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

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SCHOOL BOOSTERS Last term the Boosters Chose a more democratic system of admitting new members. The requirements included attendance at school functions, service credit, grades, general appearance, attitudes at the interviews and, for boy applicants, a term of service as a guard. The Boosters have annual charity drives and run the roller slcating parties. All their undertakings have been successful in the past. it was decided this term that the Boosters must attend four out of six football games. The Boosters meet under the leadership of Richie Felder, President: Claudia Riess, Vice Presidentg Terry Schuster, Secretary, and Sue Kaufman, Treasurer. Miss Home is the faculty advisor of this group. BRUCE LEDERMAN GO-GETTERS During the cessation of extra-curricular activities in 1950. Go-Getters was discontinued. It was re-organized in 1951 by lVlr. Krinslcy, who had previously been laculty advisor. The members' chief function is selling ticlcets to all sporting events. The Go-Getters attend all Nladison games. They are often challenged to intramural baslcetball games against the Boosters and other school clubs. Parties, swims and dances with other school organizations are among their private activities. There was a change in faculty advisors when Mr. Krinslcy said good-bye and Miss Salit toolc over the chores. The olilicers are: President, Norman Kurtz: Vice President, Irene Bandolilcg Secretary, Carole Adler: and Treasurer, Bob Davis. BRUCE LEDERMAN FURMAN HONOR GIRLS Honor Girls was founded twenty years ago by Miss Lillian Mcconville. The purpose of Honor Girls is to set examples of fine athletes and worlcers lor the other students to follow. They assist the gym teachers greatly. Sports are not the only things that these girls excel in for they are also Fine students. The present faculty advisor is Miss Tebbe, and the officers this term are: President. Dorothy Bianchinig Vice President, Blanche Kaufman: Secretary, Roberta Rome: and Treasurer, Lois DeLara. For this term the Honor Girls have planned a Play Day, in which tive Broolclyn High Schools send six of their top Honor Girls to partalce in games and dances at lVladison. DOROTHY BMNCHINI

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f' -- Inf GW .1 ,J--Nw A Our class was lortunate enough to enter Nladison, just as extra-curricular activities returned to the school. All the games We have thrilled to have been sparlced by many outstanding athletes. Qne of tVladison's greatest stars was Frankie King, a superior man on the basketball court. All will agree it was breathtaking to see Frankie dribble down the court. Nlilce Vveltman, now on his way to becom- ing a successful ballplayer was a great asset to our team. There have been many other bright lights in lVladison's past, too numerous to mention. Even those who have not been active participants in team play have spurred Madison on with their tremen- dous backing and spirit. The history of our teams have varied, showing both victories and defeats. Now to tell about our achievements on the lielpd. The Nloslceteers supervised by the superior coaching of Jammie Moskowitz are 'continuously showing great form on the court. For three con- ' K avi i, xt' N . secutive seasons, since we entered lxfladison the Highwaymen have landed a berth in the playoffs. Une team we can really be proud of, is the Vvundermen, coached by Artie Vvunderlich. The team sparlced by its co-captains Stuie Levine and Bennie Galante showed superior playing through- out last season. With this they brought a revela- tion to Madison by winning the tirst city champion- ship for our school since 1927. ln the third ring of our circus, we find our foot- ball team. Previously the black and gold was coached by Sam and Mike Torgan. This year under the leadership ol .lerry Edwards. they are looking forward to a well-played season. Although not as famous, Nladison has several other teams including the Bowling, Track and Tennis teams. We are sure all lxfladisonians will always remem- ber the pleasant moments we spent cheering our teams on to victory. DEBBrE HARRIS ALICE Gorrscr-io 'iw 5 W t A 5 4 Ee E ,ww-0 . , , .J-' ., .ef30'Y Y' if-' 'C ms, se. . -'ti wx , , W W? . aaa aaa aaa A A -.x -.3 1.1. 3 5 fa, ESMF' Q ' z-ZZ . 1 313351-txifa-E :tt W N ix M Q, i f .A 1 V' .D ...... 'g ' -r ' Qfgttg 'F ' ,, Y .f U r Namaste, but Greta. Y. P-cgixb

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TIVITIES , Q .Diff I AWN t t N - SING - I' ' lt- I W5 N L V 4 157,75 we fa 45' L III! W N- , 1 Y .NX ' llQb BS The activity responsible for arousing more school spirit, than any other, is the fabulous Nladison Sing. Nothing can equal the enthusiasm and spirit of the participants which prevails among the different terms, as each tries to prove its superiority. The original songs, dances, and slcetches can he lavoraloly compared with many professional productions. The memory ol Sing will always remain. A 'hiya ln our Freshman year we set the school ablaze with our 'Spinning the Color .V f Wheel. Armed with experience in our Sophomore year, we watched all loyal lr X- Y yt :::gII I uw I A gf , gi sk' Nladisonians hearlcen to our call oi l'VVestward, Ho. Qur Junior year found us slightly out of our minds, as, Hlxfladison Went Crazy. ln this, our last and best year, our theme will he Along the Highway. JOAN ABRAMOWITZ . W , Q1 E TTTZT ! :L 5 ' - III It E! ' V CHEERLEADERS AND TWIRLERS By now the organizations of Twirlers and Cheerleaders have become old established customs in Madison, and we are quite proud of them. It is quite thrilling to watch from the football stands the slim girls twirling away with their hatons. At the laaslcethall games one has the pleasure of seeing the routines of hoth our boy and girl Cheerleaders, in action. These two cluhs really glorify the hlaclc and gold of our school which will soon hecome our Alma lvlater, and they malce Madisonians proud that they are a part ol this lestivity. The present captains of Twirlers are: Loretta Smith and Sonny Slotoroff: ol Cheerleaders, Ruth Krasnow and Richard Karp. BETTY KRENIK 9 LNJA uu'mf um- t Kargon, and lsaloel Kliegman. supervised hy the very capable Miss Talesniclc. QI A ' l A illlllllll 11:6 f Kilt, 3 gl! lttil? HP' I pf 41 ' ENN lllhl' I I 'ff W xlf I ln the year ol our graduation 1955 the Arista organization will he 29 years of age. It was originated hy Miss Corinne Jewel and since then Mr. Blumstein and - Alb W W N W K J UL Miss Hansloury have heen advisors to the society. At the present time Arista is Members of Arista are admitted on their superior records of scholarship, char- acter, and service in the school. Due to this the students perform many services which are an integral part of lxfladison. Once each term Arista conducts its installation ceremonies for new and deserving memloers. This term the leaders of Arista are Jerome Scharlman, Marie Gagliarcli, Robert DEBBIE HARRIS W'