Roxbury Memorial High School for Boys - Bostonian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Row 1 Melvin Bloom, William Verrocchi, Martin Brackman, David Cohen, Lawrence Prag, Sumner Fredman Row 2 Mr. Bertnick, Jason Rothberg, Mike Mallick, Leonard Sorin, Kenneth Rosenberg Assembly GE Hiss Mr. Philip A. Bortnick, the able director of the assembly committee, is proud to boast that his boys are probably the most hardworking team in the entire school. Their machine-like relia- bility in performing their duties is quite phe- nomenal. Dave Cohen and Larry Prag, who share the top spot as chairmen of the committee, Bill Ver- rocchi and Marty Brackman, who share the duties of co-chairmen, plus Lenny Sorin, Mel Bloom, and Jay Rothberg were most active in recent years. The assembly committee has participated in such events as the talent show, Senior Class Day, helping the girls with their Induction Day, lending assistance to Miss Bogan with her Forums, and also setting up the assembly hall when Dr. Crudden was going to speak to the boys. The assembly committee will always remain deeply indebted to our director Mr. Philip A. Bortnick for his advice, direction, and leader- ship in planning and executing the mechanics of running assemblies.

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Row 1 Mr. Greyser, Stanley Pinckney, Martin Marcus, Stanley McMullen Wt Staff The class of ‘59 Yearbook Art Staff is to be highly congratulated and is one of which we can be very proud. The splendid drawings and cartoons that appear in this publication are proof of the capabilities of this staff. Mr. Morris Greyser, the faculty adviser to the group, has always been known to bring out the best work in his students. His expert instruction, coupled with the talents of these young artists, make an unbeatable combin- ation. Martin Marcus and Stanley Pinckney are responsible for the major share of the work. Stanley McMullen also has done some of the work. There must have been times when the work load was so great that they wished they hadn’‘t taken a position on the art staff. They now know, however, that their work was of great value. Were it not for them, our yearbook would be lacking something. Their artistry recalls many pleasant memories at Memorial. Our fine art staff worked diligently to capture and record successfully the outstanding occur- rences of the year.

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Acting Mayor McLaughlin places a wreath on Benjamin Franklin’s statue while committee watches. enjamin Salle Day Gea: For some years the governors of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts have, by proclama- tion, set aside a week known as Printing Week. This takes place during the week in which the birthday of that great patriot and printer, Benjamin Franklin, is celebrated. The various societies and printing organizations band to- gether in doing honor to Franklin and in pro: moting the printing industry. The phase of Printing Week in which Roxbury Memorial students participate takes place in front of Boston City Hall. Together with representatives of printing organizations our students gather at the foot of the statue of Franklin where wreaths are placed in his memory. This year the 253rd birthday of Franklin was highlighted by our being greeted by the act- ing mayor, Councillor McLaughlin, who ad- dressed the group. Following an introduction by the president of the allied organizations, Edward Keeley, our John Willis delivered an excellent oration on Franklin. Later the group adjourned to the Parker House where an excellent luncheon was enjoyed.