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

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Dr. Begg Arthur Goldstein LOWER B OFFICERS Murray Bogafin Marvin ToUoff DR. WILLIAM ROY BEGG Albert Coe by Murray Boga+In There is not one Lower B who, when asked his opinion of Dr. Begg, would hesitate even for a second, before giving a reply similar to this — Dr. Begg? He ' s a swell fellow. And indeed that opinion is prevalent among all the Lower B ' s, over whom Dr. Begg presides as Faculty Adviser. They know he is one of the finest men on the faculty, one who is unselfishly helping to direct the affairs of the Lower B class, and one who willingly gives advice and aid to all of his charges. Upon passing the room in which he holds sway, and hearing him boom at his students, you might judge him to be a terror. However, upon entering the room, you immediately see that you are laboring under a misapprehension, for you encounter a tall, friendly man with a round, jovial face. His bright, blue eyes blend harmoniously with his light blond hair, thinning of late. Not a small man in any man ' s land, he carries his weight in a democratic fashion, which only adds to his charm. Is it, then, any wonder that the Class of January, 1938 is unanimous in its opinion that Dr. Begg is a swell fellow ? FORTY-SIX

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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

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A SEAWORTHY VESSEL by Leonard SItomer The good ship, January 1938, has successfully completed its third voyage on the Harris Ocean. In reading the ship ' s log we find an interesting account of this journey. With great anticipation the boat set out on this perilous voyage, thought by nnany to be the most dangerous of the six which a vessel must complete in order to be graduated into the merchant marine. The ship was reinforced with a new set of officers consisting of Murray Bogatin as captain; Arthur Goldstein, first mate; Marvin Tol- koff, ship ' s scribe; Albert Coe as treasurer; and Leonard Sitomer as G.O. Representative. Also on board was Commodore Begg of His Directorship ' s Staff. These efficient officers wasted no time in chart- ing a course. At an early meeting they voted to give a refund of ten cents per member to the first English section reaching 100% ship membership. A membership card is priced at 25c and includes many benefits, such as the privilege of participating in all activities on ship- board and of visiting various ports which the council may decide upon. The particular pride of the ship ' s crew is the bulletin which is issued at intervals of three weeks to those sailors who have purchased a membership card. Commonly called the Courier, this periodical is used primarily as a means of giving information to the crew. The first issue contained nine pages and was hailed throughout the length and breadth of the Harris Ocean as one of the best ship ' s papers ever seen. In the athletic competition held between the crews of the dif- ferent vessels, the representatives of Lower B acquitted themselves nobly. The ship ' s officers are proud to announce that there is a sum of money safely stored away in the hold of the ship which has been accumulated by their thrift and which will be increased during each voyage. When the final trip is taken through U. A., this treasury will be used to defray some of the numerous expenses which will fall upon the crew at that time. C sf FORTY-SEVEN