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

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PAN-AMcRiCAN SOCIETY by Sidney Keilson ONE KEY TO PEACE Lying to the south of us is the other America — a land of abundant resources, quaint customs, and fiercely patriotic inhabitants. These inhabitants are Latin-Americans of Spanish origin who point with pride at the constant political turmoil existing in their small republics. They believe that revolution is evolution. Uncle Sam ' s attention is now speculatively fo- cused on these South American republics. This rebirth of interest has been caused both by a sudden realization of a need for their trade and by President Roosevelt ' s recent declaration of the good neigh- bor policy. A new era has begun in which we no longer regard our- selves as the policemen of the New World. And with this restoration of equality between American nations has come a new friendship which is expected by all to be long-lasting. SEVENTY-FOUR J

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SCIENCE CLUB OUR OTHER SCIENCE COURSE by Kenneth Gang However excellent our physics course may be, there are many scientifically-minded students in the school who are desirous of a more intensive study of the subject. To satisfy their wants, the Science Club was formed, and this term, thanks to the able Faculty Adviser, Mr. Hurlinger, and the energetic officers, the organization once more competently shouldered the huge task of supplementing the meagre science course offered in Harris. The desire for greater knowledge of this subject is not an unnatural one, for without science, civilization could never have become as far advanced as it is today. Science is so involved in our every day life that it is difficult to imagine a world wthout such conveniences as steam heat- ing, electricity, subways, radio, telephone, and motion pictures — all made possible by Science. Though at first opposed by the Church and other organizations, Science today is almost unanimously conceded to be the basis of our life and civilization. SEVENTY-THREE

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4 ' . fci ' iLeyv. a i i T ' y 1 1 B HHv j HI H B V a B B H SOCIETY OF ARTS AND LETTERS THE MOST EXCLUSIVE CLUB by Melvin Kornrelch Primarily a cultural group, the Society of Arts and Letters naturally turns to those subjects which imbue its members with a sense of beauty. Its am- bitious purpose is the study of the fine arts. That is, if anything, an enormous task; for, under the heading of Art, Music, Drama, and Literature, fall hundreds of those fine arts to each of which thou- sands of books and lectures have been devoted. It seems nothing short of a miracle that in sixteen or twenty short hours, studies of the dance, of Van Gogh ' s works, of three of Beetho- ven ' s symphonies, can be made. Yet this is an average term ' s work. The usual function of the society, attendance at a performance of one of the current season ' s best plays, has been supplemented this semester by visits to numerous exhibits, lectures, and concerts. The new electric phonograph, recently purchased, has also been used to the greatest advantage. Fulfilling its purpose under the able guidance of Mr. Denett, the group has consistently been able to provide enjoyment and cultural enlightenment to its members. SEVENTY-FIVE