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

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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

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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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Spring came, and Sports beckoned. Henry Arken and Dick Madigan trotted out upon the turf of the diamond as members of a powerful nine. On the track cinders, a fast-moving, experienced Richmond Hill team was brought down in defeat. Carl Scheich, Bill Schwartau, Bob Silverstein, and Lester Forman of our ranks did famously in this vic- tory. Sid Cominsky and Moe Solomon plunged into the tank with the swimming squad, and Bernard Yesner, Dick Madigan, and Sol Greenberg booted the ball for the Soccerites. Into every conceivable activity, record, and honor went members of this graduating class. Heinz Milark became the president of the German Clubg Cullen Reynolds, president of the Poetry Club, and Ethel Leach went to the head of the Girl Reserves. Amid the impressive dignity of a Scholarship Assembly, many mem- bers of the class received awards. From the Service Awards Assembly came Bernard Rutstein, bearing a bronze UA . A host received insignia at an olficial Athletics Rally. Cora Larney, Agnes Grange, Helen Kosunen, Frances Levy, Lenore Stiller, Louise Baker, Olga Semenkowitch, Carl Scheich, Dick Madigan, Bill Schwartau, Lester Forman, and Joe Buhler formed an inspiring list. Seventh term-And now came the thrill of a lifetime when we found ourselves in the Senior and last year. We sulfered with new dignities, but managed to achieve a few things. Partially responsible for third and subsequent second place honors for The Campus at the Columbia Convention, were Bill Schwartau, newly chosen Business Manager, and Bernard Yesner who became Circulation manager. The Cops of John Adams were reorganized under the able and stim- ulating leadership of John Robinson. Two other seniors promoted were Sid Cominsky and John McGullam. In the hectic campaigning of the G. 0. elections of the new term, Lew Zeidler was elected to the oflice of president. In athletics we find that never-to-boforgotten Thanksgiving morning when Adams heartily trounced Richmond Hill. Bill Schwartau furnished some of the murderous assault. The soccer team came home with the bacon when it won the Queensborough Championship. Through it Carl Scheich had joined his senior cohorts on the soccer field. To prove that Seniors could attend to business, many came in for Scholarship awards. George Feil won the Math contests for Math I Please turn to Page 391 21