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I Speak for Democracy The Four Winners at Peekskill r On November 10, 1950, the Sectional elimi- nations of the I Speak for Democracy Contest were held for the second year at P.H.S. This national contest is sponsored by the National Iunior Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from thirteen schools in the Peekskill Area par- ticipated. From the thirteen speakers, four were chosen as finalists who later spoke over W.L.N.A. The four were Richard Tasjian of Mahopac, Edward Gorman of North Tarrytown, William Tyler of Washington Irving, and Iohn Graulich of Peekskill. Of these four, Iohn Graulich was chosen as the winning speaker. A recording of Iohn's speech was made and sent to Buffalo to be entered in the New York State contest. When the champion of New York State was announced, it was, for the second straight year, none other than Iohn Graulich. As a reward for his accomplishment he traveled to Buffalo, received a General Electric Tele- vision set, and was guest speaker at a dinner held there. From Buffalo, Iohn's recording traveled to Washington, D. C., where it was entered in the National contest. The nation was divided into thirteen sections and once again Iohn came out on top in his section and was declared one of the thirteen finalists in the entire United States and its territories. Thus to Mr. Albert Swank, Iohn's speaking instructor, goes credit for another name on the long list of champions he has coached. The Directors Off to the Alleys
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Seated: M. Peck, V. Rivers, R. Ganeles, D. Loshin. M. Dale, I. Graulich, D. See. 3rd row: R. Friedman. P. Reagan, O. Peterson, N. Engel, M. Bell, C. Iohnson. 2nd row: M. M. Volkmann. D. Bondatti, R. Lloyd. B. Gordiner. Mr. Ascheim. L. Dilitubbo. H. Cozzi, F. Silva, F. Colacini, A. Graham, D. I. Conley, T. Thornell, M. Miller, B. Morse, Tuttle, I. Brillinger, B. Yudowitz, W. Middleton, A. Korn, R. Nardis, L. Kekacs, B. Vogel. STUDENT COUNCIL The constitution of the Student Council of Peek- skill High School was adopted three years ago by the student body. Since then, its members and its committees have really worked to make the student council an organization for the school to be proud of. Among its achievements have been the teenage canteen, the open house, and the raising of a suffi- cient sum of money to support an Italian orphan. The council is composed of two elected represen- tatives from each homeroom and four officers elected by the entire school after a week of hectic campaign- ing. lt meets every Monday afternoon in Mr. Gra- ham's room, the eighth period. The council at the beginning of this year immediately formed seven major committees. The committees and their accom- plishments are as follows: The Open House Committee secured the use of the school every Saturday night through petitions to the Board of Education. This committee worked with the Recreation Commission and planned things so well that not a drop of available space in the school was wasted during Open House. There was swimming in the pool, sports in the gym, dancing and refreshments in the cafeteria, ping-pong in the lower halls and games in the first floor rooms. The Assembly Committee gave P.H.S. a well balanced assembly program for the year. The many assemblies included paid Broadway talent, scien- tific demonstrations, group singing and short skits put on by the students. The Student-Faculty Committee fostered better relationships between students and teachers. Some projects of the committee were the revision of the Honor Roll system and the obtaining of an insignia for the Debate Team. The Dance Committee planned and supervised numerous dances during the year. This committee not only added to the social life of P.H.S., but also showed that successful dances are not a rarity. The Television Committee obtained a Television Set for the school. This set was used in both Open House and during the school day. Many a student's knowledge of world affairs was broadened by watching the United Nations meetings. and many a sports fan was thrilled by the telecasts of the major league baseball games. The Constitution Committee offered many sug- gestions for the bettennent of the Student Govern- mental system, and a plan for the revision of the school treasury. The Senior Week Committee organized a week of fun and frolic for the Seniors. This was the first year that Senior Week was attempted and the re- sults indicate that a Senior Week will be held in P.H.S. for years to come. The Council also has been represented at the meetings of the Westchester County Association of Student Councils. This year's officers are: President, Bernard Yudowitzp Vice-president, Christine Iohnsoni Secre- tary, Patricia Buchanan: Treasurer, Caroline Craig. The advisor of the council is Mr. Graham. 1.11. Patricia Buchanan, Secretary Christine Iohnson. Vice President Bernard Yudowitz, President Carolyn Craig, Treasurer Mr. Graham. Faculty Adviser 45
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CLICKOOS ON THE HEARTH She's not very sick. is she? I mean. it's not catching, is it? Q1 Mr. 6 Mrs. Carleton gig Rear: Bernard Yudowitz, Zadoc Grimes CEccentric Writerl, Mr. Baptiste, Director of play, Robert Renza, Svengali fRussian spy and proiessorl, Victor Ott, State Trooper, Barbara Field, Abby iAn- nouncerl, Ronald Vicenzi, Sheriti Preble! Mad villainl, Shirley Ganeles, Dr. Gordon tl-lead of Pineviewl, Loretta Kekacs, Beulah Peck tTelephone repair man's wilel. Front: Arthur Rudolph, Reverend CSpy in disguisel, Georgia Voonasis. Lulu fMrs. Carleton's cousinl, Herb White, Mr. Carleton CHerol, Bernadette Shutt, Mrs. Carleton, Tom Lent, Doc CAccomplice to Svengalil. THE SENIOR PLAY One of the best senior plays in years -that was the general comment about this year's play, Cuckoos on the Hearth . Written by Parker Fennelly of Peel-rskill and ably di- rected by Herman C. Baptiste oi the faculty, the mystery satire proved a tremendous hit with the full house audience of Novem- ber 18. The play, which has been produced on Broadway, is a strict departure from the typical boy and girl high school production. Mr. Fenrielly, well-known actor of the radio, screen, and television, gave the occasion a Broadway tie-up by appearing at one oi the rehearsals. The play was especially well cast, and we shall never forget Bernard Yudowitz as Zadoc, the eccentric writer: Georgia Voo- nasis, as the giddy Lulu: Robert Renza as Svengali: Arthur Ru- dolph as the death-like Reverend: and Ronald Vicenzi as the raving maniac. And what a charming husband and wile Herbert White and Bernadette Shutt made! Remember the rousing cheer Vic Ott got when he appeared in the lull uniiorm of a state trooper? Loretta Kekacs and Shirley Ganeles added a little local color in their respective roles of the telephone repairman's wife You're lying, Mrs. Carleton and Doctor Gordon. And who can forget the very tough portrayal ol Doc Ferris which Tommy Lent gave. Barbara Field with her dramatic monologues between the acts kept the audience in the right mood. The attractive set was handled by Mr. Kropf and the Stage Crew, consisting of Iames Brillinger, the manager, Carmen Car- tisano, Iames Gibson, Edward Hald. Henry Lounsbury, David Miller, Raymond Ratte, Arthur Simmonds, Robert Straub. and lohn Walsh. Seniors who aided in the various committees included Elaine Scalzo, Tickets: Henry Dabbs, Publicity: Mary Lou Cole. Charlene Baxter, Gerry Roberts, and Isabelle Beuchert, Programs: and Mike Nardone, Joseph Vinci, and Iames Gallagher, Properties. On December Z, the play was repeated for the benefit oi the George Deitz Memorial Fund. Over S200 was raised for this worthy cause. And so ended the myriad activities dealing with the senior play. It involved a lot oi work. but there was also a lot oi iun . . . and the memory of the joy it gave will linger for many a year. I shall call my story HORROR AT HARMONY HEARTHU
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