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

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MEDIUM Page2 M E D I U M Publislzcrl daily in the iizteravts of N E tin' Staff X'OL. 87 MAY ll, 1958 No, 48 Oh yes boys, this column business is quite - the thing now. And we are quite popular. Ediftll'-1.11-CD11 icf LEONARD GOODMAN illaxzaging Editor EDXYARD BERGER Assnriatt' Editors ABRAHAM SHORR HENRY ZIMET ADAM FRANK, IR. PHILIP RAPAPOR1' Business llfazzagei' EUGENE YOHALEM Art Editor BENJAMIN NYASS-ERMAN EDITORIAL A Gymnasium! For years we have been clamoring for such an institution. Now wenhave the fulfillment of our innermost desire, an established course in physical tralnlng to be included in our curriculum. First let us consider to whom we are in- debted for this. It is physically impossible to ever repay the class of June, 1928, for whaththey have done for the welfare of Harris. However, we can express our sincerest sentiments and extend our best vvishes to every member of that immortal c ass. Thlfty years have passed since the mem- bers of June, 1928, have last crossed the threshold of this wonderful cathedral of learning. Yet they have not forgotten their Alma Mater as well as the prime lamenta- tion of themselves and their successors. The impression of Townsend Harris Hall has been consecrated by every member of the class of June, 1928. This example should be practiced by every class on de- parting from our beloved school. Regard- less of the sundry interests adopted on our departure from Harris, every Senior class should inaugurate an alumni association. The everlasting tribute of every Har- risite is due to the class of June, 1928, and every member therein. In years to come, the memory of this class should remain im- mortal, inscribed in the annals of Harris. Got offers from the Morgue and everything. We were strolling along across the Campus and glancing at the surrounding skyscrapers when something hit our head. We went sort of senseless for a moment and when we came to, we saw a sort of dumb-bell at our feet. The inscription on it read: Donated to Townsend Harris Hall, this gymnasium and all equipment, by the Class of June, 1928 This set us musing, yes, this was one of the classes with which we had expected to be graduated. And that was the class that gave the gym to Harris. Mr. Donnelly, our new attendant, isn't half bad. VVe sort of felt distressed when Mr. Conti retired. Of course he is quite old now but he could have lasted a little longer. It was because he actually re- turned a lost book that they dismissed him, we think. XVe went to one of the Polo games that Harris won the other night. Our team shines out pretty well. It was a long time ago but we can remember when the Polo team was organized and there was a bit of controversy then about where to keep the horses. The library was decided upon. No one ever went near there anyhow because he was afraid of getting suspension for talking. Received a letter recently, a handsome invitation. It was from the Class of June, 1928, Alumni. The boys still remembered us and asked us to their dinner. It de- lighted us to think of the fun we used to have with that class. There was a chap, Moe Solavitch, who talked a lot but kept his class going pretty well. And a guy Aaron Yohalem, gosh how he used to fight with Nlialter Kaufman at the G. O. meet- ings. And NNalter would stand np, sort of dumb in the face and ask, Is this order? CContinued on page 4, col. 21 Page Forty-tlufee

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CRIMSON AND GOLD GYM I FORMING CLASSES NOW YSL. 87 MAY 11, 1958 No. 48 HARRIS GYM COMPLETED STUDENTS VERIFY DECISION NOT TO FLUNK Harris is in a state of chaos! All is hubbub and confusion! Tumult reigns! Instructors are madly rushing hither and thither. So great is the excitement that Dr. Senftner, jr., has desisted giving memos for a whole period! The horror of this momentous occasion has eveII been realized by Mr. Fenders son. The floor of his room is practically bone dry. Students have ceased their coarse laughter at Professor Blake's impromptu maps. The Medium, had 100 per cent sales! Harris won a basketball game! A great disaster has befallen our Alma Mater. The president of the G, O. Council has finally decreed that no teacher shall be henceforth permitted to Hunk students in any course whatsoever in Townsend Har- ris Hall. VX'e do not choose to Hunk in l958, was the presidents brief reply to the many objections. All petitions from the teachers for the privilege to Hunk two or three students were finally rejected with- out tlIe slightest discussion. Some of the members of the faculty held an unofficial meeting in order to see what could be done about the matter. Come, exclaimed Mr. Troyson, this can't go on. Sacre nom de nom de nom- the old place won't seem tlIe same without the 'dollink repeaters'. as PF vt CHALLENGE We the inmates of Townsend Harris Hall, the Preparatory School of the Col- lege of the City of New York, in general assembly, do hereby clIalleIIge the students of any otlIer recognized high school to draw up, choose, or otherwise produce a baseball team to play the undefeated team of our Alma Mater. In order to prevent dead umpires. waste of putrid vegetation, and other useless ex- pense, we do hereby consent to the follow- ing rules and regulations: l. Only members of a school shall par- ticipate in a game oII the team of the CContinued Oll page 4, col. 23 Hiya Fm'z'y-1'u'0 CLASS OF JUNE, 1928 FINANCES GYMNASIUM At last! a Townsend Harris gymnasium has been achieved. Ever since the founda- tioII of our Alma Mater a course in gym- nastics has bee1I the everlasting ambition of every Harrisite. More than once, peti- tions have beeII submitted to our executives claiming tlIe addition of physical training to our curriculum Now, fifty years after its foundation, this wanting factor has been supplied. Through the effort and financial support of the Alumni Association of the Class of June, 1928, it has been made possible to complete the edifice situated directly north of our building, tlIe foundation of which has been laying idle for a great many years. Before long, it will be thoroughly equipped as a first class gymnasium. Each week three periods of forty miII- utes duration will be devoted to physical strengthening. Only those particularly designated by the Medical Department as being unable to engage in strenuous activity will be exempt. This enterprise will have absolutely no connection with the R, O. T. C. To supervise and direct these classes, two instructors, thoroughly experienced in ath- letics, have been engaged. To one ac- quainted with the class of June, '28, the names Golditch and Katzelnik will, un- doubtedly, recall two first grade athletes. These men, prominent in the Townsend Harris Athletics of thirty years ago, have been highly recommended by their class as excellent physical training instructors. Undoubtedly tlIe numerous advantages of this enterprise are obvious to all. It will make possible many things lacking in the past. No longer will our auspicious fencing team practice i1I the corridors of the third and fourth Hoors under tlIe oppression of tlIe faculty. As they do in other schools, clubs and classes will be able to hold dances without tlIe cost of a hall. Thus not only the Senior class shall sponsor dances. Finally, there is the advantage of having all our indoor practice in our own gym- nasium. '

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Page3 MEDIUM JUNE '28 ALUMNI HoLDs ANNIVERSARY DINNER Vvith sincerest greetings and welcomes of good-fellowship, the members of the Alumni Association of the Class of June, 1928, assembled in great numbers to cele- brate their thirtieth annual re-union at the Hotel Camelton. Almost all were present with their wives and guests, all participat- ing to promote a spirit of conviviality. Mr. Aaron S. Yohalem officiated as chairman of the dinner. Similar to that famous Lower A Banquet , he opened his welcoming address with Contrary to cus- tom and precedent, I am not going to bore you with a long address. My speech will be like a chorus girI's skirt .... The irony of this statement was overlooked by no member of the class. However, it was necessary to explain it to the guests. Mr. Moe Solavitch, president of the class, was the first speaker introduced. His speech was primarily concerned with reminiscences of those days in 1928. One of the most active members of the Alumni Association, Mr. Philip Goodman, was the next to speak. The welfare of the asso- ciation was the topic of his talk. Mr. Golditch, also, spoke in regard to the gym- nasium, thanking the class for bestowing him with the position of supervisor of the Physical Training department of Harris. Messrs. Berger and Kaufman furnished the music of the evening on the piano and violin, respectively. An added feature was the singing of class and school songs in which the guests willingly participated. In the remaining period, Messrs. Ganz, Kaufman, Vlassernian, Cllmann, Shorr, Berger, Ludwig, and others, were requested to say a few words. These furnished variety of interest for the members and guests. Page Forty-four PERSONALITIES Messrs. Solavitch and Yohalem are equally concerned in state politics in which they are prominent figures. Rumor says that Mr. S-olavitch is to be a candidate for governor at the next election. Mr. Yohalem, the ideal politician, is said to be very influential in political fields beyond the public view. Mr. Philip Goodman is exercising great influence as editor of the foremost Demo- cratic journals. With all Hebrew under- takings, Mr. Goodmans name will in- evitably be associated. Mr. Arthur V. Berger has been devoting much of his time to charitable interests. Except for an occasional benefit recital,.he spends his time in assisting needy editorial- ists, although he virtually practices law. Mr, Victor VV. Ganz has recently been appointed the New York Police Commis- sioner. This he attributes to his experience as chief of the Traffic Department of Harris. XN'herever financial affairs are concerned, Mr. .lack Vlasserman may be found. As president of the Parker Pen Company, he has been very busy during recent years. Nevertheless, he prides himself in having as one of his clients, the Harris Co-op store. Our newspaper representative, Mr. Charles A. Ullmann, now occupies a posi- tion near the Editor of the New York Times. During recent years, Mr. Golditch has been participating in athletics. Probably that is what keeps his beautiful locks as blonde and wavy as ever. To attend this affair, Mr. Van Veen con- descended to leave his Bohemian surround- ings. Mr. Xlilliam Ludwig is now faring well in the field of oratory as one of the fore- niost attorneys of the day. He is aspiring to the position of Senator from New York. As usual, Mr. Walter Kaufman is reach- ing for high positions. He has been asked to accept the Socialist nomination for president. Mr. Theodore Fuchs has been success- fully commercializing his artistic ability. Besides wall painting, he does varnishing and paperhanging.