Stern College for Women - Kochaviah Yearbook (New York, NY)

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$ t ► o o o o o o o U.N. A visit to the United Nations was the first official act of the 1956-57 Freshman Class. This was indeed appropriate, as members of our class hail from Canada, Israel, Norway, and many different states. Led by Mrs. Isaacs, we freshmen walked from Stern to the United Nations buildings. There we were split up into smaller groups and taken on tours by attractive guides from Sweden, France, and other member nations. Each girl received a U.N. pin, a token of this pleasant introduction to the well- rounded college life at Stern. Welcome Assembly Following the introduction of the out-of-towners to New York City, we freshmen were greeted by the administration at an assembly held during the first week of school. The Student Council president, Sura Schreiber ' 58, welcomed us and informed us of the history of Stern and its objectives. Then Mrs. Elizabeth Isaacs, Director of Student Activities, and Dr. Dan Vogel, Acting Registrar, extended greetings to us on behalf of the faculty and explained the aspirations and goals of Stern College. Their speeches stressed the importance of a Hebrew and secular college education for us, the future leaders of Judaism. Next, Mr. Max Stern offered a hardy welcome to the new class. He explained how Stern College has filled the need for a girls ' college under Jewish auspices. Lastly, Dr. Samuel Belkin, President of Yeshiva University, delivered a message. In his remarks, Dr. Belkin said that the first class to enter Stern College was imbued with the spirit of hope for the future of Stern. The second class, after seeing the ac- complishments of the first, had faith, and the new freshmen, members of the third class, realizing that these ideals are now reality, are filled with confidence. By including the freshmen as members of the school ' s pioneering body, he made us feel that we were already an integral part of Stern College. Buffet Dinner The Freshman Class was guest at a buffet dinner hosted by the Student Council during the first week of school. In an atmosphere of easv informality, freshmen and Student Council members mingled and chatted as they ate. Held in the cafeteria, the buffet was set up lavishly, with cold cuts and all the trimmings, soda, potato chips, and cookies. It was an extremely pleasant introduction to life at Stern for us. Skating Parties Our Freshman Class sponsored two skating parties during the year. Since the) were neld atter school on a weekday evening, many of the New York girls stayed at school to eat dinner. Thus, both times, the cafeteria was unusually crowded but this only added to the festivity of the occasion. After dinner we walked to the Hotel Duan . io change into skating clothes. Finally, we gathered in the Mezzanine of the hotel. From there we walked as a group to Iceland, the ice-skating rink in Madison Square Garden. Bystanders turned to stare as a long line of girls swinging skates paraded down the street. Once there, the expert skaters of the class quickly volunteered to help the novices and little couples of a steady skater and a staggering one were seen throughout the rink. Although no invitations were sent out, our skating parties were well attended by members of the opposite sex. Chaperones of the affairs were Dr. Louis Feldman, his delightful wife, and Dr. Jean Jofen, who joined us in skating. z t o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o t o t o o o o o o o ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

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► o ► o ► ► o ► o o o z o o z ► o z o o z o ► o ► ► ► ► o ► ► o o z o z ► ► ► ► ► z ► o o ► ► o o o o ► o ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Freshman Class Elections On October 10, the new Freshman Class elected Paula Fogel, Audrey Shapiro and Bobbie Rosen as president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer of the class. The candidates delivered brief campaign messages to the class at an assembly conducted under the auspices of the Student Council. Paula, a graduate of Beth Jacob High School of the East Side and a native New- Yorker, will major in either English or Math. In high school she was active in the Student Council, held positions on the school ' s various publications, and was also valedictorian of her graduating class. Chanukah Chagiga The large ball-room of the Fraternal Clubhouse was filled with merry-makers on December 2, as an unusually large crowd gathered for the annual Chanukah Chagiga of Stern College. Separate tables, seating eight and twelve, were set up and friends sat down to- gether to munch candies and nuts as we watched the entertainment. A note of seriousness opened the program as Dr. Menachem Mendel Braver, a member of the Hebrew faculty, spoke about the significance of Chanukah. Then, in line with the merrier aspects of the holiday, a xylophonist and a popular singer per- formed. Bobbie Gross ' 58, played the piano as we joined in with several rousing Chanukah songs. After the show we drank punch and ate cakes and nuts as we threaded our way through the crowd to visit friends. In charge of the affair were Renah Mescheloff ' 58, chairman, and Tyra Kellner ' 60, co-chairman. Freshman-Junior Affair The cool evening of Sunday, December 23, contrasted with the warm spirit within the walls of Stern College as the Freshman Class at Stern established a precedent. The Freshman-Junior Party, an informal gathering between Stern girls and Yeshiva College boys, was the first such inter-class affair held in the history of the schools. The presidents of the respective classes, Paula Fogel and Moe Berlin, officially opened the evening with a few words of welcome. Rabbi Wohlgelernter, teacher of English, and Mrs. Elizabeth Isaacs, Director of Student Activities, acted as chaperones. Rabbi Wohlgelernter spoke on symbolism, a topic well-known to the students of both his uptown and downtown classes. The symbolic character of the pink and white bal- loons and streamers decorating the room was aptly explained by him to an appreciative audience. The evening was also enlivened by entertainment from both classes. As the hand proved quicker than the eye, Alan Greenspan from Y.U. mystified the assembly with his prestidigitarian talents. Jerry Wohlberg sang several request numbers and was followed by Debby Birnbaum and Elaine Gottlieb who led the audience in Hebrew song. After the show, the boys and girls flocked to the cafeteria to enjoy refreshments. As we sipped coffee and munched cakes, spontaneous groups appeared around the room as boys and girls gathered to sing lively Hebrew songs. As the last resounding footsteps echoed through the emptying building, the memory of a delightful evening lingered in the minds of all participants. Charity Drive A charity drive was conducted at Stern by the Student Council as part of the Yeshiva University Charity Drive. Chairman Elizabeth Katz ' 59, explained the purpose of the drive to the student body at an assembly and introduced the class rep- resentatives. In charge of collecting the $3.00 from every freshman was Judith Wagner ' 60. The funds collected were combined with Yeshiva University ' s money for such charities as P ' eylim and Keren Yaldenu. i o o o. o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 4 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o