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

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CRIMSGN AND GOLD Y CLASSES T is with a strange blending of emotions that we turn to review the term about to close. As always, it has brought Harris its full share of victories and 'GZ QW fr- -QA. L K defeats, of successes and failures, but all have served their purpose-that of f',w 5- I up-building the backbone of Harris life-its classes. x6rs,: E' 7 This past term--a mere flash, to all appearances-has revealed many and varied events of great importance. In the first place, school assemblies have been inaugurated. In these social gatherings we learn the meaning of that French expres- sion, esprit de corps. Each class individually endeavors to excel in the weekly enter- tainments held in the assembly hall. Never before in the history of Harris has the inter- est been so great in the social affairs of the class. It might be well to note, at this point, that Townsend Harris Hall is the only high school in New York wherein are class organ- izations of this sort or of any sort whatsover. Our Director perceived that the student body needed some stimulant to formulate a spirit of local friendship and competition. He also knew that it was impossible for all students to participate in extra-curricular activities because of the lack of time. ' To make his plan appropriate for both classes of students, he had all the assemblies take place during the school routine. A further plan, long in coming and long looked forward to, arose this past semester bearing with it a promise of a brilliant future. The General Organization elected this term has been almost wholly in favor of the furthering of inter-class activities. Their plan is to have as many such tournaments as time allows, With this in view, they im- mediately effected the installation of an interclass swimming tournament. Presently we, the members of the class of June, 1928, shall leave the halls of our beloved Alma Mater to pursue the ambitions and-desires of our heart. But, can we ever forget the benefits we have derived from these many class activities? In all probability, we shall never forget the numerous benefits that we have derived from our class interests. Throughout the days of our lives, we shall all, un- doubtedly, encounter that essential of financial undertakings, competition. What trade, what profession is void of it? Among the Harris classes, a friendly spirit of rivalry exists. This is the clean, earnest competition which should be continued in all future undertakings. Legitimate rivalry, as practiced among our classes, should be utilized throughout these days of vigorous competition. How unfortunate it is that after parting, so few of us will ever meet again and con- tinue the charming friendships that have been cultivated here in Harris! To help pre- serve this friendship, although oceans may separate us, to immortalize the events of our school life, to form an everlasting bond between to-day and to-morrow-that is the purpose of class activities, as sustained by us and as made possible by our Director. And so-we present to you this word-and-picture portrait of Our Classes. Page Sixty-1i1'1ze

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Y CRIMSON AND GOLD 8000000045000-Bbbbblbbibibt arfs1rs1rs1rs1rs1rsxrsirQrs:r's1r's1rQ1r'QPQ X LOWER A Q '11 1 Q l'l 'I 'I 'll l -ll '3l ill '-'I A R EE H WSBQ QRR5 The class of january, 1929, may well pride itself on having enjoyed the most suc- cessful school term in its history. Most of the credit for this achievement goes to the efficient class council. Despite the fact that the majority of the members of the govern- ing body were new to their positions, they worked capably and more efficiently than any of their predecessors. At the very first council meeting of this term President Gold appropriated several committees to work along with the Senior committees so as to gain some knowledge concerning Senior activities. This will enable them to do their work next term in a more experienced manner. Due to the fervent zeal of Dr. Richter, the faculty advisor, class dues were collected one hundred per cent and a very large treasury ensued, in direct contrast to previous terms. Probably the greatest achievement this term is the Banquet, presented under the supervision of Edward I-Ialprin. The numerous preparations for this affair foretold success. The Recorder , again under the Editorship of Schatteles, experienced the most successful term of its entire existence. It has proved to be the best paper on the bulletin board. Concise and neat, well-managed, issued at regular intervals, and well edited, it has complied with the standards of Lower A publications. One of the prime examples of the councills foresight was the appointment of the staff of next term's Crimson and Gold. Among the most distinguished men of the class are: Gold, class president, and the only one in his class in the Arista, Schatteles of literary fame, Halprin, vice- Sandler, president of the German Club and star athlete of the class, and Ralph Singer, captain of the Lacrosse team and of the Traffic Department. president of the G. O., The officers of the class are: x Prarident ......,............,,... ,... .....,..,. H Y MAN GOLD Vice-Preridefzt ......... ,.............. W ILLIAM GASTMAN Serrefary ...,..,......,,. 3 ....... ............... j ACK IsAAcsoN Tfearznfer .................... l.i.g .......,. ......,..,..... N ORMAN HAMBURG G. O. Re,11ferefzzazi1fe ....,.............,....,.,...,......,..,.. RICHARD GREENBLATT 'W The English Representatives are: Cirker, Halprin, Taxier, Blam, Heister, Stein- berg and Surrey. Page Seventy-one