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

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HATIKVAH SOCIETY HATIKVAH IDEALS by Saul Mindlln The Hatikvah Society ' s members Include thoso students whose interest In their race and religion motivates a desire on their part for a better under- standing of its tenets. The organization attempts to promote these Jewish ideals which have contributed to our modern civilization. Realizing that constructive nationalism can be- come a potent factor In mankind ' s advancement, The Hatikvah Society unites those who aspire to the purest and best both in humanity and in their own faith. It also disseminates knowl- edge and understanding of an ancient culture, and of a religion that is the parent of all beliefs professed by the white man. In the last few years, when so many Jews have suffered for their creed in various parts of the world without adequately understanding the principles of this creed, the discussion of its basic doctrines becomes Imperative. In Townsend Harris, the Hatikvah Society is the only or- ganization that performs this function of clarifying the ideals of Ju- daism, and as such, merits the full support of those who are In sympathy with Its aims. SIXTY-SEVEN

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ART SOCIETY THE ART SOCIETY ' S SERVICE In the Art Society more than in any other club, is the ideal of training and experience faithfully combined with that of service. Although Harris ' manifold activities present an imposing array, the majority depend upon the accomplishments of the Art Society. A visitor walking through the halls would be compelled to remark how well advertised Harris is. The publicizing of various school, class, and club functions, is almost ex- clusively the Art Society ' s task, and to it, falls a large portion of the credit for the popularity of extra-curricular activities, and the participa- tion in them, of so great a percentage of the student body. The excel- lent illustrations and designs provided by this club are an important factor in the enthusiastic reception afforded the C. S. and the splendid support of clubs by the Harris student body. SIXTY-SIX

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PET AND AQUARIUM PET AND AOUARIUM CLUB by Bernard Kalman Ever since prehistoric times man has made pets of animals. The dog has been man ' s companion for thousands of years. In later periods other animals were domesticated and made pets — cats, guinea pigs, parrots, turtles, canaries, and even monkeys and raccoons. Of late, interest in tropical fish as pets has increased, and as a result, millions of homes have small aquariums. The aims of the Pet and Aquarium Club are to Inform its members concerning all sorts of pets and to discuss the latest events in the aquarium world. The presence of occasional speakers helps greatly to increase the membership. Among other things, the club has an exhibit in the library consisting of a small aquarium containing several varieties of tropical fish. Because of these varied activities, the Pet and Aquarium Club, a comparatively new club at Harris, has made great strides. SIXTY-EIGHT