John Adams High School - Clipper Yearbook (Ozone Park, NY)

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THE SHIP'S LOG Aye mates, there's many a bonny lass and handsome lad aboard the good ship, THE CLIPPER. Old Sam has kept a seaworthy log of the whole bloomin' bunch, and, by the great Hornspoon, let's have a cheer for the finest crew that ever sailed the seven seas. Ship ahoyl Although there may be a bit of a blow ahead, right now tl1ey're all sailin' under blue skies, warm sun, and easy weather. Let's look at 'em on that sun deck now. The first day at sea! A contented crew, lulled into restful inactivity by the mighty rise and fall of the good ship, TI-IE CLIPPER, as she forges ahead, decides to ward oi' a threatening attack of mal-de-mer by indulging in a lengthy discussion of Adam's political aiairs, from which emerges the following list of celebrities: Joseph Buhler ...... Milton Klinger ...... Sidney Cominsky ..... Joseph Buhler ...... Bernard Rutstein ..... Carl Scheich ....... . Lewis Zeidler ........ Bernard Rutstein Lewis Zeidler ........ Carl Scheich ....... Ray Doner ............ Bernard Butstein ..... Glen Butterfield ..... Lewis Zeidler ..... Carl Scheich ....... Joseph Buhler ...... Harold Nuss ............. .. Theodore McCartin Bernard Rutstein ........ Most Popular Cleverest Best Looking Most Dignified Best Dressed Best Athlete Most Active Literary Light Most Conceited Best Personality Spanish Athlete Best Dancer Sleepiest Wittiest Noisiest Quietest Class Pet Shrinking Violet ..Done most for J.A.H.S. Florence Pratt Dorothy Schmidt Rita Nagelschmidt Rosemary Burke Anna Lieber Louise Gilgar Frances Levy Rosemary Burke Pearl Rosenzweig Mary Kern Miriam Tenenholtz Florence Pratt Ethel Leach Juliette Braun Agnes Grange Doris Dumtschin Juliette Braun Evelyn Dressner Mary Kern 19

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ON THE BRIDGE It is the lot perhaps of all human beings to be unable to evaluate clearly the present, while that present is still tingling with the zest of battle. But occasionally there comes a lull in the struggle, and as the smoke clears away, man comes face to face with a realization of Time's inevitably swift flight. Such a time has come for the Seniors, and each passing day at John Adams becomes another well-filled page in the volume of memories lock- ed within the heart of each busy senior. It seems incredible that in a little while they will be separated from those they have learned to know and to admire, torn from familiar surroundings, and set adrift in a strange world, but they will cherish, in years to come, dearest memories of it all . . . the modern building with its spacious classrooms and busy corridors, the faculty that has labored individually as well as collectively to make of each student a worthy man or woman, the many extra-curri- cular sports and social activities that have strengthened the bonds be- tween students, the countless other little ways in which John Adams has endeared itself to them, making their high school career an unforgettable era of youthful dreams and active living. And so, fortified for the greater struggle yet to come by memories of past joys, they bid a last fond farewell to the school that will live forever engraven on their hearts. THE CLIPPER can be a success only if it receives the co-operation of the student body. This magazine is yours. It is intended for your en- joyment, its contributors are your fellow students. They have worked hard and well so that you might have a fine magazine. But their share of the work was finished when THE CLIPPER went to press. On you depends its success. By supporting your school magazine, you make possible future editions, future joys, and surely future memories. You who buy THE CLIPPER will be amply repaid by its enjoyable contents. THE CLIPPER is launched! Popular subscription must keep it afloat. 18

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THE CI-IARTED COURSE Recruited from the various high schools in the neighboring districts, the members of the present graduating class were united in a brave, deter- mined group within the doors of JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL in Sep- tember, 1930. Our new Alma Mater grew rapidly from a lusty infant into a vigorous youngster, making its way into the ranks of the older, more established schools of the city. The class pitched into the first task. The first weekly publication, ap- propriately named THE CAMPUS, went to press. On its staff was a fine representation of the class. Bernard Rutstein became the Editor-in-Chief, Milton Klinger, the Associate Editor, Cora Larney and Juliette Braun, Sports Editors, and Lew Zeidler, Columnist. Then followed the first G. O. campaign. Again the class was well rep- resented in the persons of Marion Swanson, Agnes Grange, Ethel Leach as candidates. Helen Kosunen led an excellent field into the position of first G. O. Secretary. In the way of athletics, seniors-to-be found themselves in positions of fame. Bill Schwartau and Joe Buhler made the football squad, Bernard Yesner, the Soccer Squad, Bob Silverstein, the track team. Numerous clubs were formed at the outset, and the class found itself fortunate to have students in its ranks to take places of responsibility. Margaret Weger was elected secretary of the Math Club, John Robinson, president of the Dramatic Club, Frances Levy, secretary of the Spanish Club, Josephine Jerum and Irene LaChapelle, vice-president and secre- tary, respectively, of Le Cercle Francais, and Ray Doner, president of the Speakers. The term waned, its swiftness barely giving us time to be- come acquainted with one another. However, the initial results were very encouraging. Sixth term--Things again started with a rush, but the class was ready for it. When the first major dramatic production was announced, Juliette Braun and Eleanor Nelson found themselves in the cast after exhaustive competition. From Out of the Night into well-deserved prominence went these two. Again the G. O. elections! From under a blaze of posters, blotters, tags, came candidates John McGullam and Rosemary Burke, the latter to assume the post of Secretary. 20