Townsend Harris High School - Crimson Gold Yearbook (Flushing, NY)

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CRIMSON AND GOLD Page Niazcfy-fozrr HATIKVAH SOCIETY

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CRIMSON AND GOLD F- l5I545I5lb4?S0042HB1B1Ib1l5lbl?:lbl3w4blH545F- 'QV'WPQFQPQFQPQFQIFQPQFQFQFQFTIFQ CO OP STAFF g -1-1- 1 1-1-1-nl lI11L'l u I-'ll1l I l We multi write fm' bozzrf uuilhoizt az .tmp Abou! ilae meritf of the C0-op. The service which the Co-op renders Harris is truly remarkable. From whatever viewpoint it is considered, the school store is an organ worthy only of the highest com- mendation. A large and important source of the revenues of the General Organization con- sists of the Co-op's profits, which have been rather large this term. Furthermore, the student finds it beneficial to purchase his supplies in the school store because the prices are exceptionally low. Although last term's Co-op was very successful, the deficit which had accumulated from past terms was so large that a part of it, though small, remained. This term, not only was the entire balance of the deficit obliterated, but, what is more, a gain of more than two hundred dollars was realized. This amount appears to be particularly large when one considers how it benefits our school. With this sum a team can be fully equipped. This semester the Co-op endeavored to improve its appearance, on the principle that Harrisites would be more inclined to enter a neat, clean, orderly store. With this prospect in view, attractive signs were placed about the place. Undoubtedly, this under- taking greatly increased sales. Carrying forward the favorable innovation set by last term's Co-op, coupons were distributed and proved to be as successful as ever. A large amount of fountain pens, almost reaching last term's limit, was also sold. Inevitably, a great part of the Co-opls success is due to the diligent work of the staff members who are forced to sacrihce their lunch periods and several other hours of their time, before and after school, to attend to the needs of the student body. Special mention must be made of jack Wasserman, the manager, for the splendid way in which he has supervised the work. As usual, Mr. Sonkin, the faculty-advisor, has actively aided in completing the success of the Co-op. Following are the names of those who have worked so hard and so successfully: Manager ..... .,...,.....................................,.,...,..,........,.,.. J .ack WASSERMAN Faculty Advimr ,...,..,... ........, M R. SIMON SONKIN Ammmf Aflamzger .......,... ...........,,..... A ARON S. YOHALEM SAMUEL FRANK MILTON SOLINS HARRY JEIDEL LEONARD FELDMAN OSCAR GROSSMAN MORRIS SHER FELIX LEFKOWITZ RICHARD REDMOND MOE SOLAVITCH, Mazfzager Ex-Ojjirio Page Nuzcfx H1109

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CRIMSON AND GOLD I545I51l5lb4H?:ib431-lbB!b4?14b4blb4b1lbI543f45 P- VQP''ilP'flP'I1rs1rs1rs1rClrQrqrQPQFQPQJPS1 K HATHKVAH socinmrx N I I 1 l I ' !l 1I'll fl -I 1l '-I il F 5155, 'maa an Thou has chosen its from all jvcojvltts, Thou has srwzcfifcd ZIS hy Thy COIIZ- 1lIL1Ild11lC1lfS., and Thou has rttllrtz' its by Thy great and holy 1m11zc. Founded several years ago by a few ardent Hebrew students for the purpose of inspiring an interest of Hebraic pursuits in the student body, the Hatikvah Society has steadily grown until it is now one of the largest and most popular clubs in Harris. With such avidity do the students receive its weekly programs, that it is quite often necessary to engage the Study Hall to accommodate its membership. At the beginning of the semester, the Hatikvah Society combined with the Hebrew organizations of other high schools into a league which was being formed under the auspices of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. Plans were formulated for an inter-scholastic rally and other functions, including classes for the study of Iudaism and a magazine. Many eminent rabbis addressed the society. Among them were Rabbi Herbert S. Goldstein, President of the U. O. J. C. A., Dr. I. L. Brill, editor of the jewish Daily News , and Rabbi Leo Jung, editor of the jewish Library . The Hatikvah Chronicleu, edited by Daniel Gutman, assisted by a capable staff, appeared regularly, and greatly enhanced the prestige of the society. The factor which has elevated the Hatikvah Society to the heights of fame is the excellent executive ability exercised by the last two presidents, Samuel Ellman, and, Philip Goodman. To the latter the gratitude of the entire club is due not only for securing some of the foremost Hebrew advocates as speakers, but also for obtaining for the members about seventy-five sets of eleven books each on the subject of Judaism. The officers, duly counseled by the faculty advisor, Dr. Klein, who brought the Hatikvah Society into the limelight, are as follows: Prefidenz .,......,....,...,...,...,.....,....,......,......,.i................... PHILIP GOODMAN Vire-Preyidemf ,,,........ .. ...,..,.,. MEYER GOLD Serreltzry ........,.,i....,,....,.... ..,.,..... M omus GRANOFF Publicity Manager '.....,... ......,... A RTHUR V. BERGER Page Ninety-five