Eastern District High School - Eastern Senior Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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EASTERN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Science maker the world go Wowzcf, Exploring zmlenouffzr from .vley to grozumf. Basterntovvn's Medical and Bio- logical Society of Technicians re- ports the winning of new honors at the Science Congress. The Society carried off a first prize blue ribbon for its blood bank entered in the Biological Division. In room 318 of the Administration Building, the research department houses its sub- jects and materials and conducts its experiments with Chief-of-Staff Ern- storf in command. QSee Page llj Topping off a successful season, Easterntovvnis ace scientific organi- zation captured first prize in the Physics Division at the Science Congress. Four members of the society teamed up with an idea sug- gested by Mr. Hirsh and ran off with the blue ribbon under the direc- tion of its sponsor, Mr. Bender. In- teresting demonstrations were per- formed by the organization for the benefit of scientifically minded citi- zens, one of whom was Mr. Mosko- witz, our mayor. With hnishing touches already placed on our new transmitter, the radio engineers of Station WZNVV, Easterntown is preparing to go on the air. Sy Mark, having received his ticker from the F. C. C., will take on the responsibility of keeping EasterntoWn's station sending . Chief Engineer Bender hopes to have a continuous supply of licensed operators on hand in the future. Doing their usual yeoman service, Presidents Eisenberg and Hirsh and their co-workers of the Chemical and Biological Supply Corporation

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intellectual lile . .. societies, anal Ulu hs Their izamer iii light: yoa'll .ree .rome ilay, From Hollywood to the Gay White Way. The actors of the Dramatic So- ciety are under the direction of Miss Spence. Plays and selections are presented by the club members at assemblies. At meetings, ideas for plays are first discussed, then written up, and finally rehearsed. They at- tend a variety of plays, and' learn how to pronounce their o's and a's perfectly. They love to argue ilay and night, To live with them woalal he a plight. The debating team, headed by Mr. Schwartz, is responsible for the startling arguments for or against certain proposals. Pupils work hard preparing the brain for debates which are now held evenings. The team has won many a debate for Easterntown because of their be- coming voices and arguments. The Current Events Club consists of people in this town of ours who read the news, not jokes like the majority. Important present day af- fairs are discussed at meetings, which are held in room 215 under the excellent leadership of Mr. Schwartz.

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of Easterntown are busily pur- chasing, turning out and caring for our chemicals and equipment. Our scientific organizations and our scien- tifically-minded citizens are depend- ent upon the company's functioning at maximum of efficiency. FOREIGN QUARTER The Pan-American Club is one of the modern language clubs of E. D. Melodic Spanish songs are taught by Mr. Scarinzi at the meetings. The pupils get a knowledge of the cul- ture of Spain and Latin America. The pupils who are interested in La France attend the meetings of the French Club. Officers are elected since the club believes in the poli- cies of unoccupied Qnot occupiedj France. Enjoyable games are play- ed. French is spoken at meetings and is really very well understood. Wluen the meeting is over, easily understandable English is again spoken. Miss Smith is in charge. The camera shy German Club isn't here to be seen, but is very much appreciated, nevertheless. Un- der Miss Steinhoffs supervision, they are perpetuating understanding of a great culture. The Art-Weaving Club is the cen- ter for all those interested in fancy needlework. With instructions from Mrs. Lippman, the members of this club turn out beautiful hand made scarfs, luncheon sets, and anything else they desire. Many of the girls make entire sets for bedrooms or dining rooms. The Newman Club, headed by Miss Southee, holds its meetings on Tuesday every second week. It gives an opportunity for Catholic pupils to discuss their ideas, ideals, and aspir- ations.