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

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Mr. Dyer Paul Shapero UPPER B OFFICERS Aaron Franlcel Theodore Schein UPPER B NOTES Barnet Tannenbaum by Barnet Tannenbaum Beginning its first term in the upper stratum of the school, this term ' s Upper B class has achieved a noteworthy record this semester. The class was honored when the Arista League inducted Paul Shapero, who has just completed his fourth term as class president, and Theo- dore Schein, who was the first Lower B to occupy the position of Publications Delegate to the G.O. Barnet Tannenbaum, class G.O. delegate and a member of the Board of Editors of the Stadium, was the only Upper B to receive a minor service pin. Many other Upper B ' s successfully entered school extra-curri- cular activities, in athletics as well as non-athletics. Benjamin Genad, former class athletic manager, was a star member of the varsity basketball team, and received his major letter. Although the class ' reputation was greatly enhanced by the ac- tivities of its leaders, the Upper B ' s willingly give most of the credit for their success to Mr. Cecil B. Dyer, the class adviser. President Paul Shapero Vice-President Leonard Cohen Secretary Aaron Frankel Treasurer Theodore Schein G. O. Representative Barnet Tannenbaum Faculty Adviser fvir Dyer FORTY-FOUR

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This situation necessitated greater effort on the part of all the class members, and they have completed their Lower A term success- fully, especially in debating and athletics. The Lower A class has had five terms of varying success, but the real test will come with seniorhood, when, quoting Mr. Heft, They will not be found wanting. OFFICERS OF THE LOWER A CLASS P ' esident Robert Klein Vice-President Morton Slater Secretary Norman Wiederhorn Treasurer Saul Katz G. O. Representative Robert Slebert Faculty Adviser |i r. Heft THE LOWER A BANQUET by Seymour Ugelow The traditional function of the pre- senlor class, the Lower A Banquet, was held this semester at the Hotel Welling- ton. The eve of May 22, on which it was held, found all thoughts other than jovial ones removed from the heads of those who attended the affair. Morton Levine, the master of cere- monies, splendidly aided the digestion of the meal, as did the capers of the in- between-courses entertainers. The major part of the program, however, was devoted to the after-dinner speakers, among whom were Dr. Stryker, the Acting Director of the school, and Mr. Heft, the Lower A class adviser. Nevertheless, the success of the banquet rested mainly on the fine food. Practically every one present concentrated upon devouring all the courses offered. FORTY-THREE

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NEWS ITEMS ' i by Paul D. Shapero CONGRESSMAN MAKES FIERY SPEECH IN ASSEMBLY Another dynamic speech was made in the Assembly today by Barnet Tan- nenbaum. Every inch of his 4 ' I I ' z trem- bling, Mr. Tannenbaum made an impas- sioned plea for the passage of the Ban- ner-Berliner Act. This bill provides for the pensioning of residents of New York playing on championship teams. As an example of one who would benefit by this act, Mr. Tannenbaum cited the case of Benjamin Genad, who, for the past fifteen years, has played basketball for City College. NEW OPENING ON BROADWAY Last night, theatregoers were treated to a taste of real drama. Aaron Frankel, that stellar thespian, opened in Martin Cohen ' s Sweet Potato. Mr. Frankel shone in his role, played against a setting de- signed by Richard Silbiger. TENNIS LUMINARY TO TURN PRO In a recently issued statement, Ted Schein, prominent tennis star, revealed that he was going to turn pro in a short time. Mr. Schein said: I used to think that the sport was the thing, until I found that I couldn ' t live on the income from my medals. POLITICAL EXPOSE NEAR Spencer Glanz, newly appointed special prosecutor, has promised to rid the city of all existing graft. Mr. Glanz stated that Paul Shapero, leader of Tammany Hall, would be the first to feel the power of his office. When informed of Mr. Glanz ' s decision. Boss Shapero said that his tin box had been opened many times in the past, and the only valuable thing found was a copy of the C. G. of June, 1937. FORTY-FIVE