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

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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

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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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DRAMATIC SOCIETY THE DRAMATIC SOCIETY by Aaron M. Frankel As always, the Dramatic Society once again presented their annual Spring Show, a one-act play, this ternn at the peace assembly of April 22. The play presented, Pawns by Percival Wilde, was in itself unusual and timely. It was exceptionally well produced. Joseph Opperman, President of the So- ciety, directed the show and played the main role — both of which achievements were roundly ap- plauded and appreciated. The important roles of Stepan and Grigor, played by George Koushnaroff and Paul Koenigsberg respectively, were given line interpretations, while the parts of Lame Peter and Mi- chael, played by John Titterington and Aaron Frankel, were also com- mendably portrayed. The remaining characters. Ilia, done by Morton Rosen, and The Speaker, a new innovation in Harris shows, as rendered by Joseph Berliner, were well handled and were received with favor. All in all, a well-enjoyed, timely, well-produced presentation takes its place with other successful Harris Spring Shows of the past. SEVENTY-SIX