Lincoln High School - Knight Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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School Store qealcd l. Betzner, J. Lockton, M. Black, M. Rosen. Standing: J. C illes 9. Lundy, A. Ritman, S. Feldman, A. Cusumen, F. Ward The sound crew operated Lincolnls public address and amplification system. The club was sponsored by Joseph Murri, electronics shop teacher. George Pfisterer, president of the club, directed many of the activities which took place after school hours, such as the Home and School Association meetings. Business, the granite foundation of A- merican economy, was not only studied but practiced in the school store. Main- tained by the distributive education stu- dents, it is Lincoln's practice ground for tomorrow's salesmen and executives. Sound Crew Seated: E. Gorenflo, G. Pfisterer, Mr. J. Murri, C. Curry, R. Ki- eronski. Standing: D. Brown, R. Solcoif, W. McAdams, F. Zehron, Fu-st Row: D. Ewart, G. Barber, R. Cavis. Second Row: F. Calhoun, R Weaver, T. Pelochuck. Third Row: P. Gosser, B. Martin, G Curstel, F. Stoner 29 J. Heberly, R. Koval, R. Stressman, B. Lenin The stage crew handled the complex task of drawing the curtains and operating the lighting in the Lincoln High School auditorium. The boys were also in charge of all lighting and properties for the Jamboree. Many hours were spent under the di- rection of George Barber, sponsor, in building scenery for the Christmas Pag- eant.

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Q . Service Club Do you remember that pretty girl who showed you to' your seat during the Christmas Pageant? Can you recall the refreshing sniile that greeted you after ai school concert? These were the girls of Miss Swoyer's Service Club who act as hostesses and usherettes :Lt all school functions. Standing: F. Mullen, BI. Braverman, Nl. Gottfried, D. Hirsehorn, L. Long, K. hlntulis. Sealed I Klein, M. Duzenski, iw. Paul Future Teachers of America Qvahvl: G Auerswald, M. Edgerton, lt. VVullaee, NI. Braverman, M. Gottfried, F. Shearer, A. Rosnerl I Xllcn, H. Yentzcr. Standing: R. Goldstein, B. Kaplan, B. Barmish, J. Trcatnian, DI. Paul, P. Long- nnre, R. Knizen, D. Klein, D. Horowitz F. ltfnllen, J. Knerr, hi. Duzenski, J. Hirst, C. llartsh P. B inks 28 For those who aspire to bc teachers, there is the Future Teachers of America Club. Here We received in- struction :tnd training. The training was often put to practical use by substitu- ting for teachers and by tutoring other students who desired help in the various subjects. The club's zietivities in- clude trips to neighboring universities und teachers' colleges.

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Orchestra Bach, Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky, or Gershwing all were likely to be heard on passing the band room. Our Christmas Pagents, Spring hlusic Concerts, Senior Day, Commencement, and special assemblies were favored with the fine music of our superlative orchestra. I nder the directorship of hir. Arthur Wise, the orchestra enjoyed city-wide renown. The New York Yankees of high school bands! This was the name and the honor given to the band by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Whether it was the martial music of the football field, or the classical and semi- classical of the Spring Con- cert, the Abraham Lincoln High School Band excelled. The laborious work of re- hearsal and the unceasing efforts of hir. Arthur VVise, its director, has manifested itself at football games, the jamborees, and at Schools on Parade, in the excellence of the band. Band