Yeshiva University High School For Girls - Elchanette Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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-'E-TILHEEHIETTI-th!-iii-P -- cs FIRST YEAR: Rush, push, squeeze, bang! - we're here and we're the biggest entering Freshman Class ..... Horowitz, Horowitz, and Horwitz, fwith just one o to be differentl and the two Seifs to confuse the teachers . . . Daisy and Kay are class officers . . . Gee the teachers are fresh! They asked one girl, What's your name Honey? . . . Morah Sara is imported from Israel to teach us Hebrew. We soon convince her of the advantages of the Israeli climate, exit Morah Sara . . . We organize the first cheering squad for T. A. and Y. U. Too bad Honey and Yedida turn those cartwheels so fast . . . Music class is such fun. Can even use lipstick to write on tests. Eleven girls thrown fag 'Fr-'fzsfx .!.6'f1 -A WV 431 'J Q, :9 0, E3 is ul ti mfr' Y' li 1 1 1 gl 1 Ti- ' ' WDNA L0-Q 'Nfl out of one class, in one period. Class average for the term - 62 . . Lunch period with Mr. Ravetch and a lesson in making menus. To eat or not to eat, Mr. Ravetch? Gym classes with Mrs. Vachalinsky . . . Mr. Hoffman believes in Chinese education Know all together, Vayomer Hashem J . . . Due to lateness of the hour first social ends at l0 P.M. . . Tramp, tramp, tramp to Boro Park . . Our athletic art teacher, Mr. Goldstein races to school by bike, until - we accidently let the air out of his tires . . . We climb into our cages in our Civics class. Mintzy loses her exemp- tion by climbing on the desks . . . Our hours are terrific - 9:00 to 3:00 but as arranged by Mr. Hoffman no lunch period . . . We study French by records. Come out Carol Rothschild - Knock, knock. Bonjour, M. Armand . . . Bike Brigade from T. A. Result - sudden epidemic of T. A pins. Enter Lee Dym, who keeps us in stitches in English period by passing around letters from her Israeli pen pals . . . Our gym periods become study periods in the park due to the unusual attendance of our teacher . . . We start plans for our formal senior prom. . . Mr. Hoffman's classes take place around the ping pong table . . . Tischadesh Episode - Pass the handkerchief girls. . . Mythology Class becomes athletic and the rope comes out. . . Art Classes?? In the park with Mr. Goldstein . . Mr. Lilker teaches Math, and Esther teaches him about the birds and bees. . . New mother comes to Central CAllah Banotl and a one and a two. Rozy comes to Central . . . Nina sets a fire cracker and exits hastily. . First impressions are now a reality.

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JUNE, 1953 CSTELLE SOBEL - Estelle will long be remembered for her unbending efforts as editor-in-chief of thel Yearbook. Her pleasing personality and keen mind have made her a top student in Central. Brooklyn College will certainly be lucky to have her in its midst. DTD If ?E'lNVl Til P2'l lJ' Fl'lU 'lW'l 'TllT'N ROSE TALANSKY - The youngest girl in the class rose up to the heights of G. O. President. Mr. Lilker's favorite politician distinguished her- self with the success of the charity drive. Among her extra curricular activities is her enthusiasm for Bnei Akiva . .nfgym :ina mmm' yw: moo? :ina-aw fr: 5: NAOMI WERTHEIM - Naomi must really think Central worthwhile to take that trip from Washington Heights. Working hard as a member of Bnei Akiva's Chug Rikud, it didn't detract from her work in Central as Business Manager of the Year- book. Her beautiful clothes always complimented her even nicer figure. .DTJTTDTI J l2 PiDr' C':i l'U' 7lYi'l7l

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SECOND YEAR: Tova, star student of Ramaz ioins our ranks. Our class is at the peak of its glory . . . Who are all the lovely girls who attend all the Y. U. basketball games? Why the sophomore girls of Central, of course Joyce and Helene become class President and Secretary. Yedida and Helene desert us . . . We progress in our program to bring more social activities to the school. Despite a heavy snowstorm our skating social is pronounced a success. . . Epidemic of cutting and Mr. Hoffman tries to cure us with 70's in Mishna . . . lris comes to Central . . . Birthday Party for Mr. Ravetch. Sleighriding in the park. . . How many dots - 10, Mr. Berger? . . . Future President of Israel teaches us Hebrew . . Rabbi Friedman becomes Administrator because of a Boy . . . Teachers start telling us we won't pass regents . . . Lichty is puzzled by a strange musical accompaniment to his Bible class. The source? An innocent little music-box intended for Daisy's birth- day present . . . Nina, on one of the numerous occas- ions of being kicked out of class, philosophically echoes the words, Well, we all have to go sometime . . . Quick, shut the windows! Mar Hoffman is coming - In Biology, we learn about the birds and bees, in- stead of germs and disease . They ask this on the Regents! . . . Mr. Annenberg, are capons dangerous? Mintzy enthusiastically autographs everything in sight with her biological trademark . . . We conduct a successful sit-down strike for Mr. Hoffman's Mishna test. Rabbi Friedman and Dr. Lewin arbitrate . . . Our Geometry periods are as noisy as a Williamsburg JI G I s.. lvvvwx i THE PARK at X CVLCJJB SGP I-IOM ORE chicken market. But - we leave Geometry I with the answer to the S64 question: ls Ivory soap 993217, pure? Mr. Berger iblushl says Yes! . . Rabbi Fried- man literally points out to Judy R. the location of her heart . . . CRIMINAL AT LARGE - a zealous student accidentally shoots a teacher. Since when is water fatal? . . . A small groan escapes from the back of the room during a Jewish History final. Rozy can't gather her thoughts . . . Gee, isn't this great? Only twenty more shaIonim to study and then we can be exempt from the Bible final. What! No more exemptions from finals? . . . Graduation luncheon and Rabbi Friedman buys the whole class ice cream. Yeady's supply of love comics runs out . . Classes take place in Prospect Park. Were there nice boys? Well, the ride was bumpy . . . Teachers insist we won't pass regents . . . Tramp, tramp to Boro Park - and a good time was had by all. THIRD YEAR: Rose and Esther become officers of the Junior class. We graduate to the cheering squad stage. Out of the kindness of our hearts, we turn the squad over to the Sophs and Frcshies . . . Class turns dramatic and is exempt from English final . . . The Blond comes into our lives . . . 250 word essays on the effect of Napoleon, and Mr. Unger runs to the army . . . Diane's party begins rash of Sweet Sixteen . . . The road , l95't l fo to hell is paved with good intentions - Should l learn it by heart, Mr. Wallach? . . .Mar Hoffman hechadash distributes the latest issues of shalonim, straight from the mimeographing stands . . . A stream- lined Daisy reioins us. Oh dear, she lost her lunch!