Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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CHOIR. ORCHESTRA AND BAND Top Row, left to rixbt: Barry Warner, unidentified. Gerald Lynn. Owen Wilkerv n. Andrew Ettin. Middle Row: Walter Brownlee, Jared Falek, unidentified. Gary Berenfeld, Howard Haberman. unidentified. From Row: Alberta Handelman, Ruby William . Sara Lcmpkowita, Ina Marcus, Alma Strickland, Arlene Kraus, Loretta James. Baranker, Irwin, adj. 1. jovial, ambitious, and active. v. 1. to declare sarcastically, big deal.” 2. to serve, as a Sagamore, Calumet agent, and ticket agent. 3. to succeed in the occupation of engineering. Barish, Naomi. Clerk—see Office Staff. baseball, n. a game played between two contesting teams on a large field. There is a square area called infield on which are stationed four bases which designate the circuit which each player must endeavor to make after becoming a baserunner.—see Sports. basketball, n. a game, usually played indoors, in which each of two contesting teams endeavors to toss a round inflated ball into an elevated goal defended by the opponent players. There are rcgularlv five players on each side, a center, two guards, and two forwards.—see Sports. Bauer, Bernard, B.A., Montclair; M.A., Columbia. Adviser, O.B.A.—sec Language Dept. Baum, Walter, adj. 1. applying to one who is in the Band. Orchestra, and Marching Band. 2. pertaining to one who likes lobster, n. 1. a former member of Photography club, French club, and Cafeteria staff. 2. dealing with one who plans to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University. beg, v. to ask for something with an tioned to the belief that it will not be given. BELL SCHEDULE 8:20 Start of homeroom period 8:25 Student warning bell 8:30 Tardy bell 8:40 End of homeroom period Pd. 1 8:44-9:25 Pd. 2 9:28-10:08 Pd. 3 10:12-10:52 Pd. 4 10:56-11:36 Pd. 5 11:41-12:21 Pd. 6 12:26-1:06 Pd. 7 1:11-1:51 Pd. 8 1:55-2:35 A warning bell will ring in shops, gyms, labs, cafeteria and offices five minutes before periods end. ASSEMBLY DAY SCHEDULE 8:30 Tardy bell 8:32 Passing to assembly Pd. 1 9:23-9:58 Pd. 2 10:02-10:37 Pd. 3 10:41-11:16 Pd. 4 11:20-11:55 Pd. 5 12:00-12:35 Pd. 6 12:40-1:55 Pd. 7 1:20-1:55 Pd. 8 2:00-2:35 Berenfeld, Gary Joel, adj. 1. of or pertaining to athletes, especially football players. 2. belonging to clubs such as Spanish, Math, and Science clubs, v. 1. to serve, as a Sagamore and Choir member. 2. to endeavor to succeed in college at Scton Hall. Berney, David, A B., Alabama University Dept. Berney, Muriel, n. 1. Calumet agent. 2 3. consumer of ravioli, pizza, sour pickles. adj. I. one who loves Paul Newman, psych books, rock n' roll. v. 1. to utter Now ain't that a kick in the head. 2. to desire to attend Ohio State and become a psychologist. Bingham, Bessie O., B.A., N. Y. State Teachers (Albany); M.A., Columbia.—see Mathematics Dept. Birnbaum, Elizabeth, BA, Douglass; M.A , Columbia. Spanish Honor Society adviser.—see Language Dept. Birnbaum, Mark, v. 1. to be an executive, as shown by occupation of class president for four terms. 2. to be athletic, viz. two letters for soccer, n. 1. content person, one satisfied with bread, water, and women. 2. lover of music, jazz and popular; one w-hosc favorite is My Prayer. Bitterman, Stewart, v. 1. to participate membership in the Math club, secretary of a gym class. Times rep., Calumet agent, and bank auditor, adj. 1. ambitious to become a millionaire. 2. of or concerning one who enjoyed Ocean's 11” and Le-mans in hi-fi. —SYN. sec Sncezy. Block, Ann, B.A., Douglas.—see History Blum, Ruth, B.A., Rutgers; M A., Columbia. — see Mathematics Dept. Boodish, Barbara Sheila, v. 1. to interpret and understand as Afy Brother Was an Only Child. 2. to utter in disgust. Oh, gosh. 3- to serve, as a Sagamore and as a receptionist in the Guidance office, n. I. one who desires admission to Essex County Technical School.—SYN. see Bobbi. O B.A. Rep. .—see Science 9

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Awards, Graduation. Of all the honors, probably the most coveted is the Bamberger Medal. This is awarded by L. Bamberger and Co. to a graduate whose scholastic achievement has been outstanding and who, in rendering distinguished service to the school, has shown excellent school citizenship. The Mayor Leo P. Carlin Medal is awarded to a member of the class by vote as is the Bamberger Medal. This student must also have the combination of excellent scholarship and school citizenship. The Wecquahic Parents' Council usually gives an award of a $25 U. S. Savings Bond to two outstanding and deserving students. These two are chosen by a committee made up of the principal. Dr. Wcingast, and two faculty members. Each year the Bausch and Lomb Company awards to high schools throughout the country a medal to be presented in recognition of superior scientific scholarship and conspicuous achievement in the study of science. Again on a nationwide basis, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy, New York, annually confers a medal in recognition of outstanding work in mathematics and science throughout the student's preparatory course. The Mathematics Department of Wecquahic, wishing to memorialize the late Isaac K. Ellis, who was the first chairman of this department at Wccauahic, presents to a student of proved excellence in the field of mathematics the Isaac K. Ellis Award. There arc two awards given at commencement in recognition of excellence in spoken and written English. These awards include a book given by the English department and a dictionary presented by the Hclderman-Rosenwasscr-Schlcifcr Auxiliary No. 573 of the Jewish War Veterans. The Helen G. Stevenson Award, in memory of the beloved and revered first chairman of the Social Studies department, is granted to that student who has demonstrated extraordinary endeavor and interest in the social sciences. The National Office Managers' Association presents the NOMA Award to the Business Student of the Year.” The American Association of Professors of Hebrew presents a book award to the most outstanding student in the study of Hebrew. Semi-annually there is a trophy presented to be kept in the school in recognition of tnc outstanding performance and character of a single athlete, whose name is engraved on the trophy. Another award is that to the Best All-Around Athlete” given by the Newark Coaches' Association. The principal of Madison Jr. High School, Mr. Pasquale Sozio, in memory of his son, who was killed in action during World War II, and who was himself an accomplished musician, presents each semester a Ralph Sozio Music Medal in recognition of marked talent in the field of instrumental music. The Dan forth Foundation of St. Louis, Missouri, offers to selected high schools two copies of a book to be awarded to the young man and the young woman in the graduating class who have been outstanding in personal development and who have demonstrated distinct qualities of leadership. The National Thomas McAn Leadership Award Committee presents an engraved watch to a graduate who was one of the twelve national finalists in a contest in which fine scholarship and unusual ability in essay writing were recognized and rewarded. It is the custom of the Guild for Jewish Children to present to a graduate of this school, regardless of considerations of race, religion or national origin and solely in recognition of exceptional scholastic achievement, a scholarship of $500.00. Axelrad, Esther, adj. 1. cheerful, vivacious, and neat. 2. active, as shown by membership in clubs such as Cooking, French, and Math. v. 1. to serve the school as an Usher, a Sagamore, and an office assistant, n. 1. one who wants to attend American University and become a school teacher. B, n. 1. an object shaped like B. 2. a Roman numeral for 300: with a superior bar (B), 300.000. 3. the second party in a given case. 4. a large size of shot. 5. in chemistry, the symbol for boron. 6. in education, a grade second in quality: as a B in history. 7. in music, a) the seventh tone or note in the scale of C major, or the second in the scale of A minor, b) a key. string, etc. producing this tone, c) the scale having B as the keynote. 8. in physics, a symbol for magnetic induction, adj. 1. shaped like B. 2. secondary; inferior to the best: as, a class B motion picture. B, b, n. (pi. B’s b’s, Bs, bs), 1. the second letter of the English alphabet: from the Greek beta, a borrowing from the Phoenician; sec alphabet, table. 2. the sound of B or b, normally a voiced lip stop. 3- a type or impression for B or b. 4. a symbol for the second in a sequence or group. adj. 1. of B or b. 2. second in a sequence or group. back, n. that part of your friend which it is your privilege to contemplate in your adversity. Bailey, Alonzo, v. 1. to participate in the Wecquahic High marching band for two years. 2. to delight, as in reading Gone With the Wind and listening to Don’t Be Cruel.” 3. to be eventually employed as office worker or businessman. Band and Orchestra. Two major musical groups under the extremely able direction of Mr. Frank Scocozza. Despite the limitations of practice time in and out of school, these groups are outstanding in the high school field.—sec illustration. Bankers and Auditors. Two pupils from each homeroom arc chosen by the homeroom teacher to handle class savings. One acts as banker and one as auditor. The object of this project is to encourage students to save money and deposit it regularly on banking day. — see illustration. School Service. 8

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Bornstein, Stephen Larry, adj. l. of or dealing with one who was formerly home room vice president and president of Business Math. 2. pertaining to a lover of sw’ordfish steak and fine drama. 3. characterized by one who plans to study dramatic acting at New York University.—SYN. sec Steve. Bowerman, Constance, B A., College of St. Elizabeth; M.A., N. Y. U.—Vice Principal, Weequahic High School. Bowling Club. The bowling club meets once a week for ten weeks at a local bowling alley. Membership is open to all students. The members of the club are divided into a number of teams, and an official tournament is held. Trophies are awarded to the winning team and to outstanding individual players. Bradbury, Mary, A.B., Caldwell.—see History Dept. Brady, Matthew, B.S., Newark State. — see Practical Arts. Breese. Walter James, v. 1. to play J.V enjoy hot dogs and Pepsi. 3. to say, Here comes Don.” 4. to serve as a Sagamore and English class chairman. 5. to go to Newark State Teachers College, adj. 1. athletic, persistent, and reliable. Brenman, Morris, B.A., M.A., Columbia. Language Dept. Chairman; French Affiliation adviser. — see Language Dept. Brinn, Morris, B.A., Baylor University; M.A., N. Y. U Science Dept. Chairman.—see Science Dept. Brodkin, Sharon, v. 1. to be sccretarially inclined, exemplified by positions held as secretary of Sales I. Business Law, and Consumer Problems. 2. to have ability in sales as shown by offices held»as ticket agent and Calumet agent. 3. to love to travel, e.g. driving. 4. to eat or consume, e.g. pound cake and ice cream. Brodsky, Arthur Howard, adj. of or pertaining to one who actively participates on the soccer and J.V. baseball teams. 2. skillful in dancing the twist, n: 1. one who enjoys reading such books as Hiroshima, v. 1. to enjoy eating Chinese food.—SYN. sec Arty. Brooks, Harriet T., n. 1. one who likes pizza and danct ing. 2. a popular music fan, especially, ‘Tonight, Tonight” and Great Pretender.” v. I. to read and to watch movies. 2. to be an I B M. machine operator, adj. 1. characteristic of a diligent Calumet agent.—SYN. see Ricky. brother, n. one who is privileged to misuse the property of another through both being born to the same parents. football. 2. to Brown, Marvin Irwin, adj. I. energetic, as shown by his liking to bowl. 2. crazy about juicy steaks, n. 1. one who believes that all that is in life is not free. 2. an athlete who was a member of the baseball team. 3. A boy who aspires to study advertising at Far-leigh Dickinson University. Brown. Rona Claire, n. I. activity, characterized by being a member of the Math club, the French Affiliation club, and the Science club. v. 1. to make great efforts to attend the University of Michigan. 2. to answer, as to say. What can I tell you?” Brownlee, Walter, v. 1. to join clubs membership in Future Teachers of America, and Dramatics club. 2. to dance, as for enjoyment. 3. to sing, in advanced choir, n. 1. one who devours, e.g. hamburgers. Bruder, R. Joseph, B.A., Upsala; M.A., Rutgers. Social Studies Dept. Chairman.—see Social Studies dept. Bucharest, David, B.A., M.A., Montclair.—see English Dept. Buchner, Marion, B.A., Columbia.—sec Librarians. BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, top row. left to right: Tova Malamut. Ellen Finkelstein, George Cohen. Esther Friedman, Edward Kobct2. Middle row: Miriam Hample. Dina Hirsch, Blanche Watts. Sophia Deutsch. Marian Garrett. Front row: Harry Jellinelc. Bertha Butler, I.aura Isserman. Alice Cobey. Not pictured: Arthur Darrah. Business — The business department at Weequahic, is headed by Dr. Jellinek, has a purpose that is two-fold. Its prime purpose is to acquaint its students with those technical skills needed in the business world. It also trains them for various marketable skills. 10