Theodore Roosevelt High School - Saga Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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2'-PTES , 1 . 1 x, -. yx , S. it 'i .MNA N!-FA , as wtlllll e, I . 4- fig: Y , V I ' 7 yy tow W TERRY BATTLE TRO Class Representative, Co- operative Course. SAGA OF OUR DAYS CHAPTER FOUR Well, there we were, fourth termers, after a week's between-term vaca- tion. For a maiority of us, it was quite an experience to get a whole set of new teachers after only one term. But new teachers weren't all we had in store for us that term. To start the semester off on a note of togetherness , the Human Rela- tions Club, under the skillful direction of Mr. Leo Lieberman, sponsored our first International Buffet Dinner during Brotherhood Week. ln the spirit of brotherhood, parents, teachers, and students sampled the foods of many nations. Another new experience at Roosevelt was a Valentine's Day Dance, at which time everyone enioyed the good music and the decorations in the gym. Here we were to meet the future members of our clubs, teams, honor societies, T.R.O. Council, and the scholarship and celebrity winners of our senior class. But more important, we were to gain friendships that would last us through our remaining years at Roosevelt and possibly longer. In March, we attended a Talent Show sponsored by Miss Elkin and the T.R.O., which was a grand success. Through the efforts of Mr. Sanford Wolf, as emcee and auditioner, the shy boy from across the luncheon table became a lively and talented singer, and the tomboy from study hall turned into an agile and graceful ballerina. We witnessed the birth of a new literary magazine which was christened Prelude, and was under the creative guidance of Miss Natalie Sheidlower. When published, it was acclaimed highly by its readers. Our Square Deal once again won first prize at the Columbia Press Convention. Everyone waited impatiently for the day which was soon to arrive. On May 'l5, 1963, we boarded the City of Keansburg, the boat which was to take us to Rye Beach. A marvelous time was had on the boat and at Play- land, and we began thinking about next year's trip. The fourth term would soon be over, but before summer vacation, we had to wrestle with Regents exams. These completed, we looked foward to summer, and faced the oncoming terms with bright hopes and fond memories. Rose Oliveras

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ESTHER BERG Service Certificateg Human Rela- tions Club. uv' ff' LINDA BERKOWITZ Arista, Honor School-5 terms, Scholarship Certificate, Third page Square Deal Editorg Span- ish Scholarship Certificate. ALLEN BLITZ Arista, Boy Leaderg Senior Cele- brityg Regents Scholarship Win- ner, Statesman Society, Presi- dent. Mill N X ,ii xl is yi -iv fi are Sfilii all -vi WGA if S A G A 0 F O U R D A Y S CHAPTER FIVE The unfamiliarity of being sophomores had worn off by this time, for those of us who had entered the school as third termers. We felt more in the swing of things and were looking forward to a year of many exciting ex- periences. All iuniors wanted to try their luck at the PSAT exams to be given shortly. We knew that although these College Board Exams were only practice, in a year's time we would be taking the real thing, so we tried to achieve the highest scores possible. This term brought with it many new assets to our fine faculty. Among the newly appointed teachers were Mr. Eisenberg, Mrs. Moscato, Miss Lipnack, Mrs. Wepner, Miss Ratner, Miss Sloves, and others. Mr. Leo Lieberman left our staff and assumed the responsible iob of Assistant Principal at P.S. 22, Bronx. Also, for a short time, Peace Corps members gained much experience by teaching and observing classes. Their sojourn at Roosevelt was to serve as basic training for their future assignments as teachers in remote corners of the world. Much praise was given to our own Darvels whom we heard at various school functions. Their first record, I Lost My Baby, was really great, and we all predicted a successful career for them. As autumn wore on, and the holiday season approached, one bitter November afternoon cast its dark shadow over the land. The stinging recol- lection of President Kennedy's assassination was imprinted firmly on our minds and spirits. The Thanksgiving season of that year was a saddened one, and we all gave thanks for having lived under his short, yet meaning- ful administration. Snow started covering our city and all the bright signs of the Christmas season soon filled shop windows. Between shopping uptown and down- town, we spent some time at home studying for mid-terms, which were soon to be upon us. With these tests completed, we watched a thoroughly enjoyable Christmas assembly, and at the end of the day, we wished our friends a Happy Holiday, and rested for the next ten days.