Seth Low Junior High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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CHATS WlTlHl ELEBRlTllES AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. VEIT SUNNY, bright, clear weather marked the day for our interview with Dr. Campbell, Superintendent of all schools in N. Y. C. We traveled for an hour until we reached Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, from where we pro- ceeded to Park Avenue and the Hall of Education of the City of New York. From where we stood in front of the edifice, could be seen a tall, imposing grey-stone structure, nine stories in height. Rather awed, we ascended, via elevator, to the seventh floor, on which Dr. Campbellis oHice was situated. Imagine our disappointment and chagrin, to find that the superintendent was too busy to be interviewed by anybody. The secretary, however, referred us to Dr. Veit, Superintendent of Junior High Schools in New York City. We again ascended in the elevator to the ninth floor and Dr. Veitis oflice. Upon hearing our request for an interview, his secretary bade us wait for the return of the superintendent. After fifteen minutes wait, we were ushered into the presence of that genial person who put us at ease by his friendly manner. Our interview con- sisted of a few questions, which he answered with very clear explanation of which the following gives the important points: Ques.: Do you believe in compulsory education? Why or why not? Ans. : Every school man believes in it. If there wasnit a compulsory law, there would be a tremendous number of children roaming around the streets. Ques.: Do you think that the use of the newspaper is of greater value to the Civics classes than the text-book? Why? Ans.: Yes. Newspapers contain more real, live information, concerning what is going on in the city and country. Ques.: Do you believe in exemptions from the final tests? Why or why not? Ans.: I see no advantage in exempting anybody from the tests. I think everybody should take them. Ques: What do you think of homework as a whole? Ans.: The certain amount of home study is necessary to cover the work of each grade. In a class of 35 or more, the teacher cannot hear more than 8 or 10 pupils recite and therefore the preparation of it at home, is to some extent a substitute for what in small classes can be done in school. Ques.: Do you think that a supervised study period is helpful to the students? Page Thirty-four T H E S P E C T A T O R

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Sammy: Oh no, weire not. Pm staying here and Dave is staying with me. Dave: You said it. tThe four boys go down to investigatel Dave: I was never so scared in all my life as I was tonight. Werenlt you scared? I Sammy: Seared isn,t the word for it. I nearly jumped out of my skin when that eat got me. Dave: What cat? Sammy: Didnit you see that eat around my neck? Or maybe you thought it was a decoration or something. Dave: I didnit see any cat. Sammy: Maybe you were too busy hiding. Isn,t that it? Dave: Wellaerajes the same thing but in other words. Sammy: I see. tThe boys returnl. ferry: It was only the rocker, in which the cat was going to sleep. That made the first noise. You know that the other noises were made by the cat , and the dog. Henry: Wait. What about the bang we heard? Abe: That was only a shutter Harry: Let,s go home. I can use some nice sleep. ferry: You suggest the right thing at the right time. Henry: You said a mouthful. Abe: O. K.; the meeting is adjourned. Dave: Ten-thirty and all is well! Sammy: All looks well, feels well, and is well except my neck. tTHE ENDl O. Haentjens, 9A4 SUNSET ON BISCAYNE BAY The tropics, palm trees, and a sunset. Warm, gentle breezes, caressing each A flaming ribbon of gold, lonely white grain of sand, Shimmering across a wide expanse 0f While far out to sea, a vessel, its white blue water, sails billowing, Leading up to a ball of molten fire. Glides to its berth. F antastic designs, . Thrown upon the sand by the swaying Nowhere can one find a more beauti- palms. ful, a more exotic sight, A myriad of colors, Than sunset on Biscayne Bay. Given off from the pink and coral shells. Robert Birns, 9B3 T H E S P E C T A T 0 R o$nzoo Page Thirty-three

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Ans.: Yes, one of the hardest things, for any boy or girl, is to learn how to study. A supervised study period is intended to teach a pupil how to learn something by himself. This was an enlightening thirty minutes, and we left the office of our City Superintendent, fully satisfied that it was an afternoon well-spent. Muriel Rodnon, RD3 Evelyn Lasky, RD2 O . O INTERVIEW WITH BOROUGH PRESIDENT RAYMOND V. INGERSOLL COMING from the hubub of the subway we entered the street. We walked amid campaigners of the various parties who were campaigning for the coming election. In a few minutes we were gazing upon our Borough Hall. After climbing a long fiight of stairs we entered a hall covered with many portraits of famous political men. Since these oil paintings attracted our attention we were in- terested in finding out who they were. One of the first pictures that we noticed was a beautiful portrait of Mayor Seth Low after whom our school is named. After a while we walked into the waiting office of our Borough President. The secretary in this office told us that Mr. Ingersoll was away on a mission in Manhattan, but was expected there any minute. Then we were ushered into Mr. Brownis office tMr. IngersolPs private secretaryy and he said that he would be glad to answer any questions while we were waiting for Mr. IngersolPs arrival. A few minutes later the Borough President arrived. We were shown into his private office where he greeted us cordially. He told us to be seated and he would answer our questions. We asked him the following questions: Ques.: In view of the iire hazards, donit you think builders should be prohibited from building frame dwellings? Ans.: Fire Limits are established by the Board of Fire Underwriters. The larger part of Flatbush is now within the Limits. New frame buildings may not be built within the Limits unless they are built after special permission is obtained. Qua: Cannot appropriations be made so that roads may be constructed wholly instead of in parts as at present? Ans.: Usually we do construct the roads and complete them. Some roads have been surfaced to give the unemployed men work. Ques.: Do you think that Junior High Schools are an essential link be- tween Public School and High School Education? Ans.: Yes, I think that they form a valuable part in the education system. THE SPECTATOR Page Thirty-five