ness.” Anna Drucker “I’ve never any pity for conceited people, be- Abraham Feldman cause I think they carry their own comfort with “He picked something them.” out of everything he said.” Etta Drucker “Silence is the safest course for anyone to adopt.” Susan Feldman “Jealousy — tormenting yourself, for fear you should be tormented by another.” Bertha Emery “A woman’s preaching Max Ficksman is like a dog’s walking on his hind legs. It is He cannot lay eggs, not done well, but you but he can cackle.” are surprised to see it done at all.” Nicholas Esposito “Lost time is never found again.” Samuel Figler ' % “A gentleman makes no noise.” 22 THE BEACON 1925 David Fine Francis Foley “He rose an athlete.” He is the very pine¬ apple of politeness.” Hyman Fine “Those who in quarrels interpose, Must often - wipe a bloody nose.” Tilly Frank “Love is a bird that sings in the heart of woman.” Louis Finn Music washes away Ephraim Frankel from the soul the dust r of everyday life.” “Give me liberty or give me death!” Gertrude Fish “Let woman stand upon her female character as upon a foundation.” Henry Frankel “Woman is seldom mer¬ ciful to the man who is timid.” Ida Fisher “Genius is only great patience.” Lillian Freelander “Gentleness corrects everything.” 1925 THE BEACON 23 Barnett Freedman “You know I say just Samuel Freshman what I think, nothing more, nothing less.” “Flatter this man’s van¬ ity and you may lead him around the world.” Dorothy Freedman “It is -tranquil people who accomplish much.” Edward Frutman “Be he born in barn or hall, ’Tis manners makes the man and all.” Ida Freedman “A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.” Lewis Freedman “To him a frolic was a high delight, A frolic he would hunt for, day and night.” Simon Freedman “Silence is golden.” Barnett Garber “His very soul seems absorbed in considera¬ tion of the coin of his realm.” Pauline Garber “Mistress of herself though China falls.” % Frances Garrity “Handsome is as hand¬ some does.” 24 THE BEACON 1925 Eli Gartx “Pitch him into the Nile, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.” Jannia Gilman “The friendship of a man is often a support, that of a woman is al¬ ways a consolation.” Max Gata “He lived at peace with all mankind; in friend¬ ship he was true.” Abraham Ginsburg “Broken friendship may be soldered, but never made sound.” Ida Gilbert Tears are the strength of women.” Jacob Glazar “Don’t put too fine a point to your wit, for fear it should get blunted.” Eva Gilman “Coquette — a female general who builds her fame on her advances.” Mollia Gold All women desire to be esteemed.” Israel Gilman “Every man is a vol¬ ume, if you know how to read him.” Dara Gold “Women are never stronger than when they arm themselves with their weakness.” 1925 THE BEACON 25 Cecelia Gold “What secret delight a quiet person affords.” Elizabeth Golden “Affection warm, and faith sincere, And soft humanity are here.” Irving Goldsmith “To him nothing is pos¬ sible who is always dreaming of his past possibilities.” Hyman Goldstein “What manner of man? Is his head worth a hat, or his chin worth a beard?” Fannie Goldman “The more we do, the more we can do.” Freda Golob “Two women placed to¬ gether make cold weather.” Haskell Goldman Sylvia Golob “Can any king be half so great, A sound mind in a So kind, so good, as I?” sound body.” Jacob Goldman “This fellow’s wise enough to play the fool.” Ria Goode “The laughter of girls is, and ever was, among the delightful sounds of earth.” I 26 THE BEACON 1925 Michael Gorfinkle “People in love think that other people’s eyes are out.” Samuel Green� poon “Though there is but little in woman’s ad¬ vice, yet he that won’t take it is not over¬ wise.” Beatrice Gottfried “Adversity borrows its sharpest sting from our impatience.” Tina Grod ky “We only demand that a woman should be womanly; which is not being exclusive.” Dora Zaslowsk? “ ’Tis noble to be good.” Gertrude Hahesy “Modesty in a woman is a virtue most deserv¬ ing, since we do all we can to cure her of it.” Maurice Greenfield “Mingle a little folly with your wisdom.” Louis Halbstein “Manners are everything with some people, and something with every¬ body.” Philip Granofsky “Music is a prophecy of what life is to be, the rainbow promise trans¬ lated out of seeing into hearing.” Sylvia Gromit “Beauty is worse than wine; it intoxicates both the holder and the be¬ holder.” « THE BEACON Louis Haloon “The whisper of a beau¬ tiful woman can be heard further than the loudest call of duty.” William Hiclu “The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.” Meyer Hark “Of no man’s presence he feels afraid; At no man’s question looks dismayed.” Beatrice Harris “The girl to do her duty, and where to find her equal, ’twould be very hard to tell.” Sadie Hill A mind at peace with all, A heart whose love is innocent.” Ida Hoffman “An honest woman is the one we fear to comr promise.” James Hendry “No glory I covet, no riches I want, Ambition is nothing to me.” Harry Hoffenberg “Genius is an immense capacity for trouble.” Roslyn Hershenson “Would that the name of woman had never existed—except for me alone.” Edith Holzman Memory is what makes us young or old.” THE BEACON 1925 Gertrude Horovitz “Who does not know the bent of a woman’s fancy?” Ethel Itzkowitz “The destiny of woman is to please, to be ami¬ able, and to be loved.” Sarah Horovitz “Nothing is rarer than real goodness.” Mary Horwitz “Content — a mental will-o’-the-wisp, which all are seeking, but which few attain.” Martha Hurwitz 1 � “Sensibility is the power of women.” Jacob Itzkowitz “The world’s great men have not commonly been great scholars.” Edward Jepsky “There are two per¬ fectly good men—one dead and the other un¬ born.” Hyman Kaftan “The secret of success is constancy to pur¬ pose.” Joseph Kantrovitz “If you would create Florence Hyman somthing, you must be something.” “Woman is a miracle of divine contradictions. k 1925 THE BEACON 29 Bella Kaplan ‘‘Things are not always what they seem.” Tina Kaplan ‘‘For softness she, and sweet attractive grace.” Gertrude. Kaplan Anna Katz To be or not to be, The true and good re- that is the question.” semble gold.” Max Kaplan Health is the vital prin¬ ciple of bliss.” Francis Katz “Modesty is the hand maiden of virtue.” Samuel Kaplan A jolly and true happy fellow.” Julius Katz He strives to say the finest things in the world, and he does say them.” Samuel Kaplan “There is a gift beyond the reach of art, that of being eloquently si¬ lent.” Philip Katz � Timidity challenges the scorn of women.” vpFf r. ' ;V • y . .v , • 30 THE BEACON 1925 Myer Katzen Jennie Kloper “He who too much fears hatred is unfit to reign.” Benjamin Kepnes “Of all bad things by which mankind are curst; Their own bad tempers surely are the worst.” “There is never a rule without an exception.” Leo Koplovitz “Silence is become his mother tongue.” Leo Koretsky Simon Kessel “Character is a perfectly educated will.” “The more anyone speaks of himself, the less he likes to hear another talked of.” Minnie Kulka Bessie Klein “True obedience is true liberty.” “Men find it more easy to flatter than to praise.” ‘ Rachel Kuperberg Bernice Klein “The more idle a wom¬ an’s hand, the more oc- A sunny disposition is cupied her hea rt.” her greatest treasure.” y 1925 THE BEACON 31 Nicholas Lehman “Ability is of little ac¬ count without opportu¬ nity.” Celia Levin “After dinner sit a while; after supper, walk a mile.” Esther Levenson Woman is the sweet¬ est present that God has given to man.” Lillian Levin “When flatterers meet, the devil goes to din¬ ner.” Miriam Leverone We know nothing of to-morrow; our business is to be good and happy to-day.” Rose Levin “Oh! for such serenity of face.” Hyman Levi “The only man who really is what he ap¬ pears to be—a gentle¬ man.” Samuel Levin “Manners often make fortunes.” Bessie Levin “Our perfect lady.” Sylvia Levine ' t “Women see through and through each other; and often we most ad¬ mire her whom they most scorn.” W ; 32 THE BEACON 1925 Harold Lewis Samuel Lichter “What may we expect “We live In deeds, not of people who work all years.” day and dance all night?” Sadie Lewis “Society depends upon women. The nations which confine them are unsociable.” Doris Lindsay “Self-denial is often the sacrifice of one sort of self-love for another.” Theodore Lewitsky “To follow foolish prece¬ dents and wink with both our eyes is easier than to think.” Sarah Locke The beauty of a lovely woman is like music.” Annie Lichter “There is a certain noble pride through which merits shine brighter than through modesty.” Donald McDonald “Silence is one great art of conversation.” Israel Lichter “The angriest person in a controversy is the one most liable to be wrong.” {Malcolm McPherson “The wit of many and the wisdom of one.” 1925 THE BEACON 33 Rote Malatsky “They say women and music should never be dated.” Max Margolis An extremely reserved man.” Ida Mali “Speech fs great, but Lillian Marino silence is greater.” “Woman alone Knows true loyalty of affec¬ tion.” Freda Mann ‘‘An acre of perform- D , M ance is worth the whole Rebecca Maxer world of promise.” “The happiest women like the happiest na¬ tions, have no history.” Jennie Mara “And the dancing has begun now—and the ground beneath them trembles.” Harry Margolis Do not judge a man by the movements of his hands.” Samuel Maxer “Faultily faultless, icily regular, splendidly null, dead perfection, no more.” Philip Millman � “If you wish to regard yourself, cease to re¬ gard her.” 34 THE BEACON 1925 Anna Miller “Women always speak Max Nadler the truth, but not the whole truth.” “The more we do, the more we can do.” Maurice Miller “Hardly a man will you find who could live with his door open.” Rose Nankin “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” Rose Miller “She speaks, and speaks well; which are two as¬ sets.” Bessie Nechtem A bag of fleas is easiet to keep guard over than a woman.” Bessie Minsky “A happy medium.” Celia Newman Women have no worse enemies than women.” Ruth Morrison “The soul of woman lives in love.” Melbourne Noel “If fame is only to come after death, I am in no hurry for It.” . r f 1925 THE BEACON 35 Louis Noriansky Trust not a woman, even when dead.” Lazarus Ogus It is much easier to be critical than correct.” Lawrence Oppenheim It is a wise man who knows his business, and a wiser one who at¬ tends to it.” Theodore Panitch The over-curious are not over-wise.” Edgar Parsons “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Sarah Patick The best woman is the one least talked about.” Estelle Patterson “A friend may well be reckoned as a master¬ piece of nature.” Ida Pavell Whatever is worth do¬ ing at all, is worth do¬ ing well.” Albert Perkins “Duty whispers low, ‘Thou must,’ Youth replies. ‘I can.’ ” Morris Perlman No ‘one is so open- handed as he whp has nothing to give.” 36 THE Rebecca Pike The human brain is the highest bloom of earth. Rose Pisnoy We all live in the hope of pleasing someone.” Bruno Pitzi Frances PUner It is very easy to man¬ age our neighbor’s busi¬ ness, but our own sometimes bothers us.” Bernice Pononsky BEACON Solomon Poretsky “Patience is the key of content. Philip Potesnick The blast that blows loudest is soonest over¬ blown. I’m always before or behind it, And there’s never good luck for poor me. Rose Pressman “Second thoughts are best. God created man; woman was the after¬ thought.” 1925 All is not gold that Nathan p rom i, e l glitters. Some men have only one book in them; others a library.” Sir, I would rather be right than president.” Francis Powell 1925 THE BEACON 37 Sidney Promise! ‘‘The only disadvantage of an honest heart is credulity.” Chester Reynolds “What makes life dreary is the want of motive.” Roman Pncko.. “Man was born for two Vio, t Ritoek things; thinking and . , acting.” ‘ Bestow personal serv¬ ice, If you cannot give gold.” Florence Ratner ‘‘To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” Sarah Riceberg “There’s a little bit of bad in every good little girl.” Asher Rasin ‘‘Men are tatooed with their special beliefs like Sarah Rivkin so many South Sea Islanders.” “A coquette is a young lady without any heart, that makes a fool of a young man without any brains.” Oscar Resnick ‘‘Too much rest becomes Solomon Romanow a pain.” “See me, how calm I am!” THE BEACON 1925 Miriam Roae ' Is ° a b dream?’ , 8 ,n b °° k8 Doroth y Rosenblatt “Short and sweet.” Reuben Rose r “None but a fool is al¬ ways right.” Israel Rosenblatt I awoke one morning and found mySelf fa¬ mous.” Abraham Rosen “Personal force never goes out of fashion.” Belle Rosenfield “Women cannot see so far as men can, but what they do see, they see quicker.” Nathan Rosen “To a healthy mind the world is a constant chal¬ lenge of opportunities.” Beatrice Rosenthal “Women would be an¬ gels; angels would be gods.” Jacob Rosenbaum “His wit was sent him for a token.” Libby Rosenthal Woman is an over¬ grown child that one answers with toys, in¬ toxicates with flattery, and seduces with prom¬ ises.” 1925 THE BEACON 39 K Jennie Rotfort The highest exercise of charity is charity towards the unchari¬ table. George Rubin “What a strange scene, if the surge of conver¬ sation could suddenly ebb like the tide and show us the real state of people’s minds! Rose Rottenberg “Every virtuous woman is a queen. Tillie Rubin “A beautiful woman pleases the eye; a good woman pleases the heart. One is a jewel, the other a treasure.” Louis Sacks Thomas Rottenberg ‘‘P 1 , al 1 n , living and high thinking. We are slow to believe what, if believed, would hurt our feelings.” Frances Rubenstein Discretion is more nec¬ essary to women than eloquence. Annie Safer Woman is the most precious jewel taken from Nature’s casket for the ornamentation and happiness of man.” Annie Rubin Julius Saipe Something good The man that hath no music in himself, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils.” A THE BEACON 1925 40 Jennie Sanitskjr “We must be gentle. Rose Schwarts “A good name is better than bags of gold. Barnett Selbovits “My only books, Were women’s looks, And folly is all they taught me.” Abraham Shapiro “A gentleman that loves to hear himself talk, and will speak more in a minute than he will stand in a month.” Celia Shapiro “A woman’s fame is the tomb of her happiness ” Esther Shapiro “The virtue of woman is often the love of reputation and quiet.” Ida Shapiro . Nothing is better than Bessie Seldon real goodness.” All censure of others is oblique praise of self.” Sadie Sheinfeld “Some men are differ¬ ent; all women are alike.” Annie Shefshiclc “In quickness of under¬ standing, woman is superior to man.” 1925 THE BEACON Annie Shuman Above our life we love a steadfast friend. Albert Shlomovits Every artist was first an amateur.” Aaron Schwarts Never mind, Aaron, the first hundred years are the hardest. Freda Sidel Words are women. Laura Silverman People of quality are above wit.” Samuel Silverman There is a gift beyond the reach of art, of be¬ ing eloquently silent. Fannie Singer Think of ease—but work on. Miriam Slaton “You never can tell. Celia Slotnick A little Woman, though a very little thing, Is sweeter far than snsrar and flowers that bloom in the spring. David Smith From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirth.” 42 1925 THE BEACON Frank Smith “I know you are good of nature.” Helen Smith “Refinement is superior to beauty.” Jeanette Smith “Do you know I am a woman? When I think, I must speak.” Katherine Smith “Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.” Saul Smith “I can single-handed move the world.” Mary Sola “The world belongs to the energetic.” Isreal Spivach “The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” Sarah Stein “A blush is beautiful but inconvenient.” Julius Steinberg “Art is power.” Lillian Stepansky “Woman’s tongue is her sword, which she never lets rust.” 1925 THE BEACON 43 i Bessie Stone “A heart within whose sacred cell, The peaceful virtues loved to dwell.” Morris Swartzman “He never said a foolish thing, And never did a wise one.” Annie Sugarman “Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.” Esther Taylor “Fashion is a tyrant from which nothing frees us.” Rose Summer “If women were humbler, men would behonester. Alexander Sussman “A ' l e x a n d e r, Alex- scanned her. Alex-and- her.” May Thomas “Her heart’s like a lemon—so nice. She carries for each lover a slice.” Anna Tiernan “All passions are good when we master them.” Frances Swartz “With cleverness, thirty Sophie Toback years, and a little beauty; a woman makes “Her like you shall not fewer conquests but find.” more durable ones.” 44 THE BEACON 1925 Bessie Tobin “What a sweet delight a Quiet life affords,’’ Max Tolman “Life’s a jest, and things show it, I thought so once, and now I know it,” all Morris Tulchinaky A bad workman quar¬ rels with his tools.” Mollie Zeichich “Love, friendship, honor, all are there, Edward Turkanis “His tongue is always in motion, but very sel¬ dom to the purpose. Lillian Vetera Her air is so modest, her aspect so simple, yet sweet are her charms. Arthur Walk “He who builds accord¬ ing to every man’s ad¬ vice will have a crooked house. Rose Waterman Rarity hath a charm.” Sidney Weiner “Take from men am¬ bition and vanity, and vou will have neither heroes nor patriots. Maurice Weingert “One always has time enough if one will ap¬ ply it well.” 1925 THE BEACON 45 Abraham Weinstein “The love he bore to learning was a fault.” Harry Weinstein “He is a very head¬ strong animal who mis¬ takes the spirit of con¬ tradiction for the law of independence.” Jennie Weinstein “Zealous but modest.” Harry Weisman “Trust nature; do not labor to be dull.” Sarah Weiss “Thy smile can make a summer, where dark¬ ness else would be.” Minnie Wenitz “If you would create something, you must be something. Margaret Werner “Women are the poetry of the world in the same sense as the stars are the poetry of the heav¬ ens.” Thomas Whiteford “Deeds are men.” Myron Widetsky “Make yourself an hon¬ est man, and then you may be sure that there is one rascal less in the world.” Louis Zetzel “Before going to war say a prayer; before go¬ ing to sea say two prayers; before marry¬ ing say three prayers.” 46 THE BEACON 1925 Edith Wilker “Women’s hearts are made of stout leather— there’s a plaguy sight of wear in them.” Rose Tuller “Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Abraham Wolper “A man of strong in¬ tellectual powers, and strong character, given to meditation. Herman Williams “A man occupied with great ideas.” Clara Wool “What is civilization? I answer, the power of good women.” Eva Wilner “The woman that de¬ liberates is lost.” William Younie “Tolling, rejoicing, sor¬ rowing, ortward through life he goes.” Mary Wolf Women, Wind, and Fortune soon change.” A j a Zuritzky A good scholar has no enemies.” 1925 THE BEACON 47 GRADUATION SPEAKERS Rose Pressman First Honor Commercial Course Nathan Rosen Abraham S. Rosen First Honor College Preparatory Course Essay 48 THE BEACON 1925 CLASS DAY SPEAKERS „ . Ethel Bbown, Essay Albkkt Shlomovitz, Prophecy Ays ah am Shapibo, Gifts Abraham Wolpcb, History � i 1925 THE BEACON 49 PROLOGUE Nathan Rosen Abraham Wolper Classmates, 0 Classmates, hearken to this rhyme, As it relates the events of bygone years. Remember and cherish them with the ad¬ vent of time. That they may disperse old age fears, And make you live over your glorious prime; Classmates, 0 Classmates, hearken to this rhyme. Eli Gartz Tony we all called him, In the class or outside school. But when we called him “Liby,” He was stubborn as a mule. Selma Rivkin I hope my little Selma That you will not feel hurt, If I tell our loving classmates You were just a bit of a flirt. Benjamin Kepnes Demon or man I know not which, And a three letter man at that, For when he led his mighty teams The boys all lost their fat. Gertrude Cottier Laughing and smiling, never crying, Was this bewitching flapper; And when she spoke, with that look, The boys all fell for her chatter. Like a diamond he sparkled, Especially when all was dark; And when it came to a lesson, He always got the highest mark. Louis Finn Louis was some actor, For he knew and felt his part; 4nd his work in “Seventeen” Was perfect from the start. Julius (Trilby) Saipe Chorus would a’been a failure, And the basses no longer have roared, Had not Trilby, with his curly pate, Come to lead us with his mighty snore. George Courtovitch “Greek” was a runner— And believe me he could race; I know I could never beat him, When we were almost late. Louis Haloon Louis was quite a sheik, And Gee! what an awful tease; He’d fall for every girl With a skirt up to her knees. Joseph Cutler The professor’s ways become him well, He’s so ready to learn! And he’s never wasteful of his time, That’s why he has knowledge to burn. 50 THE BEACON 1925 Julius Steinberg With his side-splitting cartoons He put Bud Fisher to shame; And in our fair school He started on the road to fame. Isaac Cohen “Pete” was the original Prince of Wales, He wore all the latest fads. And when you looked at him, you thought He’d stepped right out of an “ad.” Bella Baer Bella is of the movie type, In her that attraction lies, That draws “Sheiks” by the scores; It’s those winking, vamping eyes. David Fine In Physics as in basket ball, Davy starred, And this was the rule he loved best: A body unless set in motion, Will remain in a state of rest. Jacob Glazer and David Smith “Battler” and “Shrimp,” the school co¬ medians, We called them as a rule— And all the teachers had a fit When they’d start to fool. Clara Wool Just listen to our Clara sing— Now doesn’t it give you a thrill? Pity the poor little nightingale, For Clara has stolen his trill. Albert Shlomovitz He’ll far exceed my humble verse, With his prophetic lines; But still I hope he is not smiling; At my attempt at rhymes. Ida Hoffman The beauty of he r face and figure Has created everlasting fame; But best of all she has a voice That puts all the Sirens to shame. Julius Katz Julie was very sweet on girls That he could swing along; And when he danced with them They said, “Oh, he’s so strong;” Marion Chick Cheeks faintly pink and dimpled chin, All showed her loss of temper; Even when we cried, ‘ ‘ Here, Chick, Chick,” She blushed and looked all the better. Abraham Rosen -• “Daddy” was great at talking; To this all “AI” would agree. And once he began Sherman’s March Which put the class in a reverie. Barney Berenson He could manage well a basket ball team, As every one must confess; But when it came to dressing, “Bim” was at his best. Bella Cashman Bella is so very quiet That she seldom speaks a word. It’s only in a whisper, That her little voice is heard. v • Jtf A ■ Frank Smith Frankie was a funny fellow, all alert. You ought to have heard him speak. Ask “AI” and they will tell you, He chopped his words like meat. Dora Gold Dora was successful In music, art, and love; She really seemed to be showered With blessings from above. .(, Harry Margolis A funeral singer he could make With his low and solemn groan; Which gave Miss MacMillan a terrible pain, When his history he’d start to moan. 1925 THE BEACON 51 Hyman Goldstein This boy spoke at a terrific speed; By this all his teachers will sta y, And when a lesson he would recite, They would come back with, “What did you say?” Aaron Schwartz Hebrew he knew as no other did, To this Mr. Greenberg will swear. And Geometry he cribbed as others did, To Mr. Mockler’s great despair. Edward Turkanis “Turkey” got the fellows’ goats; He’d never let them rest. Endlessly questioning about the work, Earned him the name of “pest.” Sarah Cohen Haughty of mien, stately of grace, Was this blond girl fair; But when she started usin’ “them words” We had to stay and take our share. Rachel Kuperberg Golden girls, teeth all pearled; Beauty and reserve. And when she smiled The boys lost all their nerve. Rose Pressman A very clever girl was she, “A’s” filled her card. And my, how she could debate! When she was pressed hard. Lawrence Oppenheim Archibald was not his name, And in school he won his fame. At history he was a shark And “F” was never his mark. Jacob “Snooks” Rosenbaum “Snooks” was quite a judicious lad, Strenuous “Trig” had done the work. Mr. Currier asked if he caught “flies” As English questions he did shirk. Doris Lindsay Romance could be seer In this girl’s dreamy eye. In History and English She dreamed of times long gone by. EPILOGUE Classmates, O Classmates, our history is done, The light grows dim, I see not clear; The Past is past, the Future near And what that brings, I leave to our Seer. 52 THE BEACON 1925 PROLOGUE Abraham Shapiro One day I sat a-thinking before a test, I wondered what to give you best; I thought a time—it seemed a year, ’Til a birdie whispered in my ear. Before I tell you what he said, Promise me you won’t get red, And if it hurts and makes you rile, Promise me you’ll only smile. If it boosts you, don’t get bold Over something that I’ve told; And after all is said and done Just smile—’twas all in fun. Eli Gartz A Horseshoe Mr. President, you were born in a lucky month With a silver spoon in your mouth; Now don’t let this get your goat, Remember you won by just one vote. Harry Margolis Hair Net We wish you would get rid of that crop of hair For it’s always flying in the air; But the problem’s solved—if you get A girl to show you how to wear this net. • dr a.-: Rose Pressman Road to Success Rose, your work we all admire, For its merits have spread like fire; Nothing can stop you now, we guess, Until you reach that goal—success. Benjamin Kepnes Bank “Keppy” works with both hands In our department of finance; If he’s careful that the coins don’t clank, He can put some in this bank. Beatrice Harris and Doris Lindsay Books Beatie and Doris, it seems to me You work very hard in the library; So we’ll present these books to you, And hope some day you’ll own a library, Loo. Abraham Rosen Crown Daddy is the King of us all, His name rings first through every hall, With such fame and great renown, That earned for him this noble crown. « George Courtovitch Green Tie Greek, you’ve stopped wearing your Irish tie Without even telling us the reason why; Let us have one more old-time scene, So adorn yourself with this tic of green. 1925 THE BEACON 53 Sylvia Gromit Black Comb If you want to be loyal To your colors—red and black; Wear this little comb On the top of your hat rack. Theodore Panitch A Tooth Teddy take this tooth and all will be well, You won’t have to sue the Boston “El;” But hold this one in with a crowbar When you enter another car. Rachel Kuperburg Curling Iron Ray has some permanent waves, Which overnight sometimes stay; If you want them dangling fine, Curl them with this curling iron. Barney Selbovitz A Mirror Barney, look into this mirror, And someone you will see Who don’t think much, but when he does It’s me—just me—and me. Mary Horowitz Sunshine Have you come down from celestial ways With such happy words for learning days, Come all these cloudy miles, To make dark faces break in smiles? Bernard Brucker Razor Blade Bernie usually needs a shave, Maybe he hasn’t a razor blade; So take this one, Bernie dear, To chop off that beard at least once a year. Louis Haloon and Sarah Riceberg Rings One never saw a more loving pair, “Mac” is tall, and Sarah fair; So to quit suspense and quicken things, I’ll give to them these marriage rings. Rose Summer and Bernice Klein Candles You twinkle like a little star, When upon the stage you are; I wonder if you will shine more bright If you hold a candle light? Roslyn Hershenson A Dog You can make use of little Fido, When into society you decide to go; For it’s quite the thing, That captures the society ring. Lillian Levin and Edith Wilker Bond of Friendship This bond of friendship gold cannot buy, Joy cannot lose it, nor poverty try; Even sorrow cannot sever Your friendship forever. William Avin Dictionary You use words that sound so grand, That even the teachers can’t understand; But if this dictionary you will use, The English language you’ll no longer abuse. Frank Smith Radio Part Smithy is always giving a radio theme, That’s because he is a radio fiend; But lately he is not so smart, Perhaps he has lost a radio part. Jacob Glazer Boxing Gloves To “The Battler” I give boxing gloves So that he can defend his name; But I wonder if it’s a red-head To whom we should lay the blame. Ethel Brown Clean Slate Ethel you are quite a wonder, For at your studies you never blunder; Your marks this year are of a rate Which cannot mar this clean slate. Oscar Resnick Battery I give to you a battery, Long may juice survive; Attach the wires to your shapely ears, Perhaps the current will make you alive. Max Ficksman Gag We are all tired “Mac,” of hearing you throw the hull In the classes, and even out of school, So place this gag in your yap, And you’ll find it will cover an awful gap. David Smith A Shovel Here breathes a man with head so dead, Who never to himself has said: “In school I am always causing trouble, I should be in a ditch with a pick and shovel.” 54 THE BEACON 1925 Mary Sola Bottle of Milk Mary, you are too short, So taller you must be; Just drink what’s in this bottle And as tall as Yunie you’ll be. Florence Ratner Doughnuts Dainty doughnuts you do wear, Bound with ribbon—and so rare, But here’s a couple which of use will be When you find that you’re hungry. Michael Malcolm Gorfinkle A Cane The 400’s lead me into rooms Where I know not that which blooms, They lead me on—how kind, I clasp them close, for I am blind. Misses Celia, Dora and Mollie Gold Gold Dust The Gold Dust Twins are very famous, Oh how the signs about them fuss! But they will have to go a long, long way, To outshine our triplets on Commencement day. Max Kaplan A Team Kaplan is wasting his time in school Instead of seeking a successful goal; Anyone with a voice like he has Should be on a team yelling, “rags.” Rose Rottenberg Pillow Rosy only likes to skate When the ice is good and strong; For when she falls she falls so hard— Oh, the rest is wrong. Philip Granofsky Piano To “Red” I bestow this token Of appreciation and back pay For he never of himself did think In making a dead time gay. Julius Steinberg Contract To Steinberg, I donate a contract To write for the “Police Gazette;” But it will be the pretty pictures That will attract him most—you bet. Herman Binns Address Read what’s on this little card, And an address you will see That will direct you To a town called Tewksbury. Meyer Cherkasky Opera Glasses Cherkasky is a curious guy, He looks at every girl who goes by; To make sure he doesn’t miss them as they pass, I’ll give to him this opera glass, Anna Drucker A Kiss Just one kiss I’ll give you, It sure will be a treat; I would like to give you more, Had I not cold feet. Irving Goldsmith A Gavel Irving is winning much fame and atten¬ tion, For he is to preside at the next convention, Where this gavel of use will be When he leads the G. 0. P. Albert Shlomovitz A Deck of Cards As a prophet you’ll make a good singer, Your predictions are nothing but junk; If you’ll shuffle this deck of pasteboards, You’ll prophesy other than bunk. Selma Rivkin A Club Selma is in the midst of our hub, As a leading figure in most every club; In every one she showed that pep, That won for her a leader’s 4 4 rep. ’ ’ EPILOGUE Now you have heard what the birdie had to say, I hope you’ve all taken it in the right way; And I hope you all feel gay—none blue, Because of something I’ve told you. ’Though there are many that the birdie left out—alas, Won’t you forgive? For it is such a big class! So don’t you misunderstand—as some of you may, And during life you’ll receive your call some day. Before I descend I feel it necessary to men¬ tion, As a sprinter I never received much atten¬ tion; So I hope you’ll miss me, in your rage With your missiles, as I leave the stage. 1925 THE BEACON 55 T la not) c a lj . ,ry o. w ■• r?nt Albert Shlomovitz Heed ye, then, who know me not, While I state my intention; I beg that you take not offense At what I say or mention. Last night I dreamed a dream, of dreams, In which my mind was magic; I saw you all years from now, All happy, content—none tragic. But lest that, which I have dreamt, Shall escape me as is almost certain, I will now, yes, reveal to you The Future,—lower my magic curtain. Now close your eyes, each one of you, Open—how strange everything seems; I am the prophet addressing you, I’m seeing you in my dreams. Eva Gilman Eva is a doctress of great renown, In the medical world, she wears the crown She specializes in mending human parts, Only again to break her patients’ hearts. Louis Noriansky “ ’Tis a far, far better thing, Than I have ever done—Ye Gods;” To go to college for a career, instead Of falling for baby-talk and dogs. Sarah Locke Times have changed, indeed they have, Girls now take out the men folks; Sally laughed a man into marrying her By playing on the piano some jokes. Nathan Rosen and Nathan Promisel The ‘‘Nadies’ ” names are written In capitals, in the hall of fame; Their bridge, spanning the Atlantic, For them has made some name. 56 f THE BEACON 1925 David Smith The cheering crowds—the quarter back’s bark, A scrambled pile—he’s off down the park; A twist of body—a straight arm, there, Tumult of the crowd fills the air. A sudden spurt—a touchdown gained, Pats on the back—his glory acclaimed? No, ’tis the slam of a fellow worker: “Hoist up that piano—you dreamin’ shirker. ’ ’ Esther Taylor She always wanted to be An honest-to-goodness high-stepper; So now she drives an air-o-plane, And is reckless—Man!—as red pepper. Sidney Weiner And down on a farm in Skowhegan, Where the country is still the life, Sidney has married and settled down To raise crops and have rows with his wife. Oscar Resnick Resnick teaches with much vigor; Algebra, Geometry and Calculus, Professor at a movie-actress school, He always had a taste for figures. Rose Pressman Oh! Rose is married to a doctor, They argue as all couples do; But Rose is an experienced debator, What she says must be true. Herman Williams Fame has now reached Herman, He’s a master in the music line; For a penny, he and his monkey Will dance and the organ grind. Jennie Gilman “Jen” is now a manicurist, She wields a wicked file; Her patrons are all “collegians,” Who come to see her smile. William Hicks Billy is in business, He scrapes a terrific fish; But oftentimes, I wonder, Who is the bigger fish. Rose Schwartz There’s a big sign on Broadway Reading—“The Spanish Keed, And the men all come and linger, As she dazzles them with her speed. Israel Dean Dean has now attained success, In making some big team; He drives a noble six-horse dray, More reliable than force of steam. Annie Lichter In the slums of New York City, Where fame of social work is sung, The name of Annie Lichter, Is heard on every tongue. Max Ficksman At last his “bull” is harnessed, To be useful rather than make ruins, His “hot-air” was found to be better, Than helium for inflated balloons. Pinchos Melamed The women’s vote decided the choice For President at the last election; ’Tis great to be a woman’s ideal, That’s why “Pinnie” was the selection. Sylvia Levine This lass now works, or rather shirks, Selling hardware, and occasionally a hammer; But when the men buy from her, Why do they stutter and stammer? Louis Sachs A girlie broke “Saxy’s” heart, Since they give him a pain; Now he’s practicing dentistry, And administers them the pain. Jacob Rosenbaum Rosenbaum is a “Nick” Altrock, On the Red Sox’s champ outfit; A knowledge of “trig” gave “Snooksy” That calculating throw and wit. Aaron Schwartz And our old friend Aaron is in Palestine, Believe me, he’s some boy; A harem of the prettiest women Add to his sincere joy. Bessie Seldon And, though the years have aged us, Turned us into woman and man, Bessie “Buster” Seldon still Is—well just a Peter Pan. 1925 THE BEACON 57 Julius Saipe 0 “Duke” is mi officer of truancy. That lad was always prudent; He sees the host shows in town. Pretending to look for a student. Julius Steinberg Noted, renowned to the corners of tin earth, Is this artist of brush and paint; If you’re tired and disgusted with yourself. He paints you like what you ain’t. Barnett Freedman Barney vowed he’d never shave, ’Till at college he’d get all A’s; On the “House of David” baseball team. This bearded marvel now plays. Jennie Mara Fastened and harnessed to a household. Hitched to a husband not cruel; This girl has reached her ambition. Married; last but not least, no school. Celia Slotnick A girl of the hour was this lassie. When her college exams she did take; She translated a chapter of Virgil In hog-latin, without a mistake. Roman Pucko Pucko’s the author of a dictionary. Famous for its peculiar traits; He’s got every word written down As he pronounced it for Miss Pates. Abraham Shapiro And now he lies in a hospital, Sorrowing, repenting; regretting; “Why did 1 knock my classmates so? Now 1 have to be in this hole, fretting. Mary Horowitz Mary, Mary,—like a fairy. Now is pleasingly slender. She’s studying music at old Paree. And is tin magnet of the masculine gender. George Rubin ) “Farmer” is an engineer, When his engine stalls for repair. He puffs himself right up and talks Fills the turbines with “hot air.” Mildred Coleman Our streets are paved now with “Mil-con¬ crete,” Tin hardest substance known, Mildred once cooked without a book And revolutionized the making of stone. Jacob Glazer Jack, as a chemist, has invented To the “gift of gab” sure death; One spray of this stuff in one’s nostrils, Chokes th( “bull” within one’s breath. Myron Widetzky And Pedro down in Mexico, is President, Emperor and King; He’s the “padre” of the “gringos,” Of his glory the Mexicans sing. Beatrice Harris And to our surprise Miss Harris is down Where horses race—by cookie; As a librarian she handled so many books, That she turned into a “bookie.” Lillian Freelander A real—genuine—true—hard vamp, She vamps, with oh, such zest; “Louisville Lou” and “Hard-Hearted- H annuli” Are spring-chickens to her at their best. Edward Frutman Oh, “Fruity” is on the silver sheet, Meighan in his favor has resigned; Ed. gained fame in his last screen-play, “A true-hearted llod-Ilead, try find.” EPILOGUE Of a sudden my mind becomes empty, But one impression remains to rule— A belter class than ’twenty-five Will never graduate from any school. And soon the thought of our high-school days Will be the thought of a dream-. A dream so sweet while it endured, But too short it only did seem. Chelsea High School is a diving-board Liberally preparing one for the strife. It offers you every advantage — Dive clean into the sea of life. 58 THE BEACON 1925 etoenteen Had Booth Tarkington himself witnessed “Seventeen,” a four-act comedy, presented by the Seniors, May 13 and 14, in the Carter School Hall, he would have had no fault to find William Sylvanus Baxter blossomed suddenly from a youth, into a man His sixteenth year was left far behind and he was passing through that difficult, wonderful age—seventeen. Seven¬ teen—spring—and Lola. What more is neces¬ sary? “Silly Bill” was enraptured at first sight of her. He had found his real, true love at the ripe age of seventeen. From then on, he could be found at all times at the Parcher home¬ stead, where Lola was visiting. The Parcher family was driven to distraction. “ Tttle boy Baxter’s” greatest source of an¬ noyance was his young sister who was very fond of eating bread and butter and apple sauce and sugar, at the most embarrassing places. She also had the most terrible habit of calling “Wille-e-e!” as though William were ten, in¬ stead of—seventeen! Breathes there a man with his vanity so stifled that he does not desire a dress suit? And Wil¬ liam Sylvanus Baxter was a man! In spite of his heart-rending appeals to his iron-hear:ed Dad, his requests were in vain. No dress suit until he was twenty-one! What could be worse when one is seventeen? But where’s there a will, there’s a way. Bill found the way. With the aid of Genesis he found a place where he could hire a suit for a small sum. He obtained employment counting shingles, at the rate of six cents for a thousand. At last, having all but two dollars and sixty-three cents of the desired sum, he appealed to his mother who firmly re¬ fused, since he would not reveal the purpose of the money. Desperate, William collected some clothing in a basket, for he learned that the dress suit lender would take other clothing in exchange. However, William’s plan in that di¬ rection was frustrated by his sweet little sister, Jane, who reported all his actions to Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, who in turn smothered all hope for a dress suit. Mrs. Baxter, however, soon re¬ lented and whispered a secret to Jane who was to tell it to Sylvanus. The result was that Wil¬ liam Sylvanus Baxter appeared at Lola’s fare¬ well party—late, but with a dress suit. And a dress suit is a dress suit even if it is one’s father’s! Lola, who had no deep affection for “’ittle boy Baxter,” had all her dances engaged, and could not spare a moment, even to talk to him. When she left, merely bidding him goodby, William was deeply and acutely pained. His mother comforted him, and thus ended his first love affair at seventeen. Rose Summer, as Miss Lola Pratt, did her “baby-talking” remarkably well, thereby win¬ ning not only the hearts of the young men around her, but of the audience as well. Louis Noriansky, as William Sylvanus Baxter, made a noble, ideal hero. lie actually lived his part and won the sincere admiration of those who saw him. Mr. Baxter, played by Bernard Brucker, and Mrs. Baxter, by Gertrude Cottier, were very well | portrayed. Bernice Klein, as little Jane Baxter, is worthy of the highest praise. Her natural, bright, act¬ ing could not have been better done. Louis Finn, as Johnny Watson, Haskell Gold¬ man, as Joe Bullitt, and Abraham Rosen, as George Crooper, did excellent work. May Parcher, played by Ann Tieinen, de¬ serves much praise. Her sweet, gentle manner impressed everyone. Abraham Feldman, as Mr. Parcher, acted his part of a disgusted father, admirably. Maurice Miller, as Genesis, furnished the audience with many a laugh by his splendid act¬ ing. Dora Gold acted the part of Ethel Boke, an awkward country girl, very well, and all in all the play was a huge success, thanks to the coach¬ ing of Mrs. Fay, and the willingness of the cast to work. The High School Orchestra and the trio, under the direction of Mr. Cleary, added greatly to the success of the performance. Louis Finn and Tina Kaplan sang “Seventeen,” between the acts, which was very well received. THE BEACON 1925 59 THE BEACON 60 1925 OFFICERS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Saul Rutstein Louis Perkins Edith Glaser Bernard Gouse 1925 THE BEACON 61 History “Just look at them strut!” “One would think they owned the world!” “You don’t have to tell me that girl is a Senior! I can tell without looking twice ! ’ ’ “That one is only a Junior and-she’s strutting around as bad as the Seniors! ’ ’ We were Sophomores then, and regarded the Juniors and Seniors as proud, overbearing ex¬ amples of humanity, who thought they were doing the world a favor by just living! Besides, we were just as clever as they were, for hadn’t we just graduated from Junior High School? (Nine years of school teaches one a great deal), so we thought. At last we, too, were Juniors! The little Sophomores seemed to us to be infants. We weren’t as childish when we were in their place. (One does forget.) Now, we thought we knew a great deal. What a gap between us and the Sophomores. The election of officers brought the first stir of excitement. After a friendly struggle, Saul Rutstein was elected president, Louis Perkins, vice president, Bernard Gouse, treasurer, and Edith Glaser, secretary. On May first, we held the Junior Prom. Under the chairmanship of Philip Gopen the affair proved successful. The greatest events were over. It remained only for us to work to become those idolized creatures— Seniors. We are well represented in basket ball, base¬ ball and football, and hope to make the school proud of us as Seniors next year. Edith Glaser, Secretary. Junior personal Arthur Gens “Marmaduke,” a youth quite fair, Who earned his title by his slicked-back hair. Sara Napoleon Sara, like Napoleon, likes to fight, The teachers are wrong—she’s always right. Ruth Freede Ruth, her beauty sure did kill, She thought, if nature won’t—peroxide will. Abraham Toltz I wonder why everyone doesn’t love me! I think I’m as charming as anyone can be! Max Leader “Perhaps I’d be clever,” said Max, with a frown, “It’s only my numbness that’s keeping me down.” Frances Aranow Absence makes the heart grow fonder, That theory is quite true; Prances Aranow —you believe it. Saul has proven it to you. 62 THE BEACON 1925 Rose Peraner Vanity personified is Rose, Why she thinks so—heaven knows. Esther Rosenberg Why should I worry, why should I fret ? I’ll get to Wellesley, there’s another year yet. Sara Brest A peculiar girl is Sara Brest, She sleeps all day but gets no rest. Harold Horwitz Vulgarity in its highest degree, Personified in Harold Horwitz, you see. Jeanette Zarren A familiar war-cry rent the air, The orchestra on the stage was seated. “Sahl got anny rahsin?” ’Twas Jeanette Zarren who bleated. George Halablian George is a knight of Sir Raleigh’s kind, Another like him is hard to find. Pauline Hulak Talk, talk, is all I do, Boring people, through and through. Sara Katz Sara is a vampire to all collegiate boys, She brings them many sorrows and takes away their joys. Eva Shribman Innocent Eva, so she is named, Is for her lily-white pureness famed; But way in back let me put you wise— She sure has a devilish look in her eyes. Helen Cotton Helen Cotton is a champion great, She won the title of “World’s Heavy¬ weight. ’ ’ George Berger Of all true examples of conceit, Georgie Berger can’t be beat. Ruth Crall Little Miss Crall began to bawl, I wonder what’s the matter? Won’t somebody kindly tell me why The teachers don’t like my chatter? Lottie and Mollie Brecher Which is Lottie, which is Mollie? What’s the difference? Both are jolly. Frank Meyerhoff When “Pinky” talks, to listen prepare, He’s just brimming over with a lot of hot air. Edith Glaser. JUNIORS WHO— —is the prettiest? —is the quietest? —is the best dancer? —is the joiliest? —is the daintiest? —is the tiniest? —is the biggest? —is the roughest? —is the least studious? —is the class vamp? —is the least affected? —is the wickedest? —is the homeliest? Do you know that— —Sara Brest loves music, and Nathan Mar- golis loves poetry and that music and poetry go hand in hand? —“Still waters run deep,” and that Wilfred Peach is very quiet? Anna Krisnitsky George Halablian Joseph Rapport Milton Linden Paul Howell Saul Rutstein Jacob Wegman Mary Cairns Leon Robinson Ruth Crall Tina Kaplan Nettie Pinks Zelda Selasnick 1925 THE BEACON 63 JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB The Junior Dramatic Club provided the would-be actresses of the class with an oppor¬ tunity to express their dramatic ability. It was formed at the beginning of the year, under the supervision of Miss Bates, and has proved very successful. The officers of the organization are: Esther Rosenberg, president; Irene McGunnigle, vice-president; and Mary Glaser, secretary. The entertainments were provided at each meet¬ ing, by the following chairmen and their com¬ mittees : Gertrude Alperovitch, Frances Aranow, Rose Becherman, Sara Brest, Edith Glaser, Roma Henry, Ethel Krute, Bella Lerner, Sophie Levin and Eva Shribman. After a great deal of discussion and hesitation, the boys who sought admittance were allowed to become members of the club. This was contrary to custom but has proved satisfactory. The meetings are held bi¬ monthly in the library and we wish to thank Miss Bates and Miss Thomas, and all those who have aided in any way to make the meetings instructive, entertaining and successful. Mary Glaser, Secretary. EL CLUB ESPANOL On November 22, 1924, the members of the Spanish Club gathered in Room Six to re-or¬ ganize the association for the year. The following were elected as officers for the coming year: President, Sarah Rivkin. Vice-President, Jeanette Smith. Secretary, Harry Weissman. Treasurer, Ethel Krute. The constitution was read and several amend¬ ments were made. The meetings were held on the first and third Friday of every month. So¬ cial committees were appointed and a short Spanish program was presented at each meet¬ ing. The president conducted the meetings un¬ der the Supervision of the director, Miss Jo¬ sephine Burke. The selected pin is to be the standard emblem for coming years. It is a gold octagon on which are inscribed in raised letters the words, “El Club Espanol.” A delightful outing at Nantasket Beach closed the activities of the season. It has been unani¬ mously decided that this has been one of the most successful years in the history of the or¬ ganization. 64 THE BEACON 1925 Ethel Krute Miss Burke Sarah Rivkin Harry Weiss man Jeanette Smith 1925 THE BEACON 65 f - . ... r THE SENIOR THESPIANS THE DEBATING SOCIETY The “Senior Thespians” began their activities under the able supervision of Miss Gertrude Shaw. To show the dramatic ability of the club, many short plays were staged, and presented under the direction of ten chairmen, who were: Bella Cashman, Bertha Emery, Beatrice Har¬ ris, Lillian Marino, Anna Miller, Celia Newman, Rose Pressman, Miriam Slaton, Clara Wool, and Frances Swartz. Officers were elected at the opening of the club’s activities. They were: Ethel Brown, president; Sarah Rivkin, vice-president, and Ida Berkowitz, secretary-treasurer. The Thespians enjoyed their meetings im¬ mensely and hope that their successors will de¬ vise much pleasure from the club. Ida Berkowitz, Secretary. The Chelsea High School Debating Society be¬ gan its activities last November. Meetings were held every other Thursday in the High School Auditorium, and a series of informal debates were given. The membership of this organization is now greater than ever before and it is our sincere wish that it will not decrease. The members of the Debating Society take this opportunity to thank Mr. Currier for his hearty and helpful co-operation. The officers of the club are as follows: Louis Monansky, president; Louis Finn, vice-presi¬ dent; Abraham Feldman, treasurer; and Rose Pressman, secretary. Harry Margolis, Sarah Cohen, and Ida Berkowitz, comprise the execu¬ tive committee. Rose Pressman, Secretary. THE HOBBLE GOBBLES HEBREW CLUB The Hobble Gobble Association was reorgan¬ ized at the beginning of the school year. The purpose of the club is to create more school spirit among the students. The officers of the club are: Louis Noriansky, president; Maurice Miller, vice-president; Rue- ben Rose, second vice-president; David Smith, treasurer; Russell Cronin, secretary. The of¬ ficers for next year have as yet not been elected. Meetings were held every Friday, during Jun¬ ior chorus period in Room 17. At each meeting a suitable program was presented. The Hobble Gobble Association has a member¬ ship of fifty Seniors. The members met at all athletic events where they formed an enthusi¬ astic cheering section. The club wishes particularly to thank Mr. Palmer for his assistance in the activities of the year. R. J. Cronin, Secretary. The Chelsea High School Hebrew Association was formed by the Hebrew students, for the purpose of encouraging the study of the Hebrew language. The club held its first meeting, March 3, 1925, aC the High School. About twenty-five charter members were present and the following were unanimously elected to office: Barnet Selbovitz, president; Barnet Berenson, vice-president; Abraham Ginsburg, treasurer and Ethel Itzkowitz, secretary. Ethel Itzkowitz, Secretary. , I .1 66 THE BEACON 1925 N Sabah Rivkin SENIOR THESPIANS Ethel Bbown Ida Bebeowitz 1925 THE BEACON 67 FRENCH PROGRAM The year 1925 ushered in the best program ever given by the French department. The en¬ tire program was under the very able and per¬ sonal supervision of Miss Mitchell, head of the French department, assisted by Miss Connolly, Miss Glendenning, and Miss Brodbine, who had charge of the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior plays respectively. The costumes and the make¬ up w T ere under the direction of Miss Thomas.. The program was composed of three plays, one by each of the three classes in the school, a series of songs, a dance, and an overture, all excellent and entertaining pieces. The orchestra gave a selection as the audience filled the hall. Then came a short greeting in French. Follow¬ ing this was the play, “Les Fiances,” by the Sophomore Class. It proved to be well given and entertaining. Before the presentation of the Junior play a delightful French song was sung by a small chorus of girls. The Junior presentation, “Pauvre Sylvie,” more than lived up to its expectations. The manner in which it was handled gives great promise of the work whic h can be expected of them in the coming year. Another very jolly song, “Jingle Bells,” was sung in French by a chorus comprised of girls and boys. Then came the piano selection, “Chaminade Prelude.” Preceding the Senior Class play a peasant dance was given which was very pretty. A very amusing costume play, “Au Bureau de Poste de Croy, ” was presented in a way which proved a tribute to the teaching of the French department. In conclusion, “The Mar¬ seillaise” was rendered by the entire audience. Thus was brought to a most successful close a program which will long remain in the memo¬ ries of the French classes. A great deal of credit is due to the pupils; even more to the teachers who had cnarge of the program, and above all tr the untiring work of our very com petent head of the department, Miss Mitchell. B. P. THE SPANISH PROGRAM On Thursday afternoon, April 30th, the Span¬ ish department of the Chelsea High School pre¬ sented an interesting programme which proved to be both educational and enlightening to the Spanish students, assembled in the hall. The overture was a Spanish selection, “El Bolero,” played by the orchestra, which is com¬ posed of students of the Spanish classes. The second number, a play entitled “La Primera Disputa,” (The First Quarrel), was very pleas¬ ingly presented. Ethel Brown, as the wife, Harry Weissman, as the husband, and Jeanette Smith, as the aunt, were very good. The orches¬ tra then played another enticing Spanish mel¬ ody. Bessie Seldon danced a very graceful Spanish dance. The fourth number was a play entitled Epi- sodio en un Dormitorio. ’ ’ Leo Koplovitz played the part of the aged Professor Celorio, Sarah Rivkin played the part of Irene Lopez, and Donald McDonald played the part of Irene’s sweetheart, Pascual Benitez. A banjo selection was played by Rose Schwartz, Ruth Freed, Margaret Slattery, Esther Taylor, Mary Caner, Ruth Richman, Bessie Goldstein and Jennie Ossipchuck. The song was entitled ‘ En Madrid Viejo.” An unusual dance was given by Ethel Rosenthal, who was obliged to dance three en¬ cores before the applause could be abated. “A la Luz de la Luna,” (The Light of the Moon), was sung by Louis Finn. The ninth number was a comedy entitled “A Trabajar,” (To Work). Jack Goldman, Annie Goodman, Ruth Freed, Max Seltzer and Elizabeth Rothman took part. The play in¬ cluded a Spanish Tango by Jack Goldman and Annie Goodman. The Pst number was a selec¬ tion by the orchestra. At the conclusion of the programme Mr. Win¬ gate praised the excellency of the students’ work and commented on the progres s of the Spanish classes. Much credit is due Miss Burke, Miss McKenna, Miss Boyle and Miss Thomas, who coached the plays. 68 THE BEACON 1925 DEBATING SOCIETY Louis Nobiansky Louis Finn Ross Pressman Abbaham Feldman 1925 THE BEACON THE GERMAN PROGRAM On Thursday, May 7, the German students of the High School, were presented with a Ger¬ man program, arranged by Miss Shaw, Miss Burchell, and Miss Raymond. The hour of entertainment was opened by a march, played by a string orchestra, followed by the presentation of “Der Nene Professor,” an original play, by Milton Braverman. The latter portrayed an old professor, who although a new teacher in the school, nevertheless has a knack of discovering misbehaving students even though his back is turned. By chance, one of the astonished students finds that the secret lies in the professor’s glasses, which give a perfect reflection of everything that goes on behind the wearer’s back. The students were Nathan Rosen, Maurice Greenfield, Benjamin Spitz, Harry Yerner, Louis Herman, Laurence Don¬ nell, Abraham Shapiro, Alfred Mahoney, Roman Pucko, and William Younie. Joseph Cutler expressed the prayer of the soldiers in the composition, ‘ ‘ Gebet Wahrend der Schlacht,” by Korner. Sophie Levin reflected the thoughts of the audience in her recitation of “Der Erlkonig.” To lend vividness to this piece, she was accompanied on the piano by Miss Burchell. Fourth on the program came the English and German rendering of “The Castle by the Sea.” Abe Lampke and Lillian Krentzman presented it as Longfellow wrote it, and Nathan Strowman and Dora Becherman as Uhland wrote his “Schloss am Meere.” The program was interrupted at this time by the playing of another selection by the orchestra, but was continued with the pantomime, “Des Goldschmieds Tochterlein, ” Nathan Margolis played the goldsmith; Ida Napoleon, his daugh¬ ter ; and Max Leader, the knight; Adeline Chase was the reader. Following this was ‘ ‘ Die Lore¬ 69 lei,” sung by Tina Kaplan, with Miss Burchell at the piano. “In der Sprechstunole” gave the audience an idea of the sort of patients whom doctors have to deal with during their office hours. The doc¬ tor was enacted by Benjamin Alpert, and his patient, George Hochman. The closing play on the program was “Das Blumlein Wunderschon.” The imprisoned count was Isadore Krentzman; the rose, Edith Glaser; the lily, Eva Shribman; the carnation, Mary Glaser, and the violet, Pauline Hulak. Another selection by the orchestra brought to a close one of the finest student programs ever presented in the High School Auditorium. Milton Linden. MUSIC DEBATE A very interesting debate was held by the music students on May 20th, in the school hall. Discussions about Koussevitzky’s action, took place before the debate, in order to settle the controversy among those students interested in the question. The subject of the debate was: Resolved, That Koussevitzky, the Bos¬ ton Symphony Conductor, is justified in going to Europe to secure musicians for his orchestra. Many interesting points were delivered and the decision finally rested with the affirmative side, which was composed of Israel Spivach, captain, Celia Slotniek and Sarah Locke. The negative side was upheld by Beatrice Rosen¬ thal, captain, Ida Shapiro and Sarah N apoleon. The judges were Miss MacMillan, Mr. Davis and Mr. Currier. 1925 Ethbl Itzkowitz HEBREW CLUB BABirrr Sklbovttz Babitst Bkkeksok Arbaham OnrsBDM 1925 THE BEACON 71 THE ART CLUB The Chelsea High School Art Club was re¬ organized this year under the able supervision of the art teacher, Miss Tinkham. Election of officers took place early, and the following were elected.: Ephraim H. Frankel, president; Harry Maltzman, vice-president; Ida Derkowitz, secre¬ tary. Miss Tinkham then appointed as art editor, Russell Cronin, who in turn chose the following assistant art editors: Miss Thomas, Senior; Miss Marks, Junior; Miss Freedman, Sophomore. All pupils having an “A” or “B M mark in drawing were eligible for membership. Excursions, which were greatly enjoyed, were made to the Musuem of Fine Arts and Mrs. Jack Gardner ' s Italian ' Palace. — With the aid of the club members, the art editors have tried to make the Beacon an artistic success. Of the many drawings submitted, the following have been accepted: COVER Julius Steinberg FOOTBALL Ephraim H. Frankel FORWARD Annie Wescott BASEBALL u Elsie Leverton CONTENTS Annie Wescott BASKET BALL Ephraim H. Frankel EDITORIAL Russell Cronin MUSIC Russell Cronin STAFF Sarah Horovitz CLUBS Helen Rapport PROPHECY Isadore Bookstein ART NOTES Annie Wescott HISTORY Henry Cohen BUSINESS Solomon Romano GIFTS Anne Drucker JOKES Ephraim H. Frankel JUNIOR CLASS Mabel Siferian SEAL Jacob Wegman SOPHOMORE Ralph Swartz Ida Berkowitz, SPORTS CARTOONS Julius Steinberg Secretary. ■issr THE BEACON 72 1925 Orchestra The orchestra this year, under the direction of Mr. Alexander E. Cleary, has accomplished a great deal for Chelsea High School. Interest has been keener and the excellent choice of musical selections has had much to do with the spirit of the musicians. On May thirteenth and fourteenth, the or¬ chestra assisted at the Senior Play, which was held in the Carter School Hall. Their splendid work on those evenings added greatly to the en¬ joyment of the entertainment. On May twenty-fourth they played for the Memorial Service, of the Civil War Veterans, in Marblehead Town Hall. Their success there a year ago, made them the logical candidates for this year. Needless to say the results were most gratifying. At the Flag Day exercises, in the State Ar¬ mory in Chelsea, they will next appear, on June fourteenth. The orchestral year will conclude with the music at the High School graduation exercises on June twenty-second. First Violins Helen Bazylevitch Abraham Finkle Sydney Goldstein Harold Horwitz Julius Katz Sophie Levin Milton Linden Irene McGunnigle Elliot Miller Saul Rutstein Abraham Toltz Jeanette Zarren The members of the orchestra are: Mr. Alexander E. Cleary, Conductor Viola Arthur Gordon Myer Hark Cello Jacob Reimer Clarinet Barney Shankman Trumpets Thomas Lacava Joseph Sadovitz Second Violins Sadie Bardin Jeanette Berger Benjamin Brown Louriston Burtt Hyman Gellar Dora Ginsberg Rose Goldman Rose Hyman Milton Karasch Rachael Kerzner Lillian Lipman Sylvia Ober Ethel Taylor Anna Weinstein Charlotte Weinstein Reba Winokur Bass Violin Philip Goldberg C Melody Saxophone Herman Binns E Flat Saxaphone Daniel Seigal Piano Sarah Brest Sarah Miller Percussion Lewis Freedman 1925 THE BEACON 73 THE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA OUR FIGHTING ELEVEN It has been more than four years since Chel¬ sea has had any such eleven as that which wore her colors on the gridiron the past season. After a trying season that showed the fans that foot¬ ball interest is reviving, the team finished in fifth place. Two victories were enjoyed; one over Lynn English, and the other over the strong Peabody outfit in the last game of the season. The boys must be praised for their sterling qualities, their steady devotion to the game, and the never-say-die spirit that characterized the team throughout the season. David Smith “Shrimp” Smith, captain of the football team, and three-year letter man, was the main¬ stay of the backfield. Henry McCarthy “Butch” McCarthy, captain-elect, guard and tackle, got his man “dead or alive.” Bernard Berenson “Bim” Berenson, tackle and three-year vet¬ eran, was a stonewall on the defense and a wonder on the offense. Charles Cline “Charlie” Cline two-year regular right end, always stopped his man. Harold Cohen “Honey” Cohen, regular left-end, was the first man down the field on a punt. Israel Dean “Issy” Dean, substitute end, won much praise for his ability to fill in when he was wanted. Jack Goldman Good old “Truck” Goldman, center and three- year veteran, was the “Rock of Chickamauga” personified. Nathan Greenfield “Miskie” Greenfield, regular guard, was al¬ ways plugging away at the opponent’s line. Paul Howell “Fat” Howell, regular center, was right there when a hole was needed in the opposing line. Robert Jarvis “John” Jarvis, substitute half back, was a flashy man on end runs. Benjamin Kepnes “Keppie” was an A-l quarter back and showed it throughout the season. Benjamin Miller “Ben” Miller, guard, covered his man in fine shape. 1925 THE BEACON 75 0 . r ,.• nr )fj pv � ' o-r A FAMILIAR FIGURE Throughout the football season, all during the basket ball season, and now at every contest on the baseball schedule, one familiar figure is al¬ ways seen shouting himself hoarse to lend en- j:V ' V couragement to the boys of Chelsea High. Thomas Mace, our genial and popular janitor, is still with us, now that the baseball season is on. Many a time in the hard and strenuous foot¬ ball season did Mr. Mace take off his coat and help the tired and wearied players to dress. Many is the time that he bathed a wound or gently rubbed a sore spot. He has become as necessary as the game itself, and is beloved by all the boys. It is men like him, loyal and true, who are helping to place the good old Chelsea High School in her rightful place on the top rung of the sport ladder. 76 THE BEACON 1925 Abraham Plager “Dick” Plager, half back, was there with the goods. Watch him this year! Louis Perkins “Wild Man” Perkins, regular full back and two-year veteran, was chosen as the All North Shore League full back. Down in Peabody they still feel his “steam roller” plunges. Jacob Rosenbaum “Snooks” Rosenbaum’s beautiful 30-yard drop kick will long be remembered both by the Lynn English and Chelsea High fans. Julius Saipe “Duke Trilby” Saipe, regular guard and three-year letter man, never allowed his feet to get in his way. Many a hole he opened and many a man he smeared. Barnet Selbovitz “Barney” Selbovitz, regular tackle and two- year veteran, was much credited for his work in the pinches. Managers Harold Lewis and Israel Gilman deserve a good deal of praise for their hard work in be¬ half of the team. Coaches Our hats off to Coaches Arthur Frellick and Thomas Kepler for their teachings. Two defeats were suffered by the seconds, though they did well, considering the fact that there was bound to be a lack of team-work in their case. The Seconds The seconds are to be commended for their fine staying qualities. They stuck through to the end and helped the coaches in the produc¬ tion of a successful eleven. It is often left to the subs to give the regulars all the practice and conditioning exercise that a team needs and the success of an eleven is due to a great degree to the quality of the substitute material. LETTER MEN First Team Captain David Smith, Henry McCarthy, captain-elect, Bernard Berenson, Charles Cline, Harold Cohen, Israel Dean, Jack Goldman, Nathan Greenfield, Paul Howell, John Jarvis, Benjamin Kepnes, Benjamin Miller, Abraham Plager, Louis Perkins, Jacob Rosenbaum, Julius Saipe, Barnet Selbovitz. Second Team John Bowen, John Cronin, Isaac Feldman, Edward Freeman, Jacob Glazer, Samuel Kessle- man, Julius Patrick, Bruno Pitzi, Samuel Sel¬ bovitz, Alexander Sussman, Harry Wilner, Max Kaplan, Jack Goff, Myron Widetzky. 1925 FOOTBALL RESULTS Chelsea Opponents 2 Beverly 13 3 Lynn English 0 0 Lynn Classical 14 9 Revere 19 0 Swampscott 13 0 Winthrop 0 13 Alumni 0 7 Peabody 6 We have much for which to thank our athletes who have brought so much praise and fame to Chelsea High School. The sport season of 1924- 1925 has revealed much that is remarkable; a fast fighting eleven reversed some of the bad football scores which have fallen to our lot in past years; we were able to cheer a victorious basket ball team to victory; a fast; sextet in hockey displayed our possibilities in that sport; and we have a baseball nine which should come out on top in some of the remaining contests. From this it is plain that we have much to re¬ count of our boys in action. CAPTAIN-ELECTS 1926 BASKET BALL Captain Louis Perkins Manager George Stuhl FOOTBALL Captain Henry McCarthy 1925 THE BEACON 77 OUR WINNING BASKET BALL TEAM The basket ball teams finished in a blaze of glory. The first team just missed winning the championship, while the second witnessed their entry into third place. Throughout the season the fortunes of the local team were watched with close interest, both by the Chelsea basket ball fans and outside pa¬ trons of the sport. Brockton High, the cham¬ pions, were defeated twice by our quintet; both contests away from home. Salem High, which, prior toy the Chelsea game was considered one of the strongest amateur fives in the State, was also defeated. CLEAR SAILING Coaches Frellick and Kepler built up a strong combination out of the seventy-five or more men that reported for practice at the opening call. The first nine games were easy sailing, although Winthrop, Brockton and then Natick, tried to stop our team’s triumphant tour through the Suburban League schedule. The first snag was struck when the Winchester boys visited Chel¬ sea on the second trip around the circuit. This defeat only served to instill a little more spirit into the boys, and they came back and defeated Brockton High once again. Watertown High, that five which has always proved a thorn in the side of our basket ball teams, defeated our boys in a nine-minute over¬ time period by the score of 13 to 12. Then Chelsea High downed Winthrop, 21 to 16, and forced Brockton into a tie for top honors. In the play-off at the Wakefield High School, Brockton came out victorious and landed the high honors. This is merely an account of the season and does not tell of the wonderful work of everyone connected with the team. The hard-fought bat¬ tles that brought fame to Chelsea and the hard work of the student and faculty managers have scarcely received mention. All worked hard for the same ends, and the results were most gratify¬ ing. Benjamin Kepnes “Keppie”, captain of the basket ball team, right forward and veteran of two years, was all over the floor in every game. Louis Perkins “Perk,” captain-elect of the 1926 quintet, left back and two-year veteran, was the stonewall on the defense. His motto- was, “They shall not pass.” Bertram Clark “Bertie” Clark, forward, was a fast man and a snappy shooter. David Fine “Dave” Fine, regular center and veteran of [see page 7� ] THE BEACON 1925 BASKET BALL TEAM 1926 THE BEACON 79 two years, earned much praise for his steady pivot work. He is rightly named the Old Re¬ liable.” Arm nd Kashishian ' • “Kash,” forward, and veteran of three years, was a steady man on the floor and a good shot. Henry McCarthy “Mac,” regular left forward and two year letter man, was a flashy forward who had a moan eye for the basket. Barnet Selbovitz “Barney” Selbovitz, right-back and veteran of three years, was a tower of strength on the defense and a mean shooter when they needed the baskets. V The Seconds The seconds came through in fine shape. They deserve commendation for their fine work. Managers “Bim” Berenson, manager of the squad, and his two able assistants, George “Zura” Stuhl and Ben Miller, should not be forgotten. They worked hard and untiringly in behalf of the team. Coaches Again we remember the coaches, Mr. Arthur Frellick and Mr. Thomas Kepler, and we thank them in behalf of the student body for the suc¬ cess they brought .to the dear old Chelsea High School. Faculty Manager Mr. Frederick L. Mockler, was the man be¬ hind the pocket-book and his help in the team’s success is not forgotten. Faculty We thank those faculty members that in any way gave of their time in behalf of the team. At the end of the season the following received sweaters and gold basket balls: Captain Ben Kepnes, Captain-elect, Louis Per¬ kins, David Fine, Armand Kashishian, Henry McCarthy and Barnet Selbovitz. The second team members who received letters and gold basket balls are: Captain Jack Goldman, Isaac Cohen, Eli Gartz, Nathan Greenfield, Paul Howell, Jacob Nechtem, Abraham Plager and Julius Saipe. INDIVIDUAL RECORDS First Team Goals Fouls Points Player Fine, center Kepnes, forward Clark, forward McCarthy, forward Selbovitz, back Kashishian, back Perkins, back Totals FINAL STANDING OF THE SUBURBAN BASKET BALL LEAGUE 49 15 113 39 22 100 24 4 52 13 2 28 11 2 24 5 5 15 4 4 12 145 - 54 344 Team Won Lost Percentage Brockton 13 2 867 Chelsea 12 3 800 vV atertown 10 4 714 Winthrop 8 6 571 Na tick 6 8 428 Winchester 5 9 357 Wakefield 4 10 285 Framingham 0 14 000 BASKET Games Played . BALL SEASON 1925 .16 Games Won .. .. .13 Games Lost.. •• ® Percentage . Points Scored 366—Opponents 213 RESULTS OF CHELSEA HIGH GAMES Chelsea 27 Winchester Opponents 20 35 Wakefield 6 33 Salem 17 30 Watertown 13 9 Winthrop 6 20 Brockton 14 36 Framingham 6 20 Natick 16 28 Wakefield 14 12 Winchester 18 19 Natick 12 31 Framingham 8 18 Brockton 13 12 Watertown 13 21 Winthrop 16 15 Brockton 21 366 213 80 THE BEACON 1928 ... ' A i . • M 1925 THE BEACON 81 With only two regulars from last year’s team, the Chelsea High baseball nine has made an un¬ promising record in the first half of the North Shore League schedule. With only two prom¬ ising pitchers, the team has felt the need of some heavy hitting and some heads-up baseball. The infield has shown poorly in the games played so far. Gilman and Smith, the regular catchers, Baseball Israel Gilman, c William Hicks, c David Smith, c Arthur Anderson, p Aaron Sachs, p Ham Koolian, p Cornelius Doherty, p Isaac Cohen, p Isadore Drucker, p Jacob Rosenbaum, lb George Goodman, 2b Benjamin Kepnes, 2b Capt. Barnet Freed¬ man, ss Abraham Plager, 3b Julius Katz, sub. if Squad Samuel Margolis, sub. if Charles Doherty, sub. if Julius Saipe, sub. if Sam Rosenstein, If Paul Howell, cf ' Jack Cronin, rf Joseph Carroll, sub. of Charles Cline, sub. of Albert Perkins, sub. of Arthur Keating, man¬ ager Arthur L. Frellick, coach Thomas S. Kepler, coach have been on. the injured list, a good part of the season and their absence has been sorely felt. As the Beacon goes to press eight games have been played; a victory over Beverly was en¬ joyed on May second. Some of the games have been lost by small scores and bad breaks, but on a whole the season’s record is a disappointment. Results of Baseball Games Lynn Classical 9 Chelsea 5 Chelsea 14 Beverly 8 Revere 14 Chelsea 3 Winthrop 3 Chelsea 2 Lynn English 7 Chelsea 4 Peabody 6 Chelsea 4 Lynn Classical 9 Chelsea 8 Winthrop 18 Chelsea 4 HOCKEY TEAM The Chelsea High School was again repre¬ sented by a fast hockey team last winter. The team faced numerous obstacles and deserves a great deal of praise for the way in which thqy overcame them. The results of the games played are: Chelsea 1 Jamaica Plain 1 Chelsea 1 Dummer Academy 0 Chelsea 1 Swampscott 4 SPORTRAITS BY J.STEINBERG THE BASEBALL. TEAM IS PRETTY PROUD OF THAT 14-8 vicToay over BEVERLy. THE FOOTBALL TEAM CAME OUT OF THE CELLAR AND GOT A WHIFF OF SOME. REAL AIR . A QUESTION WE HAVEN ANSWERED VET. ' U-H 3R THE WILLIAMS SCHOOL WITH A BASKETBALL GAME ON. VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE. WHEN CHELSEA PUT PfABODVOPF THE FOOTBALL MAP. (League leaperj) AINT IT A ORANDV ANP GLORIOUS FEELING WHEN OUR BOVS SCORE? ' 25 . 1925 THE BEACON 83 MWV H SOPHOMORE CLASS In a low short weeks, I In ' present Sophomore (Mass will have beeouu ' tho Junior (Mass. In September, of 11)21, from the Williams, Carter and Shnrtletr Schools came the graduates of that year—strangers in a strange land. 1 � ut it. dicin’! take them long to adapt themselves to the new routine and regulations. New friendships were formed, new ideas made ' , and an alto¬ gether new life begun. The Sophomore (Mass of ’25 did not shirk its duty. When football candidates were called out curly in the school year there were many Sopho¬ mores, several of whom made the squad. MMie We wonder if the authors ol‘ the following were acquainted with these people: Barnet Miller Handsome is as handsome does. Sophomore (Mass also contained members quali¬ fied for both basket ball and baseball teams. Even at t hr proms, both Senior and Junior, the Sophomore (Mass was well represented. Many students of the Class of ’27 are mem¬ bers of the orchestra, and of the large number who joined the Debating Society, a few show promise. MMie Sophomores were appreciative and contributed to the programs given by the French, Spanish and German Departments. In general, the Sophomore Class closes a suc¬ cessful and entirely satisfactory year and ap¬ proaches the second rung of the ladder with the hope that the coming year will be even more beneficial and instructive. Isadore Singer Everything comes to him who waits. Minnie Chernis Youth is beautiful. Aaron Sacks Shy as a rose. Augusta Bloomberg Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever. Dora Beckerman Wisely and slow;—they stumble that run fast. • i Nathan Strowman Still waters run deep. 84 THE BEACON 1928 f. ■ A Samuel Saslaw Across the Alps lies Italy. Elizabeth Walleck Ignorance is blis s. Ruth Rubin She has no other than a woman’s reason. Myer Haight The love he bore to learning was a fault. % :v. 5 Mildred Salter Full many a flower is born to blush un¬ seen, And waste its sweetness on the desert air. Abraham Lampke All history is a lie. • Ruth and Marian Reisman Misfortunes never come singly. c .- } Si Ambrose Carbollis Satan finds mischief for idle hands to do. Doris Ladley Her air is so modest, her aspect so r :ek; So simple, yet sweet are her charms. Alice Portin A girl occupied with great ideas. ' - -v- - • Rose Hurwitz You look wise. Pray correct that error. Samuel Fox Resorts to his memory for his jokes; to his imagination for his facts. Effie Hutchings Silence is one great art of conversation. Joseph Shapiro Flatter this man’s vanity and you might lead him around the world. • i . v. fV; yj II David Miller Some men have only one book in them, others a library. s y: Af.tJ .1 U.y .; S ‘d r - Ay. � v ; . (j ' .5 1 ,. . • ]} Geraldine Burtt She is as good as she is fair. Arthur Lurvcy Oh, good painter, tell me true. Sarah Burgar . . . • •, You eat and laugh so much, you must be a jolly fellow. Jeanne Harvitz She stoops to conquer. lion[ 11 I 9 ■ 1 ■ ■■ | ; | ; j , Jeanette Tesler .... 1 ■ : We are all as God made us, and often a great deal worse. William Costello A kind, true heart, a spirit high, That could not fear, and would not bow, Were written in his manly eyes, and on his manly brow. Lillian Krentzman Tho’ she looks betwitchingly simple, yet there’s mischief in every dimple. Benjamin Alpert Cultivate not only the cornfields of your mind, but the pleasure grounds, also. Lauriiton Burtt : V; The only man who really is what he ap¬ pears to be — a gentleman. Henry Lerner He is so intoxicated with his own opinions that he always follows them. Rose Epstein Simplicity, of all things, is the hardest to be copied. Sara Miller Let me have music dying, and I seek no more delight! Rose Hyman To no one does she her glance confine. Max Smith They never taste who always drink; They always talk who never think. “You told me to file these letters, sir,” said the new office boy. “Yes.” “Well, I was just thinkin’ that it’d be easier to trim ’em with a pair of scissors.” Candid Friend: “You told me you always had the last word with your wife, and all the time I’ve been here she’s been ordering you about!” Much-Married: “Well, I do have the last word. Didn’t you heard me say ‘All right?’ ” Teacher (to class in natural history) : “What kind of birds are frequently kept in captivity ? ’ ’ Tommy: “Jail birds.” “Yes,” said the famous physician, “that man has spigoraltic detruilias sponzulium, and I am charging $2,000 to diagnose his case.” “Beg your pardon,” said the student, “what did you say this man has?” “He has $2,000,” replied the physician. “Maw! Maw!” yelled young Bearcat Johnson of Rumpus Ridge. “What?” responded his mother. “I wish you’d come quick and see what’s the matter with the baby. Every time I slap his jaw he cries.” Maud: “What happened when your father told your fiance he ought to put something aside for a rainy day ? ’ ’ Lois: “A little later Dad missed his raincoat.” A. L. F. (teacher: “Have you ever had the experience of hearing an orchestra one-half mile away ? ’ ’ Bored Student, (female) : “No, I always buy orchestra seats.” ‘ ‘ But why do they make apartments so small ? ’ ’ Real Estate Agent: “That, madam is so the tenants will have no room for complaint.” She: “You raised your hat to that girl who passed. You don’t know her, do you?” He: “No, but my brother does and this is his hat.” A teacher of music in a public school was try¬ ing to impress upon her pupils the meaning of and ff in a song that they were about to learn. After explaining the first sign, she said, “If means ‘forte’ what does ff mean?” “Eighty!” shouted one enthusiastic pupil. 86 THE BEACON 1925 A WAY TO SAVE IT “You’re lookin’ bad, Wullie.” “Aye, I’ve been in the hospital an’ the doc¬ tors have tooken awa’ ma appendix.” “These doctors ’ll tak’ onything. It’s a peety ye didna have it in yer wife’s name.” HANDICAPPED “Poor ole Bill! ’E’s so short-sighted ’e’s working himself to death.” “Wot’s ’is short sight got to do with it?” “Well, ’e can’t see when the boss ain’t lookin’, so ’e ’as to keep on shoveling all the time. ’ ’ JUST NATURAL “Liza, you remind me fo’ all the world of brown sugar.” “IIow come, Sam?” “You am so sweet and so unrefined.” A Chinese truckman, in San Francisco, sent the following bill to a hardware dealer for de¬ livering orders: 10 Goes 10 Comes At 50c a went.$5 A countryman, suspicious of city ways, was visiting New York, and, coming to the Art Mu¬ seum, he was amazed to find that admission to that splendid building cost nothing. He mounted the steps, and entered. “Your umbrella, sir,” said a uniformed at¬ tendant, extending his hand. The countryman jerked back his umbrella, laughed scornfully, and turned on his heel, murmuring; “ I knowed there was some cheat about it when ye got in free! ’’ _ THE WRONG KIND Young Lady: “I’m having trouble with my car. Have you a spare plug?” Farmer: “Sorry miss, I don’t chaw, but I got an old cigar ye kin have.” “How do you sell this Limburger?” “I often wonder myself, ma’am.” NOT BIDDING “Any part of the city for fifty cents,” yelled a taxi driver. “You can’t sting me again,” retorted Silas. “I bought the city hall last year, and they wouldn’t give it to me.” Teacher (to freshie entering late): “When were you born?” Fresh: “On the second of April.” Teacher: “Late again.” ONE OF LIFE’S LITTLE JOKES Last September, school opened with the usual clamor. Smiling faces greeted one on all sides. Within a week, we noticed a decided change. Faces were becoming more serious, as the home work began to pile up. A few still managed to retain that happy go-lucky expression. ‘ ‘ Happy few!” Graduation day draws near. Again all faces are smiling. But lo! we notice a few who seem sad and downcast. Ye Gods! The very ones who had been so happy throughout the school year. “Unhappy few!” Suspicious Character: “Wot am I supposed to have stolen?” Policeman: “A horse and van.” S. C.: “All right. Search me.” Pale: “I just got a job as bucket boy in a fruit store.” Dark: “What do you do?” Pale: “Water melons.” Teacher (in salesmanship)—“Goods are often associated with the place where they are made, as Sheffield Steel—” Voice in back of room—“Swiss Cheese.” Student (showing a blank sheet of paper to the English teacher)—“I have written this theme in invisible ink.” Teacher—“Then I’ll give you an invisible mark. ’ ’ 1925 THE BEACON 87 Tommie’s mother (reading aloud her son’s history lesson)—“Tommy, why are you holding your hand over one of your ears?” Tommy—“So it won’t go in one ear and out the other.” Mrs. G.—‘ ‘ What is your son going to be when he leaves High School?” Mrs. H.—“He’s going to be a civilized engi¬ neer. ’ ’ Mrs. G.—‘ ‘ My son is going to be a director in a bank.” Mrs. H.—“Is that so? Directing what?” Mrs. G.—“Directing letters.” AS MOTHER SAID “When I was a boy,” the sergeant sweetly ad¬ dressed his men at the close of an exhaustive hour of drill, “I had a set of wooden soldiers. There was a poor little boy in the neighborhood and after I had been to Sunday School one day and listened to a stirring talk on the ‘ Beauties of Charity, ’ I was softened enough to give them to him. Then I wanted them back and cried, but my mother said, ‘Don’t cry, Bertie, some day you will get your wooden soldiers back.’ “And believe me, you lob-sided, mutton- headed, goofus-brained set of certified rolling pins, that day has come.” “I’ve got a very bad cold in my head.” “Never mind, don’t grumble, even if it’s only a cold, it’s something.” Teacher (giving directions to class)—“Divide the next line into halves.” George M—“How many halves?” The man who once most wisely said, “Be sure you’re right, then go ahead,” Might well have added this, to wit: “Be sure you’re wrong before you quit.” “Were you very sick with the ‘flu,’ Rastus?” “Sick, sick! Man, ah was so sick mos’ ebery night ah look in dat der casualty list for my name.” Grocer—‘ ‘ What was that woman complaining about ? ’ ’ Clerk—“The long weight, sir.” Clerk—“The long wait, sir.” Grocer—“Well, some people you never can please; yesterday she complained about the short weight! ” Ike: “I just bought a Ford. Have you a car?” Mike: “Yes, I have a Rolls Royce.” Ike: “That’s a good car, too.” I WONDER If the frog began to speak, would he croak? The Only One: “Were you ever hurt while on the eleven.” Football Hero: “No, while the eleven were on me.” HEARD IN C43 Chem. Prof.: “What can you tell me about nitrates ? ’ ’ Stoodn’t: “ Well-er-they’re dearer than day rates.” MODERN MOTHERS Lady (meeting child in the park): “You’re a dear, sweet child. You remind me of my own little Erica.” D. S. C. “But mummy, I am your Erica.” GR-R-R-R Hi: “A fellow just told me I look like you.” Lo: “Where is he? I’d like to knock his block off.” Hi: “I killed him.” 1st Stenog.: “Edith is a nice girl, but rather loquacious. ’ ’ 2nd Stenog.: “Yes, and besides that, she talks too much.” HO-HUM! SPRING is HERE. A WO WITH IT THE SPRING FEVER RUSHING EARLY TO GET A SEAT AT THE SENIOR PLAy. THE SENIOR COMES INTO HIS OWN- ? INDOOR SPORTS. MAKING UP” THE BEACON 1925 89 Chelsea public library archives THE BEACON 1925 Carb of cfc cfc A lthough the responsibilities of an editor of a school magazine are incomparable to those of an editor of a paper, they still carry with them the duties which one must perform before is¬ suing a publication. Therefore, at this time, we wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who have so liberally advertised in this book, thereby showing the faith that they have placed in us, and we wish all members of the Chelsea Senior High School would patronize these ad¬ vertisers, thereby giving them back many fold that which they have given us. Louis Noriansky, Esq., ’25. f