SCHOOL RECORDS, USGenWeb Allegheny County PA Archives: Part 1 - Fifth Avenue Life, Pittsburgh, PA, June 1927 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Allegheny Archives 03/05/2006 by Linda Braund, Margaret DeFazio, Jim Geiser, Schannon McCloud, Rebecca Kichta Miller, and Nan Smith. Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/ This file is part 1 of 2 parts. Part 2 is available at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/education/5thave1927-2 HTML version with all photos available at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/1picts/5thave1927/5thave-0.htm _______________________________________________ Fifth Avenue Life June, 1927 Published by the Students of the Fifth Avenue High School Pittsburgh, Pa. FOREWORD For the Seniors the four high school years are gone. We cannot bring back that tide, but we will hear the rush of it in quiet hours, like the murmurs of lost music. The companions who delighted us with conversation—and suggested how we might have enjoyed ourselves–will no longer do so. They will be widely scattered; some will go to college, others will remain at home, still others will start to work immediately–yet the re-reading of these pages will, I trust, receive memories of those happy days. We the "June Life Staff" have sought in this Journal to disclose to the school and public eye, the life and deeds of the Class of June ‘27; to reveal its hopes, ideals, and above all to show that every success in it was due to the soul and spirit which are manifest in Fifth Avenue High School. May this book prove interesting to all, and be a treasured volume of memory for the members of the Class of June–Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Seven. Page 1 CONTENTS Section 1 pages 1-5, "Our aims and Dedications" Section II pages 6-8, "Class Organizations" Section III pages 9-12, "Our Seniors" Section IV pages 43-55, "Past, Present and Future" Section V pages 56-60, Feature Section Section VI pages 61-79, Clubs and Activities Section VII pages 80-104, "Ads and End" Page 2 DEDICATION To one who has endeavored to make us upright men and women ever mindful of the daily task, to one who has been an inspiration to us in assemblies, to one whose noble character, cheerful disposition and pleasing personality have contributed most powerfully to our success--to Dr. Edward Rynearson, we affectionately dedicate this volume of the "Life" of the Class of June, 1927. Page 3 - [Photograph: Dr. Edward Ry Rynearson, Principal] Page 4 [Photographs] Mrs. Belle Hamilton, Room 407 Miss Olive Wolf, Room 414 Mr. A. C. Baird, Assistant Principal Mr. F. G. Masters, Guardian Miss Janet Crawford, Room 113 Miss Dougherty, Room 210 Page 5 - [Photograph: The Faculty] Page 6 Organization of the Class of June 1927 CLASS OFFICERS Saul Kaplan.......................President Abe Gordon........................Vice President Blanche Zweig.....................Secretary Joseph Ripp.......................Treasurer Jack Stone........................Reporter Jeannette Fineman.................Social Chairman Miss Olive Wolf...................Chaperone Mr. F. G. Masters.................Guardian CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE Ben Sufrin, Hymen Shapiro.........Editors-in-Chief Ben Horovitz and Nathan Kart......Business Managers Blanche Zweig and Ben Sufrin......Stenographers Benjamin Harris and Louis Katz....Art Mrs. B. Hamilton..................Literary Advisor Mr. E. W. Atkinson................Business Advisor Abe Gordon Ben Hoffman Blanche Zweig Sarah Shapiro Pearl Singer Frances Rice Jerome Kimball Edythe Abrams Sarah Segall Jack Stone Sylvia Kopp Eva Bernfield Eleanor Frank Louis Singer Alice Zerelstein Mildred Cohen Carl Cataio Production - The June "Life" TICKET COMMITTEE Hymen Slavkin....................Chairman Ben Horovitz Jack Nathan Hymen Solomon Francis Fisher CLASS PLAY COMMITTEE Harry Schrieb....................Chairman Sam Selzer Abe Pearlstein Harold Klein Arthur Nalepa Hymen Bennett Max Deakter Adolph Schwartz Joseph Goldberg Leo Yimin Harriet Manning Rose Fishman Class Play - "Pomander Walk" Page 7 COLOR COMMITTEE Bernard Barnett..................Chairman Charles Borella Aida Colangelo Lawrence Cacolice Tom Martino Simon Silverman Ben Shanker Eva Tapper Theresa Capodanna Esther Singer Ben Silverman Emory Steiner Harry Schlesinger Class Colors - Violet and White MOTTO COMMITTEE Leon Bluestone..................Chairman Victor Frediani Mary Kodinsky Sam Brochstein Katherine Pollack George Kail Samuel Ryave Frank Lewis Frances Davidson Ruth Hiller Eugene Sarasky Class Motto - "Try and Triumph" FLOWER COMMITTEE Sara Glass......................Chairman Grace Battaglia Freda Hirschfield Andrew Korpa Adolph Schwartz Abe Wishnev Fannie Cohen Theodore Goldberg Dorothy Silverman Beatrice Miller Rose Fishman Maurice Ruben Clara Highgate Class Flower - Buttercup Page 8 - [Photograph: Class Book and Business Committees] Page 9 - [Illustration - "Our Seniors"] Page 10 SENIORS ABRAMS, Edythe (Yiddish) Miller Hobby - Talking President-Health Club, Secretary-Dramatic Club, Social Committee Newsette-Clubs and Activities, Class Book Committee "And the lady shall say her mind freely, or the blank verse shall halt for it" To a basis of friendliness and good cheer add a teaspoonful of seriousness. Beat in a quantity of pep seasoned with a few good grades. Sprinkle generously with humor, serve in a good time and you will have--Edythe Abrams. AIELLO, Philip G. (Philly) Epiphany Hobby - Basketball, Baseball, Basketball, Football "An athlete, today, yesterday, and forever" The power of a Dempsey, the speed of a Cobb, and the skill of a Grange, have all been Combined in Phil to produce the perfect athlete. He plays the game fair and square. Also a good friend—quiet and industrious at times. AVERY, Annie (Peaches) Hazelwood and Gladstone Jr. High Hobby - Dancing, Basketball, Volley Ball, Home Economics Club "So fine, so good, she dwelt alone." Proud we are of Annie. Overcoming all obstacles she has distinguished herself in scholarship and athletics. She is well liked by teachers and students because of her willingness to work and to reach the goal. We wish her luck at Howard. Ballon, Fannie (Fan) McKelvy Hobby - Books Friendship Club, Library Committee "There is no royal road to learning" The day before book reports are due is when Fannie is in her element. Her position as Librarian gives her a decided advantage over us poor students who have ransack the whole book shelf before we can find a book. (Or read reviews of books, or take the final step of borrowing someone else's book report.) Anyhow, we learn, after she has said anything, that she is accurate. Page 11 BARNETT, Bernard (Bernie) Forbes Hobby - Girls Dramatic Club, Journalist Club, Treasurer-Tech Club, Chairman-Color Committee, Traffic Squad. "A poor man rides in taxi, a rich man rides in a Stud..." Gir-ruls, Bernie has a ca-ar! Yeh, a big Studebaker sedan. But that doesn't spell the secret of his popularity. Like Fatima cigarettes, "such popularity must be deserved." And he deserves it for his unfailing good humor and chivalrous conduct at all times. BATTAGLIA, Grace Henrietta (Grace) St. Peters Hobby - Singing President-Home Economics Club (3, 4) Social Committee, Friendship Club (1, 2, 3, 4) Flower Committee "Many a time and oft In the School you have soothed us." There's music in the air when Grace is around. The beauty of her rich voice matches her dark, Southern, personal beauty. Did you ever see her without a smile? Even a Halleck test can't wipe it off. BENNETT, Hyman Zanvil (Jack) Forbes Hobby - Basketball Class Play, Dramatic Club-President, Naturalist Club, Math Club, Class Play Committee "Our tables—meet it is we set down, That one may smile and smile and be a ‘hero' at Least we're sure it may be so in Fifth." Hyman is known as the famous interpreter of "Smiling Through" Fifth Avenue High. He is a distinct asset to our class, for he is as earnest worker, a bright student, another of our type sharks and has a heart twice as big as his body. "Bid the players make haste!" says he, "Players that offer service." BENSON, Edward Malcolm (Eddie) Avalon Junior High Hobby - Reading President-German Club, Vice President-Math Club, Reporter-Naturalist Club, President-Hy-Y Club, Chairman-Traffic Squad " The warmth of general courtesy. The calm of self-reliance." Take a lot of brains plau a handsome appearance plus oodles of school spirit minus a tendency to have his little joke and you have our Eddie. Hazelwood suffered an irreparable loss recently—Eddie moved. He is also, we might add, an expert Naturalist and knows those long names like-"anthromongilistics." Page 12 BERGEN, Eugene E (Flaming Youth) Hancock Hobby - Reading French Club, Traffic Squad "Books that you may carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are the most useful After all." Eugene spends most of his time doing two things Reading books (good ones and otherwise) and receiving the adoration of what is sometimes jokingly referred to as the "Fair Sex" Rumor has it that he gets a new library card every week. He probably will dazzle when he goes out into this wide world. BERNFELD, Eva (Eva) Rose Hobby - Reading Secretary-Dramatic Club, Senatrix, Class Book Committee, Student Government "A perfect woman, nobly planned. To warn, to conquer and command." In these days, when everyone blows his own horn, a girl like Eva is not appreciated to the fullest extent. It's a privilege to be a classmate of a girl with a brain like hers with a noble heart like hers and with a fine character like hers. Eva is a journalist of repute. BERNSTEIN, Jack H (Yunk) Letsche Hobby - Any Sport President-Naturalist Club, Business Committee, Dramatic Club, Sporting Editor-"Newsette" Stage Manager "Thou hadst a voice whose sound was like the sea." Jack takes his place among the famous men of Fifth. He is the only human siren, the only human train whistle and the only human bass drum. As a biologist he ranks with Darwin, Spencer and Bryson. But he also has the reputation of being the most kindhearted, pesky fellow in the class. When it comes to chewing-gum and lies Jack is right on the spot and he is very generous with both. BLUESTONE, Leon Israel (Sulla) Moorhead Hobby - Dramatics National Honor Society, Chairman-Reception Committee, Chairman-Class Motto Committee, Secretary-Math Club, Reporter-Dramatic Club. "In the house of a fiddler all fiddle." "What sort of chap is Leon to camp out with?" you ask. And we answer "He's one of those fellows who always takes down a mandolin about the time somebody has to get busy with the frying pan." "Sulla" (this characteristic appellation was applied to him by Miss Simmens) still is a bright star in civics. He shines in drama, because he has a voice whose sound is like the squeal of a mouse. Yet between ourselves we feel that here is a rare character. Page 13 BORELLA, Charles Joseph (Goldie) Hancock Hobby - Radio Making Vice President-Spanish Club (4) (2, 3). Hi-Y Club, Football, Volley Ball, Color Committee. "Station WEAF: 8:30-Goldie and Dusty from Fifth Avenue High." Ladies and gentlemen allow us to present "Goldie" of the famous Fifth Avenue Team of "Goldie and Dusty" spreading sunshine and cheer is his force. One half of the original Siamese twins. The other half is on page 29. BROCHSTEIN, Sam S (Shim) (T. A.) (N. Y. City) Hobby - Reading History Traffic Squad, Leaders Club, Volley Ball, Baseball, Basketball. "A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning" Sam is our illustrious historian. "School might be all right if history were its only subject." Says he. He ought to copyright the effervescences of his humor that we are treated to daily during our classes. For that reason we like him. Perhaps he may some day become dispenser of gloom like Will Rogers. BOOKNER, Esther (Ettie) Miller Hobby - Singing Dramatic Club, Friendship Club, Traffic Squad. Office Committee, Textile Club "She sang in tunes so haunting they almost made us cry." Esther is our class melody "crooner" and dancer extraordinary at our socials. Sophie Tucker's protégé--we don't hesitate to say this—is a whale in civics! (She swallows all subjects and keeps them there.) A great pal. A sympathetic friend to those in trouble. Who could ask for more? CACOLICE, Lawrence (Elsie) (Lottie) Forbes Hobby - Girls Tech Club, Condition of Halls Committee, Senator. "Let us live and love." Lawrence says " Clothes make the man" Of course every one is entitled to his own opinion. And since he always has a bevy of fair maidens around him there is no doubt that he has many sympathizers for his radical point of view. He has a magnanimous repertoire of stories that exercise one's imagination, it is said. HE clips them from a book called " Phiz-Clang" Nevertheless our "Elsie" is popular. Page 14 CAGER, Ruth Elizabeth (Ruthie) Jr. Highland Avenue Hobby - None Homemakers Club, Friendship Club "Silence that spake and eloquence of eyes" Ruth is a quiet, shy girl reserved until you know her when it turns out that she's just full of fun as the liveliest bunch. In school she is noted for her heart of gold, and yet she finds time to work at her lessons. CAREY, Hazel (Shiksie) (Kitzie) Epiphany School Hobby - Making Friends Social Committee, French Club, Dramatic Club, Friendship Club, Traffic Squad "He that wants Hazel, Freda, and Katz is without three good friends." As a traffic cop in Fifth Hazel surpasses them all. Even Mr. Story tells her so. And Seniors, she certainly can ask questions in Music! Don't lose faith, fellows—she knows just when to ask these questions- because she knows what's what in school and out, especially out. CATAIO, Carl (Flashy) Hancock Hobby - Athletics Football-Capt. (4), Baseball, Basketball, Track. "Give him the cup" "I am the best of them!" And Carl has proved this in our school athletics. Records he has broken galore. Besides being an athlete he is always in good humor and is a good student. He will never be forgotten. As an athletic director no doubt his fame will be the same. CAZEN, Freda (Fritzi) Franklin Hobby - Acting Textile Club, Social Committee, Office Committee, Class Book Committee, Reception Committee. "O, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" Every boy's heart goes pitty-pat when "Fritz" gives him one of her famous "ear to ear" smiles and look from those soulful eyes. She's one of the few who has brains as well as good looks. And can she act? Shades of Sarah Bernhart, how that girl can act! Page 15 COHEN, Fannie (Faye) McKelvy Hobby - Dancing Student Government-(1,2), Homemakers Club, Friendship Club, Flower Committee, Textile Club. "Bless you, my fortunate lady!" Fanny is sweet and quite petite. (Poetry, we assure you!) O Boy, how she can dance! Best stepper in Fifth. Although they say her work is done at the last minute, doubtless she always manages to get through. Her personal attractions are sufficient to assure her a huge number of budding young shieks in the future. And, ye gods! isn't that enough? COHEN, Mildred (Mil) Forbes Hobby - Sewing Class Play, Newsette, Student Government, Manager - Volley Ball Team, Class Book Committee. "The lady of our heart." Mildred is exceptional in both athletics and studies. We have seen her often win volley ball game herself. And above everything else, she has that influence that we call "good." COHEN, Morris (Mashie) Forbes Hobby - Baseball Social Committee, Journalist Club, Health Club, Tech Club "Happy am I, from care I'm free; Why aren't they all contented like me?" Some boys are popular with the girls, some with the boys, but "Mashie is liked by all. His almost Southern drawl, his witty sayings, his dancing feet, make him indispensable at socials and parties. He is noted in Fifth for the wonderful health addresses he has made in the Health Club. COHEN, Reuben (Ruby) Franklin Hobby - Speaking Journalist Club, Traffic Squad, Senator (1), Motto and Halls Committee. "A friend in need, is a friend indeed." We wish to take this opportunity to thank Ruby for the precious time he has taken up in Civics by talking. Not that we wanted to miss any of it, oh no, but - Miss Simmens had something more important to impart to us - and, of course, she is more interesting. Page 16 COLANGELO, Aida Isabel (Edie) Hancock Hobby - Playing Piano Friendship Club, Home Economics Club, Class Motto Committee, Representative Friendship Club (3, 4). "A noble type of good heroic womanhood." Aida does her work faithfully and never complains. Although quiet and sincere, we have often seen her wear a large smile over her countenance. We wonder how the Friendship Club is going to continue after her graduation! Happy and good natured are characteristics of her, her friends say. COLOSIMO, Lorenzo Saverio (Ceasar) Franklin Hobby - Playing Violin French Club. "The man who has not been in Italy is always conscious of an inferiority." Lorenzo is an Italian from the top of his toes to the bottom his head. (Excuse us, we mixed that sentence up a little.) A quiet lad, who, once you open his shell, discloses qualities of a sincere friend. CONNORS, George (Lightning) Hazelwood Hobby - Baseball "The ceiling is a better place to gaze upon than the floor." Shy, modest and quiet in the classroom, but a humdinger on the ball field. What will the Coaches do without this stalwart? George is also noted for the magnificent posture which he takes every time he is called upon to speak - he squirms around the front seat, looks at the students, and finally settles himself to speak with his head high in the air, like a martyr. DAVIDSON, Frances (Fran) Franklin Hobby - Gum Traffic Squad, Dramatic Club, Leader's Club. "You must run to win the race." Frances is class, and plays the fame - that is all ye know in Fifth, and all ye need to know. But outside of that, those who know her intimately say that she is a good old sport - attractive and popular - and - er - occasionally she doesn't mind studying. Page 17 DAVIDSON, Rose Irene (Rosie O'Grady) Moorhead Hobby - Athletics Friendship Club, Textile Club, Health Club, Home Economics Club "To those who know her best, a friend most hearty." A helping hand to all - that's our Rose. Classy in and out of school, she has the faculty of retaining friendships. The teachers like her because she's intelligent and studious (?) and enthusiastic - a comforting Sunbeam! DEAKTER, Max (Fly) Moorhead Hobby - Eating Pie Naturalist Club, Attendance Committee, Chorus, Color Committee, Dramatic Club "We warrant him whole-hearted." "Fly" is one of the best pie eaters that ever graced the halls of Fifth. Watch him in the bakery (advt.) after school. Otherwise he is an exceedingly clever fellow with an unholy bent for all forms of math (he eats it with bread). A friend to tie yourself to. FINEMAN, Jeannette (Peppy) Franklin Hobby - Dancing Social Chairman of Class, Class Play Committee, Friendship Club. "Praise Ginette, from whom all socials flow." When it's the right time for play Peppy can be found releasing some of her boundless vim and vitality. But when there's work to be done, she's Johnny-on- the-spot creating perfect socials. Did you ever hear her explaining why we don't have more socials? FISHER, Francis C. (Fran) St. Stephens Hobby - Working on an automobile Tech Club Reporter. "I dare do all that may become a man, Who dares more is none." There are none who dare more than the "Fighting Irishman" from Hazlewood. Alas, that famous breed is dying out. But we are glad that Francis is still in Fifth to uphold the glory of that community. We are also fortunate in knowing that Fisher is Pittsburgh's famous politician booster and that he may some day, if he doesn't watch his step, find himself in the House of Representatives. Page 18 FISHMAN, Rose Ray (Fishy) Miller Hobby - Dancing Homemakers Club, Friendship Club, Dramatic Club, Flower Committee, Friendship Representative. "Can any mortal mixture of earth's mold, Breathe such divine, enchanting ravishment?" And Rose is ravishing. What wouldn't an artist do to paint her portrait! Do you hear a giggle? - that's Rose. She can giggle longer than any two other persons combined. Last week she broke the interscholastic record by giggling six minutes and forty-five and a half seconds. FRANK, Eleanor (Jne) Somers Hobby - Dancing Class Play, Class Book Committee, Reporter - Friendship Club, President - Naturalist Club, Student Government (3). "For her acts so much applauded." Eleanor awoke and found herself famous one day - day after she played "Mrs. Poskett" in the Class Play. Did you ever hear of a woman Huxley? Well, here's one. She knows the Mendelian Theory like a book. As for her dancing - say, she can't be defeated! Her famous reading, "The One Legged Goose," still lingers in our memory like our a-b-c's. Excellent as a poet, observant as a Pepys, and ultramodern in dress, she has left a sweet remembrance with us. FREDIANI, Victor (Vic) Hancock Hobby - Printing Math Club, Naturalist Club, Class Motto Committee, Traffic Squad, Secretary - Hi-Y Club. "Thou art a merry fellow and carest for nothing." Here's a little fellow who is one of the best chalk and eraser throwers in the whole school. Statistics show that he gets his man four out of every five times. We'll put him up against any one in the school, bar none. Falstaff, you know, has nothing on him. GEINZIER, Paul James (Paul) St. Brigid's Hobby - Books Math Club "Character is higher than intellect." However, Paul seems to be gifted with both. As an English student he suffers no competition, for he can answer Mrs. Hamilton's questions as no other can. "Arguments very seldom convince" seems to be his philosophy. His sincerity, nevertheless, convinces us that he is great in character, and that he has lofty ideals. Page 19 GELMAN, Sam (Greaser) Miller Hobby - Athletics Basketball, Baseball, President - Leaders Club. "Would that we could play as thee." Shute to de besket!" is a trite expression to Sam, because basketball is second nature to him. Baseball too has given glory to him. The gym is not the gym without him. Of course he studies (ly); dunt esk! GLASS, Sara Rose (Sone) Franklin Hobby - Singing National Honor Society, Student Government (2, 3, 4), Newsette Staff, Class Book Committee, Dramatic Club, Chairman - Flower Committee. "O thou art fairer than the evening air, Clad in the beauty of a thousand stars." Sone is popular in Fifth for many reasons. She is a bright student. She has undertaken many difficult problems and succeeded in conquering them. And they say she has a wonderful voice. Most of us have never heard her sing, but we hope we will some time in the future. Her smile is contagious. She is personality plus brains. Fellows, here's your chance for a good house-holder. GOLDBERG, Joseph Fred (Josh) (Yossel) FranklinHobby - Photography "He just won't have in wisecracks." Joe is our human broadcaster. We doubt whether he knows what he's talking about, but that may be due to his words and thoughts passing over our heads. Ever on the alert with his camera, ever popular with the girls, and ever concocting witty epigrams, "Josh" has registered himself in our list of "Great Fifth- Avenueites." GOLDBERG, Theodore (Ted) Forbes Hobby - Dancing Business Reporter, Dramatic Club, Traffic Squad, Social Committee, Flower Committee. "As good to be out of the world as out of Fashion." If you want to know the latest style for men, look at Teddy. He may be quiet in school but can he step outside! He's a bear with the women, isn't he, girls? And his ties can be heard a mile away. Page 20 GORDON, Abe (Allen) Rose Hobby - Basketball President - National Honor Society, President - Math Club, President - Journalist Club, Vice President - Class, Debating Team - 4, Commencement Speaker. "And bears his blushing honours thick upon him." Ladies and gentlemen, allow us upon this occasion to present a very distinguished student of our class. Abe excels in Math; sparkles in debating; and is eminent in general intelligence. He loves socials and girls. He is known to have ridden a girl home the night of April 29, upon which night our class held a social. In addition to all things enumerated, he plays stellar basketball, and he is a member of "the Big Four." GREENBERG, Matilda Mae (Tillie) Moorhead Hobby - Talking Dramatic Club, Homemakers Club, Friendship Club, Textile Club "Oh, you flavor everything,You are the vanilla of society." Tillie is incessantly talking and when she's not talking, she's chattering. Her boyish bob is the envy of all the girls with long hair. They say she is bright and polite. We wonder! GREIZMAN, Bertha (Bert) Forbes Hobby - Typing Friendship Club, Textile Club "The maid who modestly conceals Her beauties, while she hides, reveals." Bertha is hardly seen by us. Quiet, modest, and shy she is in that class of people who think that it is better to say nothing than to say something that is wrong. She is an expert typist. Those papers that were hanging on the wire in 2009 were perfect papers. Yes, Bertha had a few up there every time we looked. Now that's some record! GROSS, Albert (Hilly) Letsche Hobby - Basketball Dramatic Club, Gym Team, Basketball (4) "A streak of lighting on the basketball floor." "Hilly" is athletically inclined. Also womanly inclined. He'll do the hardest task and climb the highest hill to reach success. We wonder why everyone likes him and he likes everyone. Maybe it's because he's so handsome and kind and good. Page 21 HARRIS, Clare (Clare) Watt Hobby - Music Friendship Club, Health Club, Dramatic Club, Naturalist Club, Chorus. "What harmony is this? My good friends, hark!" "Clare" gives one the impression that she is quiet and modest. But we who know her well are certain that she is in a special class. Who has not heard her sing? Who has not heard her pound the typewriter? And who has not had a sympathetic pal in Clara? (No answer.) The decision is in her favor. HARRIS, Benjamin (Ben Har) McKelvy Hobby - Artist and Humorist Vice President - Tech Club, Class Book Committee, Student Co-operative Government (4) "Art is power." A humorist par excellence, a superb artist, a wonderful friend, all these and more is our Ben Har. You've missed something if you've never seen the "414 Skwealer," the New York Times' only rival. It's a Ben Har publication. HARRIS, Margaret (Margy) Miller Hobby - Reading Textile Club "An affable and courteous lady." Margaret is always happy and ever contented to be left alone at her work with no interruptions. She is very quiet, although sometimes so enthusiastic that she flares up to great heights. She is always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. HIGHGATE, Clara (Fish) Rose Hobby - None Home Economics "Quietly she does her work and knows not what it means to boast." It's easy enough to make your influence felt by being loud and boisterous, but Clara has accomplished this feat by her quietness and lovability. She pursues her steady, sedate course, leaving her mark in whatever she undertakes. Page 22 HILLER, Ruth (Red) Moorhead Hobby - Reading Leaders Club, Dramatic Club, Motto Committee. "The teacher who can give her pupils pleasure in their work shall be crowned with laurels." Ruth, although careless, does not lack brightness. She is a very keen student in English and Civics. As an exception to all "red heads," our Ruth has a great control of her temper. She is known to have read many books and to have even sacrificed her study for that purpose. To have known her is to have known a real friend. HINKES, Harry R. (Hink) McKelvy Hobby - Music National Honor Society, Pres.- Student Government, Debating Team, Debating Club, Journalist Club, Commencement Speaker. "With hues of genius in his cheek, In finest tones that youth could speak." "Hink" is a most brilliant student. As captain of our school's "Clean Up - Paint UP - Plant Up Campaign," he has also made his niche in Fifth. He can tickle the ivories, he can debate, he can write - Oh! What can't this fellow do? Yes, and he harmonizes at socials - and how! HIRSCHFIELD, Freda Ethel (Fritz Patrick) Moorhead Hobby - Yes! Treasurer - Friendship Club, Senator (4) Leaders Club, Teachers Substitute Committee, Flower Committee. "True friends are great riches." Freda must have been vaccinated with a phonograph needle for her tongue is continually wagging at both ends. If you want to hear the latest jokes, latest news, and latest styles, ask Freda. "A different dress for every day," is her motto. HOFFMAN, Ben (Hoffey) Moorhead Hobby - Wood Work Journalist Club, Dramatic, Traffic Squad, Class Book Committee, Reception Committee. "Men are judged not by their intentions, but by the results of their actions." Although Quiet and reserved, Ben cuts a swath in the English class. Did you ever see him run around with the Journalist Club program? Well, you missed a treat that we have enjoyed in the past semester. "Hoffey" is very learned in the ways of styles, clothes, and other things, because he lives around a tailor store. He has a promising future as he is not afraid of that thing called "work." Page 23 HOLMES, Grace isabel (Giggles) Moorhead Hobby - Reading Spanish Club (3, 4), Friendship Club (3, 4) "Her eyes are homes of silent prayer." A girl who quietly wends her way, and does her duty, day by day. Although she's very quiet in class, a faithful student is that lass, knowing quite enough to pass. Her motto seems to be "slow and steady wins the race," for she doesn't make much fuss, she accomplishes much. HORVIZ, Ben (Hungry Ben) (Dope) Moorhead Hobby - Getting Ads Chairman - Office Committee, Debating Club, Dramatic Club, Journalist Club, Business Manager of "Life." "And torture one poor word ten thousand ways. "Hungry Ben," the man who eats in the wrong lunch period, is here. He can talk on any subject without knowing anything about it. "Considerably few" people can compare with him in selling ads, talking with girls, reciting and anything else you can mention. We are singularly unobservant in noting every action which this particular fellow does, but, what we do know, we hope, is sufficient. IZZO, Michael (Mike) Hobby - Looking at the world through rose colored glasses. Debating Club, Journalist Club, Debating Team. "The man who dreams." An excellent debater, is Michael. We expect to see the District Attorney looking for Michael when he graduates. He makes the honor roll often, we notice. JACOBSON, Milton (Mole) Forbes Hobby - Mechanical Work Traffic Squad (1, 4), Dramatic Club. "I've done my duty, and I've done no more." Milton, the poker face lad, plods on without a question. He's a hero, anyway. For he's the one fine exception that proves the rule. Never excited, never unprepared - but isn't that enough? Page 24 JONES, Myrtle Margaret (Blondie) Miller Hobby - Gossiping Friendship Club (2, 3, 4), Delphian Dramatic Club (2, 3, 4), Home-makers Club (4), Leader's Club (2), and Textile Club (2). "Oh, Golden Locks!" "Is she not passing fair?" Strange as it may seem, nevertheless, it is a fact that Myrtle makes the typewriter talk! When we watch her in 208 or 209 doing her stuff - Mr. Hossfield, just go look for another job, that's all. She is shy and demure at times. But we know better, "Blondie!" KAIL, George Fancis (Curly) Epiphany Hobby - None French Club "Architecture is frozen music." George is a quiet, unassuming chap, well-known for his curly hair. Although he isn't heard in class he knows his lessons. Hint to prospective brides - George is an architect - his specialty is building honeymoon bungalows. Now girls, don't push! KALSON, Harry (Kelly) Miller Hobby - Basketball Treasurer - Naturalist Club, Attendance Committee. "If silence were golden, I'd be a millionaire." We know Harry for his quietness and for his ability to make friends. And you ought to see him on a basketball floor - he's a whirlwind. Did someone say that he saw Harry talking with a girl? We don't believe it. KAPLAN, Saul (Solly) Franklin Hobby - Filibustering President of Class, Debating Team, Student Government, Dramatic Club, Journalist Club, Commencement Speaker. "And a little child shall lead them." All hail, our president! May we live to see him in the sacred hall of the Senate. His personality shines out like a beacon light, and, coupled with his brilliant and analytical mind, he stands like a lighthouse, leading us through the twisting mazes of Seniorhood. And debate--! Page 25 KART, Nathan(Kiddy) Jefferson Street School, Portsmouth, Virginia Hobby-- Playing Bridge Chairman- - Office Committee, Senator, President Spanish Club, Business Committee Chairman, Business Manager- Newsette. "If you want a date anytime, just call us up!" "Beau Brummel's" only rival. The envy of the boys, the delight of the girls. Nate still has time to sell ads and "star" in English. Of course he plays the ukelele. If you want this fellow, look for F. C. KASEN, Jacob (Earle Liederman) Moorhead Hobby--Athletics Traffic Squad, French Club, Math Club, Library Committee. "A kinder gentleman treads not the earth." Jacob is an Earle Liederman exponent. Strength through the correspondence course, is his motto. Jacob likes to philosophize on deep subjects which we students are unable to comprehend. Deep, indeed. KATZ, Louis (Pussycat Katz) Miller Hobby--Stamp Collecting Class Book Committee--Art, Newsette--Humor Editor, Track, Volley Ball. Treasurer--Naturalist Club. "Whatever art a man has learned, let him exercise himself in that art." Right this way to the big show! He's here-- he's here today. Why, here comes Louis with his smile and art so gay. He's the only combination of a keen sense of humor and high ideals that we know of. He types like a flash. He zoologizes like a Darwin. And he's a darn nice fellow. KIMBALL, Jerome H. (Jerry) (Nietszche) Sommers Hobby--Philosophy French Club, Dramatic Club, Class Play. "Many a philosopher is little honored till the future proves his inspiration." Meet Jerry who philosophizes on philosophical philosophy. He hands out his advise freely-- it doesn't cost anything. His dry humor has always delighted us in our classes. English is simple to him. You know, just like that! Page 26 KLEIN, Harold Herbert (Klein) Miller Hobby--Sleeping Traffic Squad, Condition of Halls Committee, Class Play Committee, Dramatic Club. "He speaketh not, and yet there lies A conversation in his eyes." 'S Funny-- he stutters in class, but when he's talking to girls. (when isn't he?) his words flow as smoothly as a brook. How do you account for this, Harold? He doesn't like to be annoyed when he is sleeping. KODINSKY, Mary (Lou) (Mary Sunshine) McKelvy Hobby--Talking to the Boys Vice President--Friendship Club, Secretary-- Home Economics Club, Senatrix, Motto Committee. "Have you a little fairy in your home?" "Who's this 'Mary Sunshine,'" they ask, "brightening up everything and chasing dull care away?" Ask any Senior, he'll tell you. Mary likes to smile and talk to the boys-- we don't know why. When she took a course in American History, she was excellent; but we don't know how much she remembers of it now. KOPP, Sylvia (Tzible) Forbes Hobby-- Writing Poetry Friendship Club, Dramatic Club, Class Book Committee, Textile Club, Motto Committee. "Serenity pleasant, calmly fair, Soft fell her words as she blew the air." A sweet, unaffected, obliging little girl who can write poetry as if it were second nature. Anyone wishing to write in Senior girls' class books see her for original poems. (She writes them in her sleep.) KORPA, Andrew (Andy) Soho Hobby-- Reading Scientific Articles Baseball, Volleyball, Math Club, Hi-Y (1, 2, 3, 4) "He drinks of the cup of Sport." His thoughts are so profound and deep, that sometimes in class he seems to sleep. But when out with his friends he goes, his brighter view of life he shows. He is a fine reciter in English, and certainly can travel in Math and Physics, too. Page 27 LEFFLER, Edward (Gunga Din) Wilkens Hobby--Smiling Naturalist Club, Student Government. "Better late than never." Eddie seems to believe in this adage; for it's a dark day when he comes early. "What's five minutes more or less in my young life," says Eddie. His sparkling wit and pleasing personality have endeared him to all. LEWIS, Frank (Red) Forbes Hobby--Woodwork Condition of Halls. "Those friends thou hast and their adoption tried. Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel." Frank is always ready to help someone else. Even at the expense of himself. Frank will always be remembered for the one he "pulled" in History. "What happened next?" said Miss Simmens, discussing yesterday's lesson. "Then the bell rang," came back the sly remark of this sly lad. LEVIN, Meyer (Puggy) Forbes Hobby-- To go around the merry-go-round. "Brevity is the soul of wit." "Puggy" is small. Ergo, "Puggy" is the soul of wit. But he makes up for his small stature in the volume of his voice. Did you ever hear him bring the roof down when he leads the school in cheers? Don't say you didn't! No! You can't say it! LEVINE, Rose (Red) Miller Hobby--Dancing Class Play Committee, Homemakers Club, Friendship Club, Dramatic Club. "Sweet auburn, loveliest hair of this girl!" Rose's "auburn" hair is the light that draws the opposite (in) sex toward her. She has the cutest dimple, which is always showing, for she's constantly giggling. Did you ever hear her at the Dramatic Club? O, boy! Page 28 LEVY, Leonard (Red) Hobby--Saxophone Playing Business Reporter "Toot! Toot!" "Red" certainly can play that saxophone masterfully. In a few years he may take Rudy Wiedoft's place as the premier of saxophoners. Besides these musical faculties, he has a fine sense of humor and a remarkable love (?) for nite-work. MADISON, Mary (Mary) Moorhead Hobby--Making Candy Home Economics Club "Show me a girl who can cook and I'll show you a good wife." Mary is noted for her cooking. What would Miss McKee do without her? A gem of the culinary art, Mary makes dainty morsels fit to be set before a king. Mary is also a humdinger at speaking. She arouses her hearers to a frenzy when she addresses them. MAIZLISH, Israel (Maizlish) Grant School for Foreign Adults Hobby-- Literature Chorus "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." Meet our class philosopher. He once told us that "Spenser was a subjective poet and Chaucer was an objective poet." And we are inclined to feel that Israel speaks the truth, because he reads much. Although he has been here but a short time, he has already adjusted himself to most of the school's work. His intimate friends say that he writes excellently. We know this for a fact, as he has written a few stories for the News. MANNING, Harriet (Harry) Hancock Hobby--None French Club, Leaders Club, Dramatic Club, Student Government, Friendship Club. "With womanly grace and dignity." Harriet is the rock on which we all catch as we float by in the whirling eddy of life. Halleck is her delight. She lives to recite. (What, you don't believe it?) Well, it's true, anyway. She can act a good part, too. Page 29 MARCUS, Belrose (Bell) Forbes School Hobby-- Cooking Reporter--Home Makers Club, Friendship Club. "Oh, how that woman could cook!" Sweet, modest, sincere and true, describes Belrose as we know her. She is so quiet that she seldom divulges her thoughts. She is so quiet, in fact, that the class unanimously agreed upon it. She shines, however, in piano playing, and in the ranks of those who speak little and say much. MARTINO, Thomas (Tommy) Forbes Hobby-- Architectural Drafting Traffic Squad (1, 2), Spanish Club(1, 2) "--The sailor speaks of winds, the ploughman speaks of oxen; the soldier tells his wounds, the shepherd his sheep, and he of his architecture." A wonderful fox-trotter at our dances and socials, Tommy is known for his pleasing personality and for his agility in moving through the halls of Fifth. He just loves to do his lessons! Ask him. But, "he's a man for a 'that and a' that," and he will be remembered as our "Greek" professor. McELROY, William Carey (Dusty) Letsche Hobby--Radio Senator (1, 2), Baseball, Football, Volleyball (3)--Captain (4), Spanish Club (3, 4)--Treasurer (4) "Ah! Sh-h-h!! I have China!" Continued from another page. Bill is the other half of the "Goldy and Dusty" Duo. Damon and Pythias must have gotten their idea from them. Everyone likes Bill for his omnipresent sunniness, his athletic ability, and his friendliness. MILLER, Beatrice L. (Bea) Moorehead Hobby-- Singing Friendship Club, German Club, Dramatic Club. "Music is well said to be the speech of Angels." "Bea" is plump and fair, the charming possessor of a voice that is rare. In singing and acting she shows great skill; in fact, she's a girl most versatile. And her friends (she has many), all say she's so dear, because she's loyal, hard-working, sincere. Page 30 MOHLER, Harold (Mohler) Hazelwood Hobby--Scarlet Fever Math Club, Football. "A hit, a very palpable hit." Harold, from Hazelwood where the trains run around, is known as a exceptional athlete and a brillant scholar. He is always happy and has the ability to make friends easily. We need look no farther than here for a fine fellow. NALEPA, Arthur (Archie) Avella Hobby--Selling Lunch-room checks Hi-Y Club, Class Play Committee, Tech Club, Traffic Squad, Baseball. "Five cents a paddle! We hold no paddles against you!" Who doesn't know our erstwhile seller of lunch checks? It has been estimated that he has sold $199,099,009,000.00 worth of lunch checks over a period of four years. A fine, scholarly chap, worth his weight in lunch checks. NATHAN, Jack X. (Zeno) Moorhead Hobby--Science, Photography Chairman--Condition of Halls Committee, Vice President--Naturalist Club, Secretary--Tech Club. "With too much quickness ever to be taught--With too much thinking to have common thought." It can be said without hesitation that Jack has interested himself in more fields than any other member of our class. At one time he studied chemistry and dreamed of becoming a great chemist; later he formulated carefully laid plans for a gigantic corporation which, unfortunately for us, fell through. Among his other fields of investigation are physics, engineering, pharmacy, and photography (his latest). O'CONNELL, Thomas Edward (Tom) St. Agnes School Hobby--None "Today's egg is better than tomorrow's hen." The girls like Thomas to write in their memory books-- he has a beautiful handwriting. He's the "brass-tacks" type of fellow, he doesn't beat around the bush but comes to the crux of the question immediately. His technique in pouring cocoa in the lunchroom cannot be surprised. Page 31 PEARLSTEIN, Abe (Pearly) Franklin Hobby---Reading Hygiene Books Class Play Committee, Traffic Squad (2). "Deep versed in (hygiene) books." Although late in starting, Abe is rapidly surpassing the more advanced students in the gentle art of woman-charming. In class, he works steadily if not slowly along, doing his daily work daily. He is an expert gymnast--when Coach Briggs is watching him. POLLOCK, Katherine Marion (Kay) Trenton Jr. H.S. Hobby--Singing Friendship Club, Dramatic Club, Four Minute Squad (2), Traffic Squad (2), Home Economics Club. "Oh, those eyes!" A loyal Trentonian, she. We dinna ken if Trenton has anither like her. Her devilish eyes and sunshiny ways have made her liked by everyone. By the way, she has a beautiful voice. REZNICK, Lawrence Solomon (Laishkee) Franklin Hobby--Helping my father in business Traffic Squad (1,2,3), Treasurer--Tech Club, President--Tech Club (4), Student Government, Condition of Halls Committee. "He'll sell you anything from needles to grand pianos." "Laishkee" is one of those high-powered super-salesmen who can talk you into buying the Brooklyn Bridge. If that is not enough, he can also draw, converse with the "you-know-whos" and the what-not. He's a fine fellow, we tell you. RICE, Frances (Fran) Miller Hobby---Reaping Honors National Honor Society, "Cheer-Up" Committee--Chairman, Dramatic Club, Friendship Club--Secretary, Class Book Committee. "Fair and brilliant is she? What a miracle, here!" No one excels Frances in dress and typing. Added to that she is an honor student. Known to be a swell dancer she is invited to many parties. But in school her sunny disposition and her optimistic philosophy are predominant features of her character. She is popular among the students of Fifth and has helped a great many freshmen out of trouble. Page 32 RICKERT, Wynema (Why) Friendship School Hobby--Sewing Friendship Club, Textile Club. "A face with gladness overspread! Soft smiles by human kindness bred!" Wynema is just care-free and mischevious to most of her classmates, but a glance into her eyes makes one believe that after all she can think deeply and wisely. We do not wonder that she is popular in Fifth. RIPP, Joseph (Yossel) Moorhead Hobby--Baseball Class Treasurer, Senator (3,4), President--Dramatic Club, Business Committee, Spanish Club. "Oh, My ducats!" "Today I speak on class dues...." Aha! Joe Ripp! Our Class Treasurer! He is a wonderful actor, too. Always talking to someone--especially in civics. As a senator, he can't be beat. In giving out topics for home rooms and civics programs, he is practically outside the general run of chairmen. Yet he has a very grave fault--he loves the girls too much! Beware then, girls! He is a master at breaking hearts! ROZBORIL, John (Rozzy) St. Stephens Hobby--Photography "A bright particular star." Another Hazelwood standby. His face is permanently wreathed in smiles. If you're a pessimist don't go near him--it's contagious. What he don't know about photography isn't worth knowing. RUBEN, Abe(Abie) Rose Hobby---Pigeon Racing "With an eye to see life's sunny side." Frankness and straightforwardness are attributes of this gentleman. As he is an expert in type and English, we are proud of him. There may be many Rubens in the telephone directory, but this Ruben seems to stand out above the others. Now you tell one. Page 33 RUBEN, Maurice (Moy) Rose Hobby---Accounting Dramatic Club, Flower Committee. "Look me over." It's hard to tell Maurice and Abe apart. The plan we use is: if we think it's Maurice, then we know it's Abe, and vice versa. Maurice is one of those fellows who make up the backbone of the class--steady, reliable and respected. RYAVE, Samuel (Sammy) Rose Hobby--Gymnastics Condition of Halls Committee, Traffic Squad, Manager--Volleyball, German Club, Leader's Club. "Lawyers and woodpeckers have long bills." Who's one of the smartest pupils in Fifth Avenue High? Who's a boy whom all the girls run after? Who's one of the best athletes Fifth Avenue has produced? The answer comes "not Sam Ryave." But he is a singer whom it is a pleasure to hear, and a friend equal to any. SADOWSKY, Maurice (Suds) O'Hara Hobby--Civic Topics Football, Traffic Squad, Baseball. "I am Sir Oracle, and when I open my lips let no dog bark!" Maurice is a hard worker and a little shy. We always see him doing his accountancy, without which he is lost. We never see him blue or sad, because he evidently doesn't believe in it. His sturdy, manly bearing, and cheerful countenance have caused us many times to remark--"Ah, here's an orator of stentorian tones!" But how we were laboring under an hallucination. $ALE$MAN, $am ($am) Adville Public School Hobby--$elling Our Ads $alesmanchip Club, Business Committee, Bath Club, Dramatic Club, Class Honorary Graduate, Deba$ing Team. "Up spoke $am and got us out of a jam." Folks, allow us at this auspicious moment to present $alesman $am, our adopted classmate. He is lucky to graduate with us, even though the letters of his name do begin with the Dollar Mark. $am has been the domination force in our class annual, the inspiration of our generous merchants, and last but not least he is entitled to matriculate at Wall $treet University. Page 34 SARASKY, Eugene (Jupe) Franklin Hobby---Sports Boys Leaders Clubs. "They say he made a good end." Eugene is a quiet lad, at least in class, for he's usually sleeping. In the woodshop no one can compare with him. He gets his A's because there is no higher mark. He tears up the basketball floor for the Penna Club. SCHLESINGER, Harry E. (Greek) (Sless) E. Pittsburgh Public Hobby---Driving Secretary--Tech Club, Football, Asst, Manager--Football. "He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one." Harry has an infectious bit of hilarity which is his pride. He is a fellow who has the courage to stick to his opinions whether they are right or wrong. It is generally acknowledged, however, that "Sless" is one of June '27's main assets-- athletically and scholarly. SCHRIEB, Harry Aaron (Harry) Franklin Hobby---Thinking Vice President--Dramatic Club, Senate (2,3,4), Debating Club, Chairman--Class Play Committee, Condition of Halls Committee. "Don't disturb me, I'm thinking." Harry is a person who thinks for himself--and it is surprising how many times he's right. However, he'll never concede that he's wrong, but will argue anyone over to his stand. He's a terror at bookkeeping--the only reason that he doesn't take Bookkeeping 9 and 10 is--there isn't any. SCHULTZ, Irwin Jacob (Dr. Sternroyd) Forbes Hobby--Mechanics Vice President--Naturalist Club, Condition of Halls Committee, Tech Club, Class Play. "Thou, though capable of sternest deed, Art kind as resolute, and good as brave." Irwin makes Physics and Math eat out of his hand. But he's just as good in his other subjects. An ideal student, a jolly pal, purposeful--we ran out of compliments. He is the other lunchroom cocoa dispenser. Page 35 SCHWARTZ, Adolph A. (Orator) Grant School Hobby---Orating (!) Dramatic Club, Math Club, Health Club, Traffic Squad, Attendance Committee. "Come and trip it as you go, On the light fantastic toe." Adolph (No. 1) is one of those fellows who is clever with his hands and feet. His nimble fingers draw all sorts of beautiful patterns on paper and his nimble feet draw all sorts of beautiful patterns on the dance floor. No social is complete without him. SCHWARTZ, Adolph (Red) Hazelwood Hobby---Music Secretary and Treasurer of the Boys Leaders Club, German Club, Football, Track (3,4), Flower Committee. "Look, look, his hair--it stands on end!" Another one of our "auburn" haired friends. Adolph (this is No. 2) may play left end on the football bench, but he plays center in our hearts. He likes to play in the orchestra, he likes to carry a big, big smile around with him, and strangest of all, he likes to study. SEGALL, Sarah (Jimmy) Franklin Hobby---Swimming President--Leaders Club, Secretary--Debating Club, Student Senate (3,4), Dramatic Club. "My lady smiles and all is gay." Although she isn't as husky as athletes are supposed to be, Sarah excels in sports. However, she's not decided whether she'll be another Gertrude Ederle or a Theda Bara, for there are few who can "emote" like her. She likes to argue in Civics. SELZER, Sam (Sleeping Sammy) McKelvy Hobby---Sleeping Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Class Play Committee. "Far may we search before we find A heart so manly and so kind." Sam's bow ties are the latest from Woolworth's. Sam seems to wear a perpetual grin on his face. We wonder what he's smiling about? Maybe it's about one of his many affairs with the (supposed to be) gentler sex. He can "go" in Civics. Page 36 SHANKER, Benjamin (Shank) Franklin Hobby---Art Spanish Club, Color Committee. "His shrunk shank a world too wide." Bennie is our class surprise. You never know what he is going to do next. He will make 25 per cent in one test one day, and make 100 per cent the next day. A golden student and a hard worker after school, he leaves a good impression with us. SHAPIRO, Hymen (Hiam) Letsche Hobby---Winning Intelligence Tests Commencement Speaker, Editor-in-chief---Class Book, National Honor Society, President--Debating Club (4), Representative--Oratorical Contest, Pitt Academic Contest--First Prize, Vice-President Dramatic Club. "What a piece of work is man! "In apprehension how like a god" is Hymen. Gifted with a remarkably brilliant mind, he is undoubtedly unsurpassed as a versatile scholar. Coupled with his extraordinary ability is his great sense of humor. (That is what makes him laugh at tests). Indeed his cheerful manner, witty remarks in class and out, his knowledge of the world, prove him the paragon of scholars. SHAPIRO, Sarah (Sally) McKelvy Hobby---Music National Honor Society, President--Friendship Club, Dramatic Club, Class Book Committee, Textile Club. "Oh, what learning is!" Sarah seems to know what learning is, for she is certainly brainy. Just look at any honor roll. In addition to supporting all school and class activities, being a jewel on committees, and appreciating music instinctively, she knows her lessons thoroughly. SILVERMAN, Ben E. (Smoky) Forbes Hobby---Accounting (?)Traffic Squad (3,4), Flower Committee, Dramatic Club. "Work has made me what I am. I never ate a bit of idle bread in my life." Gaze upon Ben! Although he is a little shy, he's full of surprises, for we never know what he is next going to do. Basketball is his favorite athletic diversion, in which he practices "dodging"--a pastime also in his classes. Miss Simmens almost fainted a few days ago when he made an "A" in a civics test. These heart failures will never do, Ben! Page 37 SILVERMAN, Dorothy (Dot) Moorhead Hobby---Sewing Dramatic Club, Home Economics Club, Representative--Leaders Club, Flower Committee. "Then she will talk, ye gods how she will talk!" She's the nearest thing to perpetual motion yet invented; and did you ever notice such darling (girls, take notice!) little hats as she wears. Uh, huh, she makes 'em all herself. She loves socials and parties. SILVERMAN, Simon Sydney (Cy) (S.S.) Watt Hobby--Stamp Collecting Color Committee. "Loud bow-tie! Loveliest bow-tie of the Class!" Did you notice that "Cy" is branching out as a "Don Juan" lately? He evidently believes that "all the world loves a lover." No girl can resist those new hand made bow-ties he struts around. S.S., now and then, turns up with an "A" in Civics Tests. You expected a philosopher beneath this rugged countenance--but we're lettin' you in on secrets. Sh! SINGER, Esther (Essie) Forbes Hobby---Ice Skating Health Club, Friendship Club, Home Textile Club, Red Cross Club. "She moves like a goddess and looks like a queen." Laughter and cheer run in Esther's wake, but she is not always so care-free as she seems. Her tastes, to our surprise, lie along domestic lines. Often we have seen her looking wise and saying nothing. She is the Health Club's most diligent worker. And the "S" in her name stand for Service. SINGER, Isadore Firestone (Nat) Moorhead Hobby---Athletics Basketball (2,3,4), Volleyball (3). "The longest day soon comes to an end." Nat is one of those who is not troubled by minor occurrences like tests, nightwork or any of the myriad other things that the ingenious teachers think up to plague us other unlucky mortals. Agile with the ball, Firestone plays a neat game on the field and on the floor. Page 38 SINGER, Louis (Lou) Letsche Hobby---Tennis Office Committee, Class Book Committee, Festival Orchestra, School Orchestra. "A second Kriesler!" The only thing not like a musician about Louis is that his hair is not wildly waving. It looks like the orchestra will have to disband--Louis is leaving. "A violinist, a violinist, my kingdom for another violinist like Louis," shouts Mr. Demmler. SINGER, Pearl (Purr) Forbes Hobby---Reading Dramatic Club, Friendship Club, Homemakers Club, Class Book Committee, Traffic Squad. "Still waters run deep." Look deep into Pearl and you will discover a true friend, who will stick to you always. Liked by teachers, respected by her schoolmates, an ideal girl. There is a certain individuality about Pearl in Civics and English which we can't help but admire. SLAVKIN, Hymen (Slav) Miller Hobby---Track Chairman--Ticket Committee, Traffic Squad, Halls Committee, Volley Ball. "This is not the son of Achilles, but Achilles himself." Hymen believes that "a man, like a watch, is to be valued for going." No doubt you will agree with this philosophy uttered by a student of profound learning! He, besides being an expert runner, is an expert biologist. He can dissect a worm or a beetle faster than any student in the school, and better, too. Without him, Zoology is a mere theory. SOLOMON, Hymen (Hymie) Letsche Hobby---Swimming Cheer Up Committee, Four Minute Squad, Business Reporter, Ticket Committee, Stage Manager. "He wears the rose of youth upon him." Hymie deserves bushels of congratulations on his feat of graduating from high school in three years. With his "brilliantined" hair and "school-girl complexion", he is the most easily distinguished member of our class. He is known as the famous "Jim" of the class play. Page 39 STEINER, Emmery (Jimmy) Forbes Hobby--Basketball German Club, Dramatic Club, Traffic Squad. "Be wise; soar not too high to fall; but stoop to rise." Emery and his smooth voice are well known around F.A.H.S. despite his quiet ways. His serious countenance merely serves to hide the wholesome fun which at intervals breaks out. His sterling worth is not hidden from teachers. He is an all-round good fellow and is exceedingly popular. STONE, JACOB M. (Jack) McKelvy Hobby---Writing National Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief--"Newsette", Class Reporter, Class Book Committee, Vice President--Journalist Club. "Master! master! news, old news, and such news as you never heard of." Jack and journalism sound alliterative. Maybe that's why Jack put out such excellent "Newsettes" this year. Brains, good humor, personality and character, spell the secret of his success. The news office is his domicile. SUFRIN, Ben (Benjamin) Moorhead Hobby---Orating, Writing, Acting, Etc. Editor-in-Chief of Class Book, National Honor Society, President--Debating Club (3), Editor of School News--"Newsette", President--Health Club (3), Debating Team (3,4), Section Winner in National Oratorical Contest. "Great success is promised you, In whatever you may do." Now don't get excited--yes, this is Ben Sufrin. Ben believes that "actions speak louder than words." Versatility and a remarkable reasoning power are his gifts. Ben plays the harmonica over the radio, entertains at socials and private parties with recitations, boxes (he won the 118-lb. and 126-lb. amateur championships of Western Pennsylvania), takes part in theatrical productions, plays tennis and all kinds of ball, swims like a fish, works after school, dances masterfully, etc. But, above all, Ben is a man of letters and a thinker. His literary papers are replete with "pearls of wisdom." TAPPER, Evelyn M. (Eva) Soho Hobby--Painting scarfs and kerchiefs. Journalist Club, Color Committee, Traffic Squad. "Say not that she did well or ill, Only say 'She did her best.'" Eva is Doc Ogden's favorite pupil. When he calls the roll in his peculiar way, and calls out--"Eva the Tapp", we know right then and there that she is one of the select crowd. In civics she is marvelous. Indeed she is gifted with a brainy head. Known as a wonderful friend to all, she brings a ray of sunshine into our souls. Page 40 TOPEL, Sadie (Subway Sadie) Moorhead Hobby---Dancing Dramatic Club, Friendship Club, Senatrix, Class Play Committee. "I just love to write original verses!" Sadie is not one of those "five foot two, eyes of blue" girls. She's just a regular girl with a heart as big as her body. She likes dancing, she says. Here's your chance, fellows. In addition to that, she is a marvelous student in civics. WHITE, Ovella Portia (Vell) Moorhead Hobby---Sewing and Music Textile Club. "You can't keep a good girl down." And that's the reason Ovella is always on the top. Making her friends proud of her, she is bound to be a great lady. She is a great lover of music and movies. WISHNEV, Abe (Al) Miller Hobby---Athletics Traffic Squad (4), Vice President--Leader's Club, Flower Committee. "As he was valiant we honor him: but, as he was ambitious we 'praise' him." Silent Abe would be a very appropriate name for this curly-haired lad. Abe's reputation has been made since he was selected as the handsomest man of the class in his Junior year. He is one of those big, silent, handsome men you see in the movies. WOLF, SAUL CARL (Swoof) Sommers Hobby---Art "The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure my business." Saul's teachers have complimented him on the clean condition of his books. "They ought to be clean," says Saul, "I never open them." How do you account for those inspired recitations in English? Oh, that's his natural ability. By the way, he can sure draw a mean pencil. Page 41 YIMIN, Leo (Lee) (Pie Traynor) Epiphany School Hobby--Baseball, Football "A hit, a very palpable hit!" Irrepressible Leo like to shout out pithy comments on anything that said. He's an unusual combination of brain and brawn. His brain shows in Latin and his brawn shows on the baseball field where he makes "Pie" Traynor look apprehensively to his job. YOUNG, Dora (Dorey) Moorhead Hobby--Playing Piano Homemakers Club, Friendship club, Textile (3) "Now then for soft music." Dora is quite a dear. Mr. Demmler had a very valuable assistant in her. She always takes snapshots and shows them to her friends. She is also adept as the piano. She knows her groceries as her father owns the famous Young store for Groceries on Center Avenue. A very sincere young lady, and a good friend to those who know her, she has a promising future as a secretary in the business world. ZAVOSNICK, Dorothy (Toody) Franklin Hobby-Athletics Friendship Club (2), Homemakers Club, Leaders Club, Track (3), Life Saving Club. "Dreams of doing good and does it." Who always makes 100 per cent in tests in civics classes? Dorothy to be sure! A brilliant star in swimming. "Toody" is a bit reserved about her affairs, a bit proud, too, and mischievous. She herself is a sincere, steadfast friend. ZERELSTEIN, Alice (Elky) Franklin Hobby--Singing Class Book Committee, German Club, Journalist Club, President-Homemakers Club. "But the smiles that fill our hearts with sunshine, are the smiles that you gave to us." A smile! An infectious giggle! Alice is there no doubt. A bit of sauciness, an irrepressible love for teasing, a never-failing optimism, and a love for action. Alice is a well-o-the-wisp. We can always depend on her to answer the hardest question in Civics. (?) She is versatile we must say. Page 42 ZWEIG, BLANCHE (Blumie) Moorhead School Hobby--Tennis National Honor Society, Secretary of Class, Secretary--Journalist Club, Assistant Business Manager of "Newsette," School Reporter. "With such a heart the mind fuses naturally." "Blumie" is on of our best arguments in favor of the general pulchritude of our Senior girls. Oh, that smile! Small wonder why she is never waling without friends at her side. And yes, she recites, plays piano, and has the ability to take command of any difficult situation in which she is placed. Page 43 Section IV.--Past, Present and Future PAST AND PRESENT (With Apologies to Hood) Book 1 I remember, I remember How in nineteen-twenty-three, A freshman class had entered Fifth To future seniors be. They were the bashful "school kids," Afraid of teacher tall, Who gazed up tot he seniors Who proudly stalk'd the hall. Book II I remember, I remember The braver sophomores, The ones who would accompany The varied games with roars; The rooms where each would frequent To study hard his task, And cover failure with a grin-- Then leave it to his past. Book III I remember, I remember Our happy junior days, In which we shaped our future lives In different kinds of ways. The playful simple days flew by, More serious thoughts had come; The junior year brought harder work, (And a dropping out for some.) Book IV I remember, I remember That September day, When we at last were Seniors, Haughty, proud, and gay. Then as our ship was ready To leave the port so true, Dear Fifth, farewell, we leave thee A sad but wiser crew. Pearl Singer Page 44 History CLASS OF JUNE '27'S PROGRESS FROM FIFTH AVENUE HIGH Four years ago in September 1923, there came into the halls of the Fifth Avenue High School a motley body of youths of different types who had been eager to gain more knowledge in the field of higher education. This body of learns had encountered various experiences, some with difficulty and others with ease. They had started out on this eventful path, the details of which we shall call "Class History." Freshman Year Everyone knows about the silly and foolish acts one does in the first year at high schoo, but we were a little different. Everything we accomplished was just "too cute for words" and we did not torment those around us. Although it took us sometime to get acquainted with the smaller details of the school, we had with us a lad with slick, black hair who thought he was a Latin shark, because he knew a good deal of Italian (he was none other than Edward Leffler), but he soon gave up that ideas when he saw his first report. We know that we caused the teachers many headaches and heartaches, but with Clara Harris, the teacher's pet, those pains were soon gone. The second half of our first High School year was getting more interesting, ad we were getting more acquainted with the rest of the school, its faculty and its pupils. But a change was taking place in our class. Our boys were becoming more popular among the girls, especially Lawrence Cacolice, Thomas Martino, Hymen Slavkin, Louis Katz, Emery Stiener, Edward Benson, Thomas O'Connell, Harry Schrieb and Morris Ruben. Sophomore Year But, we left this low class and entered our Sophomore year. In our second year we were confronted with a social problem and with a mathematical one-- geometry--that that three-fourths of the class tried to ignore. We were also very angry with the Board of Education because school was to be dismissed at three forty-five instead of three o'clock. Another change occurred that was noticed immediately. That was that Morris Cohen was looked upon, even by the upper classmen, as the Beau Brummel of Fifth Avenue, and Eleanor Frank was becoming more recognized as a poet. This happened when a few of her poems were printed in the "News." This year went by as if on wings and before we knew it we were juniors. Junior Year Now we were half way through our course and oh my, what changes took place. Sarah Glass as senatrix was one of the best in the school Francis Fisher was one of the best debaters on political questions. Jeannette Fineman was working hard for our socials to be successful Edythe Abrams was becoming popular as a member of the Health Club. Hymen Bennett still let things pass with a smile. Carl Cataio was Coach Briggs' "best man." Frances Rice was becoming popular in the type class. Max Deakter began to like girls a little more. Abe Gordon began to make girls jealous of his wavy hair. Dora Young was crowned "Queen of Silence," Beatrice Miller let the school know that she could sing. John Barrymore found a rival in Ben Sufrin. Wynema Rickert was looked upon as a chief cook. Israel Maislish began to speak on philosophy. Joseph Ripp began to be a chemistry shark. Esther Singer decided to be an elementary school teacher. These are a few of the noticeable changes that took place. We all became debaters in English because it was a required subject. There were a few new faces in our class because many had gone to summer school, but, after studying their characters carefully we allowed them on our honorable roll call. Then came the final year, we were seniors. Page 45 Senior Year At last the long-looked-for time had arrived, and oh, how merry we seniors were. Were we merry in a very dull sense of the word? We were glad that we should soon be through our school term, but beneath all this our hearts were bitter because we had to leave our Alma Mater. In this year a few of the pupils were initiated into the National Hone Society. A new kind of school paper was issued known as the "Newsette." A "News" staff was elected. Class officers were elected and many of the class were made members on different committees. During the entire semester our new annex was used a good bit for Senior Assembly and for Junior Assemblies. It was in our Auditorium that Fifth with a few Seniors on its debating team won the Ohio Wesleyan Debating Trophy for championship. In the same hall Fifth Avenue won the oratorical contest from Business High School. Ben Sufrin, an honorable senior, was the winner. Besides all this many other great things happened during our reign. As Seniors, we were being threatened by Miss Simmens to fail in History if we did not work harder instead of worrying about commencement. So we had to work harder and forget about commencement. Soon our final day arrived and on June 17, school days for us had ceased in Fifth Avenue and many of us had to start on Life's way. --Alice Zerelstein Class Poem Four years so quickly have gone by And June '27 is here, A month in which the world is ours The hope of many a year. Although our happiness is great Our joy is tinged with sorrow, For thought we are with you today Our paths shall part tomorrow. Since work awaits each one of us No matter what we do, The thought of you will be our light Our dear Fifth Avenue. --Eva Bernfeld Page 46 12 A-1 414 Barnett, Bernard Battaglia, Grace Benson, Edward Borella, Charles Cager, Ruth Colangelo, Aida Colosimo, Lorenzo Frediani, Victor Geinzer, Paul Goldgerg, Theodore Gross, Albert Harris, Benjamin Hirschfield, Freda Holmes, Grace Izzo, Michael Kail, George Kaplan, Saul Kasen, Jacob Klein, Harold Kodinsky, Mary Korpa, Andrew McElroy, William Mohler, Harold Pearlstein, Abe Reznik, Lawrence Rozboril, John Sarasky, Eugene Schwarts, Adolph Selzer, Samuel Shapira, Jymen Silverman, Simon Stone, Jacob Wishnev, Abe Yimin, Leo Report Teacher: Miss Wolf Page 47 12 A2 407 Abrams, Edith Bennett, Hyman Bergen, Eugene Bernstein, Jacob Brockstein, Sam Cacolice, Lawrence Caldwell, Robert Cataio, Carl Cohen, Mildred Cohen, Morris Connors, George Deakter, Max Frank, Eleanor Fisher, Francis Gordon, Abe Greizman, Bertha Harris, Clara Kinkes, Harry Horvitz, Ben Kalson, Harry Katz, Louis Leffler, Edward Maizlish, Israel Marcus, Belrose Maartino, Tom Miller, Beatrice Parnes, Sam Parnes, Sam Rice, Frances Ripp, Joseph Ryave, Sam Schlesinger, Harry Schwartz, Adolph Silverman, Dorothy Singer, Esther Singer, Isadore Slavkin, Hymen Solomonen, Hymen Steiner, Emery Sufrin, Ben Weisman, Nathan Report Teacher: Mrs. Hamilton Page 48 12 A-3 113 Aiello, Philip Bluestone, Leon Brookner, Esther Carey, Hazel Cazen, Feda Cohen, Reubin Davidson, Frances Davidson, Rose Goldberg, Joseph Highgate, Clara Hoffman, Bennie Kart, Nathan Kimball, Jerome Levin, Myer Levy, Leonard Lewis, Frank Madison, Mary Manning, Harriet Nathan, Jacob Schultz, Irwin Shanker, Bennie Shapiro, Sarah Stinger, Louis Stinger, Pearl Tapper, Eva Wolf, Saul Zerelstein, Alice Zweig, Blanche Report Teacher: Miss Crawford Page 49 2 A-4 210 Ballon, Fannie Bernfeld, Eva Cohen, Fannie Fineman, Jeannette Fishman, Rose Gelman, Sam Glass, Sara Greenberg, Maltida Harris, Margaret Hiller, Ruth Jacobson, Milton Jones, Myrtle Kopp, Sylvia Levine, Rose Nalepa, Arthur O'Connell, Thomas Pollock, Katherine Rickert, Wynema Ruben, Abe Ruben, Maurice Sadowsky, Maurice Schrieb, Harry Silverman, Ben Topel, Sadie Young, Dora Zavosnick, Dorothy Report Teacher: Miss Dougherty Page 50 "Looking through the Magic Ball" Jerome H. Kimball Well, it was ready. The room was draped with dark red curtains and the lighting was dim. I was well disguised and seated behind a big crystal ball, amid many cushions. The room had a somber setting which helped to give a mystical atmosphere. I was a wizard, ready for business. My first customer was Jack Bernstein. He came in shyly and secretively. He had eyes only for the crystal ball in front of me and missed the beautiful hangings with which I had been so careful to create "atmosphere." I had not yet decided upon a price for my forecasting, but when Jack handed me a "fiver," I didn't object. "I don't know what to do," he said. "Tell me what I'll be twenty years from now. I want to know how to prepare for it and also how much schooling will be necessary." Well, it was a year since Jack and I were schoolmates, and I didn't remember much about him. However, I sized him up in a few seconds. He was my first customer, and to make an impression on him would mean more customers later. I looked into the crystal ball and in an undertone recited a beautiful little poem that put me in an imaginative mood. Aloud I said, "I see a man who is a big orator--a big orator who will develop into a great lawyer. He has many cases, many successes and many enemies. The worst of the latter is one, Hyman Bennett. For two dollars more, I can tell you how to get rid of said Bennett."I wondered if Bernstein would bit. He did. "This Hyman Bennett," I went on, "always is and always will be troubled by a sickness called Epolyonious. His physician, Joseph Ripp, sends to him regularly, by Francis Fisher, a concoction to relieve the pain of said sickness. A few dollars for Fisher and a few drops of hemlock for the aforementioned concoction, will turn Bennett's inclinations to other fields." My customer was very well pleased and all signs of nervousness left his face as he went out. I had no time to reflect, after he left, for another entered immediately. I recognized Edythe Abrams. Somehow her question was like that of Jack's. She was troubled by her vocation. She said she could bear it more easily if she knew what was to be the outcome of her many activities. I waved my hands over the crystal and mumbled some magic words. "Behold, I see in the Ball one of the greatest social workers in the years to come. The greatest perpetrator of Woman Suffrage since the reign of Ma Ferguson. Her station will be attained by the help of such women as Fances Rice, Clara Harris, and Dorothy Silverman. What she will do in those days will make a name for her in the History of Histories." I paused, and Miss Abrams asked if that was all. I decided that I ought not to overdo it, so I told her that the séance was finished. She left. I was very well started and I was beginning to enjoy things. I awaited my next customers impatiently. I planned just what to tell the next person so that I could speak more fluently. Sure enough, I did well, for in walked Hymen Shapiro and his close friend, Saul Kaplan. Hymen thrust out his hand and said, "Tell me my fortune." I obtained an article from each and put it before the crystal ball. I did not forget the $2.00. I next gave them a beautiful description of a bright future for a couple of shyster lawyers. I told them of cases they would win, of controversies in which they would succeed and of opponents they would overcome. I told them of the renowned firm of Page 51 Kaplan & Shapiro, and of a reputation that would stretch across the seven seas. I kept adding and adding until they could compare with Washington, Lincoln, and Mr. Jones combined. When I said I could tell them more for a few dollars, they dissented and left. My imagination was in fine working condition, but my next three customers did not suit it. They were H. Hinkes, B. Horovitz and A. Ruben. For them I predicted a future, a future like unto that of Caesar, Pompey and Crassus. One was lazy, one slothful, and one averse to labor. They were to be great capitalists and Wall Street powers who fleece poor widows and young factory girls out of their pin money. They would wreck havoc among such innocent people as Hazel Carey, Frances Davidson, Rose Davidson and Blanche Zweig. On hearing this, the three threatened to tear down the place unless I returned their money. But when I told them of a few facts of their school life, they quieted down and left. I saw that it was necessary to use tact. My next customer was a woman. She was so heavily veiled I could not recognize her. At her entrance, a faint perfume spread about the room. She gave me her handkerchief and I saw in a corner the vaguely familiar initials F. C. I was in fine condition. I talked, I mumbled, I raved. There were mansions, there were limousines, ladies in waiting, as it were, like Clara Highgate, Ovella White and Mary Madison, and livered attendants like Harold Mohler and Frances Fisher. Millionaires like Nathan Kart, Rueben Cohen, Lewis Singer and Phillip Aiello came to visit her. I described a future, romantic, exciting and vivid. I used elaborate phrases and similes monstrous and subtle as orchids. There was glory and there was happiness. There was splendor, travel, experiences I created a Prima Donna, a Cleopatra, a Helen of Troy. I stopped. Evidently I had gone too far for my fair customer was staring at me wide-eyed. Quietly she got up and went out. I leaned back comfortably among my cushions and stared at my Crystal Ball. It looked like a single big eye there, and --suddenly--it winked at me! From somewhere in that atmospheric place, I heard a voice say, "Jerry, Jerry, what an awful liar you have turned out to be!" Our Happiest day When at time we sit and ponder On the lessons life has taught, When we pause to count the blessings, That experience has taught, There's a certain joyful moment That we always shall recall With delightful recollection, As the happiest of them all. On that day the sky is brighter, Music has a finer tone; Flowers breathe a sweeter fragrance; Love itself has richer grown. Gates that lead to realms of rapture, On That day are opened wide; When graduation means commencement All the world seems glorified. --Arthur Nalepa Page 52 "Gone- - -But Not Forgotten" In June, 1927, the Senior Class of Fifth Avenue High School died, succumbing to the deadly disease of "graduatitis." A few doctors of the faculty did all in their power to prevent this by liberal administrations of a medicine termed "failustupes," but their efforts proved in vain. The community has suffered an irreparable loss and it will be some years before the shock of the death of such an illustrious class is forgotten. Mourned by the faculty and students of Fifth Avenue High School. The account of its passing away follows: EDITORIAL--BRILLIANT CLASS PASSES AWAY It was with a sort of fatal premonition that we entered the famous Fifth Avenue High School, situated at the busy intersection of Fifth Avenue and Dinwiddie Street of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The magnet that has drawn us to visit this building was the June, 1927, Senior Class, whose spectacular exploits and great and noble deeds and actions had caused its fame to be spread far and wide over the fair face of the land, and caused the greatest educators to come flocking thither. As we entered the building, we were struck by the solemn and almost reverent atmosphere that pervaded the halls. Students with sad faces were walking very quietly through the halls. Every now and then, they asked one another a question, and, receiving an answer, shook their heads sadly and walked on. We were mystified. It was indeed a great catastrophe that was able to create such a metamorphosis in the school. By the reports we had heard, Fifth Avenue High School was one where joy and happiness held sway. We plucked up courage enough to ask a passing student what calamity had befallen the school to bring it to its present condition. With a catch in his voice and a tear in his eye, the boy told us that the illustrious class of June, 1927, was dying. Dying! The object of our trip across the continent dying? It was almost too much for us. But putting aside our disappointment, we determined to see the class before its death. Leaning that the class was breathing its last in Room 400, we hastened thither and arrived just in time to hear it dictate its will to its lawyer. "--bequeath to our beloved principal, Dr. Rynearson, all love, compliments, and good wishes that previous classes have not willed him. "Second, we bequeath to our vice-principal, Mr. Baird, a carefully planned oration with which to 'bawl out' unruly and rule-breaking students. "Third, we bequeath to our guardian, Mr. Masters, and our chaperone, Miss Wolf, the pleasant memory of the great class which they were privileged to guide. "Fourth, we leave to Mr. Powell, our custodian, an immaculate building. "Fifth, we leave to the school: 1. The spacious and commodious dressing rooms in the gym, which were graced by our august presence. (Here the class caught its breath and groaned. It recovered in a little while). 2. Our inseparables: Ben Sufrin and has books (lost, strayed, or stolen); Abe Gordon and his white sweater; Hymen Shapira and his brains; that loving couple down in room 113: Borella McElroy, the Gold-Dust Twins; Joe Ripp and has 'didjapayerdues'; Saul Kaplan and has debating; Harry Hinkes and Frances Rice; our brains and good looks; our self-importance; and austere dignity. (Then the class had to rest a little while. It seemed to be getting weaker and weaker as the minutes flew by.) "Sixth, we leave Mr. Demmler, our music teacher, our inspiration received from his beautiful concerts in the Auditorium. Page 53 "Seventh, individually we leave the following: Philip Aiello---Athletic equipment Battaglia---Athletic school spirit Ballon---Ability as a librarian Bluestone---His good nature Bennett---His good stature Brookner---Mammy songs Bernstein---His "line" Barnett---His car Connors---Pitching ability Cacolice---Sophistication Cataio---Athletic prowess Carey--- Winning smile Cazen---Acting (and how) Deakter---The bakery, to future pie-eaters Frediana---Big feet Fineman---Her pep Fishman---Giggle Hirschfield---Everlasting chatter Harris---414 Skwealer, a Ben-Har paper Horvitz---Dopiness Hinkes---Student government Hiller---Hanger in 210 Hoffman---Journalist Club Jones---Golden locks Kart---The ladies Kopp---Poetry Kodinsky---Sunshine Kimball---Philosophy Katz---Great art work Rose Levine---"Auburn" hair Meyer Levine---Cheer leading Miller---Beautiful voice Marcus---Schoolgirl complexion Nathan---Wild hair Nalepa---Lunch-check salesmanship Rozboril---Empty locker Reznick---Salesmanship Stone---F. A. Newsette Selzer---Tardiness Solomon---Headaches from nightwork Sara Shapiro---Poise Topel---Heftiness (The class again had to rest here. It was seen that it had but a few moments to live.) "We wish our remains be burned after our death and the ashes be scattered to the four winds so that the seeds of wisdom from the ashes will grow into huge trees of knowledge which will be permanent memorials of our greatness. "We also wish that the news of our death be published in all the newspapers of the land, that the great loss be known and lamented. "We appoint the said principal, Dr. Edward Rynearson, sole executor of this will." The class took the pen and tremblingly signed its name. Then it fell back, gave a jerking shiver and then lay quiet still. It was dead. Sorrowfully we wended our way outside, with a tear in our eye and a sob in our throat, that such an eminent group should fall the victim of a four years' dose of education. Page 54 Who's Who---1947 AIELLO, PHILIP--Scientist. Almost discovered the elixer of live BLUESTONE, LEON--Author. His latest book is "Halleck in Ten Easy Lessons." CAREY, HAZEL--Advocator of women's rights. She is heading the committee to investigate "Why Men Prefer Blondes." CAZEN, FREDA --Wonderful musician. Her last recital before Deaf Home was complimented by those not present. COHEN, RUBEN __ Dean of Know-All College. His pupils numbering 300 have not returned since the first of the semester. DAVIDSON, FRANCES-- Graduate of Congressmen's Blah School. Her record of 148 hours continual talking has never been broken. DAVIDSON, ROSE-Originator of the fad to wear skirts again. GOLDBERG, JOSEPH--Head of the Correspondence School that teaches "How Not to Waste Time and Money." HIGHGATE, CLARA--Milliner. Her latest creation in hats emptied men's pockets HOFFMAN, BEN--Traveller. He has just discovered that he forgot to visit certain parts of Cape Horn. KART, NATHAN--Salesman of men's pocketbooks. He finds business very dull. KIMBALL, JEROME--Astrologist. He has come to the conclusion that the big Bear's fur is white. LEVIN, MEYER--Editor of Sports for the Tittsburgh Pellie. LEWIS, FRANK--Big Butter and Egg Man. Since repealing the 18th amendment his business has been dull. MADISON, MARY--Evangelist. She is in favor of women's smoking, chewing, bobbed hair, sh-aa (drinking). MANNING, HARRIET--Domestic Science Teacher. Her latest dish of synthetic steak will be kept until a famine. NATHINE, JACK--Heading expedition to discover the Lost Chord. SCHULTZ, IRWIN--Rabbi. Schelly's "Necessity of Atheism" is a wonderful book, says he. SHANKER, BEN--Merchant Tailor. "Your clothes, friend, must suit you," is his motto. SHAPIRO, SARAH--Swimming instructor. New York to London was her latest achievement. SINGER, LOUIS--Touring entire Iceland to give his interpretation of Beethoven on the violin. SINGER, PEARL--The prize offered by the Batchelor Boys to girls won by her. Her record of keeping quiet was three minutes. TAPPER, EVA--Secretary. She has just been promoted to publicity manager. WOLF, SAUL-- President of the Banana Oil Co. Leads innocent boys and girls astray. ZERELSTEIN, ALICE--Enemy of men. Her book on "How to Train Husbands" increased the divorce list. ZWEIG, BLANCHE--Pianist. After playing on the Playwell, she received a reward from Playwell's rival company. SHRIEB, HARRY--Eye Specialist. "The greatest trouble with men's eyes," he says, "is that they exercise them vertically too much." SILVERMAN, BEN--Silversmith. His output of sterling dinner sets has increased due to the decrease in price of copper. YOUNG, DORA--Short Story Writer of Women's Conversations. ZAVOSNIK, DOROTHY--Combination umbrella and parachute for aeroplane promenaders is her husband's latest invention. RUBIN, MORRIS--M. D. He is at present head of a campaign to build a poor home for those of his profession. TOPEL, SADIE--French Correspondent for the Daily. A private interview revealed she is going to visit the places she wrote about. --Ben Hoffman Page 55 "Hall of Fame" Hardest Workers---Frances Rice and Edythe Abrams Hardest Shirkers---Lawrence Cacolice and Thomas Martino Sanest---Fannie Ballon Vainest---Theodore Goldberg Funniest---Eleanor Frank Sunniest---Charles Borella Tardiest ---Sam Selzer Smartiest---Leo Yimin Laziest---Eugene Sarasky Daisiest---Hazel Carey Shyest----George Connors Spryest---Dorothy Silverman Biggest Si-mp---Si-mon Si-dney Si-verman Biggest Primp---Matilda Greenberg Gravest---Israel Maizlisch Brightest---Saul Kaplan Politest---Eugene Bergen Most Stylish---Jeannette Fineman Most Smilish---Sara Glass Slickest---Francis Fisher Quickest---Philip Aiello Boldest---Robert Caldwell Coldest---Maurice Ruben Dearest---Hyman Bennett Queerest---Jacob Xenophanes Nathan Talkiest--- Freda Herschfield Gawkiest---Frank Lewis Moodiest---Jacob Kasen Dudiest--- Harold Klein Sprightliest---Frances Davidson Slightliest---Katherine Pollack Best Giggler---Rose Fishman Best Wiggler---Hymen Solomon Courtliest---Joseph Ripp Portliest---Eva Tapper Primest---Pearl Singer Grimest---George Kail Gladdest---Edward Leffler Saddest---Eva Bernfeld Most Scholastic---Hymen Shapiro Most Fantastic---Freda Cazen Busiest---Blanche Zweig Frizziest---Bertha Greizman Most Demuring---Mary Kodinsky Most Alluring---Edward Benson Most Ambitious---Ben Sufrin Most Judicious---Abe Gordon Mopiest--Jerome Kimball Dopiest---Ben Horvitz --Sarah Siegal. 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