Fort Lee High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Fort Lee, NJ)

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THE PIONEER vu. ' lm THE WEEKLY ASSEMBLIES NUMBER of our assembly programs stand out as being especially memorable. The pantomine commemorating the spirit of Thanksgiving was something of a novelty. The Christmas allegory was a tale with the maxim Treat thy neighbor as thyself as the moral. The scenes from The Tale of Two Cities by Dickens were presented by one of the Junior English classes. The mob in the courtroom advertised its presence by -frequent and violent outbursts. Lincoln's Birthday celebration was .an episode from Drinkwaterys Abraham Lincolnu. It was at the time the great emancipator accepted the nomination for the presidency and vowed to deliver the death blow to slavery. Excerpts from well-known books were presented by the Library Council, using stage properties which represented the various objects on the top of a,desk. These made the players appear to be minia- ture characters who had strayed from between the covers of the books which formed part of the background of the setting as well as the theme of the program. The sample of the Junior High play given in assembly did much to increase the sale of tickets for that very delightful entertainment. Among the all too few moving picture films were scenes from a sugar plantation, a lesson in pictures and other educational films demonstrating various products in the making. Renditions by the glee clubs, the orchestra, and the band, and solos by in- dividuals have supplied the necessary musical atmosphere. The talks given have been on banking, the home room system by Principal Heigh of Teaneck, and General Pershing by a representative from the Times. Other incidentals, such as sermons on preserving the building, and building school spirit, practicing cheers, and sales talks have filled out the programs. VVe anticipate a number of noteworthy assembly programs to be given in the intervening months before the close of school. Among these the outcome of the inter- class debates is awaited with much speculation, however, only time will tell which will be the victorious team. One entire assembly period has been given over to the girls' glee club. ' A lecture is to be given by hir. Samuel Rothschild, who is the author of the book Stories Postage Stamps Tell . This talk is to be illustrated by stereoptical views. The gist of his talk will be on the growth of stamps, Stamp collecting, and stories told by different stamps. ll-lr. Rothschild is one of the authorities on stamps and is a regular feature of the radio broadcast over station VV O R. VVe are also to be entertained and instructed by the Stradivarious Quartet. The chief aim of this quartet is to make it possible for students in schools and colleges to hear and appreciate first-class music. Four Stradivarius instruments are used by this quartet, hence the name of the organization. Alfred Pochon, its organizer, and his quartet have been very favorably received by some of the largest universities in the East. KATHERINE KRALL '32, -wg 58 13..-

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YN r r THE PIONEER Greasy Lark Doris Drummond Olga Perona Vincent Greene Wesley Van Nosdall The Florisf Shop Julia hluraska John Studerus Albert lVIetz Margaret Novak 'Hearts to fllenrf' Grace Collis Emma lVIeier Felicetta Romano Tea and .llgebrzzn Helen Callagee Helen Lewis Lulu Von Schiller Veronica VValters Ethel Creamer Helen Friedrich Doris Drummond Harriet Piel Bargains in Cathay lVIaellen Caverno Betty Abbott Howard VVorner YVesley Van Nosdall Nlarguerite Carrara VVilliam Korker George llfluller -aff Eh.. Ashes of Roses llflary Nanlcivel Dorothy Feuerbach lhlarie Bowen Enter fha Hero Alma Lorenz Edna Columbo Albert llvietz Marguerite Carrar Trifles Christine Di Bella Helen Friedrich Arthur Boland George Muller John Studerus Z1

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THE PIONEER A 100 - WV Social Activities f! .v LL E Hof' HE social season of Fort Lee High School opened with an impromptu Hallowe'en Dance followed several weeks later by the annual Thanksgiving Nlasquerade. Autumn colors and the gayest costumes transformed the Gym into a Mardi Gras. The Feature of the evening was the Grand March and the selection of prize winning costumes. lVhat happens to Christmas trees after Christmas? Any Fort Lee student will tell you that they make splendid dance decorations. The january Hop proved that. The walls solidly banked with snow covered evergreens, strings of soft colored lights, a real woodsy fragrance, and the setting was perfect for a lVIid-winter event. A Balloon Dance in February and Green and VVhite Shamrock in Nlarch pro- vided seasonal atmosphere for the dance-loving joy-makers. ln lkflay, Spring-fever assailed us and the Spring Dance was the result. Pastels, waving streamers, boughs loaded with blossoms, gave us our idea of a garden in Spring. Pomeranz Orchestra and the K'Admirals , our ,Jazz-artists couldnlt have been better than Duke Ellington himself. The Social Committee with Gertrude Lorenz as chairman and lN1rs. Esther Strong and hir. Hugh lfVhittemore as faculty advisors generously gave their time and efforts to create the enjoyable series of dances. VVe also wish to thank the P. T. A. for their interest and help in the dances. -..,5i 59 ig..--