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

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ASSEMBLY HIGH IGHTS 1962-1963 Walt Whitman junior High School The Ninth vear students had the privilege of welcoming to Walt Whitman Junior High our new principal, Mrs. Florence Hornung The students gave Mrs. Hornung a standing ovation as she walked down the aisle to the platform to make her debut as principal. Judy Kaplan, president of our G.O., in well-chosen words, wel- comed Mrs. Hornung in behalf of the student body. At the G.O. rally in October girl participants sang songs and danced in praise of their parties Candidates' speeches later were well-received by the student body Miss Dwyer again presided over the annual talent show. Songs, dances, and the playing of musical instruments featured the program. Under the aegis of Miss Rudolph, the Arista Assembly was a noteworthy success. The pro- gram, conducted by Arista mem- bers, stressed the meaning of Arista. Arista members outlined qualifications. They stressed the fact that one must attain at least a 90? in all major subjects and a 751 in all minors, plus a certification of character and service to become a member of Arista. Miss Aschetino presented a most lavish program of Spanish rhythms and music. The entire cast was recruited from Miss Aschetino'S Spanish classes. A program on HFuture Livingn presented by the General Electric Laboratories demonstrated the making of synthetic rubber, and the use of the sun car. The Sun car runs entirely on solar energy, Under the direction of Mrs. Serotoff, the Senior Chorus pre- sented their annual song fest featured by HSouth-Pacific Medley' HTwo Guitarsn, HI Love Lifen, HAutumn Leavesn, and HBarcarolloU Mrs. Bauman and Mrs. Nonas of the Girls Health Education De- partment are to be congratulated for their remarkably excellent 1963 Folk Dance Festival. The numbers included dances from many countries. Music assemblies this year as always were a special treat for pupils who enjoy group singing. Under the direction of Mrs. Serotoff and Miss Dwyer, pupils sang a large variety of songs. Richard Berman OUR ANNUAL TALENT SHOW A spirit of festivity was in the air during that memorable week in December as the perform- ers hurried backstage. Many were in costume, each helping the other with that ever-import- ant little touch of make-up. The Whitmanite Band furnished the music with Gordon Gottlieb Ctrumpetb, Jay Gottlieb Cclarineb, and Jay Dankner CdrumsJ. Dale Williams gave an excellent imper- sonation of President Kennedy. The jave Dance Team of jo Ann Fenderson, Annette Barr, Vivian Lee,and Estelle Lee tripped the light fantastic to UStubborn Kind of Fellow.H Anna San An- tonio was a charming Flamenco dancer while Debbie Unterbach gave a very spirited interpreta- tation of an Israeli folk dance. Lucy and Miriam Lopez were a lovely dance couple in nThe Mexican Hat Dance.n The Belle Tones, Iris Williams and Jill Ryerson, put their thoughts over in NYou're just In Love.H Regina Clayton, Clarence Walker, Pricina Dodd, and Tyrone Murray were a valuable addition to the show with the beautiful singing of popular songs. 53

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methods and develop the best pos- CUIQUDLT WALT WHI TMAN PARENT- TEACHERS ' ASSOCI ATI ON No greater tribute can be paid to the Parent-Teacher Association of Walt Whitman Junior High than to quote from their excellent journal, the P.T.A. Herald. The association under the able guidance of its officers President ........................ Elaine Freundltch Exec. Vice-President ........ Marian Premisler Vice-President .................... Lee Handleman Recording Secretary ............ Lillian Santner Corresponding Secretary ...... Sarah Hurttg Treasurer .................... ........ I udy Unterbach Legislative .................................. Ruth Weiss Herald Editor .................. Dorothy Simmons has done an outstanding job in bettering the home and the school The articles quoted from the P.T.A. Herald include the warm welcome extended to Mrs. Florence E. Hornung, our new principal, th activity in the guidance workshop under the supervision of Mr. Fred S MRS. FLORENCE E. HORNUNG. Principal of Walt Wlhitman l.H.S. Mrs. Florence E. Hornung, formerly principal of Iohn Marshall High School No. 210, has taken over the duties of heading Walt Whitman Iunlor High School. Mrs. Hornung who was born in Brooklyn and has lived in the Flatbush Community most of her life, has an impressive record as both educator and admin- istrator ln the New York City school system. Educated at Adelphi College and the University of North Carolina, Mrs. Hornung was an instructor at Western Maryland College, a teach- er in Iunior and Senior High Schools in New York City, an assistant prin- cipal of a Junior High School and for six years principal of P.S. 175 in Brownsville. Succeeding the late Dr. George Goldgazrb, Mrs. Hornung be- came principal of Iohn Marshall Iunior High School in 1958, a post which she has held until her present appointment. Mrs. Hornung is regarded as a progressive educator with boundless energy and imagination. Her willing- ness to introduce innovations and experiments that improve teaching Chernow, Walt Whitman Guidance, Educational, and Vocational Coun- selor, a brief resume of the W.P.A. Student Accident Insurance Plan, and an excellent biographi- cal sketch of Mrs. Hornung's C al' eel' . D T I UPA STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PLAN The United Parents Associations Students Accident Plan is available to you. The coverage affords protec- tion up to an aggregate of S750 for medical expenses incurred for each accident, in accordance with a schedule of benefits. This policy provides coverage for a full 24 hours, every day of the year and costs only 855.50 a year. Your child should bring home one of the application envelopes in March. ' If you don't get an application, writ-e to: UPA lsurance Plan 44 West 28th Street New York l, N. Y. 52 GUIDANCE WORKSHOP The workshop held on March 28th was under th-e capable Mr. Chernow, The subject discussed was The Under-ach.iever. A discussion pe- riod followed along with questions and answers. The next session will be held on May Znd at 1:15 in the Teachers Cafeteria. The subject will be on Emotional Development of the Adolescent. Dating and socializing will be included. This session should appeal to many parents who have never at- tended the workshop. Theodore Weiss Richard Berman sible curriculum are well known. MARCH MEETING At the March meeting of the Walt Whitman PTA held in the school auditorium attendance was more than double that of usual meetings. The increase was attributable to par- ents eager to see and hear the new principal of I.H.S. 246, Mrs. Florence E. Hornung. By way of introduction Mrs. Horn- ung gave a brief, informal talk in which she praised her predecessors for the fine work accomplished in the past. She also discussed her views on education and school man- agement and briefly outlined her goals. The principal discussed a vig- orous interest in the PTA program and demonstrated her readiness to further its improvement. After the meeting refreshments were served and parents chatted personally with the new principal. Those who attended this meeting were unanimously impressed by the personable, energetic and resource- ful new head of the school.

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Pioneer Editors-In-Chief Richard Berman Theodore Weiss Faculty Advisor Milton Friedberg WALT WHITMAN EDITORIAL STAI Faculty Advisor: Myra Edwards 54 Art Staff William Gresham Rhonda Branch Cedric Simmons Paul Samuels Gamaliel Vasquez William Gordon Sheila Hymowitz Julie Rothstein Dana Friese Frank Hamburger Chris Scudder