Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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F, f, n. (pi. F's f's Fs, fs), 1. the sixth letter of the English alphabet: a modification of the Old. Greek digamma, ultimately from the Phoenician: see alphabet, table. 2. the sound of F or f. normally an unvoiced labiodental fricative. 3. a type or impression for F or f. 4. a symbol for the sixth in a sequence or group. 5. in genetics, the symbol for filial generation 6. in photography, the symbol for F number, adj. 1. of F or f. 2. sixth in a sequence or group. F, n. 1. an object shaped like F. 2. a medieval Roman numeral for 40: with a superior bar (F), 40,000. 3. in chemistry, the symbol for flourine. 4. in education, a) a grade meaning failure, b) sometimes, a grade third in quality, meaning fair. 3. in mathematics, the symbol for function. 6. in music, a) the fourth tone or note in the scale of C major, or the sixth in the scale of A minor. h) a key. string, etc. producing this tone, c) the scale having F as the keynote, d) a symbol for the bass clef. 7. in physics, a symbol for farad. 8. in printing, a symbol for folio, adj. shaped like F. faculty, n. 1. a specific group of teachers, as the teachers of Wecquahic High School.—see following list. David E. Wcingast, Albert Adler, Evelyn Anderson, Naomi Barish, Bernard Bauer, David Bcrncy, Elizabeth Birnbaum, Bessie Bingham, Ann Block, Ruth Blum, Constance Bowerman, Mary Bradbury, Matthew Brady, Morris Brcnman, Morris Brinn. Joseph Brudcr, David Bucharest. Marion Buchner, and Bertha Butler. Also Richard Cartlcdgc, Joseph Cascella, Simon Chasen. Mary Cherlin. Eugenia Chosncy, Alice Cobey, George Cohen. Arthur Darrah, Lawrence Del , Visco. Sophia Deutsch, Louis Dultz, Philip Egcth, and Walter Eiscnbcrg. Also Lester Fein, Marilyn Feitel, Cecilia Fcllinger, Ellen Finkclstein, Bernard Frcidbcrg, Esther Friedman, Marian Garrett, Edith Glucksman, Ernest Gobeille, Irving Goldberg, Lila Gollin, Martin Green, Leonard Gross, and Joseph Gruber. Also Miriam Hample, Marilyn Harris, Seymour Heck, Earl Hcndlcr, Dina Hirsch, Herman Holzman, Laura Isser-man. Harry Jcllinck, Rcada Jellinck, Marion Jennings, and Frances Judson. Also Edward Kobetz, Francis Korfman, Sylvia Kosky, Harold La Penna, Jeanette Lappc, Abraham Laub, Nathan Lcmcrman, Elias Lcvenson, Hannah Litzky, Maria Lon-ergan, Harry Lutzke. Hilda Lutzkc, and James Lynch. Also Tova Malamut, David Marsh, George Martino, William Mayer, Regina Mazaica, Janet McKenzie, Josephine Mcgaro, Audry Melkowits, Henry Melnik, Florence Misurell, Marilyn Mix, Martin Moskowitz, and Ann Murray. Also Joseph Nerenbcrg, Donald Nicholas, Solomon Ostrin, Mabel Patton, Leo Pearl, Max Pollack, Ethel Pom-padur, Helen Rosenberg, Sidney Rosenfeld, Florence Ros-toff, and Sadie Rous. Also Alice Saltman, Jerome Schlosser, Charles Schneider, Marion Schorn, Lawrence Schulman, Meyer Schwartz, Frank Scocozza, Clarence Seltzer, Morton Seltzer, Harriet Shapiro, William Silber, Helen Sincr, Sidney Sperbcr, David Stamelman, Louis Stamelman and Lena Stcinholtz. Also Evelyn Tabankin, Edward Tumin, Esther Tumin, Jenny Twardus, Frances Valcntc, Blanche Watts, Shelton Weil, Louise Weinstein, Seymour Weiss, Robert Wille, Marion Wolffarth, Mildred YcIIin, and Edith List.—sec-individual teachers. Fai.ek, Jarfd Ira. v. I. to enjoy, as Chances Arc, traveling, and ' Some Like It Hot. 2. to serve, as O.B.A. representative, on cafe- teria squad, and on projection staff. 3. to study, especially at Rutgers. 4. to achieve success as a hotel manager. 1 i, Fein, Lester. B.S., M.A., N.Y.U. Basketball coach.— see Physical Education Dept. Ffinbi.att. Leslie Ali en, adj. 1. active, esp. in sports and the ‘ Twist.” 2. characteristic of one who wants to make money and be happy. n. 1. executive member of General Math II v. 1. to cat succulent steaks with frosty iced coffee. 2. to devour gory war books. Feitel, Marilyn, A.B., Montclair.—see English Dept. Fellinger, Cecilia, A.B., College of St. Elizabeth.—see Language Dept. Fencing Club. The fencing club is a co-ed organization now in its 5th year. To become a member you must have had ten lessons with a beginners' group or have had previous training at another school. Tlie beginners' group meets for a ten week scries of lessons, where the fundamentals of fencing arc taught. The beginner must acquire the ability to attack and parry with a reasonable amount of form. The fencing equipment belongs to the club and is loaned to the beginners’ group. At times dues arc charged to repair or replace damaged equipment. Fencing is not an easy sport. It is not recommended unless the pupil is willing to work for ten weeks. Real enjoyment of the sport comes after the fundamentals have been mastered and the beginner is ready to compete in bouts. Fine Arts—sec Art Dept, and Music Dept. Finkelstein, Ellen, B.S., Paterson.—see Business Education Dept. POOTBALL, n. a field game played with an inflated ball in w-hich each of two contesting teams try to kick or carry the ball over the opponents’ goal line or through the goal The ball carrier may be tackled bodily and blocking with the body is permitted. — see Sports Foreign Language Department. The department of Foreign Languages plays a key role in the life of Wee-quahic High School. Over half of the student population is enrolled in at least one of the six languages taught; many students study more than one. 18

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Egeth, Phillip A., B A., M A., Montclair; E.E., Oregon State.—see Mat hematic i Dept. EGOTIST, n a person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me. Eisenberg, Howard Harvey, n. l. one who likes to listen to popular music, csp. Poetry in Motion.” 2. an ardent bowler, ad). 1. of or pertaining to one who likes cold cuts and soda. v. 1. to aspire to become a commercial artist.—SYN. sec Eaz. Eisenberg. Walter, B.S., M.Ed., Rutgers Dept. Elson, Eugene, adj. 1. pertaining to a cool dresser, v. 1. to play football and baseball. 2. to enjoy jazz and Italian food. 3. to be found near the pizzeria and at bowling alleys. 4. to aspire to attend college. Emposimato, Anthony Donald, n. 1. distributor of O.B.A. tickets, N. Y. Times, and Calumet. 2. reader of Rattle Cry. adj. 1. famous for relaxing.—SYN. Tony. .—see Science The three publications of Wcequahic High School, the Calumet. Ergo, and of course, this Legend arc advised by Mr. Hccht, Mr. Hendlcr and Mr. Tumin, all members of the English Department. What does the English Department have planned for the future? Perhaps an English Honor Society, to stimulate even more achievement; a Critics club whose function would be to review plays, books, movies, and to inform the student body through the school paper as to their findings; more audio visual aids to be used in the classroom. A Literary club has just been inaugurated. For those students having difficult)' with the English language or with speech, developmental reading and remedial speech are available. Remedial speech, a minor, is offered to correct speech defects. Other courses offered for the enrichment of the student arc public speaking, dramatics, journalism, and creative writing. Members of the department are keenly aware of their special responsibility for introducing parts of the world's greatest literature to relatively raw minds. It is their hope that the student will keep on with his reading. TV and movies get duller, the flesh gets weaker, but the good books last forever.—see illustration. Etheridge. Sandra, n. 1. efficiency, competency in duties as Mr. Adler's secretary. 2. one who has been homeroom ticket agent. 3- activeness, the act of being in motion as dancing and fencing. 4. chicken and rice, that which causes hunger. 5. ambition, as to be a dancer. English Department. An understanding of the English language is a prerequisite to success in one’s chosen career. That is why English is a required course for all students in all patterns. It is through this department that the student should develop the ability to communicate, both in writing and in speaking, precisely and effectively; to read with comprehension and discrimination; and to listen intelligently, interpret what is heard, analyze the facts presented, and synthesize the ideas offered. This department, through its excellent teachers, attempts to acquaint the pupil with literature that will give him a knowledge of his cultural history, his ideals, his accomplishments, and especially his American heritage. By introducing a variety of topics into classroom discussions, the English department strives to improve social attitudes and behavior patterns, with emphasis on better human relationship, service to society, and pride in the democratic institutions of life. Headed by Miss Janet McKenzie, this department offers a variety of courses that appeal to the interests and needs of the students. An honors course is now available to those students who have shown an aptness for the English language and literature. This course is comparatively new to our school, having been started two years ago. The honors course delves more deeply into the subject-matter of the average English class and offers the student the opportunity to advance rapidly. As in other advanced placement courses, the Honors English students receive special marking considerations. Ettin, Andrew Vogel, n. 1. one who enjoys listening to classical music and reading good literature. 2. a sometime author who works in the English office. 3. a substitute teacher, noted scholar and critic. 4. a singer. 5. a future professor of literature, now engaged as president and chairman of the planning committee of the Literary club. 6. a valued editor of Legend.—SYN. see Andy. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Top Row, left to right: Robert Wille, Earl Hendlcr, Seymour Heck, EdwardTumin. Middle Row: Elias Levinson, Leonard Gross, Donald Nicholas, Harold La Penna. Front Row: Janet McKenzie, Louise Weinstein, Marion Jennings, Edith List. Not Pictured: Hilda Lutzke, Hannah Litzky, David Bucharest. Eugenia Chos-ney. David Stamelman. Louis Stamelman. Marilyn Feitel. 17

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The most popular language, French, is taught by Mesdames Glucksman, Megaro, ct Misurell, and Messieurs Bauer ct Gobcille; Monsieur Morris Brcnman is the chairman of the department and teaches the seventh and eighth terms of French. Extra-curricular activities stemming from the French language involve the French club. Le Cercle Fran ais, the French Conversation club and the French Affiliation club, 1 Affiliation du Lycec Mixte du Rainey. The work of this group is well-known to the student body, for this is the organization that was instrumental in arranging the foreign student exchange program which sent Susan Aarons to Lc Rainey, France and brought Alain Jean-Marie Daniel Bourdeau de Fontcnay here. The second language is Spanish, taught by Scnora Birn-baum y Senor Frcidburg. Six semesters of work are offered in this language with the Spanish Honor Society offering membership to students who have achieved a certain level of success in that language. German is a language that appeals to those contemplating careers in science. It is taught by Frau Misurell and offers four semesters of work. Der Deutches Vcrcin, the German club, is its extra-curricular arm. Latin is a language that is still quite popular at Weequahic High. It is taught by Miss Patton with four semesters of work involved. The Latin Advanced Reading club offers advanced instruction in Latin for those who have completed two years of Latin but wish to continue their studies in that ancient tongue. At another activity, the Latin club, novice students arc encouraged. The birth of Israel brought Hebrew to our school; it is taught by Mr. Simon Chasen. Four terms of Hebrew are offered. The Hebrew club is the arm of the course and it concentrates on the cultural heritage of Hebrew. The newest language to be added to the curriculum is Russian, taught by the ubiquitous Mr. Chasen. Mr. Chasen, a native of Russia, has also been teaching Russian to teachers in the Newark schools system as an in-service course. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Top Row. left to right: Lawrence Del Visco. Ernest Gobeille. Florence Misurell, Simon Chasen. Mabel Patton. Front Rou: Morris Brenman. Josephine Megaro, Edith Glucksman, Elizabeth Rirnhaum. Not Pictured: Bernard Freidberg, Cecilia Fellinger. The Greek club is new at Weequahic. Although Greek is not offered in the curriculum, a class in ancient Greek is given after school hours to those interested in Greek. The club is under the direction of the multi-lingual Mr. Chasen and enjoys a sizeable membership. Fowle, Dorothy Ann, n. l. one who has red hair and blue eyes. 2. geniality as shown by warmth of disposition and manners, v. 1. to partake in activities related to swimming.— SYN. Pizza-eater. FREEDOM, n. a political condition that every nation supposes itself to enjoy in virtual monopoly. Freidberg, Bernard, B A., Montclair; M.A., N.Y.U. Spanish club adviser.—sec language Dept. French Affiliation Club. The French Affiliation club co-ordinates all activities carried on between Weequahic and our sister school, the Lyc£e Mixte du Rainey, located at Le Rainey near Paris. Members of the club may procure pen-pals from the Lycec and engage in various trans-Atlantic projects. The French Affiliation club here is the counterpart of the Weequahic club at Lc Rainey. French Club. Pupils may join the French club at the beginning of their second year of French. Its purpose is to assemble students who are interested in France and in the French people. Skits, songs, reports, games, and films in French provide information and diversion. The club’s motto is run with French. Fried, Michael Theodore, n. 1. star chess player and participant in French. Science and Math clubs. 2. member of the National Honor Society, former homeroom vice president, and a Top-Tcn'ncr. 3. lover ot baseball, French fries and cherry soda. 4. future engineer. Friedman. Esther. B.S., M.A., N YU.—sec Business Education Dept. Furer, Sam, n. 1. a yesman, expressing a definite affirmative reply to Cindy, football, and basketball. v. I. to drive a green Impala. 2. to hate make-up on girls. 3. to dance soft shoe and cha-cha. 4. to go. esp. to college. friendless, adj. having no favors to bestow; destitute of fortune; addicted to utterance of truth and commoh sense. Future Homemakers Club. All girls who have had some home economics training and are interested in this field are invited to join this service club. The club is supervised by the home economics teachers. Members of the club sene at Torch Day teas and at Honor Society receptions. The girls also prepare cookies for several local hospitals and charitable institutions. The club is constantly called upon to sen’c and help at school functions. Future Teachers of America. This club gives those students who are interested in teaching as a profession an opportunity to find out more about the occupation. Membership is open to all students who have any interest in teaching. 19