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

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' , fi Gi is fl, MATHEMATICS SOCIETY ' WN ii t Nix SE? bra l l! E2-P 45 T li .QA OMBINING business with pleasure is the aim of the Mathematics Society. A visit to one of its meetings would immediately convince U q.,..,. Z . . . V . I . , . . . . P'-Icqrvr . Tb us of the fact that it has achieved its object At every meeting with A rd 5 few exceptions some member of the Townsend Harris Mathematics T 9 4 N ,Ev A rn, i 4' lg N rl AQ. department has delivered a lecture on some form of mathematics. These lectures were not only enjoyable, but instructive, and were well-received by the students. Since mathematics plays such an important part in the cur- riculum of a Harrisite, the club is really one of the most helpful in the school. y Among the instructors who have given their valuable time and energy to help raise the club to its successful position are Dr. Robinson, Dr. Shaaf, and l the faculty advisor, Mr. Carrie. The officers, who have faithfully filled their positions, are: I? Preriaeat ..........,,......................................................... REUBEN FINE il Vice-Preriaeaz .,.............. ...,........ E MANUEL AUGUST j . ......,..,. LEONARD SHERIFF EMANUEL ROSEN Secretaffy-Treaiaref' ......... Pablicity Manager ......,.,... ............ Page .One Hundred Nine l-

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9 s T, r f Q, ,ui ,,. ' qi' gf ,Q -1 A i 1' i',. ... ,- ,u I , , fd X' , K , fn -. , s CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB gi? HESS and Checker Club offers excellent opportunities for those who are fond of these two leading indoor games. .Its officers have secured prominent players to give interesting and enlightening exhibitions on the subtle intricacies of different problems and thus have added an . P3214 unusual item of attraction to their meetings. The most important activities of this organization are centered in the numerous tournaments held throughout the term. These incite competition and aid in sharpening the faculties and perfecting the skill of the contestants. Since chess is a game which becomes more fascinating the more one gets involved in its perplexities and puzzling labyrinths, the Weekly meetings have afforded a source of unending interest for the members. The club paper, under the editorship of Harold Friedman, made its ap- pearance weekly, and served as a resume of the club's various occupations. This term's administrators are: President .............................,............. .,....... M ORTIMER COHEN Vice-President ......,.. ........... M ARTIN ROEDER Secretary .,.........,............,.. ........... L EONARD SHERIFF Publicity Manager' .....,.. .........., E MANUEL AUGUST 4' ' . 9 Q , , I l 'W in A. ru iii fd 3 lv S .fax 0 'S , ul' Es CN X 5' . ml 4- l Cx 'M NC'