SCHOOL RECORDS, USGenWeb Allegheny County PA Archives: Part 2 - 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 2 of 2 parts. Part 1 (pages 1 - 55) is available at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/allegheny/education/5thave1927-1 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. Page 56 Section V. Feature Section A Senior's Diary MARCH Monday 21. Began my diary today. Reports out! It rained tears inside the school and out. One teacher almost fired for giving a smart freshman a red "E". Tuesday 22. Club pictures taken today...powderpuffs---and combs---and cosmetics---can be seen in all corners of the school. On taking a picture, a student of the school looked up at a bird. Evidently you will find him on one of the pictures. Wednesday 23. All seniors puzzled. Proofs of their pictures arrived. Remarks- --"Don't you think my nose looks long?" "Gee, your mouth is funny in this one." "A profile! No, I don't care for the one in the Journal." Thursday 24. Clean-Up program in Home Rooms today---all Senior girls ordered to "clean up" their faces. Friday 25. Many are seen returning home the 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods---they left their reports at home! (Maybe a few fathers refused to sign their names...who knows?) Monday 28. Jack Frost decided to show the world that he's not passe yet. It snowed today!!! Tuesday 29. Parts given out for the class play---"Pomander Walk". Excitement among the seniors---every member of the class is a born actor. Wednesday 30. Hurrah! We keep the cup again! (It is ours for keeps now.) Fifth wins the interscholastic debates at home and abroad. Thursday 31. We were preparing something for tomorrow. But some of us slipped into the auditorium to take part in the Freshie Assembly. We understood every word! It was a German program! APRIL Friday 1. All Fools Day! Ben Horovitz passed out chocolate candy. It was delicious! (G-r-r-r-r) April Fool! Monday 4. Clean-Up Campaign at its height---many are competing for the best slogan---and wonder of wonder!---students are seen cleaning their desks out! Tuesday 5. Leave it to Fifth and 407---Ben Sufrin wins the Oratorical Contest amidst many sprained vocal chords. Wednesday 6. Big pep meeting to cheer the victor---most of the school turned out to gaze upon the illustrious Ben---Another surprise in store---"Rynie" spoke! Thursday 7. Great Scott!! Big mix-up today---two rooms fight as to who should have the honor of cleaning the halls. Friday 8. We spoke to public school children on the Clean-Up Campaign. They looked very intelligent, indeed (intelligent speakers the reason). Monday 11. Day after two of the best days of the whole year. Still cleaning up. We had an assembly today---yes, somebody spoke! Tuesday 12. Friendship Club Candy Sale---Everybody buys candies---even the teachers help out. Sophomore asks Junior, "Who's passin' out the candy?" Wednesday 13. Day before our vacation---no Senior Assembly---imagine! Some of the teachers loaded us with school work! Wow! Tuesday 19. Well, well---here we are again. One good thing about these vacations---you don't have to listen to Ben asking for class book material or to Hime balling him out for not gettting it. Wednesday 20. Nothing doing---Except Mr. Story bit his tongue trying to pronounce Saul Zeidenschneider's name. Thursday 21. Student of 407 gets up and shouts, "Rotten," when student in Mr. Demmler's class gets up to sing "Home, Sweet, Home." Friday 22. Big Oratorical Contest at Carnegie Music Hall. We hope Ben wins. Page 57 We suggest that he sleep beside Cicero's statue in the Museum this afternoon. Monday 25. Contest is over. We lost because of a Zoologist who spoke on the same program. Anyhow, we succeeded, though we seemingly failed. Better luck next year. Tuesday 26. "Clean Me" windows are cleaned. Wednesday 27. Class Book material still coming in,---like rain on the Sahara Desert. Thursday 28. Seniors who visit the Million Dollar Pearl Theater are thrown out because they had read the sub-titles aloud in unison. Friday 29. Winter sticks to us like adhesive plaster. Senior A social tonight. Oh, boy! Watch us step. MAY Thursday and Friday 18-19. Class play. JUNE 17. Class Day. 27. Boat Ride. 28. Commencement. 29. Farewell Reception. ---Eleanor Frank Class Song Words by Alice Zetelstein Music by Lewis Singer Of all the schools there are, There's none like our dear high, And where we go, if near or far We'll raise her standard high. Oh Fifth, four years we've spent Within your halls so dear The years were short, How fast they went And now we're leaving here. Your worth can't be repaid. We owe you much this day. The good we learned, the friends we made How can we you repay? Dear Fifth, we promise you One this commencement night To always be firm, loyal, true And always do the right. Page 58 A Debate Resolved--That Seniors in Fifth Avenue High School should be exempt from all work of a scholastic nature. INTRODUCTION I. History of the Question. a. First steps in agitation for exemption for Seniors. 1. Movement began since the first school was founded. 2. The movement made little headway in most places due to the lack of support by the teachers. b. Place where exemption has already been obtained. 1. Stupid High School, Dumbell's Island. II. Definition of Terms. a. Seniors are those in the Senior grade. b. Exempt means relieved of unnecessary burdens. c. Work of a scholastic nature is anything that is taught in school, not excepting Halleck or History. ARGUMENT I. Exemption of Seniors is necessary, for: a. The Seniors are being overworked now, for: 1. Mr. Southwick and Miss Simmons assign long lessons in "Problems of Democracy". 2. They have to memorize thousands of books and authors in Halleck. 3. They have to work on the Class Play and the Class Book. 4. They have to take the lead in millions of activities. 5. They are called upon to make speeches on the cleaning up of back yards and on the aspects of the education of morons. b. Overwork of the Seniors is detrimental to the welfare of the school, for: 1. The school loses the benefits of the abilities of the Seniors, which are wasted in unprofitable work. 2. The Seniors get nervous breakdowns. c. Exemption from work is needed to overcome results produced by overwork. II. Exemption from work would bring out the true qualities of the Seniors, for: a. Their time would be occupied by lording over all inferior under- classmen. b. The Seniors would have time to enjoy themselves more than at present. 1. They will have a social every week and a boat ride every month. 2. Their time will be spent in parties, where their intellectual faculties will be greatly developed. III. Exemption of work for the Seniors will prove of great advantage to the school as a whole, for: a. The school will imitate the idle habits of the Seniors, for: 1. In their respect for the Seniors the underclassmen will imitate the actions of their superiors. b. This idleness will develop geniuses, literary and otherwise, for: 1. It will obviously lead to a lower scholastic standing. 2. Low scholastic standing will produce such men as Goldsmith and Swift, both of whom graduated at the bottom of their classes. 3. History shows that uneducated men have produced the best results, for: a. Shakespeare was ridiculed by the "University Wits," but in the end he turned out to be a greater man than they. Page 59 IV. Exemption from work is in accord with all the principles of education, for: a. It is an old tradition of all schools that the Seniors before they graduate should be given all the favors that can be given them. b. Exemption from work is the greatest possible favor that can be given the Seniors. c. The Seniors will always feel a higher regard for their Alma Mater if exemption from work is given to them in their last semester. Appreciation The class of June, '27, is perhaps the first graduating class that has had an opportunity to realize the immense practical value of the "new" Fifth Avenue High School. It is a "new" high school. Any class member can easily recall the trips in preceeding years to Central Library for an English or History topic. Even more indelibly impressed on our minds are the trips to Montefiore Hall, a mere ten-minute walk (if you ran). The answer is simple. It applies to all of those changes that have taken place in our high school course. It is a matter of growth and expansion. What student cannot appreciate the fine library? At each pupil's disposal are hundreds of the world's finest works---gems of literary value and pearls of knowledge. After all, as the saying goes, there is nothing like a good book. Activities and clubs have grown tremendously. This alone is a sign of advancement in the student's school life. More doors are opened for the student to get a glimpse of the practical world with which he will have to deal shortly. Of course, the three R's will always remain for a foundation, but this extra- curricular work will be built on that foundation and will light a beacon to a future life of self-respect, clear vision and inner strength. Finally, and perhaps most important of all, our new annex, recently constructed, has proved its service to our school. This great feature of the rebuilt high school opens a new field of atheltic and educational possibilities. Due to the gym, the student has health-promoting facilities. Due to the auditorium, the student hears inspirational talks from great men. Through these recent benefits, each student is molded into a finer citizen, for he is the product of teaching, experience, and common sense. Shall we ever fully appreciate these opportunities opened to us? The answer lies within you alone. As you utilize them, you show your appreciation and spirit of service and loyalty to your Alma Mater. ---Harry Hinkes. CHEF SENIOR TO CHEF JUNIOR---GREETINGS Recipe for an Ideal Senior Year A cup of thrift and a tablespoon of economy will produce 100 per cent banking. A pound of enthusiasm poured into the former will result in prompt payment of dues. A teaspoon of energy stirred well into this mixture will bring every pupil to school on time. A quart of observation mixed with a like amount of appreciation will create a much wanted desire for good literature. Mix all ingredients well and add a large cup of initiative. Heat to the boiling point. Result--Editor's desk swamped with excellent material. Dilute a pound of cleanliness in a glass of lukewarm endeavor. Your Alma Mater will retain its reputation for pulchritude. Mix all of these ingredients thoroughly. Place them in the oven. Bake the mixture with the coals of character during vacation time. The result will be a successful Senior Year. God bless you---- ---Sir Chef Harry Shrieb Page 60 The Morning Street Car Clang! Clang! All aboard!! A bang of two swinging doors and the morning street car is on its way with its cargo of human freight. If one does not have a morning paper or a lesson to study, it is very amusing to watch the characters in the street car and thus "while away" the half-hour of jamming, jostling, and ill-feeling that is prevalent in the morning street car. In the center of the car, perched on a high stool, sits the conductor, who feels very important and handles change and car tokens very accurately. He abhors the sight of pennies, but a young man has just handed him twenty-five of them for three tokens. He throws them into his jacket without counting them, to the great delight of the young man, who must have won them in a penny ante game of the previous night. In the rear of the car we hear the foreign chatter of words as a few laborers argue among themselves, while giggles are heard from the three young girls in the front of the car, who are perhaps telling each other about their "dates" of the night before. "He says to me and I says to him, so, he says." The habitual street car rider shows his skill by reading a paper undisturbed while he is jostled and pushed around. Another young woman feels very indignant because of the fact that a hod-carrier is sitting beside her and the odor of burnt lime and narcissus perfume do not mix. Another amusing picture is that of a man hiding behind his morning newspaper while one woman tells her companion all about etiquette and the lack of gentlemen in the present day. The car has filled up rapidly and is very crowded, but a long stop is made when it is found that a woman in the extreme end of the car wishes to get off, and asks the conductor to clear the aisle for her. The conductor cannot fulfill her wish and so she utters a few words about the inefficiency of the system and something about reporting "someone to someone." A transfer point has been reached and the conductor very skillfully makes change, sells tokens, and distributes transfers while the motorman tells him to hurry as they are thirty seconds late. The car empties quickly; the few remaining riders settle back comfortably in their seats and Clang! Clang! All Aboard!! the closing of two swinging doors and the street car is on its way to the "barn." ---Rose Davidson Page 61 Section VI. Clubs and Activities Abe Gordon, Editor. Carl Cataio, Assistant Editor OUTSTANDING - ATHLETES - AT - FIFTH Carl Cataio, who graduates in June, is the first outstanding athlete in Fifth. He is a versatile all-round athlete and stars in Track, Baseball, Basketball and Football. "Tut" Melman, one of the smallest athletes in scholastic circles, has played stellar ball in all sports. He has been selected as the All-Scholastic quarter-back in football. Ben Rothman is a football player of much repute. He has been our star tackle for three years. Fred Freedel has played brilliantly in his first season on the basketball team. William "Bill" Harris, a sophomore, played a prominent role on Fifth's basketball team. Sam Gelman, who plugged along with the second team for three years, was finally given a chance to show his wares in the Schenley game, to Schenley's regret. George Connors, our baseball pitcher was the mainstay of our mediocre baseball team. BASKETBALL - RESUME' When Coach Briggs issued the call for basketball candidates, only two regulars from last year's team turned up, Captain Cataio and Ricketts. With these two men as a nucleus, he molded together a team that was invincible. Throughout the basketball campaign our team was known as the "Mystery Five" because of its peculiar style of play. BASKETBALL CAMPAIGNS Our "Mystery Five" tied Peabody in the first game of the season 24-24. This game was marred by the absence of an official referee. In our second game, Fifth the underdogs, defeated the strong Westinghouse team on Westinghouse's floor by the score of 26-24. In its third game, the "Mystery Team," after outplaying Schenley and by hard luck tosses for the basket, lost its first game to the Schenley team by the Page 62 score of 30-31 in the Fifth gymnasium. Schenley, last year's champs, had the "luck" to emerge victorious by one point. Fifth closed the first half by easily defeating South at the Southside Market House by the score of 22-15. Fifth in the second half was strengthened by two players, Slutsky and Harris. Fifth then traveled to Peabody's floor and defeated her to the tune of 36-33 after a heartbreaking struggle. The "Mystery Five" in their next game easily defeated Westinghouse on Fifth's floor, the score being 30-26. The "Mystery Five", led by Captain Cataio, traveled to Schenley and eased its conscious by defeating her 24-21. Schenley's quintet was unable to cope with the "Mystery Five." Flashing dashes down the floor by every member of the "Mystery Five" soon "mystified" Schenley. The game was one that was worth seeing. Fifth's airtight defense and accurate shooting proved too much for Schenley. Fifth closed its most successful basketball season in years, by defeating South in a rather slow game on Fifth's floor by the score of 43-21. FIFTH'S STARS MAKE ALL-SCHOLASTIC Captain Cataio was the only man on Fifth's team selected on the first five. He has been awarded a place on the All-Scholastic basketball team for two successive years. Cataio has compiled an enviable athletic record during the last two years. "Tut" Melman was also honored with a forward position on the second All- Scholastic team. The following men have received letters in Basketball: Varsity---C. Cataio, captain, H. Melma, W. Harris, F. Freedel, H. Glick, manager; Frosh---M. Bochner, I. Brenner, H. Cofsky, manager, M. Reiter, S. Singer, I. Skeegan, captain. GYMNASTICS The first gymnastic team in the history of the school made a fair record, all things considered. Fifth could not be expected to make an excellent showing in gymnastics, because of the small number that tried out for the team. We must support our gymnastic team if we want to have one. Let's have more candidates for the team next semester. We have the best apparatus gym in the city, and even if you can't do many tricks, try out for the team, because you can learn in a very short time. The future of our gymnastic team lies in the hands of the students. Gymnastic Letter Awards have been given to: Varsity Gymnastics---Ben Tolch, Harry Levy, Mortimer Nusbaum, manager; Junior Gymnastics---Louis Levine, Max Silverman, Emanuel Rosen. GIRLS' ATHLETICS BASKETBALL The basketball season started off with a boom. The girls were full of enthusiasm and they went into the games with good natured rivalry, determined to win. Our freshie girls succeeded in carrying away the City Championship, which, if won again next year, will entitle us to keep the cup. The Varsity team, however, did not fare so well. It came in at the foot of the list. Nevertheless, we are hoping for better luck next year, since the freshie girls will then be eligible to join the Varsity Team. The girls who earned the right to wear the red letter "F" are: Lois McGregor, Tressa Quinn, Sarah Levine, Theora Knott, Miriam Singer, Rose Chotiner, Eva Wulchak, Anne Avery, Marie Mielke, Josephine Mineo. The girls who earned the white letter "F", which is given to Freshmen are: Carrie Bell Harris, Helen Calinsky, Ida Tisherman, Anna Hoffman, Aida Childress, Selma Levy, Bertah Reed, Linda Del Boca, Grace Claypole, Lillian Andrist. ---Mildred Cohen Page 63 Social Activities SENIOR---FRESHMAN SOCIAL Giggling and merriment could be heard as the stately seniors and shy freshmen entered the famous "400" to hold a party which would bring both to the Senior and Freshman a feeling of comradeship and brotherhood. Was it to be a party, a gay festival or perhaps an affair given by a fairy queen? So wondered the Freshman. What could it be all about? The Seniors acted as hosts to the Freshmen. The program was a delightful one. Several vocal and piano selections were rendered. To make this entertainment one of perfection it was necessary to have not only an enjoyable program but an instructive one as well. Several speeches were given by members of the Senior class explaining various activities in our school. At the close of the program each freshie was presented with a chocolate egg---each Freshman leaving with a more friendly feeling toward the school and each Senior wending his way homeward where he might re-live in dreams this "glorious social." CLASS DAY As I pen this event of Class Day I am still in the happy and jolly mood of this gay affair which implanted itself within my memory. It happened just a few days ago! Yes...their number might be counted on a handful of fingers...when we who are now entering life's avenues of responsibility and better understanding have once more---this time for one day---donned our childhood attires and have for a short while forgotten the tremendous task before us, and acted in our childhood ways. No. It is not a bit nonsensical; on the contrary, it is essential for one's mind and body---but let's not philosophize but tell some of the fun we had. You ought to have seen...what's his name?...Yes! Oh well...I'd rather not mention names...Gosh, how funny he looked in his short pants and all-day sucker (Now, if you feel yourself guilty...well then, it applies to you also). Then that big fellow who took his curls out of an old trunk and put them on to show you he had 'em when he was a kid...and all of 'em, God Bless Them, must have been the "cutest babies" when they really were kids. After a wonderful program in our auditorium, and a sumptuous repast in the lunch room---with toasts and speeches of course---we went home with thoughts of a happy class day. THE BOAT RIDE For four long years (years that seem so short to us now) after eagerly dreaming and anticipating this gala event of the Senior Boat Ride, we suddenly emerge from the trance and find ourselves experiencing this in reality. Isn't this wonderful? Isn't it great? Oh! how thrilling! These were a few of the ah-a-a-s that could be heard everywhere as the boat cut its path through the avenues of glittering waters in which were reflected the blue sky and the beams of the dazzling sun, making a most picturesque background for the merriment and joy staged within. Entertainments and refreshments were the diversions of the day to the utmost delight of all present. It was seven o'clock (or around that time, anyhow) in the evening amidst a most beautiful and striking sunset when we saw the front of the boat turning homeward. We had a most enjoyable and pleasant trip. A day not soon to be forgotten! We reached home a little tired---and we lay down to rest---and in our dreams we lived over again the happenings of this one day. ---Frances Rice, Editor. Page 64 Class Play On Thursday, May 19th, and Friday, May 20th, "Pomander Walk" was received enthusiastically by the audiences. "Pomander Walk" was a great success not only dramatically but also financially. A fair house witnessed both brilliant performances. The play is a three-act comedy of English country life in the days of George III. Sir Peter Antrobus, a retired admiral, is head of Pomander Walk, which has five houses. His neighbor of No. 2 is one Mrs. Poskett, widow of the renowned Alderman Poskett. Mrs. Poskett has set her cap for Sir Peter but cannot make him propose. Previous to this, a French widow, Madame Lachinais, has moved into No. 5 with her daughter, Marjolaine, and her maid, Nanette. Jack Otford, son of Lord Otford, who is Sir Peter's friend, comes to Ponmander Walk in order to discuss Jack's proposed marriage with the Hon. Caroline Thring. He meets Marjolaine, and both fall in love with each other. He promises to return on the second day but fails to do so because of a promise extracted from him by his father. In a talk with her mother, Marjolaine proclaims her decision for Jack, who, she learns, is the son of an old sweetheart of her mother. About this time Lord Otford has received an anonymous letter from Brooke- Hoskyn of No. 3. Brooke-Hoskyn had formerly been a butler to Lord Otford. Lord Otford comes to Pomander Walk to investigate and he meets Madame Lachenais. He does not recognize her at first, but after having done so, he aske her to marry him as he still loves her. She accepts his proposal. Meanwhile, Jack has been hiding in Dr. Sternroyd's rooms in No. 3 for a few days. Marjolaine and Jack have procured a specail marriage license through him. By a mistake, the license falls into the hadns of Lord Otford and Madame Lachenais. Finally, both couples are brought together and peace reigns once more on Pomander Walk. Each student performed his part perfectly. Everyone believes that "Pomander Walk" was the best Class Play ever produced in the school. Marjolaine (Freda Cazen) was portrayed exceptionally well. She showed all the innocence of a yound girl in 1803. Jack (Jerome Kimball and Hymen Bennett, understudy) made himself loved by the forceful methods he employed. Lord Otford (Nathan Weisman) was received with praise by a delighted audience. Madame Lachenais (Blanche Zweig) was reveived understandingly by the sympathizing mother of the audience. The audience was very much pleased by the jovial, plethoric Sir Peter (Ben Sufrin). Mrs. Poskett (Eleanor Frank and Beatrice Miller) received bursts of laughter throughout the play. Barbara (Hazel Carey) and Basil (Joseph Ripp) taught the audience quite a bit about lovemaking. Ruth (Harriet Manning) remained a spinster unto the end. Brooke-Hoskyn (Jack Bernstein) played his part admirably. Jim (Hyman Solomon), the Hon. Caroline Thring (Sadie Topel), Jane (Fannie Cohen), Dr. Jacob Sternroyd (Irwin Schultz) and the Lamplighter (Saul Zeidenschneider) completed the excellent cast. The success of the Class Play was due not only to the members of the cast but also to Mr. Chester B. Story and Miss Erma C. Jones, the coaches, to the Stage Crew, and to the attentive audience. The music was furnished through the courtesy of the Fifth Avenue High School orchestra under the able direction of Mr. Oscar W. Demmler. Page 65 Musical Activities ASSEMBLIES In our dedicatory assemblies, both Senior and Junior, the Chorus and Orchestra appeared in numbers fitting to the solemnity of the occasion. Then on Class Day, for our departing Seniors, the Orchestra accompanied the Seniors in songs and dances on the stage. Some of the boys from the Chorus sang a quartet number. In a St. Patrick's Day program, for the Junior Assembly, a delightful feature was presented in the form of a double quartet from the Chorus, who gave several Irish songs. Charles Simon, a member of the Orchestra, played a violin solo, "The Last Rose of Summer." In a commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of Beethoven's death, a Beethoven program was given for a Senior Assembly. At this assembly, the Orchestra played four selections, the Chorus sang four numbers, Beatrice Miller sang a soprano solo, Bernard Siegal played a violin solo, and Freda Cazen a piano solo. At the German Club program in the Junior Assembly, a quartet from the Chorus sang a German Song. The Junior Assembly held two meetings devoted to singing by the whole group. Songs that will never be forgotten were thrown on the screen and, while the accompaniment was being played, the students were led by Mr. Demmler in singing. These assemblies have been varied by solo numbers by the "Ampico, " the reproducing piano. At one of the Senior asseblies, Mrs. Nichol led a group of Freshman girls in a group of songs. ACTIVITIES OF THE ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS At the Mid-Year Senior Play, which was given for two different audiences, the Orchestra furnished the music before and between the acts. At the Mid-Year Commencement in Carnegie Hall, the orchestra played several selections. Miss Jeanette Wald, a member of the class and former member of the Orchestra played a violin solo. A concert for the Freshmen was held in the Auditorium. The Chorus and the Orchestra appeared in separate numbers. A group of original compositions by members of the Harmony Class was sung by a double quartet from the Chorus. Concert for the Men's League of Bellevue. This concert was given in the Bellevue Episcopal Church. Mr. Wilson had invited the orchestra last year and again this year. On this occasion several of last year's Orchestra members assisted in the program. Miss Eva Young, of the June '26 class, played several violin solos. At a program given by the Household Economy Club of Pittsburgh, the Orchestra assisted by giving a group of numbers at the beginning of the program. Drama Week Performance. The Orchestra played at one of the performances of the week. Fifth Avenue High School gave the played called "The Finger of God, " and Oliver gave "Mrs. Pat and the Law." The Orchestra and the actors performed in Kaufmann's Auditorium. At the Night School Commencement the orchestra supplied the music. The Orchestra also supplied the music for the open meeting of the Patriotic Order of the Sons of America. Extra.---From time to time individual members or groups of players from Fifth Avenue High have responded to the call of clubs and organizations in the city and have performed solo and ensemble numbers for them. Anna Burns, Bernard Siegal, Charles Simon, MIlton Caplan, and others have given their services. Page 66 [Photo: Traffic Squad] [Photo: Student Senate] Page 67 HOMEMAKERS CLUB At the first meeting of the Homemaker's Club, the former President, Sarah Hughes, presided and the election of officers for this semester took place. The rest of the meeting was taken up with diversions. A Tea was served to the girls while Sarah Hughes was hostess. A combination meeting of the Textile and Cooking Club met in the Auditorium to hear a very interesting talk on "The Home Budget Plan." The woman who spoke represented Kaufmann's Home Budget Plan. The Club is planning to further its meetings with some fine educational as well as social programs. The officers of the Club are: President...............................Alice Zerelstein Vice President..........................Fanny Orlanksy Secretary...............................Ruth Gordon Treasurer...............................Pearl Singer Reporter................................Belrose Marcus Social Chairman. .......................Sarah Hughes Program Chairman. ......................Annette Schultz [Photo: Naturalists Club] NATURALISTS CLUB The Naturalists Club has done much for the school this semester. It has furnished flowers for the library and also two beautiful ferns for the trophy cases on the first floor. These things have helped to beautify the school to a great extent. The Club is also planning to present a gift to the school. The officers for this semester are as follows: President............................. Eleanor Frank Vice President. .......................Jacob Bernstein Secretary..............................Frank Pollack Treasurer..............................Harry Kalson Reporter.. ............................Edward Benson Page 68 [Photo: Home Makers Club] [Photo: Junior Math Club] President..............................Sam Goldbars {note; the last letter was illegible} Vice President.........................Frances LaMantia Reporter...............................Ellen Slifkin Secretary..............................Ellen Slifkin Treasurer..............................Alex Cohen Page 69 [Photo: German Club] THE GERMAN CLUB The German Club, or der Deutsche Verein, like many other of the language clubs, has just been organized this year. The advisor is Miss Eggers. All those who have taken German and all those who are now taking it are eligible. The object of the Club is to further the interests of those who know the German language. The present officers are: President, Edward Benson; Vice President, Howard Cohen; Secretary, Anne Dickman; Treasurer, Anna Burns; Reporter, Rose Kushner. The meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays in Room 204. Here very interesting dramatic, literary, and musical programs are given. Just recently the German Club entertained the Junior Assembly with a program which was given entirely in German. The German hopes to be as successful in the future as it has been in the past. "NEWSETTE" STAFF The monthly newspaper of the Fifth Avenue High School, "The Newsette", has been innovated in our school this semester. This semester's publication has shown an improvement in style, material, and general make-up over the past publications, and is indicative of future improvement to be carried on by the succeeding staff. It is the earnest wish of the present staff that "The Newsette" be more patronage next year, making it the best high school paper in Pennsylvania and one of the best in the East. The Staff consisted of the following: Editor-in-Chief, Jack Stone; Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Glass; Business Manager, Nathan Kart; Assistant Business Manager, Blanche Zweig; Editor of School News and Exchanges, Ben Sufrin; Editor of Literary, Howard Cohen; Editor of Clubs and Activities, Edythe Abrams; Editor of All Sorts, Louis Katz; Editor of Girls' Athletics, Mildred Cohen; Editor of Boys' Athletics, Jacob Bernstein; Literary Advisor, Dr. Bonham; Business Advisor, Mr. Atkinson. Page 70 [Photo: French Club] LE CERCLE FRANCAIS The officers of the French Club are: Nine Klieger, President; Sylvie Aronson, Vice President; Isabelle Sundlick, Secretary; Fannie Morris, Program Chairman; Elisabeth Bell, Treasurer. The purpose of the Cercle Francais is to offer those students who really love the French language an opportunity to live the beautiful ideals of France. [Photo: Student Co-operative Government] Page 71 Student Co-Operative Government June, 1927, finds another illustrious half year of activities added to the long established Student Co-Operative Government. Aside from the routine activities such as tardy record reports and home room interests, much new work has been accomplished. An important amendment was added to the constitution. It provided for the election of 9B senators after the first report period. Thus a better choice of freshman senators is expected since time is given to the pupils to acquaint themselves with their strange roommates. A new committee has been established to meet the needs that arose when assembly classes were begun. It is called the Assembly Committee for its duties will consist in watching the conduct of the pupils in and out of the assembly. Another committee, called the Courtesy Committee, has operated in conjunction with the former by attending to the problem of keeping hats off in the building. The major problems of this semester were the "Halls Project" and the "Clean-Up" Campaign. In the former, many rooms volunteered to take care of the halls for a day. As a result, a better spirit and morale has arisen within the students to do their level best for the appearance of the school. It was a medium for the transferring of responsibilities from a few in the Halls Committee to the hundreds in the school. The Clean-Up Campaign accomplished so much that it seems impossible to believe that it was only of two weeks' duration. Many report rooms co-operated in this civic movement to clean up the dirty spots of our district. The work was directed by the Executive Committee, composed of various clubs' and activities' representatives, presided over by the president of the Student Senate, and by the Senators in their rooms. Miss Cook directed the faculty division of the campaign. These fine achievements, noteworthy for their importance, are characteristic of the Student Government's ability. A pace has been set this semester; the outgoing officers and members of the Student Co-Operative Government earnestly hope for a continuance of this trend in school management. The officers of this semester were: Harry R. Hinkes....................President Leon T. Rubenstein.................Vice-President Ruben Gold.........................Secretary Ruth Kopleman............,,,,,,,,, Treasurer Jullus Cohen.......................Reporter F.A.H.S. Clean-Up Committee: H. Hinkes..........................Chairman F. Rice............................Secretary L. Katz............................Art S. Abramvitz.......................Bird J. Nathan..........................Camera B. Harris..........................Draftsman I. Schultz.........................Halls E. Abrams..........................Health E. Frank...........................Naturalist J. Stone...........................News D. Silverman.......................Textile A. Page............................Shops Isabel Sundlick....................Scrapbook Page 72 [Photo: Debating Club] [Photo: Orchestra] Page 73 [Photo: Leader's Club] GIRLS' LEADER'S CLUB The Leader's Club, under the excellent supervision of its guardian, Miss Mercer, has had an enjoyable and worth-while semester. The Club has had very interesting meetings during the semester. The members were invited to a party given in their honor by the Leader's Club of Gladstone, on May 3. Meeting every Tuesday afternoon, we have had weekly programs consisting of dancing, swimming, and both apparatus and recreational gym work. On April 12 we held our initiation. A good time was enjoyed by all. A swimming party was held after school as part of the initiation. Many a new member was ducked in the water. We feel that we have accomplished something this semester and hope to carry on the good work next semester. The officers of the club are: President...................Sarah Segall Vice Presdient..............Sara Levine Secretary...................Sylvia Lewis Treasurer...................Florence Bennett Social Chairman.............Harriet Manning SPANISH CLUB Officers President...................Nathan Kart Vice President..............Charles Borella Secretary...................Grace Holmes Treasurer...................William McElroy The Spanish Club had several meetings this semester in which each member reported on something of Spanish interest. Page 74 [Photo: Journalist Club] JOURNALIST CLUB Although only organized one year, the Journalist Club has established a remarkable record in the school. Material for the "Handbooks" that were issued this semester was prepared by the members of this club. This is the first booklet of its kind that was ever published for Fifth. The work for the semester ending in June was largely that of reporting. Each member was appointed to act as a reporter for each of the school activities. This practice of reporting served a twofold purpose; first it trained the members in Journalism; second, each club was able to be represented in our city newspapers when reports were written. The entire program was arranged for the semester by the Program Chairmen. Each member appeared at least once on the program. Certain days were reserved for speakers. Added to the list of speakers were Mr. Duvall, President of the Pittsburgh Press Club, who spoke about the famous newspaper men; Mr. Hughes, Feature Writer of the Pittsburgh Press, who also spoke to the members of the Club about reporters and news gathering. It is the sincere wish of the officers of the Journalist Club of the last semester that the Club should continue to do the good work it has done for the school in the past. Advisers---------Miss Young and Dr. Bonham Abe Gordon......................President Jack Stone......................Vice President Blanche Zweig...................Secretary Fannie Bastacky.................Treasurer Ben Hoffman.....................Reporter Ben Sufrin--Ben Hoffman.........Program Chairmen Page 75 [Photo: Dramatic Club] Page 76 HEALTH CLUB This semester the Health Club has had many notable speakers. Coach Briggs gave a very interesting talk at one meeting. Discussions on health problems have been very beneficial. The McCoy Theory was discussed at one of the meetings. The officers of the Club are: President...................Edythe Abrams Vice President..............Nathan Meyers Secretary...................Ruben Gold Treasurer...................Martin Rosenberg Reporter....................Harry Sanes Program Chairman............Esther Singer [Photo: Math Club] THE TEXTILE CLUB The Textile Section of the Home Economics Club of Fifth Avenue High School has had the pleasure of hearing many interesting speakers. Among them were Miss Van Steenberg, who spoke on "Tapestries", and Mrs. G. Fisher, who spoke on "Budgets." Our semester has been successful as a whole. The officers of the Club are as follows: President..................Grace Battaglia Vice President.............Jeanette Khalik Secretary..................Julia Madison Treasurer..................Edith Miller Reporter...................Dorothy Silverman Page 77 [Photo: Textile Club] Page 78 [Photo: Tech Club] THE TECH CLUB The Tech Club has finished one of its most successful seasons. Many interesting subjects were discussed. The meetings were beneficial to everyone present. During the course of the semester Mr. Thompson, our guardian, gave us many interesting facts on the various subjects. Dr. Ogden gave us a few facts about the manufacture and use of Synthetic Rubber. The officers of the Club are: President.................Lawrence Reznick Vice President............Ben Harris Secretary.................Harry Schlesinger Treasurer.................Bernard Barnett Reporter..................Francis Fisher FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Friendship Club has had two outstanding parties this semester and both were for the Freshmen. The first was the initiation or recognition service and the second was a party for the Freshmen. At both affairs the girls were delightfully entertained. The club has also had a few discussional meetings which were both interesting and valuable. The Candy Sales have been quite successful this semester. Fifth also sent six girls to Bellevue for a conference on which the girls later reported. This interesting program for the semester was accomplished through the work of the officers who are: President.................Sara Shapiro Vice-President............Mary Kodinsky Secretary.................Frances Rice Treasurer.................Freda Hirschfield Reporter..................Eleanor Frank Page 79 [Photo: Friendship Club] Page 80 Section VII "Ads" and "Ends" TO OUR ADVERTISERS THE STAFF of the June 1927 "LIFE" wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the business men of Pittsburgh for the support they have given in the publication of this volume. We, in turn, earnestly desire that every reader will show the same generosity by boosting and patronizing these merchants. PITTSBURGH Our city is a mighty place. It covers such enormous space, It has such riches and such splendor That it is known both near and far. What matter if there is much smoke? We men must take that as a joke, For smoke means work, and work means pay To buy our food the live-long day. We know the smoke is golden smoke, Formed by resources----iron and coke, They make the precious metal steel That gives the fame, and pride we feel. We have our beautiful places too; Of grand structures we have not few. A superb museum of great renown. And shady parks all o'er the town. ----Leon Bluestone Page 81 Where Wealth Starts The habit of saving regularly is the foundation of Independence. Back of every fortune, no matter how large, will be found someone who saved money. It is a fascinating habit. Ask any of the thousands to whom the FIDELITY pays four per cent on savings deposits. Fidelity Title and Trust Co. 341-343 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Page 82 Room 112 12 B 5 Fannie Bastacky Rose Broner Lillian Calinsky Edith Evans Irma Fleischer Jennie Fisher Max Frishoff Fannie Glazer Walter Hart Herman Hollander Bessie Holstein Rose Isack Hymen Kadas Joseph Katzeff Mary King Hymen Lieberman Pauline Lustgarten Ethel Marcus Edith Miller Margaret Mitchell Herbert McClory Rose Nedlin Ruth Osgood Nathan Perer Mollie Peris Annette Rayman Celia Rosen Mary Sassano Peter Silverhart Isabel Sundlich Bennie Tolch Leah Whitman Ms. Cosgrove, Teacher Room 309 12 B 6 Beatrice Americus Salome Atkins Annie Avery Fred Booker Bella Binstock Rose Cohen Sarah Cohen Jack Erlich Harold Glick Jacob Goldblum Leon Hytovitz Nina Kleiger Helen Leslie Louis Malkoff Max Malkoff Robert Massie Hymen Melman Mortimer Nusbaum David Pearlstein Edward Pearlstein David Pearlmutter Ben Rothman William Reisberg Leon Rubenstein Irene Singer Elizabeth Singer Max Shabason William Thomas Miss Mary Young, Teacher Page 83 Formal Occasions No matter how exacting the demands - we are prepared to meet them. Our styles are always UP - TO - DATE We Rent Formal Clothes Whittington Dress Suit Co. 6002 - 3 - 4 JENKINS ARCADE Phones: Day - Grant 2604 Night - Lafayette 4791 -R Cedar 0996 Grant 1574 New Designs For Sale at SHRIBER WALL PAPER CO. A Most Complete Line of Wall Paper Agents for LAWRENCE PAINTS, VARNISHES AND ENAMELS - PLATE AND WINDOW GLASS Estimates furnished on Glass and Glazing 1920 BEAVER AVENUE, N. S. 1822 CENTER AVENUE Candies A Gift That is always in order and is always appreciated. Everybody Likes Candy 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 POUND A. G. Spalding Bros. Co. Circle the World of Sport with Spalding Athletic Equipment Send for Catalogue A. G. Spalding & Bros. 608 WOOD STREET Page 84 M. HIRSCHFIELD FURNITURE CO. Hirschfield's store is never a bore, People come there by the score. Never less but always more; And buy our Furniture in this reliable store. 1406 - 1408 FIFTH AVE. [next door to Merchant's Bank] Compliments of - DAVID P. BERMAN Realtor 434 DIAMOND STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA. THE HIGH SCHOOL BAKERY (Across the street from the High School) Extends their Greetings to the GRADUATING CLASS OF JUNE 1927 Boosters S. Bernstein B. Bodek J. Bonder J. Branch E. Bregman S. Singer J. Bregman N. Caplan A. Childress I. Chodock H. Crews L. Spokoiney M. Whittington F. Cupp D. Davidson E. Davis A. Duffy S. Flom D. Stein S. Greenberger A. Harris J. Katella R. Kimelman J. Levite A. Stept E. O'Connor J. Lipsky H. Mendelson R. Rice E. Rosen A. Schutte I. Tishman 10 B-6 Room 305 Page 85 Louis Golomb Glass - Paints - Hardware PITTSBURGH PROOF PRODUCTS 1532 Center Avenue Phone: Atlantic 2669 COMPLIMENTS of SCHWARTZ BAKING COMPANY 1816 - 18 Bedford Ave Store Room 1706 Center Ave. COMPLIMENTS of BEN FRANKLIN COMPLIMENTS of MEYER LETWIN This advertisement is inserted as an expression of goodwill by Rieck McJunkin Dairy Company as well as a desire to help along a worthy cause. Rieck - McJunkin Products - Milk, Cream, Ice Cream, Butter, Eggs, etc., are standard everywhere in Western Pennsylvania Quality is the very highest. Just drive in - "MOTOR INN" [ A Modern Garage ] C. F. MUGELE, Prop. Page 86 Room 205 12 B 7 John Anderson Clara Aufieri Elizabeth Bell Isaac Borton Anna Burns Howard Cohen Margaret Democko Anna Dickman Hilda Feldman Jack Feldman Ida Friedman Lillian Glickman Esther Greenberg Helen Greenberger Sarah Hughes Louis Kram Sam Maysels Lillian Meyers Beatrice Noven Fanny Orlansky Jacob Ripp Bernard Santini George Silverman Elder Stein Murray Stein Jack Wagner Ovella White Ms. Schramm, Teacher Room 203 11 B 7 Rose Abel Alex Clovsky David Cohen Julian Cordice Sara Finkelstein Charles Freedlander Milton Goldberg Murray Goldstein Samuel Halsband Anna Hanick Samuel Harris James Hilvick Samuel Klein Lillian Klein Herman Langer Theodore Mannison Nathan Maretsky Laura Moone Beatrice Neustein Stanley Norkuss David Nossokoff Israel Rubinovitz Anna Pudles Aaron Robin Manuel Sachs Hymen Schwartz Max Shekter Philip Steinberg Rebecca Stern Fannie Supovitz Mr. Reaser, Teacher Page 87 Compliments of M. Benkovitz Garments Made and Remade OSCAR GOLD "Exclusive Furrier" 1225 FIFTH AVENUE Kruger's Sandwiches ARE BETTER Always Fresh 1800 CENTER AVENUE Compliments of H. Z. DAVIDSON "Creamery Products" 1086 CENTER AVENUE M. WOLF 1707 CENTER AVENUE A Varied Selection of the Latest Shoes You Know H. MANN "The Sandwich King" (Come On Over) Compliments of I. Binstock 2021 CENTER AVENUE Compliments of H FAIRMAN "Wallpaper and Supplies" 114 - 116 FULLERTON STREET Page 88 [Illustration: The Fifth Ave. Hi. Toreador] Perverted Proverbs Absence (from school) makes the heart grow fonder - of more absences. A Freshman can ask more questions in a minute than a Senior can answer in an hour. An "A" on the report card is worth two in a teacher's roll book. People who live in glass houses, should move. Marry in haste; divorce in leisure. Too many teachers spoil the pupils. You can lead a Freshie to books, but you can't make him study. I can more easily enjoy ten jokesters, than be one of the ten to listen to my jokes. Page 89 Compliments of A. BATTAGLIA 1737 FIFTH AVENUE Fruits, Vegetables and Groceries Compliments of A. BINSTOCK 1603 CENTER AVENUE Free Delivery Grant 2806 ZIKERS' Meat Market & Groceries 1604 Center Avenue FOR QUALITY SEE "ZIKER" Compliments from Hymen's Steak House 16 CENTER AVENUE THE "TASTY" KIND Compliments of Lutsky Pharmacy 1627 Center Avenue SERVICE ACCURACY PURITY Compliments of B. BALTER WHOLESALE MEATS 1809 CENTER AVENUE Compliments from ABE FARBER 1804 CENTER AVENUE Fruits Vegetables Compliments from Charlie's Barber Shop 1711 WEBSTER AVENUE For good work, see "Charley" Page 90 GREETINGS FROM Room 213 9 A 1 Albert Caplan Nicholas D'Antoni Ralph D'Antoni Robert Dargan Mabel Davis Anne Feld Irving Frankenstein Isadore Frishman Irwin Goodman Carrie B. Harris Ruth Height Andrew Kleine Sidney Kramer Norman Leifer Harry Mahlmood Anna Malloy Bennie Mandel Bessie Marcus Marceleine McKnight Thelma Phillips Jessie L. Rodgers William Sakolsky Louis Schneider David Shapiro Grace Stavrinos Milton Ungar Robert Wisinski "THE ROOM THAT DOES" 100% IN BANKING 11 A 4 215 "THE ROOM THAT ALWAYS RESPONDS TO A CALL" 11 A 4 100% IN "NEWS" The Old Standby Yours truly, L. A. MILLER 1749 Fifth Avenue Page 91 [Illustration: "The Afternoon Applesauce"] Page 92 The Fifth Avenue Bank of Pittsburgh Established 1869 Capital-$100,000.00 Surplus-$150,000.00 4% Interest on Savings Accounts 4% WE INVITE YOUR BUSINESS Page 93 INFORMATION DESK If all the chewing gum chewed by stenographers were stretched out to the nth degree, it would be stretched out to the nth degree. If all the ponies used in the Latin classes were gathered together, there would be no stable large enough to hold them. Fourteen people working in one-hour shifts can outline Halleck in 94 nights. The people of Afghanistan do not take great interest in the weather report of Hoboken. Inhabitants of the Sahara Desert have not been troubled by floods this summer. The Department of Health of the Panama Canal reports that no one has been frost- bitten there this summer. One hundred and forty-four ants can eat as much lettuce in 12 hours as 92 caterpillars can in 10 hours. It is estimated that 99 44/100 per cent of the alcoholic population of the United States is intoxicated. A recent canvass of the pupils of Fifth Avenue High School shows that they are not in favor of more nightwork and longer school hours. Of 132 Seniors who took pictures, only 132 said that the pictures did not do them justice. The Fourth of July and Christmas seldom fall on September 8. SOFT SOAP May I read your Palm, Olive? Not on your life Buoy! Then I am out of Lux! WHY DOES THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? Why does the chicken cross the road? The question perplexed me. Why does a chicken cross the road? I don't know, I answered and went on my way. But I couldn't get rid of that haunting question. I racked my brain, but my brain would not be racked; it absolutely refused. Here was a problem which only a genius could work out. I determined to get the answer. I began to go to libraries, to look in thesauruses, encyclopedias, almanacs, I grew thin, a haunted look came over me. At times my hair would stand on end, then get tired and sit down. I traveled, I consulted philosophers, theologists, metaphysicists, but all in vain. At last I came to a remote village in the wilds of California. The people referred me to a hermit whom they regarded as an all- knower. I came to him. Shaking with hope I asked the question, "Why does a chicken cross the road?" He sat thinking and then he looked at me. "My friend," he said, "you have come to the right person, I can answer your question. A chicken crosses the road because there is chicken-feed on the other side." So that's it! Good people, pray, forgive us for the awful suspense we have created, and be kind enough to extract the moral we wish to bring out: "Never cross the road unless you want to get somewhere." --S and S Harry---"What's the difference between green and red onions? John----"I couldn't tell you." Harry---"Well then you don't know your onions!" Page 94 Compliments of THE HOME DRUG COMPANY I. J. Ellovich, Prop. 2001 CENTER AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA Compliments of J. ABEL Compliments of M. KAISERMAN Compliments of L. Fireman & Bros. "Hatters and Furnishers" 1708 Center Avenue Compliments of LARRY GREEN AND BERKY MEYERS 1735 FIFTH AVENUE 'Sandwiches! Oh Boy!" Compliments of STERLING PHARMACY 1734 FIFTH AVENUE P. YOUNG Fancy and Staple Groceries 1613 CENTRE AVENUE Compliments of Hausman "Boys" 1710 CENTER AVENUE Fresh Supply of Meats always on hand Page 95 Compliments of Room 115 11 A 3 "Live pure, speak true, right wrong"--Tennyson. Josephine Battaglia Blanche Braff Ida Canterman Florence Cohen Rose Cohen Ruth Cohen Kitty Eiseman Sarah Gordon Yetta Gray Theora Knott Jeannette Kalik Jeannette Kramer Sylvia Lewis Eva Malamude Rose Malamude Dora Mazefsky Isabel Miller Charlotte Portney Annette Rosen Lillian Rosner Bessie Ruben Rose Schilit Lillian Schneirov Tillie Segal Pearl Stern Rose Topolsky Sylva Aronson, Secretary Ida Gold, Treasurer Pauline Moretsky, Senatrix Miss Llewellyn, Teacher Humor We call her tonsils because someone is always taking her out. Mr. Southwick--How can arid land be improved? M. C. --- By irritating it. Mr. S. --- What is the difference between us and a criminal? D. S. ---We haven't been caught yet. Mr. Southwick---Who is the Duke of York? R. L. ---The mayor of New York. A darky was painting a steep roof when suddenly he started to slip down. "Oh, Lawd, please save this poah soul. I ain't harmed no one." Suddenly something happened and he stopped. "Never mind, Lawd," he said," never mind; my pants done catched on a nail." Little Johnny went up to his rich grandpa and eyed him curiously. Then he ran away, but soon returned with a bucket. "Kick this bucket, will you, grandpa," he said. "Why," asked grandpa surprised. "Cause, " said Johnny, "mother said that we'd get a lot of money when you kicked the bucket." Page 96 A SOLILOQUY OF TWO PARTING SENIORS As we, the Seniors, leave this school With thoughts our minds are full, Why are some of the teachers short, And why were some poor sports? We wonder how dear Fifth would be If short (5 foot 2) Miss Paul would be! And if "Doc" Bonham were not a dear Wouldn't some of us still be here? And pray tell us why Miss young smiles When she many English tests compiles And why does Mr. Wilson loudly call When we are boisterous in the hall? And why does Mr. Masters hate noise When he with his chemicals toys? And can you imagine Miss Lewis with Bobbed Hair And miss Dickey not "fair and square?" And why did Miss Wolf Quiet us when we had some fun? And if Mr. Story were not a pal Wouldn't there still be here many a gal? And did you ever realize what music would be If in Fifth a Mr. Demmler there would not be? And how could Fifth produce such scientists? If in our school "Doc" Ogden did not exist? And can you imagine Miss Simmens teaching sewing And some teachers not preaching? And why is "407" on the last floor; And why the office on the first? And if you put on your thinking caps (With these questions don't bother your paps) If like this our dear Fifth would be? Can you imagine what you would see We don't know what Fifth Avenue Means to you! But this and that and P-L-U-S Is what she means to US. Hymen Solomen, Saul Zeidenschneider MINISTERING ANGEL You hover o'er my bedside drear, My every asking word you hear; You're mine for better or for worse You know my every care and ill, You press upon my lips-a pill: My Nurse. Page 97 Potter Title & Trust Co. Fourth & Grant Pittsburgh, PA PAYS 2% Checking Accounts 4% Savings Accounts 5% Mortgage Certificates 6% Guaranteed Mortgages (Write for Descriptive Booklets) Potter Title and Mortgage Guaranty Company Fourth and Grant Pittsburgh, PA Combined Capital, Surplus and Reserves over $2,100,000.00 Page 98 Compliments from the "Doc" Gordon Club SENIOR A. A. U. CHAMPIONS Compliments of Beacon Pharmacy Sam Chaban, Prop. 1937 MURRAY AVENUE Hazel 5561 Compliments of Squirrel Hill Grocery D. Pollock, Prop. 2027 MURRAY AVENUE Hazel 1611 Compliments of the FORBES & SHADY LUNCH 1884 SHADY AVENUE Hazel 7186 Compliments of MANOR PHARMACY A Friedman, Prop 1720 MURRAY AVENUE Hazel 1320 Compliments of Signorino's Barber Shop 528 ROBERTS STREET Compliments from the "A.P. Moore Club" Olitsky Real Estate MORTGAGES 1826 FIFTH AVENUE Grant 9738 PITTSBURGH, PA Page 99 Rain or Shine Monday or Friday The High School Lunch Room "Always the Best" Fifth Avenue High School Compliments of Harry Frank 1907 - 1927 Twentieth Anniversary SAM REZNIK Dry Goods, Hosiery and Notions 68 Logan Street Grant 1297 Page 100 Business The modern profession to which young men and women are turning. Training in the right school is the right route. Don't guess about the school; investigate, visit, and ask questions about experience, personnel, stability, responsibility, housing, employment, environment, teachers, course content, text books, and sociability. DUFFS IRON CITY COLLEGE 424 Duquesne Way Pittsburgh, PA P.S. Spangler, President "Here Training for Business is not a theory, but a practical accomplishment." CENTER SQUARE MEAT MARKET AND GROCERY "QUALITY and SERVICE" is our motto. We lead and other try to follow. S. KATZ & SON, Props. 1719 Center Avenue Grant 4968 Wedding Cakes - Specialties J.H. TISHERMAN "The Appetizing Shoppe" 1807 Center Avenue Pastry - Birthday Cakes Meet me at... CAZEN'S MEAT MARKET 1227 Fifth Avenue Wholesale and Retail Smoked Meats Best Quality at Lowest Prices GR-1015 GR-8346 Page 101 [Illustration] Page 102 The J.F. Apple & Company Lancaster, Penna. Official Jeweler to the Fifth Avenue Day High School and also the Fifth Avenue Evening High School Highest Quality - Lowest Prices Class Rings Class Pins Emblems Page 103 Compliments of SISSMAN STUDIO 1828 Center Avenue Official Photographer for the June 1927 Class Compliments of SUPERIOR ENGRAVING COMPANY 237 Fifth Avenue Official Engraver for the June 1927 Class Compliments of THOMAS A. LOUDEN 530 Fernando Street Official Printing Contractor for the June 1927 Class Page 104 [Illustration: The End]