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

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-.- .4 ,i . :MW . 4 n-'N KW 1 1 ,-.1 A wg .,,,, Y RABBI BERENSON RABBI DARDAK The aim of the Hebrew Department is to instill in the students both the knowledge and the understanding of the language, history, literature, and customs of our people. The backbone of the Hebrew course is the reading, understanding, and discussion of various books in Hebrew Litera- ture. The main purpose of these studies is to improve our understanding of the Jewish people both past and present. We are inspired to learn by the zeal of our masterful Hebrew Teachers, Rabbi Berenson, Rabbi Parnes, and Rabbi Dardak. Minors The obiective of the two year required Art course at T.A. is to develop in the student some facility for drawing and some understanding of principles of color, design, and lettering. Art 'I-2 and 3-4 are taught by Mr. John Sobel, a professional artist, who supplements the course with side- lights into the history of the arts. One of the more maior of - E L' f , 9 the minors of T.A. is Music T-4. - '3 ,- The curriculum includes an in- A' troduction to musical notation and terms, a history of music from its rudimentary begin- nings through twentieth cen- tury orchestral and choral works, with special emphasis on the techniques, lives and MR. SOBLE MR. WETTSTEIN !..,... .1 .- in 4. 4 RABBI PARNES Hebrew MR. GROSSMAN works of the maior composers, and an examination of some of the masterpieces of music by listening to and discussing their recordings. Mr. Emery Grossman, instructor of music, succeeds in giving his students a glimpse into the wonderful world of music. A sound mind in a sound body might be the motto of our physical education department. The development of good health through skill in physical activities is the obiective of this department. A first aid course is also part of the required Physical Education course at T.A. There is ample opportunity for participation in intramural sports and in the interscholastic teams, among which are the basketball, baseball, tennis, and swimming teams. Physical Education is taught at T.A. by Mr. Bernard Saracheck and Mr. Hyman Wettstein. M-.2 r

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T Science T The science department of T.A. endeavors to convey to the student an understanding of the basic principles of the sciences, acquaint him with the methods of scientfic investigation, show him how scientific principles are used in every day devices and encourage a further interest in the sciences on his part. General Science, a course required for graduation at T.A., develops in the student an understanding of scientific principles and their applica- tions, it also provides a basis for all other scientific courses given at T.A. Taught by Mr. Maurice Schain for many years, the course was revised two years ago to place added emphasis on developments in electronics' and nucleomics. Biology T-2 introduces the student to the basic unit of life: the cell, its structures and processes. It then develops the student's understanding of plant structure and functions of the various systems. Comparative an- atomy, embryology, evolution, and kindred topics are also touched upon. Biology l-2 is taught by Mr. Edward Frankel, as fine a person as he is a teacher. Many of the improvements in everyday life can be attributed to the results of chemical research. The chemistry l-2 course at T.A. deals with atomic and molecular structure, chemical formulae, chemical reations, ioni- zation, equilibrium, and the properties and uses of the more common ele- ments. Chemistry is taught by Dr. George J. Harwell, whose scope of knowledge in chemistry land in many other unrelated fields, as welll is well-nigh amazing. During their senior year at T.A., many students enjoy taking physics T-2. The syllabus includes elementary mechanics, heat, light, electronics and nucleonics: their theory and application. For the first time, the student begins to see how abstract mathematics is utilized in the sciences. Taught by Dr. Samuel Greitzer, the course is notable for a lucidity and completeness of explanation, not usually found in high school physics courses, and for tthe many supplementary side-lights provided by Mr. Greitzer. One more word need be added about the scientific courses at T.A. None are taught with the sole aim of permitting the students to pass high on the terminal Regents examinations. Instead, their primary goal is to provide a substantial basis for future work in the sciences. And, to one not planning further academic work in the sciences, they provide a more than superficial understanding of the fields that are responsible for most of the new features of the present world. . 5 1' tif llci t i'tff ii'i' zz MR. GREITZER l DR. HARWELL -FK . 'CY MR. FRANKEL 'vnnwi' All MR. sci-iAiN

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Languages Three languages are taught at T.A. be- sides Hebrew-Latin, French and Spanish. Latin, a pre-requisite for anyone who does work in the classics, uses Bellus Gallim, as its second year text. French is necessary for most advanced scientific work and Spanish is useful today because of the closeness with many of the South American countries and the necessity for a greater understanding of the many Spanish-speaking Americans. Thor- ough understanding of the grammar of a language and acquisition of an extensive vocabulary are stressed. An understanding of the people who speak the language, their customs, traditions and history is also de- veloped. Whenever possible, short works of literature in the original tongue are also studied. Two years of one of these aforemen- tioned courses is required for graduation. DR. CHARLES gll , I N5 I!-: Iirf. l' I. --Fwy ....., ..,...... 1 i ri' rr Q--1.-.-.---f-- ' ffice A little known but important part of our school's affairs is conducted by the always-working office squad. Headed by he Assistant Registrar, Rabbi David Weinbach, the office squad performs major and menial tasks, from making out report cards to marking attendance. Rabbi Weinbach may always be seen sitting at his desk writing out admits or refusing to do so. The two secretaries Molly and Naomi take care of typing, mimeograph- ing and calling parents when the need arises. These three hard working people have made the office efficient as well as friendly. , Vx MRS. SHEINMAN ul' yu- Vi MR. FRIED C gs Y wg: s S Q .,....5Cifl QM- if , HL-ff Q., i z i ,X RABBI WEINBACH If -4 l. fi 2 , xxx I V , , 'XA R ,Qc X, f 1 ,F sj . , I A f if I L ffi-V,-J2,C2 ff l L, l I ' Q ' 3 f 1 5 ' 1 1 -f 's. HE A'