James Madison High School - Log Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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ARlSTA Arista was first organized in our school in 1925 by Miss Corinne Jewel. Since then Mr. Blumstein, Miss Hansberry and, at present, Miss Taleisnilc have been Arista's advisors. Arista has grown with the school and become an integral part of it. Since the stoppage of extra-curricular activities, we have discontinued the system ol' having Arista applicants interviewed by the Arista Assembly. As a result. the averages lor eligibility have been raised to 95 in 5th term and 00 thereafter. ln addition to scholastic standing, Arista members must render service to the school. This term our Boy Leader is Nlarty Brownstein: our Girl Leader is Sue Chasin and our Secretary is Judith Shimanslcy. ln the present graduating class there are about 100 Arista members. THE S.G.O. The Student Government Organization of Nladison is a fine example of demo- cratic government. Like the United States government, the S.G.O. is divided into three bodies. These are the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. The Executive branch consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, who are elected each term by the student body. The President may choose a cabinet of fifteen commissioners, to aid him during his administration. One of his most important jobs is to serve as Chainnan of the House of Representatives. The Vice President heads the Senate, which is responsible for planning after- school activities. The Senate and the House ol Representatives comprise the Legislative branch ol the S.G.O. The members of the House and Senate are elected by each class and represent the students at meetings. The Secretary lceeps minutes at House and other meetings of the S.G.O. The Weekly Calendar, House agenda and all S.G.O. correspondence are the Secretary's responsibility. The Treasurer worlcs with the S.G.O. Faculty Treasurer and serves as authority on the budget and any financial problems that may arise. The Judicial branch ol our govemment consists of Lt. Governors and Lt. Justices who are elected by each term of students. They malce up the Board of Governors and Student Court. Representatives of the S.G.O. attend Borough meetings ol' the Student Organiza- tion ol Brooklyn and report baclc to the students. This term the students elected to the executive offices are: Billy Gurton, Presi- dent: Marty Rosenthal, Vice President: Lea lVliller, Secretary: and Bob Erichson, Treasurer. THE HIGHWAY From green lrosh to sophisticated senior. the Madison Highway has always afforded you a complete account of doings and nundoingsn around Madison. lt has told the entire story of the events that shaped your high school career. Varsity shows. Sings, sports. S.G.O. functions, and even classroom ubonersn are included. Many who are in the class of '52 have worlced on its pages since they avoided paying for their lirst subscription four years ago. Carol Davis, Joy Cohen, and Bob Smith were among the illusioned enthusiasts who wrote the P.M. Journal. They never realized that no one ever reads it. This term, Bob Hasellcorn, editor emeritus. and lxlal Newman, ex-news editor. leaned baclc in their swivel chairs and watched their successors slave. Joel Droplcin.

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IN THE WINGS

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Ahhy Avin. and Ralph Shapiro headed the staff with Lee Sachnoff. ixlimi Fishman. and Stan Engerman as their page editors. Together with Nlrs. Whitlock, charming laculty advisor, they recorded tor you the events of the term which was the happiest, yet the saddest, of your high school days. Now. they too are going out to face the world as individuals. Who knows? Perhaps the New York Times will some day profit hy their Highway experiencesl MADISON IAN ln 1925, a hand of intellects fand there were very few, even then, got together to incite confusion throughout an innocent student body. Their product was known as the Highwayman . About 10 years later, it was changed to the Madisonian,', so as not to he confused with a certain low-brow paper, no douht. The stories printed are witty, dramatic, romantic, and understandable to the edi- tors and approximately hall' the staff. They are supplemented hy illustrations that make Picasso seem like an old master. Faculty advisor to this erudite publication is Nlr. Roddman, possessor of a wide literary hackground. Editor-in-Chief Stuart Becker and Art Editor Claire Satin can always he found in a library, usually near a copy of invent New Xvords and Forget Old Grammarn. SERVICE LEAGUE At one time or another, all students have heen stopped at an exit hy a harmless looking guard, hlocking the door. Vvhen he asks for your pass, you think to your- self, 'Tm a citizen. Nly father is a taxpayer. Why do I need a pass? You then realize that in a school of this size certain rules must he made and kept. It is the jola of our Service League to see that these regulations are upheld. The Service League, which was originally called the Traffic Squad, has been in existence since Madison was huilt. Mr. Sarney is the very ahle faculty advisor. However, the part the faculty plays is small, since Mr. Sarney helieves that the Service League offers an excellent oppor- tunity for students to gain practical knowledge of government. Besides Mr. Sarney, there is a Captain, two Lt. Captains, a Deputy Captain, and a Secretary of the head of the League. The officers this term are: Major, Karl Lazarowitz: and Lieutenant Major, Ronnie Zeigler. All memhers of the squad can he easily recognized hy the black and gold pins they wear. Otticers have pins which have their rank written on it. G0-GETTERS Among the familiar and popular groups seen in the halls of Madison are the Go-Getters. Fifty-seven stalwart Madisonians 'comprise this group. Their prime function is to sell tickets for all of the schoolys athletic events. Among their other activities they hold dances and swims. Because of the stoppage of extra-curricular activities, Go-Getters, as well as other school organizations, became extinct. At the resumption, mass interviews were held hy the four school officers and Mr. Krinsky, head of Go-Getters and custodian of ticket distribution. Seven hundred students attended, and out of this numher, the present membership was picked. Present officers are Mike Vveinherger, President: Ronnie Cooperman, Vice Presi- dent: Ruth Posen, Secretary: and Rose Gregory. Treasurer.