Frankford High School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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FRANKFORD FORUM The Frankford Forum was reactivated this term by Mr. S. Goldman of our I-listory Depart- ment to provide students with an opportunity to discuss current affairs more fully than normal classroom activity, The major objectives this year have been to publicize the name and func- tion of the club, and bring in new members, both aims have required additional time and effort for the members, The present membership in- cludes l5 Juniors, 2 Seniors and 5 Freshmen, actively participating, Pins and membership cards were procured and interesting programs were arranged. The future seems exceedingly bright for the Frankford Forum. The following officers were selected: President .................. Geraldine Guerra Secretary-Treasurer ...... William Kelton BUSINESS MANAGERS The Business Managers have the responsibility of collecting class dues from the graduating seniors, There is one representative from each book. Each morning the managers collect the dues during advisory and then take the money to the senior office. From here the money is de- posited in the bank. The class dues pay for the Record Book and other senior expenses. The members of this group are Richard Buehler, Cecelia Dabose, Barbara Gillmore, Ralph l-lill, Carol Lucas, Joan Papa, Thomas Rotchford, Louis Wydro, Evie Barrack and Phyl- lis Cotter. SENIOR TRIP COMMITTEE The senior class of i959 began its long awaited trip on the Peter Stuyvesant to Rye Beach, New York. One June 5, seniors, equipped with as much paraphernalia as they could carry, left for Jersey City from the Arrott Street Station at 8100 AM. for a ride on the Reading Line, We boarded the Good Peter at IO1OO AM. After a good time on the boat we disembarked at the park, A fabulous time, composed of amusements, swimming, and cases of sun burn, was enjoyed by all. The grand day soon came to an end, and at 'SZOO PIM, we started for home taking with us cherished memories of recollection, At IO PM., familiar Frankford scenery reminded us that we had reached home, weary but content. Appreciation and thanks to the members of the trip committee and members of our faculty for the planning and work which made possible this wonderful trip. Members of the committee are: Joseph Budd, John Connor, Paul Griffin, Fred Kramer, William Munz, Georgine Patrick, Cchairmanl Marilyn Terwilliger, Diane Visco. Thirteen ,, ,ssh .g'zf,vr ,

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THE BAND Our bond, under the direction of Mr. l-lermon Siegel, is considered one of the highlights of the footboll seoson with its mony interesting formo- tions ot the gomes. on ford in mony civic events such os porodes ond dedicotions. ln April, l958, it oppeored ot the Acodemy of Music in the Schools on Porode show ond vvos highly proised. t olso represents Fr li ln the Closs of Jonuory, l959, the pond will lose the following membersi Korl Bolczorek, Lyle lVlcClellon, John Wolch! Roselyn Wroy, ond John Wyre. Twelve ORCHESTRA The school orchestro functions os o regulor port of the instrumentol music octivities, This orgonizotion of opproximotely 40 members, under the direction of Mr, Siegel, performs for ossemloly progroms os well os for the onnuol spring show, Gr r this term ore: Corl Burg! Cotherine Dovidson , William McGraw, Donold Schoenly ond John Tho oduoting seniors fo l'l'lCIS.

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DANAIDES CLUB The Danaides Club ot Eranktord is a service activity tor those senior girls who have ex- celled in scholastic ability, school service, and popularity, This term's charter members arei President, Bonnie Metz, Vice-President, Clare Patchell, Recording Secretary, Carole Glausman, Corre- sponding Secretary, Joan Durham, and Treas- urer, Gail Tremer. Cther members are: Judy Caspar, Gail Davis, Virginia Gray, Georgine Patrick, and Rita Siemienski. The club is under the capable sponsorship ot Mrs. Helen James, and meets at the members' homes twice a month. This club is responsible tor those gay and decorative posters you see in the main hall. They also do various other services tor the school, and sponsor a semi-annual dance at Somerton Springs. THANATOPSIS This term's Thanatopsis club has again tul- tilled its purpose ot service to the school and community. The club worked along with Junior Red Cross helping at Riverview l-lome tor the Aged when called upon, The members will never forget the Parents' Night which provided much pleasure tor both audience and entertainers. The club is comprised ot 30 members, l5 girls and l5 boys who are active in ditterent activities throughout the school. The club is under the sponsorship ot Mr. E. Orrell Crap. This term's otticers are Evelyn Barrack, President, Alan Schantz, Vice-Presi- dent, Bonnie Metz, Recording Secretary, Bob Eckert, Corresponding Secretary, and Clare Patchell, Treasurer, The graduating members are Evelyn Barrack, Donna Gorski, Marion Leahy, Bonnie Metz, Clare Patchell, William Clausen, Edward Dear, Robert Eckert, and Michael Walker, MAJORETTES The Majorettes are a group ot ten girls who pertorm with the band during the halt time ot the tootball games, They also participate in parades throughout the city. The girls are led and taught by the captain, Evie Barrack and co-captain, Joan Symborski. The girls are Phyllis Cotter, Carole Detwiler, Rita Siemienski, Lynn Welker, Diane Morton, Gloria Michalak, Phyllis Budnicki, Gail Kidd, and Louise Ferro. Try-outs are held each spring tor girls who are interested No baton twirling experience is necessary.