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

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CLUB CONDITIONS II The second type of Harris Club is that which is in no way related to the scholastic courses of study. In this category are in- cluded the Chess and Checker, the Stamp and Coin, the Dramatic, the Pan-American, the Hi-Y, the Hatikvah, and the Law and Debating Societies. The cause for their pop- ularity is quite obviousg the desire and de- mands of the students themselves are the very reason for their existence. The Pan-American Society is perhaps the most popular and important of this group. Having elected its own treasurer to the same office in the city Pan-American Association, it afforded Harris the honor of playing host to the delegates from forty other institutions. Its membership, however, as in the case of the Hatikvah Society, has for some inex- plicable reason steadily declined. This de- plorable situation may be attributed to a total lack of publicity. The Harris Law and Debating Club, long lamented as a stagnant organization, has 'ven every indication this semester of an gl awakening from its lethargy. Its meetings d' l have been marked not only by excee ing y large attendance, but also by continually splendid entertainment. The Stamp and Coin Club and the Chess and Checker organization have achieved at least temporary popularity by means of several school-wide tournaments in their respective fields. In a similar man- ' ll nce of its ner., through the startling exce e programs, the Hi-Y Society has gained dis- tinction during the past term. Despite all these seemingly encouraging facts, there is undoubtedly infinite room for improvements in the club situation. As has been shown by numerous precedents, how- ' b ' d b ever, perfection can only e attame y steady and constant progress. page one hundred twelve

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CLUB CONDITIONS I The clubs and societies fall into two nat- ural and distinct categories. Those which are unrelated to school subjects form the first group, while the second is composed of those societies having as their basis subjects per- taining to scholastic courses. The later or- ganizations have been created for the prime purpose of furthering an interest in the sub- jects with which they are allied, and include the Classical, Spanish, French, German, Science, and Art Societies. The Spanish and French Clubs, to promote a greater understanding of the nations with which they are related, have regularly pur- sued a uniform policy. This consists of a series of lectures and discussions upon vari- ous topics concerning repective countries. Similarly, the German Club studies the con- tributions of art, literature, and culture of the Teutonic race. In the Classical Society, however, a radical change of policy has been put into effect. Reorganized recently by Dr. Standerwick, this club has endeavored to stimulate personal initiative on the part of its members. Under the guidance of Mr. Hurlinger, the school's Science Club has also consistently found popularity through its weekly scien- tific addresses, discussions, and exhibitions. The Art Society, except for several displays, devotes its entire time to serving the school. Its activities have been of inestimable value to Harris. Although these clubs are founded upon the school curriculum, they are among the most representative institutions of Harris social life. page one hundred eleven

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ATHLETIC SECTIIDN This past term has finally seen the much heralded turning point in Harris sports. With the elimination of several of our athletic ag- gregations from P.S.A.L. competition, an entirely new policy has been installed. Here- tofore, hopelessly outclassed, we were in- gloriously defeated in every phase of sport- dom. These constant defeats necessitated the removal from League competition of those teams which were unable to maintain com- mendable records. Now that our athletes are competing against opponents nearer our own calibre, we have finished the season with new glory. This movement has awakened Harris to the true realization of its standing. It was the bitter stimulant needed to rouse us from our lethargy. The punishment for failure to win any meets awoke a greater number of stu- dents to answer the call for candidates. It was their aim to try to alleviate this deplor- able state of affairs. It was gratifying to sec Harris start the battle to regain its former prestige in high school sportdom. Thus, with the knowledge that a truly constructive chap- ter has been added to our athletic scroll, we eagerly anticipate future triumphs. page one hundred thirteen Q :Ly 4 t X Xxx ., 1 'NS W if X I 1 XX Ss lx H X ' 'QA QVAVK t : f'