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

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Q, ' X . K? . ,f Ek N V X . FF' -Q X ,E,Rvmn Rack? ' fi-Jabbaar Since you are interested in learning how the teachers in our school make use of their leisure time, here goes! Mr. Slotkin plays the piano, collects anitque rifles, and en- gages in fishing and boating. WWW Mrs. Keller enjoys dancing, home gardening, traveling, and art WWW Mr. Friedberg is a de- votee of art, dancing, traveling, and photography. WWW Mrs. Nuss- baum enjoys traveling abroad. WWW Mr. Manney likes sports and mu- sic. WWW Mrs. Nowitz likes tra- veling and Ping Pong. WWW Mr. Elovzin is a sports fan. WWW Miss Mahoney travels widely. WWW Mrs. Seratoff's hobbies are music, dancing, and home gardening. WWW Mrs. Nonas enjoys knitting and sports. WWW Mrs. Hreisner and Mrs. Seitzman are especially fond of reading books. WWW Mrs. Bauman enjoys dancing, sports, and sew- ing. WWW Miss Dwyer specializes in art and msuic. WWW Mrs. Wepner enjoys traveling and reading. WWW Mr. Gerver collects odd algebra papers. WWW Miss Leff is an expert C0Qk..WWWW Mrs. Korn enjoys golf, painting, sculpture, and bridge. WWW Miss Goldman and Miss Lineal collect ant books. Arlene Levy

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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

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HPTERHUUH The Afterschool Center of Walt Whitman Junior High offers a wide variety of activities including instrumental music, woodwork, electronics, arts and crafts, in- ter-class sports, and community dancing. The afternoon classes are in session from 3-5 o'clock every day. The dance programs are scheduled for Friday and Sa- turday nights. The Instrumental Music Class meets once a week under the su- pervision of Miss Dwyer. Stu- dents in Miss Dwyer's group need no previous experience in playing a musical instrument. Individual training provides an opportunity to learn either orchestral or band music. Pupils in the instru- ments group supply their own in- struments. Outstanding among the instru- mentalists this year are Barton Pilin of class 7-9 and Andrea Waller of class 7-10. Both of these students have learned to play the clarinet remarkably well. The afterschool workshop is open to both boys and girls. Members meet daily from three to five under the excellent supervi- sion of Mr. Schacter. The scope of work ranges from simple wood- work to intricate electronics. The shop provides an opportunity for children to work with tools under expert supervision. Mr. Schacter takes a personal interest in the progress of every member of his group. CENTER Available in the workshop is a ham radio station. Mr. Schacter and his squad have frequent con- versations with local ham radio operators and occasionally make long distance calls. The afterschool boys gym is well attended especially when there is inter-class competi- tion. Class basketball tourn- aments have been held in the ninth grade. 9-8 CCaptain: Jim- mmy McLaineD and 9-1 CCaptain: Steven Lustbaderb are leading with no defeats, In the eighth grade class 8-l CCaptain: Michael Padroneb is leading. The gym is opened everyday even when tourn- ament games are not held. The games are played under the supen vision and direction of Mr. Fiske. The gym is also available for team practice. Room 117 buzzes with activity all week. The Arts and Crafts club meets on Fridays. The pup- ils make hand puppets, each re- presenting a character from a story which they have read. On Monday the Junior Glee Club has its weekly sing. Do you like to dance and en- joy the company of the opposite sex? There are two canteens opened to Walt Whitmanites, one in our gym and the other at P.S. 249. Both canteens are under strict adult supervision The canteens are run by the P.T.A. under the direction of Mrs. Weiss, our P.T.A. president, every night. Steven Lustbader Melvin Bernstein 83