Gratz High School - Gratzonian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Dramatics

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Honor HONOR SOCIETY: Back Row: Arthur Crouthamel Francis Lapinski, Geraldine Weinraub, Gertrude Pol- lard, Donald Berman, Andrew Ouiroli. Front Row Bernice Seidman, Esthelle Weisman, Gloria Gisondi Myra Glauser, Georgia Townsend. Society Miss Bertha E. Voigt was our first sponsor. The Society was formed to improve the scho- larship of the school and make for a greater appreciation of scholastic excellence. Two basic services undertaken are tutoring and conference aid, which can be applied for at the Guidance Office. To become eligible for membership, a stu- dent must uphold a scholastic average of 85 or above and be outstandingly active in extra-curricular activities. The Honors Com- mittee is the sponsoring body. It consists of one faculty member from each department, headed by Dr. M. David Hoffman. This committee stresses the importance of main- taining scholarship and reserves the right to disqualify members. Rebecca Gratz was chosen as the name of the Chapter and we soon became affiliated with the National Honor Society. Later, the group obtained a charter and now proudly wears the emblem of the torch, the symbol of the National Honor Society. Through our several drives faculty and students have donated over 1093 articles and S5150 for the aid of European schools. ln the fall term of 1947, Miss Elizabeth Fulton was named as the new sponsor since Miss Voigt had left the school. The first beautiful and impressive Candlelight Cere- mony, now the formal induction ceremony for all new members, was staged. Members of the Class of 40-48 inducted at this time were: Donald Berman, Arthur Crouthamel, Gloria Gisondi, Myra Glauser, Francis Lap- inski, Gertrude Pollard, Andrew Quiroli, Bernice Seidman, Georgia Townsend, Ger- aldine Weinraub, and Estelle Weisman. The Class of 40-48 wishes the Rebecca Gratz Chapter many years of continued success.

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DRAMATICS As we depart from Gratz, we take with us the memory of our Dramatic Club. It has been our privilege to Witness grand produc- tions, such as Happy Daysp The Cat and the Canary, and the 20th Anniversary Gala Night, The Spirit ot Gratz High. Also, among the many plays given in assemblies Back Row: Wallace Strauss, Irene Zodikoff, Leila Rosen, Shirley Rosenberg. Middle Row: Estelle Weisman, Natalie Luker, Aileen Levey, Ruth Litwin, Gloria were: The Wedding, The Rivals, The Flower Shop, Who Gets The Car Tonight, and Three's a Crowd. We can never forget the hard work and in- spiration of Miss Katharine Keenahan and Mr. Leon Lewis who helped make our three years at Gratz unforgettable. Herbsleb, Front Row: Anita Barmish, Pearl Rubin, Syl via Becker, Marcia Schatz, Mary Katana. l- Y5UL is an , ..