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

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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

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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 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 o ► o ► o o ► o ► o o % o ► ► ► o z o ► ► ► o o o ► o o o z o o z z o o o ► o z ► ► o ► o ► Dorm Party The third floor of Stern College resounded with talk and Hughter on December 30, as the Dormitory girls were giving their annual party attended only by the Dorm residents and their guests. Because of the smaller crowd, a more intimate atmosphere prevailed as congenial groups formed before the entertainment. A welcome was extended by Chairman Ruth Solomon, who then introduced the cantata, The Promised Land, directed by Dr. Kisch-Arndt. Israeli dances per- formed by eight Stern girls in Israeli blouses and full skirts extended this theme. The ever-popular cafeteria was once again invaded as the hungry hoard descended into it for the refreshments, cold cuts and side dishes with hot tea and cookies. As heaping plates were brought to the tables, groups automatically formed. One group sang Hebrew songs, another discussed the entertainment, while a third attended to the food. Beacuse of the comparatively small crowd, the Dorm Party had a cozy aura which is often missing in other affairs and which was much appreciated. Freshman Theater Party A Freshman Theater Party! This novel inspiration marks another first for our class of pathbreakers. At first undecided, finally enthusiastic, we responded by buying not one, but two tickets apiece. The assortment of guests ranged from sisters to friends of both sexes. Also present were chaperones Dr. and Mrs. Isaacs and Rabbi Wohlgelernter. The play chosen, The Happiest Millionaire, proved to be the happiest choice. Faced with the problem of selecting a show suitable for young ladies of our caliber, co-chairman Elaine Gottlieb ' 60, and Tasya Steinhorn ' 60, chose a light comedy about the fabulous Biddle family. The star of the play, Walter Pigeon, played a part of Father knows best, getting his family out of one scrape and into another. The climax came with the near post- ponement of his daughter ' s wedding, but he became a Happy Father-in-law when she finally threw off all her doubts and family oppositions and ran off with her man. Everyone seemed to enjoy especially the pertinent problems of teenagers maturing, family strifes, wedding plans and strict regulations of the girl ' s private school Tu B ' shvat Party Dates, raisins, bukser and other appropriate fruit provided the refreshments r a party given at Stern in honor of Tu B ' Shvat. The student body was invited to meet in the cafeteria during their mutual twenty minute break (12:50-1:10) by the Re- ligious Committee of Stern College, (Ruchamah Fuchs, Leah Trenk, and Raizel Harelick, all of whom are freshmen). Members of the faculty were not forgotten; plates of fruit were sent to every floor. Throughout the entire building — from the Chemistry lab to the cafeteria — an atmosphere of Tu B ' Shvat prevailed. Purim Chagiga An original s kit by Rachel Rosenberg ' 58, and Selma Stillman ' 59, headed the entertainment for the annual Purim Chagiga held on March 10. The skit, entitled The Queen and Us, was a thinly-disguised version of life at a girls ' college. Rebel- ling against too-strict discipline, the canaries of the play had no hope of overcoming Mt. Mechitza and mingling with the other half of the island until the wily ship owner of the S.S. Birdseed showed them the way. Directed by Rabbi Sol Spiro, the cast of the play performed extremely well; it was much enjoyed by an appreciative audience, who seemed to recognize familiar faces in some of the characters. Upstairs, on the fourth floor, the tables, decorated with appropriate Purim masks, were covered with luscious refreshments for all. Chairman of the Chagiga was Bryna Miller ' 58, and Tasya Steinhorn ' 60, was co-chairman.