A.B. DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL 50TH REUNION MOUNT VERNON, NY
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A very special thank you to
Andy FRANK,
our new Synopsis Editor for the Hi-News
and
A very special thank you to
Lynn ABRAMSON Wiese
for providing the original copies.
A very special thank you to
Andy FRANK,
our new Synopsis Editor for the Hi-News
and
A very special thank you to
Lynn ABRAMSON Wiese
for providing the original copies.
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HI-NEWS
Synopsis
November 16, 1954
HI-NEWS
Synopsis
November 16, 1954
_Davis Hi-News
"The voice of Davis for School and Community"
"Only My Best Is Good Enough"
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
GLADYS KESSLER
"The voice of Davis for School and Community"
"Only My Best Is Good Enough"
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
GLADYS KESSLER
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Associate Editors.........................................................................Martha Cohen, Nan Fuchs
News Editor..................................................................................................Linda Abramson
Assistant News Editor..................................................................................Adrienne Farber
Feature Editor..................................................................................................Linda Zelfman
Sports Editor.......................................................................................................Mike Zucker
Assistant Sports Editor.................................................................................Henry Weisberg
Cartoonists.....................Judy Ravinett, Carole Rosenblatt, Leon Skinner, Richard Smith
Faculty Advisor........................................................................................Genevieve Cahalan
Associate Editors.........................................................................Martha Cohen, Nan Fuchs
News Editor..................................................................................................Linda Abramson
Assistant News Editor..................................................................................Adrienne Farber
Feature Editor..................................................................................................Linda Zelfman
Sports Editor.......................................................................................................Mike Zucker
Assistant Sports Editor.................................................................................Henry Weisberg
Cartoonists.....................Judy Ravinett, Carole Rosenblatt, Leon Skinner, Richard Smith
Faculty Advisor........................................................................................Genevieve Cahalan
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BUSINESS MANAGER
JUDY ROSE
BUSINESS MANAGER
JUDY ROSE
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Advertising Manager...................................................................................Arlene Susskind
Asst. Advertising Manager............................................................................Carole Henkin
Circulation Manager...................................................................................Lucille Berschad
Exchange Manager....................................................................................Sarah Greenberg
Financial Manager....................................................................................Rosemarie Jordan
Faculty Adviser....................................................................................Charles H. Altschuler
Advertising Manager...................................................................................Arlene Susskind
Asst. Advertising Manager............................................................................Carole Henkin
Circulation Manager...................................................................................Lucille Berschad
Exchange Manager....................................................................................Sarah Greenberg
Financial Manager....................................................................................Rosemarie Jordan
Faculty Adviser....................................................................................Charles H. Altschuler
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SYNOPSIS:
November 16, 1954
SYNOPSIS:
November 16, 1954
FRONT PAGE
Nat'l Honor Society Will Welcome Forty
Membership in the National Honor Society was considered at the time to be one of the highest honors bestowed upon a high school student. The officers of the Davis Society were John Piccirilli, president; Frieda Bachman, secretary; and Nancy Schloss, vice president. Nicky Margulis was to be master of ceremonies at the induction. Imagine, this academic society is just as important in today's high schools.
Annual Football Dance November 20;
Crowning of Queen to be Main Feature
The nominees for Football Queen were Judy Sample, Alice Johansen and Barbara Pasquale. Wonder who was chosen? The Shadow knows.
Students to Assume Government Positions
Pearl Harbor Day
Members of the Our Town Club took over positions in the Mount Vernon government on this infamous day. Our parents knew where they were when the attack on Pearl Harbor was announced. We experienced the same psychological effect when JFK was shot and on 9/11.
Seniors Take College Boards on Dec. 4
The importance of college boards has not changed in 50 years. But, next year it is said to be expanded to 2400 points, with 800 added for a writing exercise. Who of us would have done better?
Five Take Part in County Day
Five members of the G.O. were scheduled to participate in the County Government. Did you know that there are only three counties in all of the state of Delaware? Talk about a small state.
Kessler, Gavrell Win Honors
In Senior Speaking Contest
Gladys talked about Queen Mother Elizabeth - today she might have talked about Princess Diana. Kenneth talked about ending Communism - that had to wait until President Reagan.
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Membership in the National Honor Society was considered at the time to be one of the highest honors bestowed upon a high school student. The officers of the Davis Society were John Piccirilli, president; Frieda Bachman, secretary; and Nancy Schloss, vice president. Nicky Margulis was to be master of ceremonies at the induction. Imagine, this academic society is just as important in today's high schools.
Annual Football Dance November 20;
Crowning of Queen to be Main Feature
The nominees for Football Queen were Judy Sample, Alice Johansen and Barbara Pasquale. Wonder who was chosen? The Shadow knows.
Students to Assume Government Positions
Pearl Harbor Day
Members of the Our Town Club took over positions in the Mount Vernon government on this infamous day. Our parents knew where they were when the attack on Pearl Harbor was announced. We experienced the same psychological effect when JFK was shot and on 9/11.
Seniors Take College Boards on Dec. 4
The importance of college boards has not changed in 50 years. But, next year it is said to be expanded to 2400 points, with 800 added for a writing exercise. Who of us would have done better?
Five Take Part in County Day
Five members of the G.O. were scheduled to participate in the County Government. Did you know that there are only three counties in all of the state of Delaware? Talk about a small state.
Kessler, Gavrell Win Honors
In Senior Speaking Contest
Gladys talked about Queen Mother Elizabeth - today she might have talked about Princess Diana. Kenneth talked about ending Communism - that had to wait until President Reagan.
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_EDITORIAL/FEATURE PAGE
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Editorial - Have They Died in Vain?
This editorial talked about whether World Wars I and II could have been averted by the right men at the heads of government. Imagine what we as editors would have said about Korea, Viet Nam and Iraq. And even then we were talking about "men" in office rather than considering the ever-increasing role of "women" in office.
Bell Never Rings When Wanted
We're All Washed Up, We Wail
By Richard Rapoport
Does the fire bell ring when you are called on to recite in class and you are not ready or does it ring when you are ready to give the best speech of your life?
Pulling Strings Profitable;
Popular Puppeteer Winkie
Manipulates Marionettes
by Sylvia Stempel
Sylvia describes a puppeteer named Charles Winkelstein - couldn't find him on the Internet - wonder what happened to him.
Davis Daze
Overheard in the cafeteria: "That test was marked so strictly that they took off points for having periods upside down."
Daffynitions - dumb jokes of our youth
...........Prune - plum that has seen better days
...........Asbestos - Is that asbestos you can do?
...........Esteem - Did you ever sea a esteem ship?
Crossword
by Linda Zelfman
Did you ever create a crossword puzzle from scratch using a software package or do the New York Times Sunday Crossword using ink?
Editorial - Have They Died in Vain?
This editorial talked about whether World Wars I and II could have been averted by the right men at the heads of government. Imagine what we as editors would have said about Korea, Viet Nam and Iraq. And even then we were talking about "men" in office rather than considering the ever-increasing role of "women" in office.
Bell Never Rings When Wanted
We're All Washed Up, We Wail
By Richard Rapoport
Does the fire bell ring when you are called on to recite in class and you are not ready or does it ring when you are ready to give the best speech of your life?
Pulling Strings Profitable;
Popular Puppeteer Winkie
Manipulates Marionettes
by Sylvia Stempel
Sylvia describes a puppeteer named Charles Winkelstein - couldn't find him on the Internet - wonder what happened to him.
Davis Daze
Overheard in the cafeteria: "That test was marked so strictly that they took off points for having periods upside down."
Daffynitions - dumb jokes of our youth
...........Prune - plum that has seen better days
...........Asbestos - Is that asbestos you can do?
...........Esteem - Did you ever sea a esteem ship?
Crossword
by Linda Zelfman
Did you ever create a crossword puzzle from scratch using a software package or do the New York Times Sunday Crossword using ink?
_SPORTS PAGE
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Hilltop Gridmen to Play in Cross-Town Rivalry
Maroon Aims for Second Win Against Techmen
by Joel Dash The previous year resulted in a victory for the Maroon squad. Here was a chance for a twofer. The record prior to this year was Davis 11 victories, Edison 7 and three ties. The team was quarterbacked by Phil Leibrock. The winner would win the "Dad" White trophy - who was "Dad" White?Spotlight on Sports
By Hank Weisberg The article started with the sentence: "Davis does not have the worst football players in the county" You know our football team was in trouble.
Junior Varsity Bows to Edison in 6-0 Decision
The "six" was a touchdown with one minute and 20 seconds to play. It was a defensive game. This was not a good sign for next year's varsity.
Intramural Finals Start
If you couldn't play on the school teams, at least there were the intramurals to get that five minutes of fame. But, one wonders about the intramural football teams having names like "Cuties", "Bottle Warmers" and "Flub-a Dubs".
Some of the Ads on the Third Page:
Fennell's Furniture on Fourth Avenue advertised that they were the home of fine furniture for 75 years. Wondering whether they were still in business, a search of the yellow pages for Mount Vernon was unsuccessful. It coulda been 125 years.
Commodore Painting Co., Inc. listed L. Margulis as the contact. Was this a relative of Nick Margulis?
Does anyone remember whether department stores were open on Sunday?
Hilltop Gridmen to Play in Cross-Town Rivalry
Maroon Aims for Second Win Against Techmen
by Joel Dash The previous year resulted in a victory for the Maroon squad. Here was a chance for a twofer. The record prior to this year was Davis 11 victories, Edison 7 and three ties. The team was quarterbacked by Phil Leibrock. The winner would win the "Dad" White trophy - who was "Dad" White?Spotlight on Sports
By Hank Weisberg The article started with the sentence: "Davis does not have the worst football players in the county" You know our football team was in trouble.
Junior Varsity Bows to Edison in 6-0 Decision
The "six" was a touchdown with one minute and 20 seconds to play. It was a defensive game. This was not a good sign for next year's varsity.
Intramural Finals Start
If you couldn't play on the school teams, at least there were the intramurals to get that five minutes of fame. But, one wonders about the intramural football teams having names like "Cuties", "Bottle Warmers" and "Flub-a Dubs".
Some of the Ads on the Third Page:
Fennell's Furniture on Fourth Avenue advertised that they were the home of fine furniture for 75 years. Wondering whether they were still in business, a search of the yellow pages for Mount Vernon was unsuccessful. It coulda been 125 years.
Commodore Painting Co., Inc. listed L. Margulis as the contact. Was this a relative of Nick Margulis?
Does anyone remember whether department stores were open on Sunday?
BACK PAGE
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Chemistry Club Studies Oxidation, Hears Lectures Gloria Silverman started with a lecture and Seth Goldstein, Harold Wolf and Ann Polak conducted chemical experients. Were these the chemists and chemical engineers of the future?
Volunteers Serve Girls With Varied Program The Girls' Club Volunteers helped the less fortunate girls of the community. None of these girls were left behind.
Artists Display Pictures in Lobby Did you ever look at art and say that you could do just as well or better? Some of our fellow students did just that.
Some of the Ads on the Third Page:
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn advertised in our paper - congratulations to whomever sold them on the deal.
Lonnie Lee's Chinese Restaurant - some families were limited to chicken chow mein and chop suey - yum yum.
Plaza Taxi had a two-way radio - their version of a cell phone - can you hear me then?
SOME NATIONAL NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 1954Ray Kroc mortgaged his home and invested his life savings to become the exclusive distributor of a five-spindled milk shake maker called the Multimixer. Hearing about the McDonald's hamburger stand in California running eight Multimixers at a time, he packed up his car and headed West. It was 1954. He was 52 years old.
Ray Kroc had never seen so many people served so quickly when he pulled up to take a look. Seizing the day, he pitched the idea of opening up several restaurants to the brothers Dick and Mac McDonald, convinced that he could sell eight of his Multimixers to each and every one. "Who could we get to open them for us?" Dick McDonald asked.
"Well," Kroc answered, "what about me?"
Only in America.
Chemistry Club Studies Oxidation, Hears Lectures Gloria Silverman started with a lecture and Seth Goldstein, Harold Wolf and Ann Polak conducted chemical experients. Were these the chemists and chemical engineers of the future?
Volunteers Serve Girls With Varied Program The Girls' Club Volunteers helped the less fortunate girls of the community. None of these girls were left behind.
Artists Display Pictures in Lobby Did you ever look at art and say that you could do just as well or better? Some of our fellow students did just that.
Some of the Ads on the Third Page:
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn advertised in our paper - congratulations to whomever sold them on the deal.
Lonnie Lee's Chinese Restaurant - some families were limited to chicken chow mein and chop suey - yum yum.
Plaza Taxi had a two-way radio - their version of a cell phone - can you hear me then?
SOME NATIONAL NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 1954Ray Kroc mortgaged his home and invested his life savings to become the exclusive distributor of a five-spindled milk shake maker called the Multimixer. Hearing about the McDonald's hamburger stand in California running eight Multimixers at a time, he packed up his car and headed West. It was 1954. He was 52 years old.
Ray Kroc had never seen so many people served so quickly when he pulled up to take a look. Seizing the day, he pitched the idea of opening up several restaurants to the brothers Dick and Mac McDonald, convinced that he could sell eight of his Multimixers to each and every one. "Who could we get to open them for us?" Dick McDonald asked.
"Well," Kroc answered, "what about me?"
Only in America.