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

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PUBLIC-EPEAKING CONTEST Walt Whitman Junior High School held its sixth annual Public Speaking Contest during the month of March 1963. Every class in our school was represented. Preliminary class- room contests produced well- qualified contestants. These candidates were trained and assisted by Mrs. Stella Baker, teacher in charge of the Public Speaking Contest. Clean and. polished performances were given in the auditorium during school assemblies. Contestants were judged on choice of selection, memorization, pronunciation and enunciation in- terpretation, phrasing, clarity of voice, poise, and posture. THB BROOKLYN BOROUGH STUDENT COUNCIL The Brooklyn Borough Student Council is an integral part of our school system. The Council was de- veloped to encourage students to participate in discussions and de- bates on problems of school and community on a borough-wide basis. A representative from each junior high school in Brooklyn takes part in BBCS meetings. Each delegate is a courier carrying his school's ideas to the Council. Many problems of one school can be solved by so- lutions arrived at in another school. The Brooklyn Borough Stu- dent Council undoubtedly encour- ages leadership and citizenship of the highest order. AFTBRSCHOOL CENTER -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'c10ck 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. kit 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. 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. -Y-44 The afterschool boys gym is well attended especially when there is inter-class competi- tion.

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The Whitmanite Band john Brown Jay Dankner Gordon Gottlieb Jay Gottlieb Barton Palin BANK MONITORS Spec1aI aias to Mr. Gerver: Stephen Laskin Ira Witriol FINALISTS IN ,IC SPEAKING CONTEST Dale Wi1liamS Helen Pomerantz Jeff Dunn Michelle Freyser Diane Boardman Barbara Leavy Anthony Giasi Harold Raines Linda Lovitz Robert Soto

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