Midwood High School - Epilog Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1946 volume:

epilog midwood high school brooklyn, n. y. iune 1946 clr. iocob m. ross principal J 'Vin H-M K x mx s -.. 'Wm hu 's, x Q.. EXEUNT We were all just kids when we entered Midwood four years ago. Kids, like, say, our small brother or the little kid next door, both of whom are just freshmen today. We used to walk through the halls as they do now, dodging the sarcastic freshie call, forgetting where the gym was, and wondering what those blue and white hats that some of the students wore signified. Now, we wear these blue and White hats and we know exactly what they mean. They mean that soon our high school days will be over, that we no longer are just kids',, but must become responsible men and women, and that we may never again see many of the friends whom we knew during our high school days . Graduation from high school marks the consummation of child- hood. We must now plan our lives and develop ourselves in an adult world towards our goal. Midwood has equipped us to do this. The City of Midwood has acquainted us with the structure and adminis- tration of government. From the inter-cultural courses, the Inter- Faith Club, and the assembly programs depicting the civilization of different peoples, we have been exposed to and taught love and toler- ance for all men. The music and art departments have contributed greatly towards the development and broadening of our cultural backgrounds. We entered Midwood as just kids, not yet exposed to the world. We are now only half grown-up and we are leaving it. Our increasing sense of responsibility is mixed with a fear of the future. We must leave Midwood to continue and complete the grow- ing up process which truly began there. We entered Midwood in a world at warg we left in a world at peace. It is our task to keep it that way. Midwood has boosted us into the saddle and now it is up to each one to spur his horse in the right direction. The roads branch away from the school like the spokes of a wheel from its axle. Many of our friends and companions will take different routes from ourselves and disappear only to crop up now and then in a memory. It is this memory which gives meaning and value to the past. On June 26, 1946, four years of working and playing together will become just part of the past, only a memory stowed away in our minds. This Epilog will not let us take four years of our lives and destroy their meaning and value. Let it be a living memory of the heart and pulse of Midwood. Four years of joys, sorrows, accom- plishments, failures, and emotions are now over. But, turn the page and remember ........ PETE NELSON SAMUEL BADER 3 ULASSUGHAPHY As we lean back in our seats at the graduation exer- cises, we take what seems to be the first breath in four years. Proudly conscious of caps and gowns, and careful not to crush same, we have a few minutes in which to think, and think hard. The past four years fthe average stay in high schoolj come back to ' us as clearly as if they were just happening. So, while a speaker on the platform impresses the future upon us, we take a peek into the past. We remember first how awe-struck we really were, when, with badly feigned non- chalance, we looked up at Mid- wood. Jotting September, 1942 in our mental notebooks as a date not to be forgotten, we entered the Flatbush White House, and subconsciously took the oath as citizens of the City of Midwood. The City was still young, just about to celebrate its first birth- day, and most of us were immediately swept into the excitement. Marvin Brant was finishing his term as mayor, and we eagerly awaited our first opportunity to vote. We learned about the party system, its weaknesses and strong points. In November, we elected Harvey Honig mayor. It was during that month too, that the first Student Court, with Bill Harshman as Chief justice, was organized. December saw the first faculty show, Watch on the Rhine , starring Mr. Hirsch. From that time on, we began to think much more of the faculty. And as an additional Christmas gift, the school voted 1267 to 352 to allow the girls to wear slacks to school. Once the females had won their point Qand pantsj, many of them naturally went back to skirts. The war effort was stressed during our freshman term. The Victory Corps got its name and the school went all out for the drives. Bob Levine donated blood, and Georgie Fruchtman asked for a with- drawal. 4 We try to skip lightly over them, but somehow we can't forget a couple of unpleasant moments We freshmen faced. We recall that look of the frosh that somehow enveloped us, with the exception of a few lucky boys who were over six feet tall. We innocently searched for fifth floors, swimming pools, and terraces Cwhere seniors would be waiting with palm leaf fansj, especially when the Art Squad carefully painted signs with directions on them to help us along. We argued with Mr. O'Brien over purchased elevator passes which he refused to honor, and tearfully demanded our money back when our seats in the cafeteria were not as close to the ice-cream stand as the nice junior had promised. Running breathlessly from the gym to Room 402, we invariably found ourselves among the 467's. The low numbers were always on the other side! But, despite minor catastrophes, we passed Cmost of us, that isj into second termg still P.M.'ers, but at least knowing our way around. It was during the early part of the term that Jerry Lench asked if the plural of Argus was Argil', and in the same issue, Midmooder Bert Davis called the English Department the Chamber of Com- mas . Whether we thought they were funny or not, We laughed, mainly to keep warm, because it was in Feb. '43 that our oil ration was cut and we froze. True it was patriotic, but it was cold, too. The Block Captain System started. John Arents was the first visitor to the Museum of Science and Industry on its opening day, and around the same time a lost, three- year-old was found wandering about our cafeteria. In March, Lester Ritter became mayor, with the Blue Party on its fourth straight win. Hubba hadn't come into vogue yet, so the girls just drooled silently at Mayor Ritter. Pete Nelson was elected second term vice president, the start of a phenomenal career. Dr. Gramet started the Inter-Faith Club in April, and Bert Davis again came into the limelight with his interview of Uncle Don . A mild plague of German measles in May did not prevent the success of the Spring Concert in June. We came back in September, rested, peeling, and lower sophs. Mr. Dobren took on his job as faculty advisor of B71, and Barbara Negus took over the mayor's job. Former teacher Doctuh Bern- hard, a private stationed in Mississippi, wrote us a letter saying in part, God help Hitler and Tojo when our outfit gets started . A jeep drive headlined November, as well as a new lunchroom plan where the students themselves were to be guards. Agathon was organized, just as we were about to become A.M.'ers. The Argus's Question of the Month was the enlightening Would you subscribe to a Blind Date Bureau in Midwood, if one were organ- ized? Mr. Purcell's chess team began to enter competitive matches. 5 . 2,0 7 L. 7 1, 3 6 s fg an 3 Vt . ' N 6 Q - 5, ' r 4 'ji N-if Ya Z QfZ C 4? To add to the Yuletide spirit, Mr. Cabot suggested that there be special language tables in the cafeteria. And, of course, there was the Variety Show with Buddy Block, Larry Appel, Jack Abrams, and Sandy Metlis fthe Gunty of '43j. Santa Claus Raskin and his little helpers sent Christmas kits to our boys in service. It was Jan. 1944 and the school was still frigid. In London, Mr. Murtha, then of the Navy, bumped into Mr. Zack, formerly of the English Dept. The spring term elections were high- lighted by the debate between Les Ritter and the Student Court. The Court decided that Alumnus Ritter couldn't handle Shelly Fein's campaign. On Tuesday, March ninth, the cafeteria served hot roast beef sandwiches. Bill Kolin's editorial, We Have the Right defended Argus policy in the March issue. Murray Chayt kept running for things. The rats in the bio lab were reported to have vitamin deficiencies. Midwood's second Carnival was held in May, complete with games, Variety Show, and carnival queen Riva Weintraub. Most popular booth was Ring the teacher's neck . We spent the summer of '44 at camp, sea- shore, or summer school, depending on the individual. In September, Dr. Gramet returned to Midwood. A second development was the formation of the first non-party election sys- tem. A terriiic hurricane almost, but not quite, closed the schools. Mr. Gabel, back from the war, threatened to pitch a pup-tent on the campus if someone didn't find him an apart- ment. And the lunchroom was so segregated! Gordon Clarke took over the mayor's desk. The band just missed marching in the Colum- bus Day Parade. Another Merry Christmas , with another Variety Show. Sandy Metlis M.C.'d with Gunty sneaking in for a few impersonations. For the third time, plans were made for a football team. We signed pledges and prayed., We topped our S100,000 quota for the Sixth War Loan drive. In Jan of 1945, Barbara Negus graduated as Class Everything, the Community Center opened, a new Service League was started, and Midwoodites became very excited at the thought of a snow plow leveling the immortal lot across the street . Making the V.C, a branch of the City of Midwood highlighted February. Not many of us will ever forget April 1945, when, on the twelfth, F.D.R. died. We were rather dazed. Our president was gone. The Dramatic Society successfully presented its first play, The Trysting Place on May 18. Lenny Singer, former basketball star, was killed in Germany. The term ended with a record graduation class of 535. Mayor LaGuardia made the music department happy by phoning congratu- lations after their performance over station W.N.Y.C. A September came, and we were lower seniors. Plans for the F.D.R. memorial award were announced. We returned to the old split sessions. The Baedeker,' was published. Several hundred stu- dents chanted No Sports, No Schoolu, as the city's kids protested the resignation of team coaches. The Harvest Moon Ball graced October, and the swimming team sank. With the seniors supervising, boys and girls met once more in the cafeteria. Helen DeBiasi reigned supreme in B71. Henry Gunty Aldrich in What A Life was presented in December by Mr. Hirsch and his play-production class. Midwood celebrated its Hfth birthday. It was February. We were seniors, with all the involved ex- penses and importance. We elected Everett Dulit senior president, and Dave Werman vice president. We voted as citizens of Midwood for the last time. julian Ginguld became mayor. We whizzed through the Football Varieties, the awarding of the first F.D.R. memorial to Frank Sinatra, school and senior outings, the last issues of the Argus. We proudly wore senior hats and jewelry, and especially enjoyed our special class day and night. As we struggled with college applications, we kept thinking of the wonderful time we had had at the prom. And before we knew it, this day arrived. We lean back in our seats and fleetingly recall our high school days. We take a long breath, swallow hard, and remember. Then suddenly, we sit forward and listen hard. Midwood days are finished, but we'll never forget them, the future is ahead--our future. We rise and sing our Alma Mater as we've never sung it before. qThe words are strong and clearg their meaning is imprinted in our memories forever. BOBBEE WEINBACH PULL FACTS Graduation Day! The guest speakers rise and address the grad- uates. Perhaps his theme is You-The citizens of tomorrow. 'AThe future of our democracy rests in your hands might well be his final words. Are you prepared? Have our years in the City of Midwood helped you to understand the machinery of government? It is said we learn by doing. Well, we Midwoodites in our final term have taken part in elections for four years. We mixed the excitement and fanfare of electioneering for our pals with the seri- ous talks and solemn campaign promises. We'1l all remember how the dream of a football team evolved from the campaign pledge of generations of candidates for mayor, to finally become a reality. Perhaps, before our kid brothers and sisters graduate, construction will have begun in the lot across the street.', And maybe, in the atomic future we'll even have soap and towels in our washrooms. But let's try to recall the exciting moments of the past elec- tions, during our Midwood years. Remember when We were just ignorant freshies, coming into school for the first time? The old party system was still in effect, and one of our first homeroom ac- tivities was to sign up for the Blue or the New Deal Party. That was the term that Harvey I-lonig beat Will Boughton for mayor. And Mickey Smith Cremember himj beat Jerry Ambro and Neil Underberg for President of our freshman year. It's funny how We recall old candidates, who since have dropped out of Midwood. 8 Then the next term Handsome Les Ritter beat Harvey Auer- bach and Dick Groberg. How we used to look in sweat at the faces of the candidates in office. They were big shots, sixth or seventh termers. They towered over us and looked old enough to be our fathers, or at least our big brothers. Third term-This was our last term as downtrodden P.M.'ers. Barbara Negus, Midwood's first girl mayor, beat Shep Ginandes and Jack Abrams. Jack promised us the Brooklyn College swimming pool. Next term most of us will probably get it, after waiting three years. Then, we became A.M.'ers. The election that term was the most exciting but also the most dangerous of our high school career. Lenny Lehman beat Jack Armin and Lenny Leff. That was the term that somebody started a rumor that religious issues were de- ciding the election. The rumor spread as only rumors can, and party lines were forgotten. However, we were all ashamed of the way we had acted and vowed it would not happen again. The course we took out of our difficulties, right or wrong, was to abolish the party system. Fifth term saw our first non-party elec- tion, in which Gordon Clarke defeated Dick Mattuck. In this election, one of the first in which we were promised a skyscraper in the lot across the street, the antagonisms of the past election were forgotten. Then sixth term-For the first time, We saw the candidates not as beings on a higher scale, nor as big-shots, but as members of our own group. Bert Rothkopf ran and beat Neil Underberg. The can- didates had changed from the mighty giants to whom we were afraid to talk in the first term to fellow-students with whom we had worked for three years. And then last term there were Helen DeBiasi, Mac Russell, Johnny Rosenberg. Again our term was the controlling interest in the school. We were the big-shots now. Those freshies bowed low when they saw us and our candidates. This term's election assemblies . . . our last term in Midwood. Who are the candidates? Ginguld, Lieberman, Moscowitz. Why those candidates are just kids. From Harvey Honig to julian Ginguld, Were the candidates growing smaller? No. We were growing up. Growing up with our own experiment in democracy, the City of Midwood. Growing up under the guidance of Mr. Dobren and Mrs. Emil. In three or four years we will be voting for City, State, and National officers. What better preparation than four? years voting and fighting for our school candidates? BEA GAMRIN BOB LEVINE 9 7,,,, We the Seniors, being of sound mind and ' loyal disposition, on this twenty-sixth day of June, in the year of nineteen hundred and forty- six, do hereby bequeath to our esteemed teachers our grateful thanks and to: Mr. P. S. Shapiro: An empty college Mr. Hirsch: Hamlet on rye Dr. Gramet: An automatic pass producer Mr. O'Brien: A Yiddish dictionary Mr Becker: A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation Mrs. A. S. Cohn: Two-hour periods Mr. Padow: A professorship at Vassar Mr. Dobren: A sofa for B71 Mr. Manheimer: More people with larger lung capacity Mr. Humbert: A debut at the Met Mr. Murtha: A11 the luck in the world for his new team Mr. I. J. Levine: A chance to play opposite Lauren Bacall Mr. Freedland: A case of laryngitis Mrs. Rosman: Two delaney books and a dozen pens Mr. Rogal: Satisfied students Miss Mullins: An atomic bomb Mr. Weinberger: A balanced ledger Miss Javer: A movie contract Mr. Robinson: A-typewriter of his own Mr. Raskin: Larger quarters for dumb-bells Mr. Cabat: A bigger and better book of Spanish jokes Mr. Eisenstadt: A summer at Forest Hills Argus Oiiice: An interior decorator Miss Bradshaw: A class of ninety-eight per centers Dr. Bernhardt: Eight free periods To the Senior Class: Many thanks for everlasting friendships and memories: and, in the days to come, all the luck and happiness in the world. JOAN BLUM, MARJORIE KOBRE, BARBARA LEIBERMAN 10 CHIPS FRUIVI THE RUSETTA STUNE ARGUS: Something Mr. Hirsch finds useful to line a garbage pail with. ARGUS REPORTER: He's always gotta go, but never knows where. ASSEMBLY DAY PERIODS: Something that's easy to love. ASSIGNMENT: That which a teacher gives at the beginning of each period to exercise her vocal chords. AVENUE J BUS: A vehicle that should be made of elastic-but isn't. CAR: How to win friends and influence people. CLASS: Something you come to between cuts. CUT: On days that you don't do it, teacher doesn't take attendance. DANCING: Practice of pulling your feet away faster than your partner can step on them. ETC: Something you put at the end of an answer when you can't think of anything else. EMERGENCY ROOM: A heavenly hide-away. FLUNK: When you don't graduate, you know it's something that you must have done. FOOTBALL: What Midwood will finally throw in the air next term. GRADUATION: Pay for four years of hard labor. HOME ROOM: A place where everyone is trying to borrow everyone else's homework at the same time. JOKE: That which is supposed to be funny when told by a stu- dent, but has to be funny when told by a teacher. MOTHER IN MR. FELDMANlS OFFICE: But my son is inno- cent, I tell you! PARDON: Something you begged to get in the form of a diploma. SABOTAGE: Unannounced test. SINATRA: Adam's apple in long pants. STUDY: What you never do, but the boy next to you always does. SWIMMING POOL: What Midwood doesn't have on the fifth floor. SWOON: What girls will do when Mr. Padow comes along. FRESHIE: Someone who wishes he was a senior. SENIOR: Ah! Need we say more. IRMA LEBOWITZ, MICKEY SALMAN, VINNIE LEDDO, VIVIAN BERNSTEIN ll BHINGINE UP PARENTS Words are very interesting. They can all be defined, and yet, when we begin to consider them, they somehow become so ambigu- ous. Take for instance, parent's night . Defined, it means: That night on which our parents come to meet our teachers. Let's ex- amine it more closely, however, and now we'll really see what a variety of meanings it actually has. First, we'll look at it from our point of view, Joe Midwood's perspective for perspire-tivej. To some of us, it may mean a raise in allowance, or tickets to Oklahoma, To others, it's almost like forcefully confessing to a crime and deliberately asking for punish- ment. One thing we're all agreed on though, we've done our home- work-all of it-for the last three days, and fourth floor to First, or first floor to fourth, the room's quiet when the bell rings. Teachers sometimes disagree with us on these points however, making such uncalled for remarks as, The only reason the room is quiet when the bell rings is that you don't come in until Eve minutes after the bell,', or else they even go so far as to imply that we donlt do our homework. But in the very next breath they contradict this bold statement by bluntly accusing us of copying one another's workg vvhich goes to shovv hovv unreasonable teachers can sornetnnes be. Next, let's look at it in Mr. or Mrs. Midwood's light. Mom or Pop CHeaven forbid both should comelj walks to school, admiring from the distance the enchanting effect created by a fully lighted building. Coming into the doorway however, the serenity produced by that captivatnig picture is connpletely altered. I'eople vvalking back and forth, upstairs and downstairs, short ones, tall ones, light ones,dark ones,noisy ones,quiet ones-nothing but people. llere one Momma is being gently shoved by her angel from one room to another. There, someone with a slip of paper carefully clutched in her hand is gaping at the room numbers, trying to find Sonny's teachers Cbetch'ya Sonny is a freshmanj. Once having found the room, it's just like shopping. You get into a line and then see where it leads you, and if you're lucky, you may even Find what you're looking for. Then of course, we mustn't forget that teachers are also really involved in this affair. They've been so nice tonight. Not a com- plaint, not an angry word! Why look-they really can smile, even after sitting in one spot for two hours straight, meeting so many parents, and getting the same response from them all- How-do-you- do. I'm johnny's mother . . . 3 and they reply with a smile, 'Tm delighted to meet you, Mrs .... NAOMI EMANUEL 12 if KX xi? i THE BID IS IU The celebrated explorer, Frank Buck, used to tell of his harrowing experiences in the wilds of Africa, where he would often go hunting lions ,Q with nothing for protection but a club. When admirers would gasp at the dangers of such a practice, he would con- tinue, But, of course there were Five hundred members in the club. There are few of Midwood's little associations which boast that large a following, but for the sake of curiosity, I decided to explore the inner-most Working of our alma mater's flourishing organiza- tions. The following reports are the collective results of my wan- derings. I first payed a visit to our basketball team. When I walked into the gym, one of the members mumbled, Here comes that dribbling idiot ! A very exciting thing happened as they began their practice. One of the boys was down on the Floor with the others crowding around him and shouting, Give him air-give him airf' I discovered later that he was blowing up the basketball. My next stop was at the doors of a club where it is evidently disastrous to bite your nails-the Craft Club. Most of the taller boys are interested in sculpture work. In fact, they're probably the big- gest chislers I've ever seen. One of the lads is Working on a square bathtub, which he contends will positively not leave a ring. My next stop was the Social Studies Club, where a good deal of light is put on the important topics of the day. For example, they discussed the choice of Connecticut as the home of the UNO, and how the citizens there positively wouldnit Stanford. A young sailor who had seen action in the Pacific fa good movie, I hearj, was telling of how he used to operate a Hit gun on a Mosquito Boat. Telling of his experience in Northern Africa, he said grimly to one of the skeptical girls present, Have you ever known what danger was like in the Sudan? Nou, she replied honestly, but I had some trouble once in a coupe? As I stood outside the door of a joint meeting of the boys' and girls' Leaders' Clubs, I could hear a feminine voice shouting madly, Take that, you rat! Take that, you rat. And then a frightened masculine one squeaked timidly, Please stop, Gertrude, you're giv- ing away all the cheese? Slightly reassured, I entered and in a 14 short time, trying to impress them with my strength, I picked up the nearest bar and bent it over my knee. Their surprise and awe compensated for the fact that I got chocolate all over my pants. The Biology Club greeted me with the news that they had just discovered a cure for which there was no disease. When they ques- tioned me as to whether or not I intended to pay the Bio Club an- other call soon, I grunted, Amoeba I will and Amoeba I won't! When I visited the Dance Band, I was entertained by a lovely arrangement of that tender ballad, I'm Sorry I Made You Cry Dear, But Your Face Is Much Cleaner Now . The lads in the band were quite excited about my new invention. It's a piano , I said proudly, with no keys, strings, legs, sides, or top. When they shouted, That's stupendous! I smiled modestly and sighed, Oh, it's really nothing . The Dramatic Club was presenting a musical melodrama, when I dropped by. It concerned a butcher's daughter who would lead Wealthy men astray by doing the Dance of the Seven Veals. In the second act, the money-mad damsel sings sweetly, I'd Give a Thou- sand Dollars to be a Millionaire . The drama ends in the dungeon of a 16th century castle where the lord has the hero on the rack,', and is stretching his body unmercifully. It is at this instant that the princess enters, and seeing her handsome knight in this awful predicament sings to the villian, Lord, You Made the Knight Too Long . Not knowing of the Magic Club's fake cigarette trick, I found myself in the middle of the following dialogue: You,re not allowed to smoke in school. Who's smoking? You've got a cigarette in your mouth. I've got my pants on and I'm not pantinglv The club's chairman informed me that if ever I wanted to become a theatrical magician, he'd see to it that I'd start at the top of the ladder. But, since I heard that painting ceilings is a tough job, I declined. When the Art Squad had me as a caller, they were busily sketch- ing a little Indian who was seated comfortably near the canvas. The Indian, whose name was Ninety-eight Cents Che wasn't yet a buckj, told me seriously, that he considered red men superior to white men in most cases. Of course these statements were made with reservations. The Chemistry Club was too busy talking about ur-anium, ur- iozole, and ur-father's mustache, for me to tarry long, so I hurried on to the next club on my list. But seriously for a moment, I would like to say to all the many fellows and girls that Ilve met in and out of these clubs, and to the many more that I haven't met- May God bless you and keep you . . . ,cause I can't afford it!l' GERRY GOLDSPINNER 15 .-..l'-. Z- v 5 , ... .. if ' -.w .ur ,. ,1. 1: ,. .,'?f HEHCULES Step right up ladies and gentlemen-the big event of the year has finally arrived. Yes siree, you guessed it. After live long years, Midwood's football team is a reality. But, we regret that we weren't here to enjoy this product of post-war planning. Midwood's football team, which was born this term through the efforts of ex-mayor Helen DeBiasi and the honorable Dennis D. Brown, and financed by a highly successful variety show, em-ceed by senior celebrity, Morty Gunty, will take the Held against Thomas Jefferson on October 12th, 1946. WIN, WIN, WIN for dear old Midwood. As we hastily glance through pages of Midwoodls history, we recall many other teams which were born while we were attending Bedford Alma Mater. Midwood's swimming team, which held tryouts in Mr. Ralston's shower and then practiced at Tilden without a coach, managed to keep out of last place. The next and Final year, under the guidance of Mr. Driller, with practice sessions in our fifth floor swimming pool or in the lot across the street after heavy rain- storms, still managed to stay out of last place. Stuie Goldring, Chuck Bergoffen, Pete Nelson, and Marty Weinberg were on that team when it made its whirlwind school-wide campaign for bath- robes. Under the able direction of coach and historian, Mr. Murray Eisenstadt, the Midwood racqueteers, or tennis team as you may, showed great promise. In 1944, Midwood dropped the crown in a playoff with Tech at the Parkville Courts. Last year, the team made a good showing by coming in third in P.S.A.L. competition with a record of four won and four lost. An interesting sidelight on this team is that robust Sue Sherman made the team only to be chucked because P.S.A.L. rules do not allow members of the fairer sex to be members of high school teams. Jerry Lasser and Jerry Bernstein are leaving the courts this June. None of the members having received offers for a Mexican base- ball contract, Midwoodls baseball team was up to par when they took the Field against Madison in the opener this year. The Cohenmen looked forward to a highly successful season with many veterans returning from last year. We all can recall with pride how baseball was born in 1943 with a spirited drive for G.O. membership. Last year, the team was coast- ing along in first place, sparked by Capt. Munsinger, when lightning struck more than twice in the same place and the team barely limped into third place, three percentage points ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies. On June 26, 1946, the team will lose many of its star players -Capt. Teddy Moss, Jesse Eisenberg, Dick Weinberg, Bob Gal- 17 lagher, and Ray Van Deventer. But other stars will rise. There is a group of unsung heroes in Midwood who have given us our most successful fencing team in the school's history. Faced this term with neither a coach nor a place to practice, the boys entered P.S.A.L. competition on their own. These Men In The Iron Masks , led by co-captains julie Linker and flute-playing Stuie Gold- ring, placed in the championship tournament. The reason for this phenomenal success is that Stuie Goldring fenced with his flute in- stead of sword, while Billy Green, Midwood's smiling baritone, sang Don't Fence Me In . We hear that in one match with Tech, Stu stopped the contest to take a solo. Last September, after many student demonstrations for coaches, it was decided to continue basketball and Mr. Sisselman was im- ported to take over the job of coaching basketball in Midwood for the 1945-46 season. Sparked by two seniors, Bob Nadell and high scoring Ira Barenblut, the Bedford Avenue lads finished in a three- way tie for third place with Lafayette and Madison. Gunner'l Barenblut, leading the team with 126 points, set a Midwood court record when he scored 21 points in one game against Eastern Dis- trict, to pace a rousing 42-20 victory by Midwood. Mr. Sisselman experimented with the veterans and came up with what appeared to be a winning combination of Nadell, Levine, Baren- blut, Solomon, and Lutzato. Using these five and his main subs, Flanzig, Kutner, and Brown, he started the season with a decisive victory over Boys High. But with a hard fought defeat at the hands of the Dutchmen Qlater to become the number two team in the cityj, it became evident that Midwood was destined for another mediocre season. At times, the Sissel-men appeared to have found a winning com- bination. They trounced Eastern District and won a thriller from Lafayette, 45-42. High scorers in the Lafayette game were Barenblut with fourteen points, Nadell with eleven, and Levine with ten. Mid- wood showed a decisive edge in shooting accuracy and all-around ability. Another prominent team in the Held of basketball was the senior team. Co-captains were Alan Cochran and Irwin Feinberg. The big game with the faculty was on May 10 and we bow our heads in grief. An article on Midwood sports would not be complete without reference to the women who spur the teams on to victory. Three RAHS and a SIS BOOM BAH for those girls in the white sweaters, the Midwood cheering Squad. This term saw Captain Renee Irom, Shirley Bernstein, and Anita Goldstein graduate . . . 'Tm a Big Girl Now . Many of us will be back to witness Midwood's first gridiron contest. So, we'll be seeing you on October 12th .... LARRY BLATTE 18 wf HEHCULEA Think of girls' sports and what comes to mind but the most heckled and ribbed organization in Midwood. That, of course, is Doxa, girls' athletic honor society. Under the spirited guidance of faculty adviser, Miss Kagan, Doxa has really gone to town. Ushering at Midwoodls big events and guarding the colors at all assemblies are two of the functions of the society. And whom do you think kept the gym equipment in such ship-shape condition? The Doxa girls mixed work with fun while keeping balls scrubbed and inflated. In the Field of girls' athletics, there are a great many things to be remembered. In the volleyball club, the girls were divided by terms and when the setting-up and double tapping were over, it was the seniors who emerged as the victors. 20 In the basketball club, four girls were chosen to captain the black, plaid, white and red teams. Eenie, meenie, miney, moe-and teams were chosen. The White team showed immediate superiority and, in spite of the iight, put up by the other teams led by the black, walked off with the honors. The Leaders Club exercises left many stiff muscles too. Possibly the best of all things is the Play Days. Each school played host in turn and all the schools sent several representatives to each Play Day. Midwood's, last term, was a big success and every- one had a great deal of fun. Winter was the theme, and the gym was decorated accordingly. Girls became members of either the snowball, skiman, snowflake, or snowman team by being given a tag of one of the teams. Battleball played on the volleyball court with fluffy balls of cotton, a limerick contest in which each team had to supply a last line to a rhyme given them, a basketball game, and the craziest varieties of relay races including cracker-eating, three-legged walk- ing, feet-in-crates race, and walking on paper were among the things done. The delicious refreshments later really topped off a Wonderful afternoon. After the business at Friday afternoon Doxa meetings was finished, time was spent making laniards for whistles or going out bowling or riding together. The seven Doxa girls who are becoming alumni this term are: Nancy Bloom, Faye Davis, Barbara Denemark, Anne Elardi, jose- phine Ferrare, Marie Ingrassia, Marcia Silverman. Participation in athletics has encouraged the fine qualities of good sportsmanship, cooperation and clean living. MITZI SILVERMAN AN 21 Teacher's pet first of all, E I-I A S S H 0 U M Has really nothing on the ball, He laughs at teacher's ancient jokes, P U R T H A I T S And asks him home to meet the folks. A helper always on the go, VA - 6' b -5.5, That's our apple polisher Joe. X To the strong man of the Held, 7, -1 All the co-ed's hearts do yieldg Q., His shoulders are just too divine, ,143 -tv: He runs real fast to our goal line. L LJQ- He throws a perfect forward pass, 'S But his rating is lowest in the class. YV , l, 0 'A Then we have the campus Queen- Whose many pictures have been seen, il ' .U ' Her figure trim, her hair so neat, 5' J She's a date who can't be beat. i But because of her attraction, In class she is a big distraction. The terrible fate of one of our boys, Because of the fact he once made noise V' Is that last term a teacher nailed him- And because of that she also failed him Now he has her this term too, 4 And good marks for him are very few. if i li 2 i ' :.. 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Strikes paralyzed nation. Jet planes ilew from coast to coast in 42 hours. Midwood got its football team. The Little Flower' left office. Sixth Avenue became Avenue of the Americas. Army fthanks to Doc Blanchardj won Army-Navy game. Pulitzer prize to State of the Union and Age of Jackson. Broadway r e v i v al s : Pygmalion, Showboat, and Hamlet Academy Awards Went to Joan Craw- ford and Ray Milland. Best Movie: The Lost Weekend. Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby still on top. NYU: ,Outstanding Basketball team. Leonard Bernstein was No. 1 com- poser. Van Johnson-Favorite swoon king. Returned to Broadway: Gertrude Lawrence, Katherine Cornell, and the Lunts. Winston Churchill visited the United States. Box off-ice wonders were Oklahoma,' and Harvey.,' Best seller: Forever Amber. Mr. Dobren had a baby. Miss Javer and Mr. Kramer got mar- ried. CNot to each otherj. We graduated. SAM W. BADER EENUS SENIUHIUS Mrs. A. S. Cohn: A senior is the iinal flowering of all virtue. He sees all, even a pretty Midwood co-ed in the springtime. He knows all, especially what is not so. He tells all, but not to teacher. Mr. Gabel: A senior is a superman: courteous, beautiful, handsome, and possessing all fine qualities. CBased on my observations of my senior class.j Mr. Gelb: A senior is one whose inherent modesty revolts at being forced to Wear senior hat and button, but submits because of tradition. Miss Hallock: A senior, to the teacher means, A boy or girl: Who likes to take a day from school, Who goes out nights and comes in late, Who trusts too frequently to fate When he forgets his work to do, Or fails to follow a school rule, Who has excuses right on hand, Who looks quite innocent and- Dear Seniors, happy, free, and gay, God bless and keep you on your way. Mrs. Heller: The noisiest gabber of them all. Mr. Hirsch: On top of the head, a senior hat, Inside the head, a freshman mind. Miss Lesser: A senior is a high school student all grown up . . . Better than any Broadway show. Mrs. Losee: A senior should be mature enough tcr' be depended upon to live up to rules of the school without police super- vision, ambitious enough for a future to plan and execute work without being naggedg available as aides in helping or instruct- ing undergraduates, above all, courteous. Mrs. Salitanz The girls are lovely to look atg the boys are manly, full of fun, but ladies and gentlemen always. Mr. Schulman: Recipe for a senior . . . Mix one pin, one hat, one piece of jewelry. Shake well and add a dash of sophistication. Allow to simmer for six months and you have an integrated senior. Mr. Spieler: A senior is an . . . Enigmatic dilemma . . . If this be tautological . . . MARILYN HOROWITZ 25 -t fizaezziiiyfygggf -11? i f I f ,Eff W, ' Mp! E, , , X A SX., t 'Q' i X tt EIT UN Hunan LI'L CHILL'UN ,Q i There goes that alarm- Say, mem, what's the time? Give me just five more minutes of peaceful recline. But that voice deep within you says, Come on, rise and shine, Senior. You stumble from bed, in the pitch black disorder And head for the bathroomg there's never hot water, Then glance in the mirror at Dracula's daughter. It's a Senior V' A dab of the soap, a squeeze of the paste, And you're back in the bedroom to dress in great hasteg But you can't find one shoe, and there's no time to Waste. Happy Senior In Soon the ordeal is over, you're all dressed at last. A glance at the clock says it's almost half-past. There's no time to eat-well, you wanted to fast! Oh Senior ! You whiz down the street till you think you've struck J , Lift your head up to heaven and silently pray That the bus Will be empty and you're early today. You're a Senior, 26 There's that crowd near the corner, Who've been waiting in vaing As they shiver and cram, they sing this refrain: I'll be dropped from that course if I'm late once again. I'm a Senior. You're staggering neath weight of textbooks and worry- By now it's half-past and time seems to hurry. Your life for a bus,-or a cab,-or a surrey- Poor Senior ! A bus is approaching at its usual pace, QWhere a tortoise could beat it, if both in a race.j But that bus doesn't stop, for within there's no space For a Senior! These vehicles keep passing, packed from ceiling to floor. By now you're so desperate, you shove to the door. You get tackled and bruised till you're beaten and sore. A fine Senior. The bus door's now closing and with one forceful lurch You land on the driver, an undignilied perchg But at last you're inside, headed for English with Hirsch. Lucky Senior ! Slip your hand in your pocket to search for your fare, And to your surprise find another hand there! Drop two of your books as you cry out for air- Some Senior ! You crawl through the turnstile by use of sheer force, As you trample down juniors, ignore their discourse. It's quite a tough battle, but you'll Win out of course, If you're a Senior. As you're thrown toward the rear and the bus starts to sway, Try to fall in the lap of the boy 'cross the way. You make more friends that way, I've heard some girls say- That's a Senior, VVell, you finally reach Midwoodg how ?-you'll never know, Though your hands are still trembling and your knees are now bowg You're mentally unchanged, be it good, bad, or so- Still a Senior. Then you struggle upstairs, try to stifle the yawning, Sneak into the class ignoring late warning And you're greeted by teacher with a cheery Good morning, Senior. SHEILA FLAMM 27 FUTUHMVIA Greetings radio audience of America, this is station S.B.I. broadcasting at the premiere of the 1960 Midwood Varieties held in Midwood's spacious new fieldhouse. There is a large crowd of celebrities gathered around waiting for the festivities to begin. Before the building opens, let's look over some of the familiar faces here tonight. Standing a little way to our left are those two famous swoon singers Billy Green and Bill Hennessy. Bill Green has just returned from Hollywood where he has been co-starred with Barbara Blourock and Morty Gunty in Road to Cookie's , a play by Julian Linker produced and directed by Peter Nelson and staged by Richard Mason. Directly in front of us is George Morgenstern, wealthy financier, talking things over with Colurnbia's Director of Economics, Joel Rubinton. Governor Bob Levine has just arrived with Harvard's president, MacKinney Russel. WOW! Excuse me for drooling folks, but three beautiful Power's models have just arrived, Jean Valet, Nettie Stecker, and Elaine Lowenbraun. Marcia Segerman, Miss America, has just come in with Bob Nadell, Mr. America. Standing over here to our right are a few of the famous medical men who are in the city to attend a conference at the Rocke- feller Institute. They are Norman Fieber, Martin Cooper and Ronald Hanft. With them is the famous engineer, Richard Raphael. The show is about to start-here comes the Midwood Alumni all-star band led by the Armstrong twins. Among those in the band are famous bandleaders Eddie Weiss, Herbert Needleman and Stuie Goldring. The doors are open now, and everyone rushes in trying to get the best seats for this excellent show. Seated next to us are Sam Bader, Editor of the New Republic , and Chuck Bergoffen who has taken over Einstein's place at Princeton. Milton Stern, the famous pianist, is playing the piano on this great occasion. Allen Cochrane, world champion high jumper, has just entered with jesse Eisenberg and Dick Weinberg, two infielders with the Brook- lyn Dodgers and co-batting champions. Arnie Krevat, the football star who plays with the Green Bay Packers, is with them also. Here are Richard Knopf, the writer, and Meg Groberg, the Blonde Bomb- shell of Personality who has just been married to Harry Conover. Looking around us we see Marty Leff, Esther Chiat, Faye Davis, and Lois Levy who are going to contribute their talents to help put this affair over. Three of Broadway's best known actresses are seated over to our left-Helene Miller, and Sue Weinig along with Judy Rabino- witz. Maurice Leichtung, publisher of the best dictionary to date, has just arrived. Sylvia Levine, the accomplished poetess, is seated in front of us with Judy Ditchik, the founder of the modern teaching system. The curtain is about to go up so we'11 return 'you to the studio and sign off. MARILYN COHEN JOEL RUBINTON JACK SENIUR He is rapidly approaching 18 years of age . . . his hair is brown . . . his eyes are brown . . . and his nose is . . . He takes history, just loves physics, and thinks up ways to cut trig. Likes to spend his time in a javer class. He thinks school can be improved by an application of the Mullins Atom Bomb. He is glad that Mr. Norris is no longer at Midwood because those complimentary love taps were getting much too hard for comfort. Would like to spend his life making love to Betty Grable, Hedy Lamarr, or Lana Turner. His ideal Friday night date is the Midwood Loge . . . a juke box . . . and a coke at Cooky's. Plans, plots, schemes, dreams ways to get Dad's car for Saturday night and wonders if he can manage the tickets to the dance and the gas at the same time. Prays every night for the Dodgers to win the pennant again. He sings Patience and Fortitude unless he can remember the Words to Personality , When not wearing a tie in school, he slyly covers his senior pin as he sees Dr. Ross approach. He has his prom date picked Well in advance and puts a little away each day. As he waits for his gal at the lunch table, wonders what Mr. Padow has that he hasn't and tries hard to get it. MARV MORRISON 30 JILL SENIUR She has just reached seventeen and is already counting the days to her eighteenth birthday. She is 5' 3 , has brown eyes and hair that is curly in the sun and straight in the rain. She passed history, loathes intermedi- ate, and spends her gym period in the N emergency room. Knows all the words 3- to Symphony but can't find time to memorize the fourteenth sonnet of Shakespeare. Thinks school would be improved by installing mirrors in the lunchroom and in each locker. Loves the thought of graduating but hates leaving Mr. Mandell's art class. Wishes all teachers looked like Mr. Padow and acted like Mr. Mannhei- mer. Has an ardent crush on Gregory Peck but would go out with joe Sen- ior anytime. Her favorite date is a ringside table at the Copa but a movie , at the College suits her just fine. Wonders madly who is going to ask her to the prom, and when finally is asked, takes three weeks to say yes. Hopes vainly for an orchid and when he hands her the roses says, Well, it wouldn't have gone with my gown anyhow. Wears bobby socks and sweaters to school and wonders why she canlt look like Gene Tierney. Swears to go on a diet every day but canlt bring herself to stop buying ice-cream pops during her lunch period. Hates men that walk on the inside. Swears she's through with men until the next one comes along. Jo MANNE 31 WHET WILL YUU REMEMBER MUST JO AGELOFF: Being caught during a fire drill wearing my alluring gym uniform. STANLEY ARDBAUM: The senior bike ride .... pedaling three hours in the rain to get home. PAUL BAUMAN: There are two things which I will remem- ber most clearly. First, the ex- citement of stepping before my classmates in a skating exhibi- tion in the Midwood Variety Show. Second, the teachers. MARCIA BERNHARDT: Elec- tions and the excitement at elec- tion assemblies. AUDREY BERNSTEIN: The wit of A. S. Cohn. LENNY BERSON: The S.B.I. and its pleas for money or some- thing or other. 32 EBUUT MIUWUUIJ? MARGARET CALLIPS: Mrs. Searle's Latin class will always remain in my memory. MARILYN COHEN: For one thing, the boys . . . and the boys. . . . and, oh, did I forget to men- tion, the boys too? MARTY COHEN: Not the girls, but Mr. Spieler in his bike riding togs cut a deep picture in my memory lane. JAY COHEN:' I will always remember the Argus .... espec- ially Mid-moods. BERGIT DAHLSTROM: Mr. Heymont's Bio class and the fun we had there. DORFMAN: The trying to keep my quiet when I was E L L I O T times I had home room president of the class. CLAIRE ELLIOT: My cata- logue of excuses for not doing my homework. JEAN FABRICANT: Running for all I was worth in a last at- tempt to catch the side door be- fore the late bell rang. SONIAFISHBACH: The square dances that I was forced to go through for four long years in gym. ELEANOR FRANK: The mad dash from A. S. Cohn's history class to Mr. Spieler's Bio room. WILMA GANGEL: The emer- gency room and all the rent I probably owe them for spending so much time there. ELIZABETH GENTILE: A. S. Cohn's home room period. I'll al- ways be one of her sweet patoo- ties. GLORY GILDER: Mr. Becker and his American Observer tests. ARNOLD GOODMAN: The dark room. MARY GIACO: All the girl friends that I made in Midwood. MEG GROBERG: Sure, I'll re- member something .... the home- work and those pleasant surprise tests. BARBARA KESTENBAUM: The lunchroom when it was made co-ed and still the boys and girls remained on their own side of the white line . . . 'cepting for one little table . . . mine. JERRY LASSER: The fifteen minute lectures which Mr. Chancy gave daily before the orchestra rehearsal. LOIS LEVY: The basketball games . . . especially the time that one of the players jumped and landed in my lap. EVELYN LEVY: Standing on line for a half hour for a ham sandwich and then finding out that there is nothing left but cream-cheese and jelly. AUDREY MANES: The time I passed my geometry regents, but failed the course. ROBERT MARCY: The three years as a member of the choral society and all social activities. BARBARA MISHEN: Peter Nelson pinching my arms in His- tory. JOANNE OBERMAIER: I'll most remember the millions of minutes I spent watching the sec- ond hand on my watch, waiting for the bell to ring. VIRGINIA OETERS: I'l1 al- ways remember the F.D.R. mem- orial assembly when the painting was unveiled and the feeling that ran through me on seeing it. RHODA RAFFISH: The three times that I failed my Geometry regents. DICK RAPHAEL: I'll never forget when Mr. Glassman intro- duced us to his wife and I said, Hmm, well compounded and with all the elements . JOEL RUBINTON: Biting my nails while Waiting for the elec- tion returns. WILLIAM SCHWARTZ: Mr. Scarinzi's Spanish class. MILTON STERN: Mr. Levine and the wonderful music depart- ment. BETTY THOLE: How quiet the kids became when teacher return- ed to the room after a hallway tete-3-tete. BARBARA WEINBERG: I'l1 always remember the fun I had cramming for exams and as an extra added attraction . . . the social activities. DICK WEINBERG: Breaking my neck to get down to the lunch- room. BARBARA BLOUROCK HELENE MILLER SUE WEINIG 33 EXTRAVAEANZABELIRIUM Close your eyes. Now wish .... pray .... dream. Open them again and this is what you will find: At the stroke of 8:00 A.M. you really wouldn't find yourselves in your English 8 class, sitting on the most uncomfortable chair in the world. You would rather press the button on the desk and your armchair would recline, and then you'd find yourself in a most lazy, but comfortable position. You'd close your eyes as you relax and listen to the melodious refrains of the soft and gentle voice of Mr. Hirsch as he chants Rock-a-Bye Baby . In this period, he passes out the homework he did for you the night be- fore, and then smiles and tells each one of you what dream students you are. But after forty minutes, you're bored by all this idle chat- ter, so you take the elevator up to the fifth floor social lounge. There, Dr. Gramet is handing out coca-cola to the girls who comb their hair most fervently in the lunchroom and to the boys who break the most dishes and chairs and make the most noise. The chimes ring out soft and mellow as Miss Kroeber comes in to an- nounce the next period. You hop on to your bicycle Cif you're old- fashionedj, or your collapsible, convertible heliocopter and ride to Gym. There a staff of thirty teachers are waiting to dress you in white dainty evening gowns while the boys enter the Gym ball- room in midnight blue tuxedoes. Mrs. Levy and Mr. Raskin an- nounce the first number, One Meatball , played by the school orchestra under the direction of Louis Prima. After this rather hectic morning, we go down to our Brass Rail a la Midwood and order our lunch. Mr. Bernstein takes your steak order while Mr. I. J. Levine waves a cheerie good afternoon as he washes the dishes. 34 After finishing up the last drop of ice-cream sodas, you retire for a rest period. As you make yourselves cozy in the richly decorated relaxing chairs of the auditorium, Mrs. Graham distributes the re- quired joke-book literature as Mr. Robinson plays jose Iturbi's Polanaise on the ivories. We soon enter the mathroom for the last period of the day and Mr. Ginsberg begins to sing logarithm tables to us. Tired and anticipating an exciting week-end, we buzz the office to get the taxi-bus ready. Seated at the driver's seat is Dr. Ross, who pleads with the crowd to please move to the rear. As Miss Mullins collects our slugs, we think how with just a few minor improvements, Midwood might not be such a bad place after all. SHAPIHUISTICS Calling all Midwooditesl Wanna see a preview of that famous show- School Days, Today ? We can't guarantee props or a technical squad, but you can be sure of a host of characters because the actors are seniors and the setting is Mr. Shapiro's oflice. The director is this esteemed gentleman himself, who for ob- vious reasons has been rechristened Mr. Philip College Adviser Shapiro. It's little wonder that he wears glasses, with all those Senior buttons dazzling his eyes during auditions. The 965th young hopeful has just approached the director, who cheerfully says, And what college aren't you going to? Glancing at the script, she answers, First choice Vassar, sec- ond Cornell, third Hubba Hubba University near the Oshkosh Oasis in the southern part of the New Mexican desert. And what's your average? Approximately 99.413658 .... That's just line. I'm sure you've got a fairly good chance of getting into your third choice. The next applicant, glancing furtively about, finally leans over the desk and whispers hoarsely, My father went to school with Senator Fixit, and he'd like me to carry on at the old alma mater. Do you think with all that pull I can get into State Penn? Of course the answer is negative. It seems that the only way we can get into college this September is to join the army and be- come a veteran or to endow a new University. College won't seem too strange to many Midwoodites, because they will be applying the Good Neighbor policy and feeling right at home in Bedford University. No longer will they have to wave Brooklyn College banners to make their presence in the lounge legal. Now they too can sell rusty Senior buttons to unsuspecting Freshies next door. CARYL and EVELYN LEVY SELMA KIMELMAN 35 lglqfikbmas 7? htgl ' . f . 1-1, - by PRUIVIUSIS Let's see-I put a penny away every day for 17 weeks and 3 daysg that makes . . . not enough with gardenias so expensive . . . maybe roses . . , she said she was wearing fuchsia. Sure, roses will be just the thing, and they're a lot cheaper besides. Yes, that's right mom, move the button over an inch or so. I hope nobody'll be able to tell that I'm wearing Dad's dinner jacket. Taxi to the station from the house will be about forty-live or . . . no, forty cents if I hail from the corner, and tip will be . . . aw, why did Dad have to take the car out of town! The cuffs?--No, mom, they're long enough. This shoe polish sure is caked up. When I get these Adlers shined up, I'll be taller than she, no matter what she wears for heels or hairdo. I hope she wears that strapless gown she was telling me about. Oh! Does Dad have a black bow tie? No, another dollar gone. I shaved myself, but I'll have to get a trim. I've gotta run to the barber or else I'll be late, Taxi to the Waldorf and incidentals . . . Mom, are you in the position to make a financial loan? MARV MORRISON 36 Gosh !-he'll be here at eight! Illl never be ready on time . . . my hair's a mess. I'1l bet if I weren't going out tonight, it'd look wonderful. I told him my gown is fuschia, I'll die if he brings me roses, I'l1 simply die. You'd think a boy would have enough sense to know that a girl likes orchids. I hope his father let's him take the car. I just know we'll have to wait simply hours for a taxi, and I refuse to go on the subway in my gown. Mother, are you wearing your fur jacket tonight . . . well, should I? I mean all the girls there will have fur jackets and I'll be terribly embarrassed if I have to wear my old cloth one. Now you don't want people saying, There goes that poor little Schmaltz girl, what a pity she has to wear that old coat to her only senior prom. -I can !-ah, thanks Mom, you're a darling. I wonder which shoes I should wear? If he doesn't wear his Adler elevators, I'll be a whole head taller than he, but if I wear my Hat heels, Illl trip all over my gown. Oh, why does he have to be so terribly short and fat! All the other girls will be with peachy men, and I'll have to stay with that droop, Murgentroid all night. I just know I'll die of boredom before the evening is over. Oh! gosh, he'll be here in a minute, Ilm so excited I don't know what to do. Mother, come button me up . . . how do I look? There's the bell . . . I'll go . . . Good evening Murgentroid .... I do? . . . why thank you Murgentroid. ROSES! how wonderful. How did you know they were my favorite flowers? Jo MANNE V- L i .A- Y -Al A fi - I 'LN DETEHMINATIUN With trembling lingers he touched the knob, He fumbled at the door, And being embarrassed at his own weak will, He sweated and reddened and sworeg Then taking as deep a breath as he could, He opened the door, as he knew he should, Sneaked over to the teacher biting his lip- And handed A. S. Cohn his late slip. EVELYN LEVY 37 EULUEY IN A CITY SEHUULYARD There is only one thing in this World that I like less than Fascism or an apple, not ripe, And that is a teacher of the conscientious type, He's extremely conscientious and expects of you the same, And when you don't deliver the goods, he covers you with shameg When you tell him that Spring or a date is the reason for an unpre-- pared lesson, You may expect a curse from him, certainly not a blessin'- Naturally your marks get low, it could not be otherwise, Thus this conscientious teacher conscientiously puts your mother Wise. The teacher who acts the doting mother Deserves the Desdemona smother, Because I didn't observe the turn of the century- She assumes that my mind has no serious thoughts, just adventuryg I often get fine ideas and I'm quite proud of ,my brain, But the motherly teacher laughs as if I'm insane, Oh teacher, can't you understand that my voice has changed, And from immaturity I am permanently estranged? A humorous teacher is as rare As a bald man with a full head of hair, For, Whether the teacher be a punster or a teller of tales, In being funny, he certainly fails. In fact, I think more humor can be seen In 134, oflice of the Dean, Oh, what to be done with these people? that is the question, Providing your plan calls for extermination, I'm open to suggestion. I could continue this way for pages and pages, But the editors are already in one of their rages, So I shall leave you, but with this little thought: Perhaps itls the teachers who ought to be taught. CHUCK BERGOFFEN 38 v G ME' lL ' 1 THHUUEH THE HAZE UF IVIEIVIURY... June 26, 1946 Gee! but it's great to reminisce about our high school days. Remember the wonderful four years we spent in Midwood? Re- member the graduation and how proud we Were that day? We had great times then. just a carefree high school crowd but with ideas about everything and always ready and willing to express them. There was nothing shallow or superficial about us in those days, even though from outward appearances we were just a gang of kids running around shouting our heads off about a football team or a co-ed lunchroom-or a lack of spirit, but We had ways of doing things, a manner that they called the high school spirit? We'd jump right into anything we wanted to do with a bang. When we failed we had a chance to do a little thinking. Then we'd try again. Maybe we would succeed, maybe not, but once we knew we were on the right track, there was no stopping us. There were many petty arguments cropping up along the way but they were always thrashed out and we all went moving along again-together. Then came the day we were to venture out into the cruel dark world . The thoughts that ran through our heads on graduation day were pretty deep and the questions we asked ourselves were foreboding and puzzling. Oh, they expect us to straighten out the mess they've made of this world? What can I do to build that 'new world' they're talking about? Looks like I've got a big job ahead of me . . . and immediately we started-thinking of the right way to do things. We looked far and wide for the key to unlock the door to Utopia but we never realized that it was a pretty complex gate and required many keys, one of which we had failed to see because it was right under our nose-the high school spiritv --something that we leave behind when we enter the confusing world of adults. - and a little child shall lead themf' Qlsaiah 11:6j. It's true that the high school youth could show the world a little about the right way to do things? Or better, let us keep some of the high school spiritv as we become the adults who will take their chances in the world. If we retain some of our high school ways of entering into our problems, with sincerity, thought, and co-operation towards a common goal, we will have found another of the keys to Utopia. EVERETT DULIT Senior President 40 HUIVIE SWEET HUIVIE H UUIVI Out of the lst period, dark and dreary, Into the Home Room, wan and Weary, Into the quiet, peaceful haven, A comfortable seat in which to cave-i A refuge for one to find repose in- A place for chattin' or even dozin', Free from the subject teacher so callo Tl, us, But nearer the gentle blue-eyed Alice. Here comes the 'greedy hand of Our Pay S5.50? Why it's a pleasure- The H. R. President raps tenderly for He's got a few announcements he wan There's City Council news And Senior Class dues. Fire prevention and 8th period detent An Epilog meeting, Auditorium seat Tutoring classes and-you gotta have And don't forget to tell Ma The pictures go to Delmag The Prom is at the Waldorf, Today's game was called off And 1ot's more. Quiet? Peace? No siree, The S.B.I. is on with its pleas, Treasure , quiet, ts a try at. ion- ing- passes g To buy a ticket, to save some clothes- To see the great show, now please don It's all in fun, they mean the best. But why can't a fellow get some rest? The air is filled with conversation, A lovely spirit of cooperation. Say Joe, got the notes for Chem. Aw, thanks, you're a gem. Homework and gossip and announceme For 55 minutes--that's the Home Ro WIN FA 't doze. nts myriad, om Period. NIE ODES YE DAVIS EACH 471 383 403 251 456 455 ANU ALL 356 334 305 355 450 1 HUYAL FAMILY 1. Morty Gunty-comedian. 2. Marty Leff-artist. 3. Barbara Blourock-actress and Morty Gunty- actor. 4. William Hennessey-vocalist. 5. Helen DeBiasi and McKinney Russell-most likely to suc- ceed. 6. McKinney Russell and Helen DeBiasi- most popular. 7. Wm. Hennessey and Marie Ingras- sia-athletes. 8. Walter and Howard Armstrong- musicians. 9. Helen DeBiasi-politician. 10. Richard Mason-scholar. 11. Marcia Segerman-prettiest and Robert Nadell-handsomest. 12. Helen DeBiasi -did most for school. STAFF LITERARY: PETER NELSON and SAMUEL BADER, co-edi- tors, Doris Bergman, Charles Bergoffen, Vivian Bernstein, Larry Blatte, Nancy Bloom, Joan Blum, Marilyn Cohen, Faye Davis, Naomi Emanuel, Maxine Field, Sheila Flamm, Beatrice Gamrin, Gerry Goldspinner, Marvin Herskowitz, Marilyn Horowitz, Selma Kimelman, Marjorie Kobre, Irma Lebowitz, Vivien Leddo, Robert Levine, Caryl Levy, Evelyn Levy, Barbara Lieberman, jo Manne, Helene Miller, George Morgenstern, Marvin Morrison, Winifred Odes, Joel Rubinton, Marilyn Salman, Marcia Silverman, Barbara Weinbach, Sue Weinig. ART: MAXINE FIELD, editor, Marcia Bernhardt, Eleanor Frank, Martin Leff, Dick Mason, William Nagle, Elaine Senter, Elaine Wilk. BUSINESS: CHARLES BERGOFFEN, editor, Vivian Bernstein, Larry Blatte, Nancy Bloom, Joan Blum, Faye Davis, Natalie Dolisky, Natalie Firstenberg, Rita R. Goldstein, Marvin Herskowitz, Selma Kimelman, Marjorie Kobre, Caryl Levy, Barbara Lieberman, George Morgenstern, Joanne Obermaier, Winifred Odes, Judy Rabinowitz, Joel Rubinton, Marilyn Salman, Marcia Silverman, David Werman. TECHNICAL: MARCIA SILVERMAN, editor, Goldie Bishop, Nancy Bloom, Barbara Blourock, Marilyn Cohen, Natalie Firsten- berg, Stuart Goldring, Rita R. Goldstein, Meg Groberg, Alan Kul- man, Irma Lebowitz, Jo Manne, Joel Rubinton Connie Spiro, Su- zanne' Solomon, Claire Weiss. PHOTOGRAPHY: ARNOLD GOODMAN, editor. Advisers to Epilog: Mr. Michael Ross, art and literary, Mr. N. Lazarowitz, business. Working hard? 45 Dear Seniors: Your class holds ' a unique position in the early life of Midwood and in the history of the present day world. You are part of the formative years of Midwood in the iirst iive years of its 'exis- tence. You have helped to make its story and to build its first rich traditions. You spent most of your four years at'high school during the trials and tribulations that went with having your own country in a World War that shook the foundations of modern civilization. But you have grown the richer in character and personality because of the burdens and responsibilities that were thrust upon you during those war years. You learned the meaning of sacrifice, of unselfish service to your country, of cooperation in a common cause. You helped your country through to victory and to freedom for mankind. Now you go forth to take your place in a world set free, but not yet free in the full sense of the word. Yours is the duty and opportunity to help make it a world of peace, progress, and pros- perity. You must show the same qualities of character in peace days as you showed in war days. Is it true that people seem to rise to great heights of human good only when at war or in a crisis? May I appeal to you young men and women, who have been guided by a good education, to think more of being worthy people and helping to make a better world than of just getting on in terms of money and worldly goods? Living in honesty with your own inner self is the one thing that can give you the peace of mind to face the diliicult years ahead. If the world is to be saved from its hatreds, prejudices, and aggressions, you must be the young vital citizens to do so. God speed to you in the years ahead. Your principal and friend, JACOB M. ROSS Q' ELSBETH KROEBER PHILIP S. SHAPIRO CHARLES GRAMET SEYMOUR STEIN LAWRENCE J. DANK MORRIS J. FELDMAN ADMINISTRATION SENIOR TEACHERS MRS. BERTHA LOSEE MR. SIDNEY HIRSCH MRS. ANNA S. COHN MR. MURRAY GABEL MRS. SYLVIA HELLER MR. MILTON SCHUMAN MISS ETHEL HALLOCK MR. SIDNEY SPIELER MISS IRENE LESSER MR. JOSEPH GELB Left-Senior Council - FAREWELL Our Regents are over, Thank heavens we passedg College entrance exams Are completed at last. Applications we Wrote Have been all of them sent, And our precious prom money Already's been spent. So, we've just reached the end Of our lengthy, hard wait, Now it's definite that We shall all graduate. And although it sounds crazy As surely we know, Yet somehow or other We do hate to go. EVELYN LEVY ABELES, JERRY 855 Ocean Avenue Student Court Judge and Baliff, Hm. Rm. Pres. and Vice Pres., Epilog Bus. Staff, Chem. Club. President elect, popu- larity plus, No wonder the girls malre such a fuss. AGAR, RUTH 1209 E. 19th Street Dramatic Club This girl with the long blonde hair, Prefers the country to the city air. AGELOFF, JOELLE 2420 Glenwood Road Arista, Go-Getter, Attend- ance Off., V.C., Assembly Programs Io's very anxious, so they tell To travel all the way up to Cornell. AIKENS, ALICE 1531 E. 52nd Street Newman Club A rare compound of frolic and fun Still rejoicing when day is done. ALBERTSON, RICH- ARD 149 Kenilworth Place Always ready to help a friend, Dick's fund of energy has no end. ALESI, JOHN 1465 E. 49th Street Leaders Club Singing for john is just the thing, Patterned after a guy named Bing, 50 ANGARD, DONALD 1119 Foster Avenue ' Guard Squad We promised Don we'd say something nice, We think you're cute- will that suffice? ANZEVINO, CARMELA 1432 E. 51st Street Spanish Club, V.C., Lock- er Rm. Guard, Emergency Rm. Sec'y. Millie we cannot ban- nish Because she dabbles in Spanish. APFEL, ZACHARY 282 Buffalo Avenue Handball Team, Guard Squad, Process Server A doctor Zach wants to be, With a bedside manner, can't you see? ARCHINAL, HAROLD 3601 Avenue J Gym Leaders Club, Hrn. Rm. Pres., V. Pres., and Sec. 'Talk may come and talk may go But he goes on forever. ARDBAUM, STANLEY 1019 E. 27th Street Bio. Squad, Chem. Squad, Gym Service, Handball Team, Service Squad He has just one hope for a fine future life, To be a good doctor, of course with a wife. ARMSTRONG, HOW- ARD 1709 Avenue I Band, Orchestra, All City Orch., Mr. Chancy's Sec'y and Vault Guard, Salon Orchestra Conductor If Howard in his class should sin He can always substitute his twin. ARMSTRONG, WAL- TER 1709 Avenue I Band, Orchestra, Music Service Squad, Pres. of Band, Salon Orchestra Walter Armstrong, the all American boy, Handles the flutes like a baby a toy. BACKERMAN, MAR- VIN , 1311 Avenue K Bio. Lab., Sec'y to Mr. Feldman, Mr. Kushnick, Mr. Garson He is a fellow nice to know, Always ready, and on the go. BADER, SAMUEL W. 2420 Glenwood Road Editor -in - Chief Epilog, Pres. of Archon, Com. of Attendance, Argus Copy and Associate News Edi- tor, Class Pres. and V. P. Argus, Archon, Activities galore, Yet he's always looking for more. BARENBLUT, IRA 1016 E. 13th Street Basketball Varsity, Lock- er Rm. Guard, Sec'y to Mr. Manheimer The girls and team will be in a rut Because they have lost Barenblut. BAUM, BETTY 4821 Avenue N Orchestra, Fermata Club, VC, Social Studies Club, Hm. Rm. Sec'y Small and cute and oh so sweet As a cellist she can't be beat. BAUMAN, PAUL 2721 Farragut Road Guard, V.C. A boy of the quiet kind, A knock for him is hard to find. BAXTER, HENRY 402 Foster Avenue City Council, Service Sq., V.C. Henry's our class idol, come, come, no jeers, For he has been idle for all of four years. BERENBAUM, PHYL- LIS 7314 21st Avenue Bio. Squad, Sec'y to Mr. Bernstein, Mrs. Laskow, 81 Mr. Purcell, Basketball Club All you shorties are sweet and all, But we take thee Phyllis, queen of the tall. BERGMAN, DORIS 1819 Avenue L Chem. Club, Guard Squad, V.C., Civics Club, Basket- ball Club A sweet and friendly girl is she As treasurer, takes our money graciously. BERGOFFEN, CHARLES 2801 Avenue I Arista Boy Leader, Epi- log Bus. Editor, Swim- ming Team, Math Team Squad, Home Rm. Pres. The Turkey-Irish champ is Chuck, His millions of friends wish him luck. BERL, ESTELLE 402 Foster Avenue Pan-American Club, Red Cross Club, V.C., Rep., Social Studies Club Very pleasant, very bright She will surely do all right. BERMAN, HARRIETT 957 Ocean Parkway Fermata Club, Sec'y to Miss Kroeber Sl1e's the girl with the voice so sweet Her personality can't be beat. 51 BERNHARDT, MARCIA - 1368 Carroll Street Sec'y to Miss Daitz, Mrs. Sper, Photography Club, Art Squad, Epi-log Art Staff A famous fashion illustra- tor Marcia will be sooner or later. BERNSTEIN, AUDREY 679 Ocean Parkway Sec'y to Mrs. Levy, Go- Getter, Service Squad Audrey doesn't care for art or books, She looks for Rockefell- er's money cf: Tyrone's looks. BERNSTEIN, CHAR- LOTTE 3534 Bedford Avenue Arista, Archon, Argus Ed- itor, Asso. Editor, Road Ahead, 2nd Term Pres., P. M. Coordinator Whatever may be Char- lotte's aim She will find the road to fame. BERNSTEIN, JEROME 1576 Ocean Avenue Tennis Team, Civil Air Patrol, Bio. Squad feffy so very tall and dark We hope that he will reach his mark, BERNSTEIN, SHIR- LEY LEE 1506 Ocean Avenue Cheering Varsity, Arista, Agathon, Sec'y to Miss Kroeber Sz Mrs. Lind Sweet and clever is Shir- ley Lee Nice to know and nice to see. BERNSTEIN, VIVIAN 3223 Glenwood Road Library Squad, Home Rm. Pres., V.C. Rep., Stenor- 1ta Club, Service Squad A spirited gal, What a pal! 52 BERSON, LEONARD 2815 Avenue L Track Team, Guard-Gym Service A poised young man with a friendly air, He would be welcome anywhere. BISHOP, GOLDIE 1126 E. 8th Street Sec'y to Mr. Heymont, Math Office Sec'y, Guard, Home Rm. Sec'y. Be it work, be it play, Goldie laughs the live- Iong day. BLAZEWICZ, VIN- CENT ' 1325 Foster Avenue Chem. Club, Shop Club, Camera Club A terrific fellow is Vin- nie B. His future success, we're going to see. BLATTE, LARRY 1077 E. 9th Street 6th Term Pres., 5th Term Vice-Pres., Chem. Lab. Squad, Cafeteria Guard, Arista Larry mixes work and pleasure We wish him luck in no small measure. BLOCK, JEROME 928 E. 13th Street Epi-Log Staff ferry with his hair so red, Is full of fun, we hear it said. BLOOM, NANCY 825 E. 17th Street Doxa, Archon, Mr. Ras- kin Sec'y, Service Kits Com., Vice-Pres. of Po- etry Club Seen in Doxa and every place, Is Nancy with the laugh- ing face. BLOUROCK, BAR- BARA 1032 E. 10th Street Coordinator of S. B. I., Comm. of Publications, All City Radio Workshop, Varsity Shows, Formula Staff Blond and blue-eyed Mid- wood's rage, Will see her some day on the stage. BLUM, JOAN 1018 E. 22nd Street Sec'y Service Club, Sec'y V.C., Carnival, Sec'y to Mr. Geiger, Block Capt. Wherever things begin to hum, That's where you're sure to End Ioan Blum. BOLLINGER, MADE- LINE 2204 E. 27th Street Madeline is a very quick lass, Who does her best in every class. BONANDER, ALICE 1672 Brooklyn Avenue Term Pres., Arista, Aga- thon, Home Rm. Pres, 8z Vice-Pres. You should never put Bon- ander, In the re frig-er-ator. BRAVERMAN, RICH- ARD 814 E. 19th Street Math Club, Service Sq., Chem. Club, Chess Club Dick answers math prob- lems in a second, He'll be a success, it's generally reckoned. BRAVO, MATILDA 1363 E. 54th Street Home Rm. Pres. 8: Vice- Pres., Switchboard, Sten- orita Club Pretty and sweet, She can't be beat. - t sr- bm BREVES, LORRAINE 1522 E. 51st Street Home Rm. Vice-Pres. As a general rule Lorraine is quiet, But if she gets angry, there'1l be a riot. BROD, JUDITH G. 905 Prospect Place Attendance Ofhce, Health Service Iudy thinks that children are nifty, She'll probably have forty or fifty. BUKATMAN, MURIEL 1256 E. 13th Street Home Room Vice-Pres., Sec'y to Dr. Gramet, V.C. Rep., Sec'y to Mr. Raskin, Block Captain With wisdom, charm, and ready wit, Muriel's bound-to make a h1 t. BUOB, DOR 636 E. 26th S t Back str' k ide stroke, breast ti? e, crawl, I t ot she kn'ws a . V I I P . 1' BURGHARDTQ NNE 1704!E. 52nd Stfe t Newman Club, Sec'y to 1,i1xwnef , You don't have to roar, For Ann to start to draw. If BURNS, LEONARD 2058 E. 41st Street Orchestra, Band A handsome fellow is Lenny Burns, Think of the girls whose heads he turns. 53 JI CAINE, MONROE 1114 E. 27th Street All work and no play, That's the Monroe Doc- trine of today. CALLIPS, MARGARET 2046 E. 73rd Street Guard Sq., Sec'y to Mrs. Sper, Red Cross Work, Bonds and Stamps Rep., Maggie small, musical, and meek- Knowledge in medicine she will seek. CANINO, JAMES 212 Avenue I Service Squad, City Coun- cil, H. Ed. Sec'y, Gym Leader A Very special boy we know, Is good-looking jim Canino. CANTOR, DIANE 2601 Farragut Road Chorus, Sec'y to Mrs. Lee, Senior Class Nite, V.C., Guard Squad Sweet and cute with a bunny-like smile, For a piano she would hike a mile. CARLO, ANN 3401 Avenue S Sec'y to Mrs. Levy, Guard Squad, V.C., Sec'y to Mrs. Fletcher Where do you buy your perfume? CARR, ANN 1674 E. 54th Street Sec'y to Miss Kroeber Fair, calm and sweet, Ann ' alw ys a pleasure to et. i 3 54 CI-IARNEY, SHIRLEY 2530 Foster Avenue Shirley looks very sweet and demure, But really now, one can't be sure. CHERNOFF, MARTIN 1252 E. 21st Street Swimming Team, G0-Get- ter, Dramatic Club, 'What a Life' Marty's motto is cherche la femme, He's the guy who goes and gets them. CHIAT, ESTHER 8747 Bay Parkway Variety Shows, Mixed Chorus, Art Squad, City Chorus, V.C. Esther is really all reet, She plays the 88 with a Boogie Beat. CLOTH, SHERIL 645 E. 26th Street Secly to Miss Shore, Mr. Raskin and Mr. Scarinzi To eat, drink and be merry, Is the creed of Sherry. COCHRANE, ALLAN 1606 E. 52nd Street Swimming Tea , AJ. V. a5ketbal?v'QyE!Y-Ionor deiety, umbling Team A hne st d athlete, With sy :Dine can compge. Y gilkl- GW ' f COHAN, AMY 2806 Avenue K Arista, Agathon, Poetry Club, Program Com., S.S. Club I'm only sixteen but I tell them I'm twenty, And when I'm thirty, I'll still only be twenty. COHEN, BARBARA 773 E. 21st Street 3rd Term Vice-Pres., I-Im. Rm. Pres., Dramatic Club, Basketball and Volleyball Club, V.C. Be it ever so humble, There is no face like Cohen's. COHEN, JAY 1212 Ocean Avenue Band, Orchestra jay is on his way to col- lege, Will it be one of musical knowledge? COHEN, JOAN 1212 Ocean Avenue Sec'y to Miss Shore Ioan and her ambition have been right from the start, A little bit of craftiness and a lot of art. COHEN, MARILYN 1641 Ocean Avenue Home Rm. Treas., Magic Club, V.C., Pan-American Club, Sec'y Bio. Office When she's not laughing it's very rate, Also rare when not comb- ing her hair. COHN, BERNICE 1335 E. 21st Street Like a book, bound to please. L .A CONE, BETTY 924 E. 10th Street Archon Sec'y, Bio. Lab., Chief Clerk, Sec'y to Mr. Cabat Cute and clever, naughty never. COOPER, MARTIN 1921 Avenue I Guard Service, V.C. Rep., Gym Leader U Words never fail him, but teachers do. CORLISS, JOAN 3265 Bedford Avenue Guard, Chem. Club, Fire Guard, Girls Chorus, Sec'y to Miss Moskowitz St. fohn's is in for a treat, When they see joan, at- tractive and sweet. COSSIN, EDITH 911 E. 40th Street This gal is a maid so fair, All she does is just and square. CUTLER, SUZANNE 1143 Ocean Avenue Arista, Agathon, Archon, V.C., Sec'y in 132 Lost 8: Found Sweet and cute is our Sue, She has charm and brains too. DAHLQUIST, DORO- THY 4110 Avenue I Cafeteria Guard Eyes sweetly tender and wise, Within, more than intelli- gence lies. fb 439 DAHLSTROM, BERGIT 2069 E. 72nd Street Girls Chorus, Guard Sq., Red Cross Work, V. C. Secly Berget sweet, gentle, and kind, In years, a teacher you will End. - 55 DAVIS, FAYE 939 E. 13th Street Archon, Doxa Chancellor, Agathon, Sec'y of 8th Term, Hm. Rm. Pres. She is talkative, she is petite, As senior secretary she is sweet. DAVIS, IRMA 4723 Avenue I Costume designing is her aim, We know that she will at- tain her fame. DAVIS, SHEILA 85 Clarkson Avenue Civil Service Club, Secre- tary Hereis one the best of our kind, Sheila has an exceptional mind. DeBIASI, HELEN 1946 New York Avenue Mayor, Secretary, Comp- troller, V. C. Chairman, Variety Shows, Doxa, Cheering Squad Secretary, comptroller and mayor too, There isn't a thing that she can't do. DENEMARK, BAR- BARA 939 E. 9th Street Agathon, Doxa Scribe, Service Squad, Hm. Rm. Treasurer Tall, slim and pretty is she, A Doxa girl its plain to see. DILGEN, ELIZABETH 1267 E. 35th Street G. O. Rep., Secretary Silence is a virtue Sweetness will uphold. 56 DIMITRI, MICHAEL 1419 E. 58th Street Band, Music Service Sq., Chem. Club, V. C. Rep. When his mother eard f hi w his' HM tg! ghiga 2 ' , had just en xl Ofll.-4 x L A 9514 DISTASIO, ANGELO 1644 E. 38th Street Band, Leaders Club In First Aid Class he was no saint, But indeed he learnt how not to faint. DITCHIK, JUDITH 874 E. 9th Street Arista Sec'y, Language OH., Pan-American Club, Program, Service Squads Iudy's haircut short and SUHPPY, Makes the fella's oh so happy- DLIGACZ, JOSEPH 1288 E. 49th Street That he's quiet and good is what really counts, Although his name is hard to pronounce. DOLISKY, NATALIE 925 E. 13th Street Bio, Library Sqds., Guard, Christmas Kits, Sec'y to Mr. Raskin Full of charm and poise, She is liked by all the boys. DORFMAN, ELLIOT 876 E. 28th Street Senior Class Treasurer, Hm. Rm. Pres. 81 V.Pres., Swimming Team, Magic, Pan-American Clubs Can he take it! Our money. DRACHE, GERTRUDE 1828 E. 36th Street She's short and sporty, Arid is never naughty. , f,i , . .fy zur' . I. DRUCKER, CHARLES 485 Shepherd Avenue Formula, Chem. Clubs, Lab. Squad He talks in his sleep, Proof-he once recited in class. DUFFY, JOHN 895 E. 37th Street Duh'y, fohn Will do no harm. DULIT, EVERETT 1241 E. 18th Street Leader of Arista, 7th Term 8: Senior Pres., Co- Editor Formula, Dance 8: Symphonic Bands, Archon Our senior president's a peppy boy, Working or playing, he's never coy. ECKSTEIN, JOAN 1214 E. 18th Street V. C., Service Squad She's a charming lass we all agree, The toast of the town, mais oui, mais oui . EICHENBAUM, ELAINE 164 Broome St., N.Y.C. Switchboard Calm and iegllected, . No faults detected. 'gl a X X. , 4. ,ix 'xg V EISENBERG, JESSE 1002 Ocean Parkway Arista, Baseball Team, Hm. Rm. Pres., Cafeteria Guard Besides girls, Iesse's only love, Is the sport in which one uses a bat and glove. EITELBERG, 'MARCIA 6801 19th Avenue Stud. Court Lawyer, Dra- matics, Jazz, S. S., Span- ish Clubs With a tube of lipstick and a powder pufl, She's out to lick the world. ELARDI, ANNA 1777 E. 4th Street Home Room Pres., Doxa, V. C. An excellent sport from head to her toes, The picture of vigor wherever she goes. ELLIOTT, CLAIRE 1950 Nostrand Avenue Hm. Rm. Pres. 8: Treas. Pretty, and sweet, With a voice that's a treat. L.-2-0 EMANUEL, NAOMI 749 Ocean Parkway Argus, Epi-Log, Photog4 raphy Club, Mrs. Graham Sec'y, Service Squad Naomi is as sweet as honey, Her disposition's always sunny. x ENTIN, SARALEE 1470 E. 19th Street Sec'y of Agathon, Sec'y of P. M. City Council, Service Squad, Sec'y to Miss Kroeber, Hm. Rm. President Sweet and spice combined ' in one, Talkative, vivacious, pert and fun. 57 f. l Y. EPP, MARION 1502 E. 53rd Street Sec'y to Tech. Service Staff, Hm. Rm. Pres., V.- Pres. 8: Sec'y, Stenorita Club, The name is Epp, The girl is hep. l f ETTINGER, JEAN- NETTE 800 Avenue H Sec'y to Mr. Mandell, Bio Lab It's an eventful day, When Jeannette finds nothin to say FABRICANT, JEAN 1115 E. 23rd Street Sec'y to Mr. Ginsberg 8: Mr. Gabel, Service Sqd. F is for Fabricant, crea- tor of fashions, Drawer of fine styles which are her passion. 1 .1 , ., 'VX . s .FARREI,.l2Q,fMAR- GARET 1147 E. 29th Street Sxee'y to Mrs. Wallen 8: Miss M eehan, Newman, Chem. Clubs, Y?'S,ecx1y ff of Hi-Y A 7-. lx Margiemxchemisfbught to be,l 'X And make her own dis- covery. FEINBERG, IRWIN 3101 Avenue M Lunchroom Guard, J. V. Basketball Team, Bonds and Stamp Rep. Irv's quite a whiz at basketball, Therels no competition for him at all. FEINSTEIN, AMIEL 1439 Ocean Avenue At Math and Physics heis a whiz, He rates one hundred on any quiz. 58 FENDELL, ELINOR 834 E. 22nd Street Arista, Agathon, Girls Chorus, Guard Squad, V. C. Rep. Pretty and pert is this lass, Sl1e'll go to the head of any class. FERRARE, JOSE- PHINE 1010 E. 55th Street Chancellor of Doxa, Color Guard, Sec'y to Mrs. Daitz 8: Mrs. Levy, Hm. Rm. V.-Pres., Girls Cho- rus Always happy and neat, Athlete Io can do any feat. FIEBER, NORMAN 768 E. 9th Street Chief Process Server, Ad- missions Off., V.C., Capt. of Late Squad, Intramural Basketball One of his favorites is basketball, He is a boy liked by all. FIELD, MAXINE 832 Ocean Avenue Director Art Squad, Ar- gus Art Editor, Art Edi- tor Epi-Log, Contributor Road Ahead, Decoration Committee Here's a girl who's very fetching, She's extremely delightful as is her sketching. FIRSTENBERG, NATALIE 731 E. 19th Street Sec'y to Miss Mullins, Hm. Rm. Pres., Agathon, Guard Sqd., Epi-Log Staff Personality plus, That's Nat to us!! FISCHBACH, SONYA 1400 Ocean Avenue Go-Getter, Sec'y to Mrs. Daitz, Service Squad Sonya knows how to handle a guy, She'Il have her linger in every pie. FLAMM, SHEILA 1180 E. 13th Street V. C., H. R. Sec'y, Ba- decker Publications Dept. If you want to know of a lassie who is cute and swell, Then remember Sheila who'll surely do well. FLESHER, ALAN 657 E. 26th Street Gym Leader, Varsity Baseball, Social Studies Club Alan's a lad whose ex- tremely charming, No wonder his smile is so disarming. FOLEY, VERONICA 1525 E. 31st Street Newman Club, Hi-Y Veronica has lithe and graceful feet, As a dancer of Lindies, she canit be beat. FRANK, ELEANOR 933 E. 24th Street Arista, Agathon, Art Sq., Hm. Rm. Pres., Epi-Log Art Staff A future artist Frankie will be, She's got the lines, as you can see. FREUNDLICH, BER- NARD 611 E. 17th Street Guard. lnspector, Men- orah Club, Switchboard, Physics Club When God gave out brains in the heaven of blue, We all got one but he got two. FRIED, JANE 1300 Ocean Avenue Here's to jane, llflay her Lovliness re- main. FRIEDMAN, EVELYN 535 Dahill Road Orchestra, Argus, Dra- matics Club Evelyn had cleverness, as Hayworth has glam- our, She'lI be doing big things in music and drama. FUNT, THEODORA 801 E. 10th Street Service Squad, V. C. Teddy Funt so very sweet, Always seems so nice and neat. GALLAGHER, ROB- ERT 1221 E. 48th Street Varsity Baseball Work and wit rolled up in one, Makes our Bob a heap of fun. GAMRIN, BEATRICE 1143 E. 27th Street Arista, Archon, Chief Jus- tice, Chairman Class Nite, Com. Supervisor, Service Squad Bebe's a girl who's very pretty, Popular, outstanding, and really witty. GANGEL, WILMA 1680 Ocean Avenue Sec'y to Mr. Shapiro and Mrs. Altholz, Service Sq. We boys think she's defi- nately hne, Tall and pretty with a hgure divine. GELMAN, HARRY 334 Foster Avenue Arista, Archon, Agathon, Band, Physics Club Harry Gelman a clarinet- X ist true, History and languages in- trigue him too. 59 5 GE E i A- J? lfki - et 1 5lTr u r - ' ata Club Vlq, I: Q e, Indivi Sp r , an-A f . bs .iff e r a eas- vf grin A combinaxio ai: bound to win. GESSLER, SEYMOUR 1095 E. 42nd Street His smile is as bright, As a light in the night. GETTER, RUTH 2601 Glenwood Road Arista, Agathon, Service Squad, Student Court, Sec'y to Mr. Herskowitz A red hot letter, That's Ruth Getter. GIACO, MARY 1700 Flatbush Avenue Sec'y to Mrs. Wallen, V. C. Sweet and pretty is our Mary, As nice as any storybook fairy. GILDER, GLORY 1165 E. 9th Street Library, Guard Squads, V. C. Sweet and charming, Also very disarming. GILFORD, MARTIN 1417 Carroll Street Hm. Rm. Pres., Guard, Chem Club, Hm. Rm. V.- Pres. In this picture is a real right guy, And for a change he's wearing a tie. 60 GINSBERG, JERRY 1139 E. 12th Street Dance Band, Symphony Band, Salon Orchestra, Sec'y of Band, USO Camp Shows ferry, champ of the saxo- phone, Has a swell personality of his own. GLICKSTERN, NATA- LIE 1424 51st Street Sec'y to Mr. Glassman, Service Squad Talking, talking on she goes, Telling all the world her woes. GOLD, MURIEL 1990 E. 4th Street Altho she chatters never to stop, She's right up there on the top. GOLDBERG, L E O N - ARD 1021 E. 27th Street Band, Dance Band, Bio. Lab. Squad, Hm. Rm. V. Pres., Service Squad A great piano player is he, He'Il be our second Tchai- kowsky. GOLDBERG, RUTH 1040 10th Street Guard Sqd., Poetry Club, Pan-American Club, V.C., Class Night Play Ruthie someday wants to write, v Her books will reach a new height. GOLDEN, CORRINE 1641 Ocean Avenue Switchboard, 6th Term V. Pres., Dramatic, Menorah Clubs, Guard Squad To be concise, We'd say she's nice. GOLDMAN, HAROLD 3185 Bedford Avenue Leaders Club This swell guy was made a GI. GOLDRING, STUART 1038 E. 7th Street Orchestra 8: Band, Capt. Fencing Team, Varsity Swimming Team, Aga- thon, Business Staff of Argus Stu the Duke , when you hear him toot, You know he's the lad with the zoot flute. GOLDSCHLAGER, ANITA 4800 14th Avenue Guard, Sec'y to Miss Greenberg 8z Mr. Hirsch, Cafeteria Guard, S.S. Club Anita, with red hair and green eyes, Oh, what a sweet surprise. GOLDSPINNER, GERALD 786 Westminster Road Hm. Rm. Pres., 8: V. P., Class Night Com., Emer- gency Rm. Sec'y, Supply Office, Variety Show His gags are as many as holes in a sieve, He'lI keep you in stitches as long as you live. GOLDSTEIN, ANITA 984 E. 28th Street Cheering Varsity, Service Squad, Sec'y to Mrs. Sper, Salvage V. C., Volleyball Club Anita, the girl with the pretty face, Will go far with her charm and grace. GOLDSTEIN, MARI- LYN 1463 Ocean Avenue Red Cross 81 G. O. Rep., Hm. Rm. Sec'y, Sec'y to Mrs. Heller, V. C. Lively, likeable, jolly with all, Ready to answer to fun's hrst call. GOLDSTEIN, RITA 625 Avenue K Sec'y to Miss Moskowitz, V. C., Red Cross Club, Carnival Art Squad, Hm. Rm. President Kiki works the very hard- est, Someday she'll be a well- known artist. GOLDSTEIN, RITA ROSE 2070 71st Street Lost 81 Found, Archon, Secly to Miss Kroeber, Dramatic Club, Argus When Rita decides her career to be, If it's secretary, a good one she'l1 be. GOLDWASSER, JACK 861 E. 27th Street Home Rm. Pres., Locker Guard Orator jack, Always talks back. GOLOD, IRIS u 1553 .Ocean Avenue Switchboard, Guard, Li- brary Squads, V. C. It's hard to think there could be As rare a girl as Iris G. GOODMAN, ARNOLD 954 E. 7th Street Arista, Archon, Photog., Editor of Argus 8: Epi- Log, Asst. Capt. Cafeteria Squad, Pres. of Camera Club For the pictures in this publication, Thank Arnie's high school education. GORDON, DOLORES 6718 21st Avenue . Sec'y to Dean, Mr. Blay, Mr. Humbert, Pres. Men- orah Club, Cafeteria Sq. Tall and thin, She's sure to win. 61 GOULD, SONIA 657 E. 26th Street Sec'y of P. M. Council, Term Vice-Pres., Pres. of S. S. Club, Agathon Sonny'd like to see the world's Hag unfurled, And attain our ideal-one world. GOMES, KENNETH 633 E. 26th Street Baseball Team, Champion Intra. Basketball Team, Gym Leader Ken agrees with things in all, Singing, dancing, playing ball. , GREEN, WILLIAM 35 Stoddard Place Fencing Team, Varsity Show, Chorus, Poetry Club, Assembly programs Some folks like hearing Frankie croon, But Billy Green makes Midwood swoon. GREENBERG, HELEN 4919 15th Avenue Secretary Student Court Whenever we want to see justice done, To lawyer Helen we will come. GREGORY, NANCY 2021 E. 63rd Street Volleyball Club, Basket- ball Club, Newman Club, Locker Room Guard Gather round her boys and girls, Feast your eyes on her lovely curls. GRINER, EVELYN 334 Foster Avenue Agathon, Hm. Rm. Treas., Sec'y V. C., Guard Squad A good friend, a real pearl, To sum it up, a nice girl. 62 GROBERG, MAR- GUERITE 1362 Ocean Avenue Circulation Mgr. Argus, Hm. Rm. Pres., Switch- board, Cafeteria Guard, V. C. A blue eyed blond who casts her glances, Hopefully at college dances. GROENTMAN, BETTY 2347 Foster Avenue Chem Club, Drama Club, Chorus, V. C. Lovely girl with a lovely voice, Betty is always looking for boys. GROFFMAN, SYDNEY 936 E. 5th Street If Russia can use a 5 year plan, why can't he? GROSSMAN, JOYCE 780 St. Marks Avenue Guard Sq., V. C., For- mula Staff Don't take foyce Gross- man for a walk, All that she'll do is-talk. GROSSMAN, MADE- LAINE 1677 W. 8th Street Service, Library Squads, V.C., Spanish, Latin Clubs Short and very bright, As a girl she's sure al- right. GUNTY, MORTY 769 E. 8th Street School Show, Variety Shows, Dramatic Club Pres., Hm. Rm. President Reet, boot, batts, spo, battos, scay, That's our Morty, second Danny Kaye. GURMAN, EVELYN 1426 E. 48th Street Guard Squad, Secretary Care she not whether she goes to college, What better career is there than marriage. HAAS, KATHRYN 575 E. 29th Street If all the girls were as nice as she, Oh what a school this would be. 'S HALPERN, BE' Y 1394gCoyie. ,Isla Avenue ' vice Sedy ec y .V 3- M: I' y 1 to s. Syppiglo , Ftiendbili ndysweetp- She's quite agat. JA? .J W . I A I . uw, HANFT, RO ALD ' 748 St. Marks Avenue Agathon, Science Mural Like the capital of Ire- land, always, Dublin.' .v HART, LEONARD 2720 Foster Avenue Chem, Physics Clubs Bright as a shiny penny, What's new in literature, Lenny? HAVERLIN, RICH- ARD 1307 E. 58th Street Richard, Richard can't be beat, just to know him is a treat. ai 1 f i f 1: fi...- EA 1 , , JoAil1 - I . 54th Etreet ,j . Rm. Pr s., Ne an A Club 1 ' Any mjgids rythmic beat, Seems to tug at Ioaniew ' feet. , . .li if K HECHT, RENA 733 E. 42nd Street Civil Serv. Club, Service Squad, Sec'y to Mrs. Sha- piro, Mrs. Wallen, V. C. Light hair, blue eyes, Watch your step, if you're wise., HEIT, ROSLYN 1921 Avenue I Her friends are many, het enemies none, She's like by all and full of fun. the girls are willing. HERSHMAN, YVETTE 1045 Union Street This little girlls favorite pose, Is sitting in class powder- ing her nose. HERSKOVITS, RUTH 959 E. 12th Street Mixed Chorus, Variety Show, V. C., Home Rm. Treas. Ruth's a girl with pep and vim, Sings like an angel and ropes guys in. 63 HERSKOWITZ, MAR- VIN 1202 Avenue I Bio Lab., Service Squad, Fire Guard, Block Capt., Epi-Log Business Staff Marvin likes all the ladies fair, When you see one--you'l1 End him there. I-IINES, RENEE 1150 E. 15th Street Renee is a sweet little miss, To look at her is surely bliss. HOFFMAN, ANNETTE 2515 Glenwood Road Bio Ofhce Sec'y, Sec. Dept. Sec'y, Mixed Cho- rus, Hm. Rm. Sec'y, Bio Research Club Two men upon the side- walk met, They said Hey, have you met Annette? HOLLAS, JAMES 3609 Avenue I Dean Sec'y, Chem Lab. Squad, Bio Lab. Squad, Cafeteria Guard, School Weather Bureau His hopes are way up in the atmosphere, For he wishes to be an- other Shakespeare. HOROWITZ, MARI- LYN 1620 Avenue I College Adviser Sec'y, Service Squad, Red Cross Club, Home Room Pres., Basketball Club Those eyes so dark, their twinkle so clear, She's graceful and alert as a swift running deer. HOROWITZ, PHYL- LIS 612 Ocean Avenue Mr. Raskin Sec'y Able, willing, helpful, yes- We wish her the best of success. lsr, ,,me,X. X fif- HOWARD, JOAN 85 Crooke Avenue Hm. Rm. Pres., Sec'y to Mr. Herskowitz and Mr. Male, Stenorita, Newman Clubs Calm and quiet, but what a riot! HUGHES, THELMA 1176 E. 46th Street Nice, sweet, petite, A nicer girl you'll never meet. ff, I! '11 ' INGRASSIA, MARIE 4606 Avenue I Vice Pres. of Mixed Cho- rus, Scribe of Doxa, Color Guard Sec'y to Mrs. Levy, Hm. Rm. Sec'y. Secretary of her class, Marie is a swell lass. IROM, RENEE 909 E. 29th Street Capt. of Cheer Leaders, Comm. of Recreation Arista 8: Archon, Sec'y to Miss Kroeber The captain of our cheer- ing team, Is Renee, who's really on the beam. ISQUITH, ELI 1627 50th Street Service Sqd., V. C., Or- chestra, Formula, All City Orchestra Although Eli in the labo- ratory is pretty good, I guess, He could use a little more labor-oratory a little less. JACOB, ESTELLE 674 E. 40th Street Cafeteria Guard, H. Rm. Secretary Someday we'll say we knew her when, For soon she' fecole a dancinggfyvlpal 1 -. 4-1 W' .s - ,Qfye 64 N3 A if JACOBS, LORRAINE 984 E. 15th Street Stenorita Club Treas., Li- brary Sqd., Sec'y to Mrs. Heller Not too quiet, not a friv- olous gal, fust one you'd like to call your pal. JACOBS, MORRIS 1121 E. 14th Street Guard, Comm. of Finance, V. C. Rep., The test, oh dear, I'll never pass, His marks are the highest in his class. JASPER, LEONARD 515 Avenue I Chem Sqd., Sec'y to Mr. Feldman, Mr. Cohen and Mr. Kushnick, Hm. Rm. Treasurer Always waving tickets, always begging money, But its always for Mid- wood's cause, so we forgive you, Lenny! JOSEPH, DAVID 1259 E. 21st Street Argus, Band, Sec'y to Mr. Raskin, S. S. Club David's a nice name, joseph as well, Put them together, you get something swell. KANE, PHYLLIS 1147 E. 27 Street Receptionist, Serv., Sup- ply Squads, V. C. Rep., Bonds 8: Stamps Sales- man, Pan-American Club Listen girls this will make you pine, Phyll has a teacher for a valentine. KANNERS, ELAINE 909 E. 29th Street V. C. Rep., Sec'y to Mrs. Driscoll, Red Cross Club, Hm. Rm. President Monday, Tuesday or any day, She'll smile at you the same ole way. KANT, GRACE 1237 E. 34th Street Switchboard, Hi-Y, V. C., Sec. 132 Personality, name and a lovely face, She is truly full of Grace. KAPLAN, BEVERLY 901 Avenue H Argus, French Club, Serv- ice Squad A senior girl who's ex- tremely sweet, As a regular pal she can't be beat. KATZ, LOUIS 1125 Avenue K To Katz we'll take oi? our hatz. av' , M1121- E 14 St Or' Club, S lwayis acti ai Cys Agglyfzch r in e ery KELLER, URSULA 839 E. 19th Street Arista, Archon, Sec'y to Dr. Gramet, Road Ahead, Program Com. Ursula is a girl worth knowing. Friendship and sincerity always showing. KESTENBAUM, BAR- BARA 2717 Avenue J V. C., Spanish Club, Sec'y H. Ed. Dept. Bobbie with her sparkling eyes, Will succeed in whatever she tries. 65 KIEP, DOROTHY 1749 E. 46th Street Chem, S. S. Clubs, Sec'y to .Mr. Rothman 8: Miss Wewerka, Service Squad Dorothy as we know, Hasn't even one foe. KIMELMAN, SELMA 8015 Bay Parkway Home Room Pres., V. C. Delegate, H'dbook Comm. Shels an example 'of the 3V's-vitality, vigor, and vim, With a personality and charm all mixed in. KLINGER, BERNARD 1190 E. 9th Street Go-Getter Bernie becomes so Hirty, when he sees a gal that's purty. KNOPF, RICHARD 755 E. 9th Street Foreman of Shop, Vice Pres. of Hm. Rm., G. O. Rep., V. C. Good-looking and nice to know, Everything he does makes it so. KOBRE, MARJORIE 2705 Avenue L Vice Pres. Archon, Head Sec'y Service Squad, Go- Getter, Civil Serv. Com., Chairman of Prom Com. A mighty zine worker with efficiency plus, A real swell girl whom we all trust. KOCH, RUTH 1074 E. 31st Street Agathon, Leaders, Indi- vidual Sports Clubs, Sec'y of Emerg. Room, Lunch- room Guard What a break for some lucky feller, He couldn't find a girl who's sweller. 66 KOENIG, ARTHUR 2172 Nostrand Avenue Service, Laboratory Sqds. Chem, 8: Physics Clubs, Formula, Service, Labo- ratory Squads At math tricks he's quite the Houdini, He lines Encyclopedias in his beanie, KOHEN, HERBERT 3827 Kings Highway Orchestra, Band, Dance Band, Salon Orchestra, All City High School Or- chestra, Pres. Sr V. Pres. of Band Our Hag is unfurled to Herbie of the music world. KRADITOR, GLORIA 1001 Avenue H Arista, Archon, Agathon, Supervisor, Chorus Shels an all around girl, as bright as a penny, Of girls like het there aren't many. KRASNOW, HOWARD 868 E. 23rd Street Arista, President Physics Club, Home Room Pres., Math Club, Chief Meteor- ologist Midwood's weatherman: He can look in a girl's eyes and tell whether. KREVAT, ARNOLD 1261 Ocean Avenue Swimming Team, Home Pres., G. O. Rep. Popularity plus, Over girls Arnie makes a fuss. KULMAN, ALAN 1180 E. 14th Street Service 8: Cafeteria Sqds., Sec'y to Mr. Male 81 Mr. Schulman, G. O. Rep. Alan's so handsome, He'd demandla king's ransom. KURKE, ROBERT 855 E. 14th Street Vice Pres. Chem. Club, Magic Club One more syllable and Bob can make soap Hakes. LAERA, DON 1137 E. 42nd Street The army gave us Dom- inic, Who fiddles in our orches- tric. LaMORTE, GEORGE 1636 Nostrand Avenue Home Room Vice Pres. As for his ability to sing, George rates right next to Bing. ,O f oil!! 1 LASKA, GLORIA 1164 E. 43rd Street Band, V. C., Variety Show With a streamline chassy, Boy is she classy.' J 9 .X ' LASSER, JERRY 1159 E. 24th Street Arista, Archon, Agathon, Tennis Team, Orchestra, All City Orchestra An all around fellow is our jerry, Who can forget this sec- retary. LAZARUS, JACQUE- LINE 1530 Ocean Avenue Emergency Room Sec'y, Switchboard Club, Guard Squad, V. C. Aspiration, anticipation- at last . . . graduation. LEBOWITZ, IRMA 815 Avenue K Archon, Argus, Program, Prom Committees, Go- Getter To have a good time, Irma doesn't worry, Because around the cor- ner is always Murray. LECHLEITNER, ROBERT 2020 E. 67th Street Our lady Cbugj killer. LEDDO, VIVIEN X 1214 Avenue K Mixed Chorus, Switch- board, Sec'y to Miss Zib- kow, H. R. Pres., Bond Representative Vivvy so pleasant and nice to know, A She always has a cheer- ful hello. LEHRER, DOROTHY 1781 E. 17th Street Process Server, Guard, V. C., Sec'y to Mr. Bernstein and Miss Janis Dotty will be sure to get by, Always so friendly and willing to try. LEICHTUNG, MAU- 0 RICE 30 E. 42nd Street Archon, Agathon, Arista, Chemistry Mural Project, Program Committee The lexicographer of our class, In all his endeavors he will pass. LENCH, RITA 1741 Sterling place Program, Service Squads, Sec'y to Mr. Dank, Deans Office, Archon She's here, slze's there, she's everywhere, But all she asks is curly hair. 67 ,, , i LENNON, EUGENE 588 E. 43rd Street He slings a mean football when out in the held, Yes, Eugene's a fighter never yet to yield. LENNON, MILDRED 809 Park Place Newman Club Sweet and quiet as a rule, All the time--or only at school? LERNER, JUNE LEE 1002 Ditmas Avenue Mixed Chorus, All City Chorus, Sec'y to Miss Kroeber Has personality and other things, She can draw and even sings. LEVINE, CONALEE 5001 15th Avenue Argus, H. R. Sec'y, Sec'y to Mr. Purcell, Mr. I. J. Levin 8z Mrs. Redjives Fashions are displayed by a blond little trick, She's always dressed up in outfits so chick. LEVINE, DEBORAH 1620 Avenue I ' Library Squad, Sec'y to Mrs. Levy Debbie knows how to be friendly, when to be gay, A smile for all any time of day. LEVINE, RITA 2744 Bedford Avenue Guard Squad She has a smile that's quite disarming, That's our Rita, she's so charming. 5 68 LEVINE, ROBERT 1620 Ocean Avenue Editor-in-Chief, News Ed- itor Argus,, Pres. of 4th Term, Arista, Archon, Road Ahead He calls his girl geom- etry, She's so plain and solid. LEVINE, SYLVIA 2110 Newkirk Avenue Guard Squad, Sec'y to Mr. Ginsberg, Literary, Chem Clubs, V. C. Who is Sylvia, what is she? LEVY, CARYL 3180 Bedford Avenue Argus, Reporter 8: Editor, Arista, Agathon, Archon, Comm. of Recreation, Hm. Rm. President Caryl, our charming jour- nalist, On the Argus she will be missed. LEVY, EVELYN 1217 E. 24th Street V.C., Guard Squad, Chem. Club, Sn. HR Pres. The leader of her class she's one swell kid, Thats our Evy, she's our bid. LEVY, HARRIET 867 E. 24th Street Sec'y to Mr. Supnick, Sec'y in Attendance Off., Gym Locker Guard History is Harriet's hard- est subject, She can't keep het dates straight. LEVY, LOIS 1226 E. 23rd Street Salvage Chairman, Sec'y to Mrs. Levy, H. R. Pres., Vice Pres. of Agathon, Archon In athletics the belle, Will be sure to accel. F LEVY, MIRIAM 1195 E. 14th Street Sec'y of Chem Club, Li- brary, Service 8: Biology Squads, Sec'y to Mr. Schapiro She has among others, Goldfish and a million brothers. LIEBERMAN, BAR- BARA 1245 E. 28th Street Guard Squad, Sec'y to Mr. Raskin, Sec'y of Serv- ice Squad, Senior Play- writing Committee, Jazz Club Sweet and nice is this girl, Bright and shiny like a pearl. LIBERMAN, SHEL- DON 1620 Ocean Avenue Art, 8: Chem Lab. Squads, Crafts Club Caesar was ambitious and he was killed, Shelly will live forever. LINKER, JULIAN 1249 Ocean Avenue Capt. of Fencing Team, Varsity Baseball Team, H. R. Vice Pres., Chess Club, Guard Squad julie Linker of fencing team fame, Get the point? LOFFMAN CONNIE 1190 E. 9th Street Bio Squad, Chem Club, I-Im. Rm. Vice Pres. She's sweet and petite and everything nice, She's a peach of a girl and we think of her twice. LORENZO, MICHAEL 4602 Avenue H Physics Sqd., H. R. Pres., Guard Squad Supervisor, V. C., Agathon He's always early and on time, He's there before the bell does chime. LOWENBRAUN, ELAINE 1347 Ocean Avenue Sec'y in Attendance Off., Sec'y to Mr. Mandell, V. C. Rep. Like granulated sugar- Sweet, refined, and rare. LUCEY, MARGARET 1544 E. 46th Street Sec'y to Miss Bradshaw, Stenorita, Service Clubs, Guard Squad, V. C. Here's a pleasant blue eyed lass, A welcome addition to our class. LYONS, JOAN 1439 Ocean Avenue Sec'y of Midwood, Sth Term President, Arista, Archon, Agathon A very lovely girl is she, A sure-born leader as you can see. MABEL, JUDITH 585 E. 16th Street Archon, Arista, V. C. Council, Pres. of S. S. Club, Bio. Lab. Squad, Pres. Inter-Faith Club Please don't say no, say Mabel. MALACOFF, JOSEPH 1764 Nostrand Avenue H. R. Vice Pres., G. 0. Rep., Class Treas., Sec'y Attendance Office Oh, My aching corns, Malacofl wants to be a chiropodist. MANCUSO, ELAINE 1645 E. 53rd Street Secretary, Pres. of Home Room Pretty as a picture, She sure bewitches yer. fied! 69 MANES, AUDREY 873 E. 14th Street If your child his spinach won't eat, Child Psychologist Manes will recommend meat. MANNE, JOSEPHINE 583 E. 23rd Street Sec'y in Attendance Off., V. C., Dramatics Club, Epi-Log Staff, Guard Sqd. She types, paints and sings, Among other things. MARCIANTI, ARTHUR 3721 Foster Avenue Artie can keep you in hi- larious elation, With his funny radio im- personations. MARCY, ROBERT 860 E. 27th Street Chorus, Cafeteria Guard V. C., Guard Squad His only form of athlet- ics-jumping to con- clusions. y MARRUS, NAOMI 817 E. 17th Street Secretary, Blood Donor, Christmas gift, Easter gift Committees She smiles brightly like the sun, Has a friendly hello for everyone. MASERIN, SONYA 4418 Avenue K This girl is really nice, Hasn't even a single vice. I E M rf 70 MASON, RICHARD 1149 E. 21st Street Editor Road Ahead , School Shows, Archon, Arista, Sec'y to Miss Bradshaw Average . . . 98.2- Daddy, will that do? McGUIRE, LORRETTA 935 E. 32nd Street V. C., Newman Club Sec'y Full of fun and on the go, She is one that's smell to know. E l an 1' g MEEHAN, CECELIA 684 E. 39th Street Sec'y to Mrs. Losee, V.C. She's always on the run, She must have gobs of 54 MP if fx., 5 v, MEFFERT, RUTH X 3511 Avenue K Her marks are like a fever, They run high. MEHRING, THOMAS 3907 Quentin Road Arista, Archon, Pres. of Chem. Club, Supervisor of Service Squad, Lab. 8: Bio. Squads You can't knock a swell guy like this. MEURER, ROY 1770 E. 48th Street Here's a fellow with loads of hair, He and Kreml should make a pair. MEYER, ROY 914 E. 13th Street Band Roy and music go hand in hand, He will be heard through- out the land. MILLER, HERBERT 1012 E. 15th Street Herby, with his bright red sweater, Sure looks sharp, he couldn't look better. MILLER, HELENE 1078 E. 28th Street Chem. Club, V. C., Secre- tary In life Helene wants to have the part, Oi being another Sarah Bernhardt. iv 1 9 MINTZ, EDYTHE 847 E. 19th Street Sec'y to Mr. Raskin, Guard Squad A secretary she aspires to be, And she will-wait and see. MINTZ, JOYCE 1569 Ocean Avenue Gay, happy, cheerful, sweet, This little lady is pleas- ant to meet. MISHEN, BARBARA 129 Kenilworth Place Bio. Lab., Arista, Aga- thon, P. M. City Council, V. C. Rep. Bobby so full of fun, She's the girl to get things done. MOLODESKY, MARI- LYN Secretary, Red Cross Delegate, G. O. Rep., Bond 8: Stamp Rep. Friendly and gay, She's O.K.! MONES, ROBERT 1115 E. 22nd Street Arista, Archon, Band, Com. of athletics, Chem. Club Brains, good looks, and personality, Bob's got plenty of all three. MORGENSTERN, GEORGE 240 Crown Street Agathon, Arista, Math Club, Epi-Log Staff Sinatra, has a voice that can sing, But George Morgenstern has everything. MORRISON, MARVIN 1081 E. 52nd Street Home Rm. Pres., Basket- ball Team, Dramatics Club, V. C., School Shows Known as Stretch from far and near, Warmed the basketball bench for a year. MOSS, THEODORE 1328 E. 56th Street Baseball Team For Midwood's pitchers he was the back stop, In the Big Leagues he'Il surely reach the top. NADELL, ROBERT 848 E. 28th Street Capt. Basketball Team His good looks and sleek manner we canlt deny, Hels our class Van john- son, don't swoon girls, just sigh! 71 NAGLE, WILLIAM 1212 Ocean Avenue Violets are pink, roses are blue, My four years are up and at last I am through. NAGELBERG, SAN- DRA 310 Avenue I Secretary, Guard Squad She's as dainty as a chif- fon handkerchief, But she's not to be sneezed at. NEEDLMAN, HER- BERT 1403 Coney Island Avenue Salon Orchestra, All City Orchestra, Band That really sweet tone, Comes from Herbls trom- bone. NEESHAM, ROBERT 1456 New York Avenue Jr. Basketball Team Here's a fellow who can't be beat, There isn't a person whom he would cheat. NELSON, CATHERINE 870 New York Avenue Secretary, Guard Squad, Civics Club Catherine stays out of teacheris hair, With A. S. Cohn that's really rare. NELSON, PETER 951 E. 24th Street Epi-Log Editor, Argus Editor, Orchestra, Arista, Archon If brains and friends in- sure success, He'll hit the top, nothing less. 72 NELSON, 09 E. et Q ua , , T L m. ' T as re e is ' fun n I1 o ,if n he s ep g - NESSEHOTH, EDYTHE 174 Prospect Place Our vitamin UC' gal. NEWMAN, CON- STANCE 2038 Mill Avenue Orchestra, Secretary, Sa- lon Orchestra, Service Squad Connie's a honey, For our money. OBERMAIER, JOANNE 645 E. 26th Street Arista, Archon, Program Com., Epi-Log Staff A girl all would like to meet, With personality, charm and no conceit. OBERWAGER, RHODA 723 E. 27th Street Lost and Found, Sec'y to Miss Shore, Guard Squad, Arista A whiz at Spanish, Rhoda is the girl no boy would banish. O'BRIEN, GREGORY 1237 E. 31st Street Newman 8: Chem. Clubs, Inter-Faith Council So very tall and very thin, He's one guy who would never sin. ODES, WINIFRED 1918 Avenue H Arista Girl Leader, Sec'y to Mr. Raskin, Argus, Ar- chon, Service Kits Com. Winnie in life will surely succeed, She's shown her brilliance in high school indeed. ODIN, MARION 3502 Farragut Road Color Guard She's a fiend for bobby socks plus sloppy foes, But we think she's a great gal, always smiling Hello. OETERS, VIRGINIA 628 E. 32nd Street Secretary, Service Squad, Stenorita Club Virginia is just right, The right size, the right height. OLECK, ELAINE 1246 E. 22nd Street Guard Sqd., Switchboard, Menorah Club Elaine is interested in journalism, She's a swell gal with optimism. OLSHANSKY, MARK 1099 E. 21st Street Mixed Chorus, Variety Show Mark has real blue eyes, And sings like Frankie to Hypnotize. PAPPURSAKIS, KULA 2121 Utica Avenue Secretary A smile and sweet words for everyone. PARIS, DAVID 1226 Ocean Parkway Chem. 8z Physics Clubs He's a newspaper intel- lect and favors P.M. Barnaby, to him, is a real comic gem! PAWEL, RENATE 2304 Newkirk Avenue A r g u s Editor-in-Chief, Arista, Archon, Agathon, S. B. I. This pretty miss with the curly blond hair, Proves that beauty and brains make quite a pair. PEARLMAN, ARTHUR 3220 Avenue H Artie is a lirst class pal, Never once without a gal. PEARLSTEIN, DORO- THY 7901 Bay Parkway Guard Squad So cute and very petite, The type of girl we like to meet. PEARSON, ALICE 786 E. 38th Street Alice surely is a hon, When it comes to having fun. PENKOWER, GRETA 7110 21st Street Student Court, Dramatics Club, Sec'y English Off., Jazz 8z S. S. Clubs Of all the charms she does possess, The greatest of all is friendliness. 73 PICONE, LEE 1331 E. 40th Street Girls Chorus, Hi-Y, All City Chorus We said Lee not Bee , She's a singer not a stinger. PINCUS, JACK 1105 E. 19th Street Arista, Spanish 8: Chem. Clubs, V. C. Council, Weight-lifting Champ jack Pincus, with electric- ity line, Can also feed the girls a line. PLAKS, HARRIET 2335 81st Street Basketball Club, Sec'y V. C., Baedeker Com., Some Lamour, some Lan- dis, tlze assets of a star, With all this kid's got, she's bound to go far. POSNER, BERNICE 1321 E. 48th Street Block Capt., Salvage Sqd., V. C. A kind of girl who's nice and sweet, The kind we always like to meet. PRESBURY, ROBERT 1156 E. 38th Street Lunchroom Guard I hope you won't be shocked to hear, He's going to be an elec- trical engineer. PRICE, JEWEL 952 E. 14th Street An efficient sec. she ought to be, She knows how to sit on the boss's knee .3920 ,E 5,1 1.59-9 5 ? 'B ' it 'Q' 74 Wi? if -aw pq, PURVIN, ALBERT 1135 E. 13th Street Varsity Handball, Guard and Leader Squads Didn't let his education go to his head. QUIGG, IRENE 1012 E. 38th Street Guard Squad Very agreeable, full of fun, Liked indeed by every- one. RABINER, BELLA 1012 Avenue K Sec'y to Mr. Raskin, Arista, Guard Squad, V.C. Sweet, refined, and rare- She's tops anywhere. RABINOWITZ, JUDITH 1006 E. 28th Street Arista, Agathon, Bio. Lab. Squad, Sec'y to Miss Kroeber, Staff of Epi-Log fudy has dramatic ways, She'll be our second Helen Hayes. RAFFA, SANTO 4701 Avenue K Asst. Capt. Guard Squad, Supervisor, Inspector, Ar- chon, Fencing Team, Eng. Book Room Sam as we already know, Always seems on the go. RAFFISH, RHODA 1859 Troy Avenue Service 8: Library Squads In the back of home room, Rhoda's serene and quiet, But if her hair hints at her character, she must be a riot. RAINONE, ROSE 6516 Avenue T Guard Service, Newman and Pan-American Clubs, V. C. Rose is a girl wl1o's searching for knowl- edge, ' She'Il probably join us at Brooklyn College. RAMSLAND, DORIS 1726 Albany Avenue Hm. Rm. Bond Booster, afeteria Squad, Secre- tary, Red Cross Collector, Sec'y in Sten Oflice 'Doris is diligent and bright, And debates just right. RAPHAEL, DICK 1360 Ocean Avenue Guard Squad, V. C., Ten- nis Squad, Block Capt., Vice Pres. of Hm. Rm. Praises go high for this extra swell guy. REENST N N 76 S e '. ize 11 S ve y fan, ut has the ch racter o with it al. J . Clubs Ge 0 REIFMAN, BELLA 1912 Avenue H Sec'y to Mr. Herskowitz, Sten Club, Treas. of Civil Service Club A pleasant girl, a good pal, Slze's what we call a regular gal. , V: REIMAN, MARCIA 54 S. Elliott Place Guard Squad, V. C., Civ- ics Club, Sec'y to Mr. Greenwald Marcia's for the drama and art, At Syracuse sl1e'lI get her start. REIZEN, CELINE 1035 E. 29th Street Guard Sqd., Chorus, Serv- ice to Mrs. Laskow, H. R. Vice Pres. Pretty, charming and hep to the jive, A We remember Celine with a 95. RICH, ETHELIND 921 E. 23 Street V. C., Sec'y to Miss We- werka 8z Mr. Stroll, Span- ish Club Her magic of motion and cute little glance, Has led our Bunny to many a romance. RICHMAN, HAROLD 945 E. 26th Street Service Squad, Sec'y to Mr. Stroll 8: Miss Zib- kow Hal, a really fine pal. RINZLER, MILTON 1109 E. 7th Street Band, H. R. Pres., Service Squad, S. S. Club, V. C. His class president. Hail to the Chief! 12BER?sQNi?Qbri.i4f? 1 -I ff' l 0 Avenudflg ' V,41C!J1ge ,lf J' 'I In J him 'fied qqalilaievsp are coffdfineggfj 1 uf He's' music Mi and feared. . 539 I I I ROITHMAYER, CHARLES 4207 Farragut Road Bio. Lab., Squad Leader, Newman Club On his head there's the sharpest wave, Maybe someday he might need a shave. 75 Eidw X Ciholalf Sdfietyy ROMANO, ANN 2053 E. 72nd Street Stenorita Club, Book Rm. Service A diligent worker, She'l1 be in demand. ROSATO, LOUISE 3509 Avenue K. Lunchroom Service Every little breeze, Seems to whisper Louise. wilt ROSENBAUM, JUDITH 921 E. 31st Street Agathon, Arista, Guard and Cafeteria Squads When fudy is needed she's always there, Whatever she does is done with care. ROSENBERG ITH 1793 Albany Lots of air, A are. ROSENBERG, JOHN 2110 Westbury Court Pres. of A.M. 8: P.M. City Council, Agathon, H. R. Pres., Supervisor Guard Squad johnny, a politician su- perb, Aimer is his favorite verb. ROSENBLATT, TRUDY 1201 Avenue K Sec'y in Bio. Dept., Pres. H. R., G. O. Rep., Guard and Library Squad She has a smile for bud- dies, Tho' intent upon her stud- ies. 76 ROSENFELD, MARVIN 1233 Ocean Avenue He's an average boy with a personality smile, To see this Einstein we'd walk a mile. ROSENQUIST, MURIEL 1096 E. 43rd Street Mimeo Squad, Sec'y to Dr. Geller and M. Levin, Leaders and Volleyball Clubs Full of pep and vitality, Plus a pleasing person- ality. ROSENTHAL, MAR- VIN 2716 Avenue I Art Squad, Crafts and Photography Clubs I-Ie's temperamental-90W temper, IOM mental. ROSENTHAL, STAN- LEY 1505 Ocean Avenue Arista, Archon, Band, J.V. Basketball, Com. of Ath- letics Even with band and his good looks, Arista Stan has time for books. ROTH, CLAIRE 665 E. 24th Street Argus, Attend. Off., Sec'y, V. C. Council, Agathon, Sr. Hm. Rm. Treas. The Roth's are quite a confusing pair, You say hello to one when the other one's there. ROTH, MARIE 665 E. 24th Street Argus, V. C. Council, Mu- sic Oflice Sec'y, Bio. Lab., Agathon There are just two but if there had been more, They would have gotten more lines than four. RUBENFELD, PAUL 1287 E. 49th Street Gym Leaders Club, Guard Service, H. R. Vice Pres., Physics Tutor At athletics Paul is really great, And for the girls, he's really bait. RUBIN, RENEE 4415 Avenue K Service Squad, Go-Getter, Cheering Squad S. P. C., V. C. She's a picture of happi- ness, with always a gig- cle, But we'll remember her figure, with always a wiggle. if r,o1q,gfjolEl!i 1 c'ean Avenue Vice Pres. 6th,Term, Jus- ticer, on f Student Court, Agarhon, Inspector and Supervisor-r 'Service Sq., Epi-Log St ' I He's smart and witty, With a well developed personality. RUSSEL, McKIN- NEY JR. 65 Rutland Road Arista, Agathon, Pres. of French Club, Editorial Bd. of Road Ahead, Prog. Squad A chip oh' the old block. SAHN, ARTHUR 1195 E. 21st Street H. R. Pres. 8: V. Pres., Senior Council He acted just swell to each laddie and lass, With his smooth smile he was soon president of his class. SALMAN, MARILYN 1060 E. 15th Street Library, Service Squads, Emergency Rm., Stenorita Club, Sec'y to Mrs. Heller Someone sweet and worth- while knowing. SALWEN, HARRY 1680 Ocean Avenue Band, Chem. Lab. Give Harry a hand, For he plays in the band. SANDERS, JEAN 992 E. 14th Street Service Squad, V.C., Sten- orita 81 Volleyball Clubs You all comprehend what we mean, When we say there's no other like fean. SANDERS, MARILYN 662 E. 21st Street Senior Hm. Rm. Treas., Dramatic Club, Trysting Place, Chorus Marilyn is ambitious as we can see, A line actress she'll some- day be. SCANTLEBURY, JOAN 1148 E.-31st Street A,r:ista,,,Agathon, Orches- tra, Cafeteria Worker, Guard Squad -LAS afbass fiddler Loan doesfwell, - As an all around girl she sure is swell. SCHEUER, HARRIET 765 E. 9th Street Sec'y to Mr. Raskin, Locker Guard Harriet with the long hair, Has a shape and face O so fair. SCHICK, MARTIN 607 Rugby Road Arista, S. S., Math Clubs, Inspector Service Squad, Argus Schick the speiler, as a doctor would be swell, But I fear the patients of their troubles won't have a chance to tell. 77 1 . 1 ff H - r . ll . SC?-IILL , LYIG , P1595 .- 6th St eetl -fi' V. ., Civil S ic 1' 1 'ri orita Clu , elvi d., Sec'y to iss.fH1a .Q Vivacious,-bffpularvifull of f f 1, K Admiked and' iiked,.'J1y' gffveryone. fi' . N, . K SCHNEIDER, RI'TA 1506 Ocean Avenue Rita with the golden voice, As a singer Sl16,S our choice. SCHNITZER, ELMER 815 E. 14th Street Swimming, Track Teams Hereis a boy very wise, How he hates wearing ties. SCHROEDER, BAR- BARA 894 E. 35th Street Fermata Club Barbara and her Friday night dances, Had all the fellows wait- ing for chances. SCHUB, MAURICE 1616 54th Street Arista, Service Squad, V.P. Physics Club, Chess and Photography Clubs, Grade Adviser Sec'y As friendly and smart as you could find, Murray is just one of a kind. SCHWARTZ, BERNICE 938 E. 5th Street Sec'y to Mrs. Sper, Guard Bernice is so sweet, Her character can't be beat. 78 SCHWARTZ, EDNA 1356 E. 51st Street Edna has hair so wavy, She's got a fellow in the Navy. SCHWARTZ, GER- TRUDE 1492 E. 58th Street Stenorita Club, Service Squad, H. Rm. Vice Pres. Ambitious, eihcient, This is surh ient gwrvgfegkhe SCHWARTZ, JOAN'- 92S E. 24th Street Sec'y to Miss Latzke and Mrs. Jacobs, Spanish and Red Cross Clubs, V. C. Rep. To West Point weekly she doth go, Is it to visit her hand- some beau? SCHWARTZ, JOSEPH 1553 Ocean Avenue Magic Club Pres., Gym Awards, Variety Shows, Carnival We all remember foe and his magic tricks,' He could take a piece of paper and make two sticks. A SCHWARTZ, WILLIAM, 1520 Ocean Avenue Hand Ball Team, Arista, Cafeteria Guard, Attend- ance Office, V. C. MidW0od's Bill, Has great skill. SCOTT, ARLINE 988 E. 37th Street Hm. Rm. Pres., Lunch- room Guard, V. C. Rep. Charming and tall, A pal to all. SEGERMAN, MARCIA 933 E. 26th Street Agathon, Arista, Super- viser Service Squad, Fire Guard, Hm. Rm. Pres. Marcia so sweet and swell, A real all around Mid- wood belle. SENTER, ELAINE 1266 E. 7th Street Record Office Secretary, Program Com., Art Sqd., Sec'y to Dr. Gramet Elaine is quiet, courteous and sweet, To know her is a super treat. SHERMAN, ELAINE 95 Eastern Parkway Argus Reporter, Dramatic Club, Agathon, Secly to Miss Shore, Service Squad All we hear from her is Al, 6 ft. 3, So let's put in Al, 6 ft. 3. But what if foe hears of it? SHERMAN, FLOR- ENCE 446 Kosciusko Street Mimeo Squad For everyone it's plain to see, That Red is full of en- ergy. SHERMAN, SUZANNE 901 Avenue K Tennis Team, Volleyball, Baseball Clubs, Sec'y to Mr. Herskowitz, V. C. Full of vigor, she's the best, As an athlete she meets the test. SILVERMAN, EVA 4410 Avenue I Guard Sqd., Sec'y to Mrs. Salitan Here is a modern miss of today, Sweet, understanding, clever, and gay. SILVERMAN, MARCIA 1348 Ocean Avenue Doxa, Archon, Agathon, Election Council, Chair- man SPC, Term V. Pres. Epi-Log, Doxa, B-71, All keep Mitzi on the run. SILVERSTEIN, SONDRA 1012 Avenue K Basketball, Chem. Clubs, Service Squad, Sec'y to Mrs. Levy, V. C. Rep. Innocence is a virtue, Who are we kidding? SIMON, RAY LEE 1013 Avenue J Arista, Hm. Rm. Pres., Sec'y to Mrs. Graham, V. C., Guard Squad A freshie once, she'd laugh and chat, Now what's the diff? A senior hat! SIRCUS, JERRY 1496 E. 46th Street Bank Rep., Gym Squad Another college trained soda jerker. SISSELMAN, BAR- BARA 1620 Ocean Avenue Orchestra, Arista, Form- ula Staff, Physics Club, Music Service Squad, V. C. Council In science and math she does excel, And as a girl is just plain swell. SIVE, LUCILLE 1215 E. 36th Street V. Pres of S. S. Club Social studies is her meat, In this field she's hard to beat. 79 SMITH, EUGENE 141 E. 19th Street Band, G. O. Rep., Sec'y to Miss Davis Speaks a beautiful accent with both hands. SMITH, JOAN 287 E. 18th Street Miss Bradshaw's Office, Senior Jewelry Rep., Key Squad, Program Com., Inter-Faith Council Ioan Smith when in school, Never breaks a simple rule. SMITH, LUCILLE 1320 Coney Island Avenue Like a Chesterfield, She satisfies. SOKOL, CHARLOTTE 619 Rugby Road Agathon, Switchboard, V. C., Tech. Squad, Chem. Club This female member of the Tech Service Squad, Has a record which is un- marred. SOLOMON, ERWIN 1140 E. 23rd 'Street Band, Orchestra, Civil Air Patrol, Vault Guard Those in the dentists of- hce were stunned by a tone, Till they found out it was Erwin's trombone. SOLOMON, GILDA 1038 E. 32nd Street Chorus, V. C., Guard Sqd., G. O. Rep., Home Eco Club, V. Pres. She's kinda tall and very neaL That's our Gilda oh so sweet 80 SOLOMON, SUZANNE 2420 Glenwood Road V.C. Council, Arista Sec'y, Archon, Agathon, Pro- gram Com., H. Rm. Pres. If you knew Susie like we know Susie, Oh, Oh, Oh, What a girl! SPIRO, CONSTANCE 1185 E. 15th Street Go-Geters, Bio. Lab. Sqd., Epi-Log Tech. Staff, Hm. Rm. Pres. This Go-Getter goes and gets 'em. STECHER, ANNETTE 1055 Ocean Parkway Cheerleader, Hm. Rm. V. Pres. 8: Sec'y, V. C. The Eyes have it. STEMBER, CYRUS 284 Eastern Parkway A really swell guy is Cy. STERN, MILTON 3115 Brighton 4 Street Service Squad, Orchestra Iturbi of the ivories, and Oh so bold, There are many more tal- ents still untold. STIGLITZ, STELLA 254 .Quentin Road Sec'y to Mr. N. G. Levine, Sec'y Choral Society, Va- riety Show, All City H.S. Chorus Like music, Always appreciated. STRAUSS, PEGGY ANNE 1343 E. 32nd Street Service Squad,Supervisor, Camera Club, Sec'y Serv- ice Squad Peggy's horse is sweet affection, ' Which can be seen at close inspection. SURNAMER, CHARLES 960 E. 12th Street Civics, Math Clubs, Serv- ice Squad, Formula Staff With a great disposition and efficient mind, Success for him will he easy to find. SUSSMAN, JOAN 1349 E. 12th Street Cheerleader, Sec'y to Mr. Herskowitz, V. C. When you hear the boys whistle loud, You know that Ioanie's in the crowd. SZERLIP, JOHANNA 4122 Quentin Road Hm. Rm. Secly, Service Squad, Sec'y S. S. Club, V. C. Council Social studies is her meat, At writing minutes she can't be beat. TAND, ELEANORE 1452 E. 98th Street Arista, Sec'y to Mr. Ca- bat, Road Ahead, Service Squad, H. R. Vice Pres. Professor Eleanor Tand's the name, She'll make Bedford U's Hall of Fame. TEICHM N M ec'y to . onan 8: YS. Ist 1 ll S-uper is e's pr y neat All ight feet. . H i x 7 Q' - ' 10 .W-'St 4 . P e I iodres., S -a M o , L F S11 ' 1 d TITLE, HERBERT 777 E. 9th Street Physics and Bio. Lab. Squads, Bond Salesman, Chem. Club, Arista and Agathon This swell felIow's on our list, To become a future chemist. THOLE, BETTY 4619 Avenue H Member of Girls Chorus Blond hair, blue eyes, And what a surprise. TOKACH, ANDREW 1057 E. 37th Street Of his home room, he is the very care, For he carefully closes every closet door. TOWNSEND, JEANNE 1664 New York Avenue Bank, Com. of Finance Here's to a girl who de- serves recognition, There arefso few who excel in her ambition. TRAEGER, JANICE 3269 Bedford Avenue Sr. H. R. Sec'y, Guard Squad, War Bonds and Stamps Rep., Blue Star Brigade, V. C. Rep. Janice with face so tan- talizing, Is always helpful and obliging. UNDERBERG, NEIL 1174 E. 24th Street Pres. City Wide, Brook- lyn G. O. Councils, Pres. Go-Getters, P.M. Co-ord- inator, Capt. of Service Squad He's energy kid, always dashing around, King of politicians who'll never be crowned. 81 URIS, SHEILA 800 St. Mark's Avenue Class 8z 5th Term Pres., Arista, V. C. Council When a teacher asked us for something near per- fection, We willingly gave Shiela with true and deep af- fection. USHERSON, CAROL .1717 Avenue N Sec'y to Mr. Rogal, Serv- ice Squad Looks like an angel and acts like one too, But you never can tell what that gal can do. VALET, JEANNE 1202 Avenue K Sec'y to Mrs. Wallen, Mrs. Sper, Mrs. Daitz and Mr. Schapiro, Cafe- teria Guard Here's to the girl with the gorgeous smile, For a look at her, men'd walk a mile. VAN DEVENTER, RAY 2063 E. 72nd Street Argus Sports Editor, Varsity Baseball Pitcher, Varsity Baseball Mgr., Track Team, High Jump Champion 1945 A leader of sports, whom the girls will follow, As a writer triumphant and a great Apollo. VELLIOS, GUS 992 E. 15th Street Tech Service Staff, Cho- rus, Biology Lab. What sounds like Greek to stupid us, Is perfectly clear to our good friend Gus. VENTURELLI, LEON- ARD 257 E. 28th Street Service Sqd., H. R. Pres., V. C. Rep. A million dollars he has in sight, fyl girls form to the I ,f right. . I 1 x82 VIOLA, DONALD 2601 Glenwood Road Gym Leader, Swimming Team Here's to Donald Viola, Drives a coupe, plays the victrola. VOLTMAN, MARY ANN 378 E. 27th Street Bio. Lab. Squad, Mixed Chorus, Sec'y to Miss Kroeber Marty Ann with her bright blonde curls, Is tallest of the gradu- ating girls. VOJNIK, MARY 16 Harden Street Hm. Rm. Pres. 81 Treas., Guard Squad, Sec'y to Mr. Becker, V. C. She's a real little scholar, t b an she holler. WAGNER, GERAL- DINE 688 Nostrand Avenue Sec'y to College Adviser, V. C., Volleyball, Basket- ball Clubs, Sec'y in Girls H. Ed. Oflice, Individual Sports Club In the gym or on the court, Gerry's tops in any Sport. WALDMAN, SAUL 1120 Avenue K Vice Pres. S. S. Club, Lunchroom Squad Saul Waldman may be small, But he's fun and frolic for us all. WALLACH, LOR- RAINE 947 Montgomery Street Editor of Baedeker, Com. of Publications, What a Life , H. R. Pres., Arista Charming, clever and a good friend too, Personality, wif, surpass- ed by few. WALSH, RITA 5901 Avenue M Newman Club Rita, Rita, Liked so much, one could eat her. WATERMAN, FLOR- ENCE 554 E. 26th Street Secly to Mrs. Reynolds, Guard As Florenceis last name does imply, Her horizons ought to reach the sky. WEINBACH,BARBARA 80 Avenue P Argus Feature 8: Tech- nical Ed'rs, Sec'y to Mr. Bernstein and Mrs. Gra- ham, V. Pres. of French Club, Dramatics Club Her component parts make an excellent blend, Of clever mind and a good friend. WEINBERG, BAR- BARA 1205 E. 22nd Street Girls Chorus, Serv. Lea- gue, Sec'y in Attendance Office, Serv. League Sec., Secly to Mr. Lesser Bobby, in her charming WHY, Writes love letters all the day. WEINBERG, MARTIN 657 E. 26th Street V. C., Bio. and Supply Squads, Swimming Team Handsome and my-T- fine, Hurry girls and get on line. WEINBERG, MUR- RAY 476 Crown Street Math and all science fill him with pleas- ure, But his thrills from good sailing are hard to measure. WEINBERG, RICH- ARD 1152 E. 8th Street Varsity Baseball Team, 4th Term V. Pres., Hm. Rm. Pres. Of his interests, girls are half, The other is baseball, not math. WEINIG, SUZANNE 1145 E. 22nd Street Sec'y to Miss Shore, H. R. Sec'y, What a Life , School Radio Produc- tions, V. C. Drawing and acting she does dare, Suzie's joy is her golden hair. WEINSTEIN, BAB- ETTE 2601 Glenwood Road Serv. Squad, H. Ed. Sec., Sec. in 132, Emergency Rm. Sec'y, Sec'y to Mrs. Perlman Babette is one who does possess, A winning smile and friendliness. WEIR, ELEANOR 1345 E. 37th Street Good things come in small packages. WEISS, CLAIRE 1184 E. 12th Street Chem. and Poetry Clubs, Sec'y to Mr. Glassman, Tech. Staff of Epi-Log Claire in chemistry is preparing, To find out, what they will be wearing. WEISS, DARCIA 601 E. 19th Street Mimeograph Squad May your ambition reach the height of your stature. 83 WEISS, EDWARD 960 Sterling Place Orchestra, Band, Dance Band, All City Orch., Music Service Squad Musically inclined, With friendliness com- bined. WERMAN, DAVID 1023 E. 9th Street Band, Sr. V. Pres., Cafe- teria Guard, H. S. Squad, Bus. Staff of Epi-Log... Vice President of our senior term- Is easy-going Dave dai Wotm',. WILK, ELAINE 1402 Avenue K Agathon, Sec'y to Miss Shore 8: Miss Kroeber, Lunchroom Inspector King Size . WOLFSON, EDNA 1272 E. 24th Street Service, Math Serv. Sqd., Arista, Literary Club, V. C. 'The studies are all her buddies. WOLKOFF, NATALIE 877 E. 12th Street Sec'y to Mr. Eisenstadt and Mr. Humbert, Sr. H. R. Treas., S. S. Club A bright mind, a keen mentality, A friendly smile and personality. CARMEL, DOLORES 1031 E. 7th Street Pan-American Club, Hm. Rm. Sec'y, Service Squad Her name reveals she's just like candy, Sweet and hne and very dandy. 84 YANDERSITS, THERESA 2014 Gerritsen Avenue Victory Corps A voice tlzat's calm and Sweet, A girl like she j can't be bea M333 ZEIGEN, FLORENCE 1201 Avenue K Guard 8: Library Squads, Sec'y to Mr. Werner and Mrs. Salitan, Sten. Speed Club Dependability is her motto, And she abides by it. ZEITLER, EUGENE 1338 E. 34th Street Chorus, Baseball Team Handsome Gene, Some dream! ZIDES, EDITH 1516 E. 31st Street Library Squad Never in a hurry, Never seems to worry. ZORN, JACQUELINE 1074 E. 9th Street Sec'y to Hm. Rm., Sec'y to Mr. Ginsberg A pretty and happy little PHP, With her smile, she'll al- ways cheer you up. CATALANO, JOSEPH 1422 E. 35th Street Orchestra, Band Tall and thin, He's bound to win. COHEN, ELAINE 1375 Ocean Avenue ' Band, Orchestra, Archon, G. O. Rep., Guard Squad Supervisor Archon, Agathon, guard squad, band, Photography and orches- tra make this girl grand. ELKOW, PRISCILLA 1750 Albany Avenue H. R. Pres., Sec'y, Hi-Y, Guard Service A charming smile for every one, A menace to each moth- er's son. ELLMAN, PAUL 847 E. 19th Street He is a fellow nice to know, Always ready and on the go. ENGLISH, AILEEN If all the girls were as nice as she, Oh, what a school this would be. FOPEANO, JOHN L. 115 Foster Avenue I'm a b-a-d boy . MASS, LLOYD 1127 E. 25th Street It was nice knowing him, But leaving him is hard. WEIN, CARL 2620 Glenwood Road Business Mgr. of Argus, Hm. Rm. Pres., Agathon, Inspector Service Squad His wit would make Os- CAMERA SHY AQUINO, THOMAS 5810 11th AVENUE BLAIR, PATRICIA 2403 Avenue L CHASID, FRANCES 1362 Ocean Avenue GRAZIANI, GLORIA 3303 Avenue P ICAHN, HENRIETTA 1119 Foster Avenue LEFF, MARTIN 849 E. 23rd Street SALTZMAN, GLORIA 1183 East 27th Street SIEMERS, FRANCES 1205 East 59th Street SIMMS, SIDNEY VINES, NANCY 1822 Avenue H WHITE, JOHN 5213 Avenue L car Wilde. :AJ L 4445412 as TRiangIe 5-92 72 DELMA STUDIOS 4.27 FULTON STREET Brooklyn, N. Y. l . I OFFICIAL YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHER TEENS daisy 321.98 an ver spangle Suit 10093 he COMPLIMENTS OF FORMAN LAZARUS CORP. RAYON CONVERTERS 469 SEVENTH AVENUE New York, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF MR. and MRS. MEYER E. WERMAN HMI? IS Essrmm YOU CAN NIMIE IT COUNT STUDY AT AI-W AY 5 IN 'THE LEAD I-IIGEI SCEIOOI. EXPERTS and SPECIMIIEO STRUCTION BRING SUCCESSEUL RESULTS Proved by our HIGH PASSING RECORDSI Our Regents credits accepted without further examination All Arudemic and Commercial Subiects MORNING, AFTERNOON, AND EVENING CLASSES AT CONVENIENT HOURS S20 d Subiecf .IUI-Y 3 to AUGUST 22 4 Co-Ed Approved by Board of Regents S Board of Education Dlag Ues 1 ay lZ50C,0r .7 in . e C,l1,,eM SIHCQ EET 528 MA NEW YORK DISON AVENUE NAvarre 8-1200 ADVANCE FUEL OIL CORP. HOME HEATING 861 EAST 29th STREET Brooklyn, N. Y. Compliments of . . F. M. B. BELVAR SHOP 6812 BAY PARKWAY BLOUSES -:- SLIPS -:- SPORTSWEAK BEachvieW 2-8193 ROY JEWELERS 1088 FLATBUSH AVENUE Brook1yn, N. Y. MAr1sHe1d 6-9700 PALMER'S DRUG STORE 1490 FLATBUSH AVENUE Brooklyn 10, N. Y. Compliments of . . READY NOVELTY CO. 303 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, N. Y. If you. are a citizen-17 to 55 years old you can serve your state and community. 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