Lafayette High School - Legend Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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successful Sing. came the VARSITY SHOYV, 'lGrowing Pains. This, too, was an amusing comedy about the problems of a group of adolescents. School spirit was further revived when our Basketball Team emerged as Brooklyn Champs and won for itself the title of 'Cinderella Team. , This name was given our team because of its victories over favored Madison and Erasmus. Along with our successful Basketball Team was the continuation of the Football Team's winning streak. This prolonged the cry for-BLEACHERS IN THE FIELD! And now, for the last time, the familiar cry brings about a change of scenery. The mists swirl rapidly, gaining in speed, until at the height of their violence, they disperse all at once, and reveal a beautiful scene. The same faces appear, but this time, they themselves possess neither gaudy nor pale covering. They possess no coloring other than that of happy and proud individuals: proud because they have at last achieved the rank of Seniors. The background setting and the clothing of the students, however, do have color. These colors are the cherished and magnificent Maroon and VVhiteg a vivid and contrasting combination, which they, more than any other members of school society now have the right to call their own. And so, we relive the splendor of our Senior year, which is still fresh in our minds. And still in the same noble colors, we review the happenings of the past year. First. of course, we must mention that Mrs. Mary C. Graham became our new principal in the place of Dr. Oswald. The first dance of the season was the FALL HOP, which was a moderate success. The next big event was the second annual SING. Once again the same outstanding display of school spirit was shown as the Senior class went into the activities with a bang. The theme was HEAVEN AND HADES, which revolved around the idea of the Seniors having to chose their destination. They finally decided to go back to Lafayette, despite the fact that they would have to continue doing homework and not cutting classes. The script was written in record time, since this year we had much less time to prepare than the previous year. Then came the endless rehearsals, but when it was over, we were proud of our Sing and knew that we had done the best we could, whether or not we would win. Finally on the night of the third performance, the decision of the judges was announced-and we won! The Sing was a sellout and there wasn't a seat left in the house on any of the three nights it was presented. We were really sorry to have the Sing with all its excitement and anticipation pass on. But all good things must come to an end. The next show put on was the VARSITY SHOW, which was called Stage Door, a story about a group of aspiring young actresses in New York. This, too, was a sellout. Another of the year's gala events was the CONCERT, which went over quite well. This year, the Soccer Team emerged as Brooklyn-Manhattan champs and won the PSAL Trophy for the school. Unfortunately, we must reveal that this year, the football team was no longer victorious. Naturally, this saddened us, but not as defeat saddens some. For no team or person can go on winning forever, and no matter when our team would have lost, there would always have been a Senior class. To prove that the Lafayette Seniors of ,55 were proud of their great football team and would always cheer them on, and with the belief that in coming years they would regain their championship, the cry was raised louder than ever for- BLEACHERS IN THE FIELD! Eighteen

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U16 Genie' looks at the Zzfure It was the only way! A Genie was necessary for the task. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves and then pronounced this dreaded name: 'Bjzcholkmacopxqvfizxp! ! ! There was a puff of smoke and the monstrous Genie appeared. In a thunder- ous, scomful voice, he said, Very well, human, you are now my master for one wish. IYhat is it you desire? Genie, I want to see the future. If that be your wish, then you have but to climb into that bottle. That bottle? That small ink bottle? Illl never Fit into that little bottle! Look how big I am and look how tiny it is. Puny mortal! Do you or do you not wish to visit the future? Iklake up your mind. Do as you're told or forget this whole crazy idea. Oh, all right. Only stop pushing-Hey, I made it! I actually got into this small bottlef, Very well. in approximately one minute, you will be in the year 1980 One minute later- You know, Genie, I donlt feel any different? Well, why should you? I don't know. I thought-Hey, this looks like a campaign headquarters during an election year. And look at those pictures on the wall! That one looks like GEORGE REPETTI should look 25 years from now. I mean from then. I mean- Oh. never mind. And it says Fortieth President of the United States. Look at the other posters. There's a picture of DEANNA BELOVE and she's Vice-President. The writing under the picture of MARCIA SIEGEL says she's a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. I bet she's the first female to be a Supreme Court justice. And look at this poster-Why, it's TEDDY SMALL and hels Secretary of the Treasury! DAVE GELB is mayor of New York and EILEEN GOLDSTEIN is a senator, HELEN CRAIG is a representative and RONNIE ROZETT is Governor of New York. And that big time politician over there, smoking that stogie, is SHELLY BARDACH. Imagine that! All my old school mates are now big time politicians. Hey, where are you pulling me? Come, lowly one! We will enter that building yonder. It is a famous theater. Genie, look at the marquee. VVhy, this theater houses a hit musical comedy. And listen to that voice from inside. It sounds like-it looks like-I told you it was -it's CLAIRE RICHARD. And over there are the other singers-ESTELLE FRAIDER and JERRY KAUFF. And look at that guy over there. He must be the comedian. YVhy, it's KENNY BEST. Now I know why this show is such a hit. It's got to be with all this talent from Lafayette. Shh, let's stay a while. Hey, let go! Oh, all right. I'm leaving. 'iDo not delay. We cannot waste time in the future for it is not ours to waste. Awright! Awright! So where are you taking me now? I recall that there were many promising scribes-pardon-writers, in your school. Let's see what happened to them. We will scan some newspapers and maga- zines in order to see if any of their names appear in places worth noting. Ah! There is a newsstand. 'iWhere? '!Hanging suspended from that large balloon. lYhat's that? A new style for newsstands?,' 4'BIake no ridiculous comments. but climb up and buy a handfulf,