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

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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

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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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LOWER C ANTICS Monday-QCrowd entersl Hoopla! We have matriculated! Qbrandishing of bur- nished brief bags, pearly pens, etc.J Our po- sition in Harris is impregnable. Try to rid yourselves of us. Diminutive One: Let's select our semestral oflicers. Crowd: How charming! fclapping handsj A: I nominate B. B: I nominate A. C: I nominate D. D: I noniinate C. QAnd so on far into the period., Instructor: Nominees will kindly gin fOmnes exeunt. One remains. He elects the following, : President, Neal Chilton, Vice-President, Joseph Soloman, Secretary, Lizagorsky, Treasurer, Herbert Baron, G. O. Represen- tative, Edward Ehrenberg. Tuesday- Q Council meetingj Cushing's Manual, Motion, Counter Motion, Point of Order, Objection, Shut Up, Erasers, Ad- journment. Wednesday-Petition and repetition . . fCauseI Thursday-QEffectJ President resigns. Sec- retary resigns. Treasurer accused of misap- propriation of funds. Is reputed to have re- plied, '4What funds?,, F riday-Pro-temporiality of ollicers pro- claimed by electorate--apropos of nothing. Saturday-Day off. Sunday Night-Whole class does home- work for three hours per previous instruc- tions. Monday-A Centers sobbinglz Oh, woe is me! I haven't finished my last example. There goes my brilliant future. B Qsolicitouslyl: What ails you, my dear fellow? A fblushing to the gillsl: Would you per- mit me to peruse your homework for col- lusive motives? B fhorrifiedj: Oh, no! Hie thee hence! A fbreaking downl : What will my mother say? T uesday-MAH elected president of the class for his individuality. And time rolls on . . . page eighty'-fire