Martin Van Buren High School - Futura Yearbook (Queens Village, NY)

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wessr-fir-fy-x.1....f - HORIZONS Horizons is a proiect of both the Math- ematics and Science Departments. The maga- zine is avocational in tone and is an outgrowth of the experiences of those who produce it and are served by it. The articles represent the work of the students. Mr. Eugene Vine- grad, of the Mathematics Department and Mr. Robert Rappaport, of the Physics Department, serve as advisers to the editorial staff. SEMAVABU Some of the benefits of the senior year are the little rewards and pleasures that accompany it. One of these, Semavabu, superbly blends enioyment and information exclusively for those of the senior class. Although appearing only sporadically, it's publica- tion is anxiously awaited by all. Within its few pages we are treated to a touch of Van Buren's version of Walter Winchell's latest news on the prom and yearbook, as well as general interest articles. The style of writing is informal and cordial, providing a refreshing change from the commonly encountered stilted writing. Editors Janet Schwartz and Estelle Gottesman, under the direction of Mr. B. Rappaport, the senior adviser, have done an ex- cellent job in keeping with the fine tradition of the senior tabloid-Semavabu.

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CURRENTS Featuring the stories, art, and poetry of the tal- entered Van Burenites, Currents leads the way in the field of literature. As Mrs. Pat Santor, the maga- zine's advisor, states, the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors meet on an equal ground, for the material used in Currents is selected wholly on quality. Currents, which sponsors all the essay contests of the School, has won and expects to win many prizes. This year it contains some of the best mate- rial ever offered. This year's edition includes inter- views of popular folk singers such as .loan Baez. Its current editor-in-chief is Lincoln Kaye. His asso- ciate editors are Alyson Roberts, in charge of art and literature, Steve Glazer, the business manager, and Larry Malis, in charge of the photography. QQ MBEEQQ LINE Leading the way in journalistic achievements in Martin Van Buren is the award-winning publication, the Beeline. Under the supervision of Mr. Raymond Marcus, its faculty advisor, the school newspaper is a reliable source of information about every impor- tant facet of student life. This year's Editor-in-Chief is Matthew Katz assisted by editors Steve Kalkstein, Julie Galant, Harriette Blechman, and Harold Lynne. ig l iz' I 'm ,. ' 'ti ul ,fn tl 1. l

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BOYS LEAGUE l2l.7't ' This year saw the League, under the leadership of Ted Rosen undertake its own great leap forward. Indications of the radical change in policy came early in the year, when the organization in addition to expanding its services to the school, sought to emphasize its own social aspects. The year's activities began with the conducting ofa highly successful Service Placement Bureau, through which many capable students were placed in service positions with teachers. Tuesdays throughout the year, saw the League exhibiting its new face, as the traditional uniform of red sweater, white shirt, dark tie and pants were altered, with the elimination of the red sweater. During the Christmas vacation, the League members displayed their athletic abilities in a thrill- packed football game, in which the old members edged the newcomers 21-20. The league, with Dr. Feder, serving in his second year as faculty advisor, rendered service to the school at home basketball games, graduation exercises, Open School Night, the Senior Show, Game Night, and the Spring Concert. In addition, members of the League extended the scope of their services to the school with the creation of the Eraser Squad, and the formation of the League Line, a newspaper designed to keep students better informed of extra-curricular activities open to them. lnternally, the League set into practice for the first time a point system, under which all members were required to satisfy certain basic service requirements. As part of their proiect, League members visited Turkey Mountain Camp and reformed several tasks there. At the end of the Spring term, as a reward for a year of dedicated and superior service to Van Buren, the League went to a baseball game. All in all, Boys' League's activities, both internal and external for the year i962-L963, may be aptly described by the organization's motto, 'lit serves you right. I cm