South Side High School - Optimist Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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THE OPTIMIST 1W Class Alphabet A leads with Axclbrod. and Adlcrstcin, too; Good hoys, who never have much work to do. B is for Beitman and Margaret E. Blake, Who never in History or English did fake. C comes with Chimacoff, Cowan and Cohen; These boys for school would never leave home. Then follows Chesach—study’s his aim ; And Frances C. Cauffman of Optimist fame. I) brings out Danzis, a maiden so sweet. E is for Englander, her acting’s a treat. F starts with Farbcr, a package of fun. The happiest person this side of the sun, And also J. Ferry a scholar so dear, And Sidney K. Fuchs, a fiddler we hear. F is quite brilliant we presently see, For here are twin Freedmans. Taom and Maxie. Then there is Feldman, a comedian of noise. Who can’t be accused of having much poise. And here is our Fischman, a treasurer rare, Who for the class has done more than her share. G is for Goodman, a musician she’ll be; If you ask Mr. Gordon, he’ll surely agree. And then there’s our classmate. Marcel R. Glick; At all our elections lie always did kick. H hails forth Halpcrin, a maiden so coy. And little M. Henig, a mischievous boy. Then there is Hcydcn. whose constant half- day Has brought to Miss Jacobs much grief and dismay. And also L. Huberman, personals his work. Neither in Latin or English did shirk. I is for Ignatoff, Lionel by name. When called by “Ignatz” he responds just the same. Remember Ianelli. an artist indeed, Also in drama has proven a lead. J ’s just a line, to you I will tell, If you guess who’s the author, you’ll do very well. is Kolodin, a lad—O, so wild! And Margaret Kotyuka—she’s very mild, starts with Levias and Milton O. Lange, The first quite a student, the last a boom- erang. Then come Lomachinsky and Littlefield fair, Who to the school have given some care. M starts with Mueller, our fine president, Who to our hearts immediately went. Then there’s Mclvcr, of a superior mind, And Emil R. Mintz of about the same kind. Then we’ve McWood and Florence McCartc. Who in the class took quite a part. N is for Nolan, our chairman so great, And Julia K. Norton—who knows her fate? 0 comes with Ottley, a lover of dance, And Alfred G. Olliner, in a basketball trance. P starts with Polowitz, by nature a grind, And Helen L. Phillips of frivolous mind. 1 hen August M. Pfaus, a quiet young man, And Reginald O. Phillipps, who does all he can (?). Q means those questions, of which we were fond ( ?) ; How often we prayed could we only re- spond? R is for Rosen, good, studious boy, Quiet and gentle, and, yes, even coy. S hails Simandi, Silbcrman, Schmidt, These boys in vaudeville would make quite a hit. Then there comes Schroedcr and Schiffenhaus, fine, Girls that are found in the long tardy line. Then we have Schwartz, who has alway worked hard. And quiet Saul Seid, with an honor roll card. I is for 'I uite, a follower of fun, Every afternoon to Barringer did run. U is for us, a jolly good crowd, Four years ago to South Side we bowed. Yf is for Volk, our gold-medal friend, In her job (secretary) has worked to the end. K L 20

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W[ THE O PTIMIST cd for a one-act play to be given at the next meeting and we would urge all ftudents of Spanish to join this club if for no other reason than that they will receive one point credit in their work for the term. THE 4B CLASS At the meeting of the 4B Class on Decem- ber 23 two important matters were decided upon, namely, class colors and a class motto. The colors chosen are gold and black, but, con- trary to the custom of preceding classes the motto is in English, rather than Latin, so that it will mean something to every member of the class. It is “Ever ' end is a beginning.” The meeting adjourned after a brief discussion concerning the senior prom. The 4A-4B Social On Tuesday, December 16, a social was given in the gym to the 4B Class by the 4A Class. A new precedent was established at this dance, there being enough light to last until the close of the afternoon. The music for the occasion was furnished by Grccly’s Or- chestra. The members of the Entertainment Committee thoughtfully provided some delic- ious refreshments in the form of super fine punch, excellent cake and better candy. After the first eight dances on the program, a novelty dance was started, in which the vari-colored balloons which had been used to decorate the gym, were distributed among the dancers, the balloons were broken and joy reigned supreme. Mr. Fisher led the grand march in a very ef- ficient manner, and helped to make the affair the success it was. A goodly crowd of Seniors was present, but sad to say, only about six of the faculty were there. This social was the big gest success of the season, for not only were a large number of people present, but everyone had a wonderful time. The 4A Class is to be commended for its achievement, and it is hoped that other classes will follow their ex- cellent example and have socials as successful and interesting as this one. SAFETY FIRST A very interesting talk on “Safety First” was given in the auditorium by Mr. Van Brunt. He said that, although the subject may be trite, it is just as important, if not more so, today, than ever before. With the modern devices for saving time and labor the “Hurry-up Family” is even larger than in former years. He gave sketches of scveral members of this large family, such as Mrs. Hurry-up, who starts from home to keep an engagement at the time when she should have been at her destination; Mr. Hurry-up, who is always five minutes late at a business ap- pointment, and then there arc the hundreds of Hurry-up children, who have to run all the way to school in order to arrive on time. He explained how each one of these by his hurry not only endangers his own life, but also de- lays his fellow men who arc on their way to keep appointments. Certainly all who heard Mr. Van Brunt’s address will be careful to observe his simple rules for observing safety first. THE SKYLARKERS Last term a group of students interested in the appreciation and presentation of one-act plays, met on Monday afternoons to read and enjoy plays which were selected by the group. No organization into a club was attempted, but this term, upon application to the G. O., the group grew into a club under the name of the Skylarkers. Elections of officers wer: held some time ago, and the following officers were elected: For president, Irmgard Sander; for vice-president, Kathryn Nicoll; for secre- tary, Esther Lcgge. With these officers at the head, and Mr. Burley as the faculty advisor, the club has been holding its regular meetings in Room 101. The club gave its initial public performance last month, when a scene from Silas Marner was given in the Auditorium. This was so well received that the club decid- ed to give another performance in the near future. At present, the club is reading “The Burglar,” which may be their choice when a performance is given. 19

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Wl THE OPTIMIST VV brings forth Weismuller, of much football fame, “Author” must also come next to his name. Then there is E. Wurth, a fair maiden was she, Whose coquettish charms were quite won- drous to sec. X is for excellent, the whole 4A class From every big boy to each little lass. Y brings in Young, whose cheeks are so red, They have gone to many a young fellow’s head. Z ends with Zwigard, our line quarterback, And Alfred J. Zusi, in studies not slack. With this little rhyme I hope you’ll be merry, ’Tis the wit of the authoress, Isabelle Cherry. How Two-Fi:t en Studies One o’clock. The minute the stairway is reached the girls link arms and make it im- possible for any one to pass, while the boys make a lot of noise. 1:01. After the singing, books are flung on the desk, groups congregate about the room. Thereupon Helen Bcitman’s melodious voice is heard, “Get into your seats, won’t you, so I can take the roll.” She begins to hunt for the paper containing the names, when I)r. Austin enters and commands all to be quiet. “Miss Shroder is absent as usual,” he remarks. “Where’s Cohen, absent again?” 1 103. “Some of you had better not waste so much time, for there’s danger of flunking,” is I)r. Austin’s next cheerful comment. 1105. Heedless of his earnest entreaties, Helen Beitman chatters away to Regina. Miss Danzis is surrounded by a group of mascu- line admirers; supposedly she assists them in their French, but we doubt if that could be of such interest. 1107. Once in a while, above the din of the room, the rattle of pennies is heard. No, the boys aren’t matching pennies. Chester Mueller is merely counting the money from the chocolate sale. 1 :o8. Edna Wurth interrupts her charm- ing conversation with Norman Ottlcy to learn of Janet, what questions Miss Stevenson asked in history. Surely if the sixth period students couldn’t depend on this source of information, they wouldn’t be prepared for that terrible or- deal. 1:10. The entertainment committee ad- journs to the back of the room to discuss the coming dance, while Dr. Austin urges that the talking cease, so that such meetings may be held. I M2. Ruth Levias informs anyone who cares to listen that she doesn’t know any of her 4B Latin. Yet she and Ida start doing geom- etry. 1:15. Dr. Austin leaves the room, after ad- monishing the class to make it unnecessary to have any teacher come in. Any good resolu- tions on the part of the seniors, however, is soon broken. im6. Kolodin and Lange torment Bertha, who in turn sticks them with a compass. Har- ry prances up and down the room. An eraser then comes whizzing bv. That must be the work of either Nolan or Zusi. All the fellows shout at the top of their lungs. Pandemonium is let loose. Estelle begins to ask for dues and assessments. This eternal question drives sev- eral from the room. Still a few less boister- ous souls warn, “Sh—Sh—I wanna study.” 1:20. Soon Mr. Hinzler enters. “Whose class is this? Dr. Austin’s? Well, Dr. Ken- nedy just passed and told me to step in and quiet you.” Suppressed laughter follows his retreating form. If Mr. Hinzler only was in 105 during sixth period and heard the junior college, he wouldn’t have any cause to com- plain about the seniors. Yet the 4A’s are always picked on. 1:25. Dr. Austin returns and calms the class. Of course he lectures on how disap- pointed he is in the class. 1130. The bell rings. Groans are heard. “I could not study a blessed thing, and I’ve got a blamed old test this afternoon.”