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

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CRIMSON AND GOLD itable nature. One of these affects per- sonally, the curriculum of every Harrisite. Despite the opposition of the student body, Dr. Canfield suggested a plan con- cerning our system of registration. Con- sidering the many difhculties encountered by the students in making up their own programs ,especially in regard to closed sections, it was thought suitable to origin- ate a method whereby the office would make out the programs. Such a system would bring about many reforms. In the first place, all sections would be practically the same size. More diagon-als could be installed. Lastly, the laborious registration day will be entirely eliminated. As an amendment to this plan, Dr. Bell quieted opposition by suggesting the possibility of allowing a student to file his preferences in the office. These will be recognized if the excuse is plausible. Another office reform is that in regard to summer school fees. To the delight of many Harrisites, summer school courses will be free of charge. This is quite a change considering the former charge or twelve dollars and fifty cents for each course. To further musical ability in Harris, a Glee Club has been formed. For many years, Harris has been without such an organization which is a part of every high school. Not until last term was any- thing done for the foundation of such a factor. Dr. Richter, the organizer of the club, was chosen leader. However, Dr. Richter gave the per- sonal supervision of the singing to Mr. Rich of City College. Aided by a large membership and the cooperation of these two men, the Glee Club has successfully fared throughout the term and is still functioning very well. These and many others are the out- standing events of this, the Spring term of 1928. For those who are graduating, let this be a reminder of a milestone of their Harris career. For those who are remaining in Harris, let this be a monu- ment to the inauguration of many pro- jects. Compare future terms with this and mark if theyare anymore momentous. Qyme e JJ, T. 2.-w i f7i4,QFf55,..i, . 1 .um Q 5' H E .1iil.'Ulll1l1-3:.i - Fl. l ai' ' H .5 it il' ultQiN!'al'12l'M.Tffl 3 ugxffgikgfl . fs T ...g at-Jae-J-4-sq. fltlflt' .Nil-.l'fj'-TOII7'

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CRIMSON AND GOLD and Without difficulty. The student had a chance to compose himself and sensibly decide upon the candidates of his choice. The question of thrift was also con- sidered this term. This resulted in the in- auguration of a school bank system. Mr. Schaaf was delegated to institute a suit- able system of pecuniary saving. Al- though this innovation came on like a flash, the true spirit of the affair was soon inspired in every student. ln each section meeting at the bank- ing hour, a student cashier was appointed to collect the deposits of the students. This term, Tuesday, first hour, has been chosen as the official banking time. After the deposits have been made and re- corded, they are submitted to the student directors of the bank who make their assigned rounds. So well was this plan received by the student body that four hundred dollars was realized the very first day. Time and again Harrisites have been advised of the benefits of money when used properly. Thrift is the keynote of success through- out one's life. By creating the habit of saving in high school, the student will continue in later life to build up the back bone of his career. A most beneficial discussion on thrift was delivered by Mr. john W. Stout, an active representative of the Educational Thrift Society and a very experienced man, at one of our assemblies. This brings us to the fourth phase of Harris' activity this term. Introduced last term, the assemblies have been the most profitable element of Harris enterprise. At our gatherings, a remarkable school spirit prevails, Stud- ents unite in a friendly body to pro- mote spirit and to advance culture in music and literature. Learning the school song has been one of the main pastimes at these assemblies. Led by Dr. Richter and accompanied by a trio composed of students, the student body has finally acquired a knowledge of this song, the music of which has been composed by Mr. Gill, and the words by Louis Volansky. Another feature of the assemblies has been the presentation of music selections. This has promoted the musical apprecia- tion of the students and given many the opportunity to display their talent. Student participation was greatly advo- cated by the supervisor of these assem- blies, Mr. james E. Flynn. Occasionally he arranged for a student chairman to take complete charge of the meeting. The Law and Debating Society offered a mock trial to further this project. Perhaps the principal purpose of this enterprise is to accustom the student body to appear in public and make a lasting impression as a body on any outsider who should be present. At first, there was some difficulty in establishing uncom- pelled discipline at the lower school as- semblies. However, before long, this was remedied, displaying the advantages of these gatherings. The last of these events is one that has appealed to the entire student body. As soon as the G. O. Council started to function this term, a plan advocated by the Stadium was acted upon, namely, the Interclass Swimming Tournament. Competition, in a friendly way, ex- ists primarily among the various classes. With the aid of Mr. Heynich, the tourna- ment was run off as successfully as might be expected. Never before have Harrisites shown such enthusiasm, such ardor for school activity. This was well attended and entered by many of our champion swim- mers. The accomplishment of this is a tribute to the G. O. Council. Although they are not as important as the aforementioned, other events of in- terest have occurred. Our ofiice also has issued some reforms of a very cred- Pagt' Sz'.i'fy-fI11'c'e

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CRIMSON AND GOLD lLlE CAUCHEMAR PHILIP ZIMET On m'ax'ait parle beaucoup de fois des aventures qui se passent dans les salles de classe. et je desirais qu'une aussi ni' arrivat. Perniettez-moi de ni' expliquer. Je veux parler des petits evenments ou l'eleve se permet d'etre subjuque par une lourde somnolence et puis devient la proie de reves fantastiques. Cette pensee s'est tellenient eniparee de nioi que j'ai concu le plan d'evoquer de tels reves aujourdliui meme et dans nulle autre classe que celle d'histoire. Tres bien! Mais comment mendormir? Cet obstacle fut facilement surmonte. A l'heure de la seconde periode qui precede celle de francais, j'ai Commands cinq morceaux de pate, trois bouteilles de lait et deux morceaux de glace. fai compris que ceci n'etait pas assez, mais il ne semblait que ce serait suffisant pour me rendre somniolent. n'importe a quel point. Eniin je suis arrive a la classe d'liistoire. fy suis entre les yeux lourds de sonimeil. et des que je me suis assis a ma place situee dans un coin, derriere un grand eleve, je me suis endornii. Mais pourquoi m'endormir dans la classe d'histoire, me demandez-vous? Voici ma raison. La classe d'histoire semble produire une atmosphere suffisante pour inspirer des reves altiers. A ce moment j'etais bien en route pour le pays des reves. La chambre, dans laquelle je me trouvais, semblait etre grande. Ou etais-je? Soudain j'ai entendu une voix qui rugissait. fai essaye de me tourner mais j'ai senti qu'on m'avait lie les mains et les pieds. feus peur. Comment cela s'est-il fait? Peut-etre quelques-uns de mes condisciples m'avaient-ils joue un tour, mais comment expliquer l'eXistence de cette salle de palais? Quelle sur- prise! Yoila assis sur un trone Napoleon Bonaparte, avec son toupet sur le front, comme je l'avais vu maintes fais dans ses portraits. ,le voulais rire. On m'a conduit clevant lui. ll me regardait d'un air feroce. Votre norn,'l dit-il. je le lui ai dit. Alors il m'a interroge sur le sujet de Guerres. fai commence- La Revolution-Netc.-etc.-etc. Vous avez tort, cria Napoleon, Vous nlavez pas prepare votre devoir, Coupez-lui la tetefl J'ai prie. j'ai supplie, mais rien ne pouvait l'emouvoir. On m'a place sur la guillotine. Pour tacher une derniere fois de Vemouvoir, j'ai crie a haute voix- Ie vous le promets. je ferai le devoir. de-sormais. Ie le ferail' Tout a coup jlai entendu un eclat de rire. .le me reveille et j'ai vu tout le monde qui me regardait en riant. Mon instructeur souriait avec bonheur. Mais mon ami, m'a-t-il dit, Upuisque vous vous offrez si ardemment, vous pouvez le faire. N'oubliez pas que c'est POUR DEM.-XINV Lorsque tout s'est calme, j'ai tape legerement mon voisin sur l'epaule. Quest-ce que je dois faire?' lui ai-je dit. I-Zcris une compositionf' repondit-il. De combien de mots?' Cinq centsfl Sur quel sujet? Sur Les Meilleures qualites de Napoleon Bonaparte. Empereurln Page Sixty-ive'