Rhodes School - Rhodester Yearbook (New York, NY)

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EIGHTH GRADE TEENAGE CLUB The aim of the Eighth Grade Teenage Club was to prepare the sub-freshmen for entrance into the Rhodes’ high school di- vision. This was done by fostering cohesion among the Eighth Graders in order that they might begin to assume identity as a class. This year, the Eighth Grade Teenage Club pre- pared the Class of 1969 for a aeetal high school career. The Club was made up of the two Eighth Grade Home Rooms under the advisorship of Mr. Callahan. This was a most active year for the Club. Two dances, a bowling tourna- ment, ice skating parties, a chess tournament and regular forums on current affairs were some of the activities organized by the Club this year. With this sound grounding in group co- operation, as well as their unity as a class, the Eighth Grade will enter high school well prepared for the rigors ahead. Ti une iL, Hi C7: y | be - oat ss Se Standing: Ralph Jacobson, John Calabrese, Kenneth Weiss, Eric Hal- taufterhyde, Ruth Swacker, Hal W ainerdi, Robin Kaufman, Richard Grande, Mark Hansen, William Rosenfeld, Faculty Advisor Mr. Lid Yaa Le Standing: Jan Stern, Arthur Kearn, Suat Trun, Kevin Atkins, William Monroe, Jeffrey Stern, Cathy Kuzn etzoff. Seated: Kathrine Klausner, Stanley Henry, Faculty Advisor Mr. Callahan, Jerome Strelov, Wendy Walker. SEVENTH GRADE TEENAGE CLUB The purpose of the Seventh Grade Teen- age Club was to introduce the double sub- freshmen into the world of departmental- ized teaching and rushing high school students. Under the advisorship of Mr. Bradley, the Club participated in such diverse activities as bowling, ice skating, chess and attendance at a baseball game. Regular dis- HL Bh cussion groups on problems concerning and confronting the Seventh Graders were held. The Seventh Grade Club worked in close co-operation with the Eighth Grade Club, and therefore, the transition from the Sev- enth to the Eighth Grade versions of the Teenage Club will be an easy step. The members of the Seventh Grade look forward to another year of active programs in their climb toward high school. Bradley, Karl Weber, Richard Brill. Seated: Kathy Martinson, Diane Taitt, Jeanne Asherman, Faculty Advisor Mr. Weiss, Diana Martin, Nancy Yurchak, Sandra Ratto.

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re Standing: Mark Rhynsburger, Edward Moskowitz, Jeffrey Weiss, STUDENT TUTORS The Student Tutor Program at Rhodes fulfilled a vital need in the life of the school. The task of tutoring all students who needed it would have been unbearable-if it had been undertaken by the faculty. Fortunately, there were many students at Rhodes who were proficient enough in a given subject to impart the knowledge they possessed to another student who may have been in difficulty. This tutoring accomplished two things. First, and foremost, the tutoring strengthened the weaker student in the subject with which he was having trouble. T he second result was that the tutor himself reinforced his knowl- edge of the subject in which he was tutoring. These two reasons made the entire program doubly worthwhile. Under Faculty Advisor Mr. Warren, the tutors labored without any payment except the satisfaction they derived from helping another student attain high levels of achieve- Ronald Nordhauser. Seated: Hillary Taylor, Faculty Advisor Mr. ment. Warren, Donald Freidel. TRAFFIC SQUAD The Traffic Squad at Rhodes is responsible for the maintenance of the efficient move- ment of traffic within the school. The small- ness of the halls and the size of the student body almost dictate traffic jams. Under Commissioner John McKendrick, however, the Traffic Squad has kept these to a minimum. Late in the year, the newly formed SVA took over the running of the Traffic Squad. Despite this change in administration, McKendrick kept control of the Squad. The i SVA take-over was engineered to help this ae fledgling organization consolidate all stu- dent services under one administration. Faculty Advisor Mr. Schwartz says that this year, the Squad was amazingly efficient in keeping the traffic moving in a sane fashion. Due to the amazing job of organization by John McKendrick and Mr. Schwartz, this year's Squad was the most efficient in recent memory. Top Row: Christopher Jones, William Cunningham, Neil Terk, Michael Kozak, Hans Andersen, Jonathan Lighter, Ben Premineger, Philip Savino. Second Row: Steven Navarro, John Genetelli, Richard Gray, Laurence Stanley, Faculty Advisor Mr. Schwartz, Howard Baker, Commissioner John McKendrick, Stuart Smith, Douglas Rober's. Patricia Carney, John Cheasty, Bruce Bell. Third Row: Leslie Ba‘ley, Andrea Klorman, Joel Moss, Theresa Duncan, Laura Berger, Warren Tanghe, Barry Gleicher, Donna Ragone, Donald Freidel, Steven Bohn. 83

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Mr. Debski conducts the Chorus in Handel’s Messiah. Sonja Salzman presents Mr. Debsk: Bee ES PO ee heey Ae S behal, Oj the Chorus. ASSEMBLIES The first assembly of the 1964-65 year began with a new version of the Rhodes Alma Mater with words by Martin Hershman, Class of ’57, and adapted to Brahms’ First Symphony by Mr. Debski. Dr. Lowrance then introduced the faculty and its new members to the student body. Mr. Merrall encouraged students to take advantage of Rhodes facilities and to participate in activities not only for the benefit of the ical but for their own edification. Mr. Merrall encouraged attendance at the Saturday Review Classes held for most subjects offered in the daily curriculum as well as the c lub program. The new administrative assistant, Mr. Gordon Miller, was enthusiastic about the spirit of the seventh and eighth grades. He encouraged the Upper School to attend and participate in the athletic ev ‘ents which Rhodes intended to sponsor during the year. Mike Kozak introduced himself and the other officers of the Student Council: Jonathan Lighter, Vice-President; Terry Voris, Secretary; and Jerome Galant, Treasurer. As President of the Student Council, Mike exp plained the purpose of the organization, its plans and hopes for a successful and active year. In terminating his speech he promised to do everything in his power to fulfill these S Dr. Lowrance concluded the program by urging students to take full advantage of the education and facilities offered at Rhodes. He emphasized the Glimpses of College and the Preceptorial Program. The second assembly, on November 5, was an Honors Assembly, the purpose of which was to honor students who had achiew ed academic excellence during the previous year. Once again Dr. Lowrance presided, introducing the presidents of the various honor organizations: Gordon Chin, Cynthia Davidson, = Susan Skorski, presidents of the National Honor Society, Mu Al pha Theta, and Junior Honor Society, respectively. They explained the stand ards of the ir organizations and inducted new members. Jeff Weiss discussed the facets and aims of the preceptorial f rogram. Jeff said that this program was created to develop the college-bound student “in total,” not only in an academic sense. A new club at Rhodes, a branch of the National Forensic League, also known as the Debating Club, got an airing of its objectives through its president, John McKendrick. Acceptance into the league is based on the number of scheduled debates in which a prospective member participates. Miss Melcher presented Merit Sc -holarship Commenda- tions to Jeffrey Weiss and William Mandel, the only two Seniors qualifying for such an honor. 85