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

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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

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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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ILBHHIll'l'E SEIHUB DRY Oh I got plenty of zeros, In Doc Delaney's booklw were the never to be forgotte11 words uttered by Teddy Gluck as he introduced the class of June '-17's bid for immortality. After eight terms of gruelling work the day had come, the suppressed had arisen, Senior Day was here. Five shortened periods had gone by. The improvised discipline squad was herding straggling freshmen into the auditorium. Mr. Abrams, accom- panied by Dr. Safir had majestically entered. All was in readiness. After G. O. President Dave HoUil11er's brief sieech stressing the work . . C I . P. . ut mto the Jroduction, the fireworks commenced. H1llel Drvs rel was in P I . . .. . .- P . troduced and officiated as Master of Ceremonies. He was quite amusing as he passed through his routines alld introduced the -different program high- lights. The main attraction of the day was the operetta, written, produced and directed by Gustave Solomon. Under his lackadaisical supervision, the play was an inspiring success. Teddy Gluck and Arty Steinkoler headed the cast of Cameron Goldfarh, a tragedy a la opera. Supporting roles were held by Jack Hiesiger, Moe Nussbaum, Elliot Eisenhach, Ruby Gross, Aaron Wieitz, Sid Lieberman, Hilly Dryspiel, Chico Segal, Meyer Shulman. Dave Mogilner served as narrator. Stage settings were by Aaron Mann and Joe Heimowitz with Gus Solomon in charge of musical effects. The play was based upon the assumption that T.A. students, G'Find Grahle superior, And much more attractive than Doctor Shuperiorf, With this hypothesis excepted. the play continues on to relate the sad story of Cameron Goldfarbf, the boy who didn't care for teachers. books and school in general. The peak of tragedy is attained when Cameron executes a Gromyko alld walks out on his father and school officials, finally denouncing the so-called advantages of education. The Cantata is immensely enriched by Hillel Dryspiel's portrayal of Mr. Abrams. His well received imitations frequented gales of laughter, throughout the play's rendition. He lampooned Mr. Abrams' accent as well as the admin- istration policies. Mosh Soller also earned praise for his rendition of Mala- guena by Lecuona at the piano. The day was -drawing to a close, the assembly had ended, Senior Day was over. The periodic revolution was once again suppressed. Monarchy had been reinstated. The dictatorship headed by Dr. Safir and his premier, Mr. Abrams ruled OIICG again. only showing allegiance to G-d and his mercy. -twenty-six-