Peekskill High School - Crimson and Blue Yearbook (Peekskill, NY)

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THE STAGE CRAFT CLUB Front row: E. Schnapp, H. Lounsbury, A. Simmons, Mr. Kropi, E. Silva, B. Harten. 2nd row: I. Brillinger, R. Straub, H. Travis, C. Cartisano, E. Hald. The Stage Craft Club is a purely voluntary organization open to students who have a work- ing knowledge of simple carpentry, electrical work, and art. It is their job to assemble scen- ery, make repairs, and construct properties and lighting effects. Many hours are spent after school and during Week-ends getting scenery and sets ready for plays. One member is sel- ected as Stage Manager and this year it has been Iames Brillinger. For their service the mem- bers receive an emblem from the school which has a spot light insignia and the letters P.H.S. The Crew is under the expert supervision of Mr. Kropf. CAFETERIA CLUB AND HELPERS CAFETERIA CLUB The Cafeteria Club is directed by Mrs. Needleman. The main purpose of the club is to supply Peekskill students with good, well-balanced meals for a minimum price. Hatchett, A. Bartok, Viola Smith, I. R y , . . , Charles Dunham, Sampson Hatchett, D Below H. Travis, H. Moseley, T. Thornell, Mrs. man, I. Stilenovich. Front: I. Birdsall, T, Lent, I. Prout, Ida c Pearl Pur ear Back' W Huftcut V lst row: I. Kesselman, M. Carano, M G. Bunch, W. Garrett, R. Ganeles. Znd

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Front I Kesselman, I. Marer, M. Colao, H. White, I. M. Bartok, I. Graulich, Mr. Swank. Last row: B. Yudowitz P Meyer G Branigan. 2nd row: S. Fisch, R. Friedman, E. Boddie, S. Citron, I, Andersen, C. Aftron, L Schaefer Markham V. Tiso, D. Bensky, R, Lloyd, D. Lockwood, A. N. Eusepi. The Peekskill Chapter of the National Forensic League, under the direction of Mr, Swank, is an organization existing for the promotion of interscholastic competition in public speaking. Each year, Peekskill participates in several debates and oratorical contests. The year is climaxed by the New York State Tournament at which the champions in debate and the various oratorical fields are decided. In order to participate in these contests, traveling expenses have to be met. The Di Bubbo School of Dance, in May, staged a benefit performance in the P. H. S. auditorium, in order to raise funds for the 1950-1951 debate team. At midseasion this year, the varsity debate team had Won nineteen debates and lost only five. The officers of the local chapter are: President, Herbert White: Vice-Presi- dent, Marie Colao: Secretary, Iessica Marer: Treasurer, Bernard Yudowitz. QLIILL AND SCROLL Lett: I. Marer, V. Ott. Right: C. Naylor, I, Kesselman. B. Yudowitz. The Quill and Scroll is an honor society providing recognition to those who have made superior accomplishments in the field of high school jour- nalism. International in scope, the organization has chapters in over thirty-five hundred schools all over the world. Peekskill High School's Chapter is made up of three Seniors and two Iuniors.

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