Yeshiva University High School For Boys - Elchanite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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ln our junior year, we noticed that some of our fellow sufferers couldn't take it and decided to graduate i11 three years. Strains of longing filled our hearts as our fellow students left us. In our moment of deep sorrow and grief we turned to politics to help us forget. Rube E. Gross, the class secretary of secretaries became school secretary, succeeding Jerry Krakower who became vice-president. Leading politicians such as Money-lVlad Hiesiger, our perennial treasurer, Eli Greenwald, Sid Lieberman and '4Elchanite Shapiro cast their influence over the thinking student while their partners ill crime, Davy Stavsky, Mogy, and Mosy Nussbaum took over the party machine. Of course, there were classes to be attended, too, silly fool. Dr. Weill- baum insisted that we learn, of all things, Modern History. Chemistry was taught by Mr. Leibowitz and English was beginning to be heard in, of all places, the English classes. The finals as usual were laughed at . . . but this time by the teachers. Hey, what do you know, welre seniors. The long awaited year had arrived. With school politics well under con- trol, the '4-7ers anxiously looked forward to graduation. Our old class had undergone many changes but the tried and true were still there. New faces became familiar and familiarity bred contempt. The 3Vz yr. boys, plus that rare specie, the 3 yr. boys, joined the great parade. This happy go lucky crowd shared History 7 with us in 7th term. Close to 50 had the dubious pleasure l11lllCI' Mr. Kronish as the marks dwelled in the high 90's. Vllhile this pleased Mr. Iil'0lllSll no end, he doubted whether this would keep up in History 8 when the class would be divided. The 3V2 yr. boys had Chemistry under Mr. Sherer, who is rightly con- sidered one of the boys. Famous idioms, such as Aldehyde, you dumb cluckl' and None so blind as those who cannot see filled our daily conversation as Eisenbach, Mann, Gluck and Brevda 4Adverbi spread the gospel. Money and opinions changed hands as our class voted for most likely, probably, llllfl impossible. Elections for school offices were bitterly contested as the seniors grappled for control of the school. Dave Mogilner, Davy Stavsky, Jacob Mark Hicsiger and Gus Solomon became President, Vice-Presi- dent, Treasurer, and Secretary, respectively. ,,-

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. . . After having tried every train in New Yorks subway illltl having travelefl to the four corners of the city, we, the freshman class of 'l'.A., finally found ourselves standing on the corner of 186th St. K Amsterdam Ave. We gazed at the huge, impressive looking building with great delight and anticipation of the joys which lay within. Our enthusiasm caused us to knock down a small fellow while entering. Thinking l1im only a freshman we proceeded noncha- lantly o11 our way. This freshman turned out to be Norman B. Abrams. our registrar. Looking at our program cards, we lear11ed that our first class was Civics in room 207. Wle fiounmlered through the halls till we ca111e across a short., bespectacled man who was shouting at the top of his lungs, Civics in this room, Mister. After ten minutes we were acquainted with Doc Shapiro and his Tachshit, the S.lVl.L. tShapiro Memorial Libraryj. Following the distribu- li011 of text books, Doc explained that New York City included Brooklyn and that borough was 1l0I a member of the United Nations. Boro Park walked out in disgust. Our ITGXI class was Spanish, conducted by a young chap with a big smile, a yellow tie, a brown hat, illltl a 14 peg. This turned out to be Senor Brendcr who, because of his attire, was affectionately known as Zoot Suit Brenderf' Mr. B. kept the class rolling in the aisles with his wit and delighted in teaching us Spanish songs. As we entered our SCC0lltl term English class we saw a dull tan glow emanating from the teacher's desk. Upon further observation we discovered this to he part of our teacher. Mr. Strum had never read the Kreml advertise- ments anld consequently . . . Having a class meeting once every week, during which time the boys took over the period proved to be entertaining and beneficial. The favorite expression explaining the patriotic Mr. Strunfs quietness and drowsiness at the time of Boeing's eagerness to produce more planes was, to wit, He works at night and sleeps during the day. lVlathematics was taught by the engaging Mr. Liehtenberg. our versatile Science, English and lllath teacher. Lichty as he is called is also our faculty advisor. L'Parlez-vous francaisu under Doc Charles turned out to be one of the most en'o able Jeriods of the dav. J Eur SlJ1JllOlll0l'0 year 1,us.x.1 quickly as kil'0lll0ll'y and language regents were easily disposed of???? N.-1-4

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Seventh term ended in a battle royal hctwt-cn tht- administration and 52 hopefuls, over who was going to graduate. With this last obstacle hurdle-d, we- entered 8th term. The school is ours . . . 52 Seniors marched into lloc's official class with an air of hravado and swiftly elected a Senior Council to take care of their needs. French sailor hats were chosen for us and never worn. A senior day was planned. Because of the enormity of our senior class. the following changes took place. English 8 was divided into three classes with Mr. Leibel, Uncle Louyeh's nephew, taking charge of two and P0p,, Deixel taking the third. Mr. Leilu-I, the heir to Pasky, Louyeh, and Verde turned our English class into a stage in which Hamlet played second fiddle to Louyeh who takes baths only to test underwater pens. As Mr. Kronish promised, History 8 was divided in two and so were, our marks. Economics was taught in the library by Doe, who was determined that we'd at least walk out knowing as much as we did when we came in. L6Bll11,, Feldman helped to enliven proceedings with the law of diminishing Bims. A startling innovation was the renaming of the Lotke to 'GZECHER LECHURBANQ' while the class sang 5'Aicha. We were given a com- prehensive course in preparation for the Regents State Scholarship examination. Senior Day came and with it Cameron Goldfarbf' the tragedy a la opera. written and directed by Gus Solomon. Teddy Gluck played the part of the truant. Arty Steinkoler turned in a superb portrayal of Yetzer Horoh with Hillel Dryspiel as Mr. Abrams, who keeps insisting that this is a school for schools. The music was good and plagiarized. The famous 6'cuts such as Hapoel Soccer Came, day before May Day. First nice Sunday in Spring, etc. did much to keep the school term interest- ing anfd informative. These mass adventures were usually followed by the absurd statement that the seniors do not run the school. So what if we were suspended, brought up our parents and lost points . . . 'f ? ? If graduation is two weeks away can Regents be Monday??? Yes. it is. Pass me my cribs, I have to study. History, then English. Wie passed. So you see, judge, we finally graduated after 4 long years of Marks and Doctors. ls it any wonder you caught us screaming with delight? Judge. huh? . . . -fyawnl Bailiff, is he finished? fl believe so, your honor. -Wihat time is it? ls it that late? My advice to you is . . . Co hack tn your husband, make up with him., the capitalistic system isn't so had . . . Court adjourned . . . S X, Sunday- ... 9 -twcnty-fix'c- 1