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

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CLASS FUNCTIONS The class function is an established custom in Harris, and from the nature of the func- tion may be determined the character of the class. For apparent reasons, the most important of which is unfamiliarity with the school and its ways., the Lower C class does not have a function. But after advancing a grade and being imbued with a greater confidence and enthusiasm, the Upper C's feel themselves capable of giving a reception for the new freshmen. It is customary to present enter- tainment at these semestral gatherings. Oc- casionally, as happened this semester, the U. C Class sponsors another function, which, lf successful, increases its prestige. It is usu- ally in Lower B, however, that a true class activity is first arranged. The class members attend a boat ride, ball-game, or any other entertaining diversion. As Upper B's, the students become more sedate and less loqua- cious. Their responsibilities have had a sobering eH'ect, and again they succeed in promoting a function-generally a rally. The Lower A's deem it fitting that a more pre- tentious afair, one indicative of the elevated ranks of the class-a banquet-should be staged. Finally comes the senior term. Upper A's lead in most of the school's activities. They publish the Stadium and issue a Crim- son and Gold, but the crowning glory of their last term in Harris is the successful sponsor- ship of a senior prom. Thus, the cycle of enjoyable functions, all of which have helped to inculcate a feeling of pride and self-respect in the heart of the Harrisite, comes to a brilliant close. page eighty-three

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FRIENDSHIPS It would seem fitting that the President of the Senior Class use the space allotted him in the Crimson and Gold for extolling the many virtues and attributes of the group he heads. If I followed this accustomed course, I would be expounding only established truths. The banquet, senior-day, the prom, and the various other functions which the class of January, 1934-, has successfully sponsored, proclaim it as one of the best Harris has ever had. But there is a more important factor than the extra-curricular endeavors of the class. That factor is the formation of associations which have increased our spiritual properties. Harris social life has acted as a stimulus, for it presents a plot in which to sow the seed of eternal friendship and, unlike Senior groups of the past, this one certainly has taken ad- vantage of the opportunities offered. The fact that we have arrived at our pres- ent status by overcoming hardships and al- most insurmountable difliculties, the fact that we have successfully assumed the leader- ship of the school, is irrelevant. Our great- est accomplishment has been the establishing of friendships among our schoolmates. And these enduring friendships are preciousg for when we look back on our scholastic career we shall see that all our triumphs were as nothing in comparison with associations that remain firm during our life-time. Solomon Chaikin, President Senior Class page eighty-two

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LOWER C It may be truly asserted that this semes- ter's Lower C class has made an auspicious start in its three year Harris career. Adorned with the ever-present symbols of grammar school graduation pins and new brief-cases, the freshmen entered upon their high school course, cherishing high hopes for future success. Acclimating themselves immedi- ately to their altered environment, they set to work' on their term's activities, planning a newspaper, selecting class colors, and con- sidering many other formalities. The oiiicers chosen to lead the class through the all important first term exer- cised their duties with exceptional compe- tency. President Senftner and Vice-President Solomon merit commendation for the praise- worthy manner in which they guided the group through its initial obstacles. A mimeographed paper, the Blue and Silver, was edited by the council. The jour- nal's popularity was due to the fact that, un- like many other enterprises of a similar nature, it appeared at regular intervals dur- ing the semester. To the Lower C group, which has so ad- mirably completed the iirst lap, the upper classmen extend their most gracious con- gratulations. Furthermore, it is the earnest hope of all that succeeding councils will add to the work so estimably begun by their predecessors. I. Senftner ....... ........... P resident J. Solomon ..... ..... V ice-President B. Ferrencz ..... ........... S ecretary M. Grobstein .... .........,.......... T reasurer E. Ehrenberg ........ ..... G . 0. Representative Mr. Mandevllle ....... .,........ F aculty Advisor Page eighty-four