Darrow School - Shaker Post Yearbook (New Lebanon, NY)

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I W atkins. is-me --., Morris P., Kohler, Kohlman, Currie, Blumenthal, Ha den. odel-Railroading Club This year's Model Railroading Club was a tremendous success over that of last year. Last year we started late and had a difficult time in finding enough space for opera- tions. This year we had no such problems, save that of money, and were able to start construction immediately. We think our layout is most unusual and original. The layout is supposed to represent a railroad in South-Central America. Since no master has found the interest in our hobby, we pursue it ourselves in the photo lab. We wish to thank lVlr. lVlacCvaffey for the use of part of the photo lab, and thank Mr. Hey- niger for his generous donation of plaster which was immediately put to use as scen- ery. The Radio Club The Radio Club started off a good year with the joining of two more licensed radio L'Hams,', Larry Kohlmann, KZBVC, and Bill Hall, WZVDFD. Last yearls member, Dick Kohler, KZUOK, is still active in the club. We started off the year by building three or four antennas in addition to the regular program of operating and repairing radios at our meetings every Thursday evening. We concentrated on high frequen- cy experimenting and teaching other boys th principles of electronics. We also built a voice transmitter which contacted other radio Hams from Oregon to Florida. Our plans for the future will be to get more boys interested in amateur radio, and to complete new projects, which include build- ing a radar set and a simple computer. Front to rear-Auchinrloss, Morris P., Warner R. A., Powers Page 47

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5 lfrmrilnzrg. Slmnplvnzun, .llurris P.. Gwinn. Front row-Synztmds, Wright 4 lou ers, Sclmonnmlfr-r, Blumenthal. Photograph Club The Photography club started this year with a new improved darkroom. We have installed an enlarger, two sinks, and a dry- er. 'llhe club got off to a slow start due to the rush on sport pictures needed by the Peg Board and Yearbook. After these pic- tures were finished, though. we had more of a chance to use the darkroom and things started to move more smoothly. Alan Schoonmaker, our senior in charge, check- ed out the new boys in the use of the equipment. After a short time, they became fairly expert at developing and printing. All in all, we had an enjoyable year experi- menting and learning more about pictures. Our faculty advisor was Mr. lVIacCaffey. Woodworking Club , V. ,1.. This year a small group of boys were organized by Dr. Wlieelcick to form the Vvoodworking Club. Our main objective has been the building of necessary articles for the school and for ourselves. We have built athletic benches. hockey cages, mail boxes. and have repaired many things. even a barber chair. Being confronted by such a wide range of problems has extended our knowledge of how to work with our hands. llr. Wheelock and Dennis Walker, our pres- ident. have contributed generously in time and knowledge in helping us with the num- erous difficulties that arise. We all hope that the club will continue to he useful to the needs at Darrow. Page 48 Blumenthal, Mr. Wheelock, Birch, Henderson, Han. W 'N 'Q' .n 'I

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seg' Wufzul Rohrer, Grimm, Manley, Cette, Akin, Kohlman. Front row- Rolwrlson, Mr. Anrlerson, Stampleman. Science Seminar The Science Seminar met for one period every Thursday night. We of the seminar were given the opportunity of furthering our knowledge in science beyond that taught in a classroom course. This year we conversed on the philosophy of science. but for the most part we read and discussed reading matter of great interest to us all. We enjoyed in a perplexed sort of way reading both Hoyleis hook on astronomy and James Coleman's book called Relativity for the Layman. We took several field trips to Williams College, Union College, R.P.l., and Pittsfield to hear lectures. We are grate- ful to Mr. Beaver, our Physics teacher, for aiding us in the understanding of the al- ways fascinating subject of science. iddle East Seminar Prompted by the many dramatic and disturbing changes in the Middle East dur- ing the preceding months, lVlr. Anderson, our American History instructor, in Octo- ber of 1958 formed a discussion group to study the countries in this area. Any sen- iors that were interested in joining this group were cordially welcomed. Every Thursday evening, for forty-five minutes, we would have informal gatherings to talk about the modern history and political events of each nation. One of our activities was a conference held in April at the Emma Willard School. Here a few students from many New England preparatory schools had the opportunity to express and discuss their views on the Middle East. N XY! Von. Mertens, Frerlvrilhal, Powerx, llatlelbaunz, Mr. Beaver Page 46