Walt Whitman Junior High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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fssruvliilfy f 'l TQHITQHTS The weekly assembly programs are much enjoyed by both the teachers and students of Walt Whitman junior High. In October we had the G.O. Rally. The girls sang songs and danced in praise of their party. The speeches given by the qual- ifying candidates were much ap- plauded. The Gold Party was triumphant in bringing all cap- able and well-equipped students into the G.O. Later in the year the Spanish show was presented. The depart- ment presented a movie in color of spectacular scenes of Spain with bull-fighting included. The Walt Whitman talent show included songs and dances ranging from the slow and solemn to the gay music and rock 'n roll of the twentieth century. The Arista Assembly was fea- tured by an imposing spectacle of white skirts and blouses as candidates for the honor society marched down the aisles to their seats. Speeches on the meaning of Arista and its requirements stressed that a 90 per cent in all major subjects and at least a 75 per cent in unprepared sub- jects is a minimum requirement. At another assemble, the G.O. movie, nStrike Up the Band,U was presented. It starred Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Mickey, with a band of his own, began his career as a musician at school. With the encouragement of his girl friend, he was soon 80 playing with name bands. When no special highlight is scheduled, we have our Music Assembly which is rather a treat in itself. Sometimes the school band performsg often we just sing along with Mrs. Seratoff or Miss Dwyer, leading, or at the piano. Enid Fuld ,rms scHooL gQrPiCH.E STR!! ,During September 1050, Miss Dwyer, the head of Walt Whitman's Music department, organized the Instrumental Music program. In the seventh grade, children who have talent or wish to join, take a music test. If they do wel1,they continue to take instru- mental music through the ninth grade. The children are required to practice at least one hour at name each day beside their reg- ular school instruction. Miss Dwyer devotes much of her time to her students often giving special instruction after school hours. The Walt Whitmanite Band us- ually preforms for the Talent Show, the Spring Program, and other school programs. Now they are preparing for their annual Spring Show. We are indeed proud of our Walt Whitman instrumentalists. Ricky Bernstein

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HOME ECONOMICS In the Home Economics Classes at Walt Whitman Junior High, girls learn not only to prepare basic meals, but to share and take care of the home. They learn hospit- ality and social grace. Th? 81rlS prepare simple foods including Spanish Rice and a variety of des- serts, They eat whatever they make and usually their dishes turn out well. Even when the dishes sometimes fail to meet the stan- dards set by good cooks, the girls are excited with their accomplish- ments. Miss Mathews, the head of the Home Economics Department, believes that most girls prefer baking cakes and cookies to cooking Spanish Rice and Macaroni au Gratin. Two recipes of the Home Economics Department that are everlasting favorites are listed herewith: Spanish Rice C4 small portionsy lf3 cup rice 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 piece onion l piece green pepper l tablespoon Crisco 5 cup tomato puree 5 teaspoon sugar Few grains salt and pepper Procedure for Rice Boil Water Add salt to rice Add rice to boiling water Boil until tender Cabout 20 minutesb Procedure for Sauce Put crisco in frying pan on 10W flame When completely melted, add onion, green pepper, and add sugar to tomato puree Add puree and fry until onion is browned Drain rice and add sauce. ff f f new 'nm ' ,K -W Q x X fjo dxf! WB 4x4 lu EKXXW Jun Plain Cake Csmallj i cup flour 5 teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt tablespoons fat 113 2 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons egg 3 tablespoons milk 5 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven at 550 degrees for ten minutes. Bake at 400 de- grees Grease baking pan lightly Sift flour, measure exactly Add baking powder and salt to flour and sift two more times. Measure fat into bowl and stir in sugar and egg. Cream until smooth Add dry ingredients gradually until flour disappears, Add egg, milk and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Spread batter in a cake pan evenly. Place cake in center of oven. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan onto cake cooler. Susan Weiner Roberta Duke 79

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THE P-T-PM 11112 STUDENT COUNCIL Our P.T.A. is an organization of which Walt Whitman can be proud Its main function is to work to bring the parents and teachers together to resolve the problems of the school and fulfill its needs. They have a meeting once a month to which all parents are in- vited. In April the P.T.A. has its annual card party to raise money for their bulletin and any other needs they might have. All in all our P.T.A, is a marvelous association to which Walt Whitman extends its thanks. Dina Gratz BROOKLYN BOROUGH STUDENT COUNCIL The Brooklyn Borough Student Council CB.B.s.C.D is one Of the finest examples of student govern- ment in our educational system. It is composed of twenty-two schools, each school sending a seventh, eighth, and ninth year delegate to each monthly meeting of the Council. Every borough has its own council. Brooklyn has two. At the meetings delegates dis- cuss mutual school problems and possible solutions. The dis- cussions are followed up in sub- sequent meetings. The B.B.S.C. also encourages programs for youth. NTeenager of the Monthn and nYouth Dynamicsn are among the most popular. Other activities of the council include radio programs and round table discussions. Robert Jossen Qth Year Delegate 2 JL Junior Student Another meeting What The S C Uln the name of Walt Whitman . H. . igh School I open this Council Meeting.......n Student Council CS.C.D has just begun. is the Student Council? consists of an elected delegate from each class and four elected school. officers elected by the The officers are in charge of the meeting. Miss Dwyer is the faculty adviser. At Student Council meetings students ask questions and present problems to be thrashed out in a discussion. The entire meeting is conducted under parliamentry procedure. The student council tries to to promote the welfare of the student body. The S.C. initiates Red Cross and other drives. The president of the Student Council is Marvin Liebling, the vice president is Barbara Leavy, the secretary is Ellen Lewinter, and the man . treasurer is Diane Board- Marvin Liebling rvfen 81