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Editors-in-Chief

R A L P H F E IG IN

M A RC GABEL

News Editor

E D W IN L IC H T E N F E L DT H E

Sports Editors

M A R T IN STEIN G ESSER

SAM C O H E N

A rt Editor

R A L P H N A T H A N

Photography Editor

M O R T O N N E W M A N

B i( s i n ess Ma n age rs

E U G E N E L IN D E N

ED W A R D S T R E IM

Zhe Mnudl Publication of

THE SENIOR CLASS

of FRANKLIN SCHOOL

Eighteen West Eighty-ninth Street, New York City

N A T H A N IE L STEVENS

D I C A T I O N

We, the class of 1954, take pride m ded­

icating oiir yearbook to Mr. Nathaniel H.

Stevens. Mr. Stevens has distinguished himself

as a fine teacher of science and mathematics and

as the efficient director of the U pper School.

He will long be remembered by otu' class as a

true friend.

Message to the Seniors from Mr. Spahn

T h e Franklin School graduating class of 1954 has achieved a most enviable college entrance record. A th ird of the class has been admitted to Ivy League Schools. Every boy has been admitted to the college of his first or second choice. It is im portant that the graduates realize that in part, this fine admittance record has been achieved by the former graduates who have successfully completed their training at these very colleges. Your future success at college will pave the way for many of our graduates in coming years. G uard this record with sincerity and respect.

Best wishes to all of you in your future life work and rem em ber that you will always receive a hearty welcome when you visit Franklin School.

F a c u l t y

T O P ; M r Herm an, Dr. Baird, Mr. Lowes,

Mr. Zalcman, Mr. Robertson

M ID D LE: Mrs. Charlet, Mr. Garcia, Mr.

Shaughnessy, Mr. Frisch, Mr. Carson,

Miss Massey

B O T T O M ; Mrs. Mond, Mrs. Ferrazzo, Mr.

Stevens, Mr. Spahn, Mr. Neale, Mrs.

Longo, Mrs. \ ’oiunan

Six

S E N I O R S

D O N A L D P E T E R B R O O K M A N

165 Seaman Avenue

New York University

“Silence is more eloquent than words.”Carlyle

Current Events Club 4, Secretary 4, Service Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, Science Club 4, Newspaper 4.

1 0 5 4

SAM UEL JAY C O H E N

140 Riverside Drive

Brooklyn College

“Words are women, deeds are men.”

Soccer 4, Basketball 4, Newspaper Sports Editor 4, Franklinite Sports Editor 4, H onor Roll 4, Curren t Events Club, President 4, Service Squad 4.

Eight

IVES FEDER

3-?() C’.entral Park West

Cloluinbia l ln i\ersity

'■'I'ht' world’s great men have not been great scholars nor i t ’s scholars groat men.”

I l o t UK 'S

Music C’.lub, President 4, l.S.C;. Representalixe 4, Red and Blue 4, Science Club 4, Hobbies Club 4.

I B 5 4

R A L PH DAVID FE IG IN211 West 106 Street

Colimibia University

“And still they gazed and still their wonder grew,T h a t one small head could carry all he knew.”

Goldsmith

Franklin School Banner 1, 2, 3, 4, Franklin School Medal 1, 2, 3, 4, Weil medal lor History 1, Student Coimcil 1, 3, Secretary 3, Newspaper 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4, Red and Blue 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 3, Assistant Editor 4, Franklinite Co- Editor 4, Ba.'.ketball 3, 4, Science Club 3, C ur ­rent E\ents Club 3, 4, Secretary 3, I.S.C. Repre­sentative 4, 1. S. C. Newspaper 4, Service Scjuad 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Class Secretary 4, Assembly Committee 4, Valedictorian.

N ine

M A RC C U R T IS GABEL

215 West 88th Street

Cornell University

“W it and wisdom are born with the m an .”Seldin

Science Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Class Vice- President 2, 4, Franklin School Banner 2, 3, 4, Franklin School Medal 2, 3, 4, Curren t Events

Club 3, 4, Franklinite Co-Editor 4, Basketball3, 4, Baseball 4, Soccer Manager 4, I. S. C. R ep ­resentative 3, 4, Salutatorian.

1 0 5 4

W IL L IA M J O H N G O L D E N B L U M

915 West End Avenue

H obart

“Music is the universal knowledge of m ankind.”Longfellow

Photography Club I, 2, Science Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Tennis 3, Hobbies Club 4, Presi­dent 4, Class Treasurer 3, Music Club 3, 4, Honor Roll 4.

Ten

H O W A R D MOR TON ( i l l I I’MAN

I Hi ( Ic iU ra l l ‘ ; i ik West

Temple I liiivcrsily

"I 'hey also serve those who only stand and wait.”

M illon

Science Chib -5, Basketball ,H, 4, l*hotography Club 3, Hobbies Club 4, 'I 'leasurer 4, Chess and Checkers Club 4, Baseball 4, Tennis 3.

1 9 5 4

LOUIS KLEIN

203 West 107 St

Columbia University

‘He is only fantastical that is not in fashion.

Burton

Eleven

E D W IN H A R R IE L IC H T E N F E L D

2665 G rand Concourse

New York University

“Pure friendship is something which m en of inferior intellect can never taste.”

Music Club 3, 4, Glee Club 3, Basketball 3, 4, Class Treasurer 4, Newspaper 4, News Editor 4, Red and Blue 4, Assistant Editor 4, Franklinite News Editor 4, C urren t Events Club 4, Secretary

4, Chess and Checkers Club 4, H onor Roll 4.

I a 5

E U G E N E N E IL L IN D E N

272 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach

H obart

“ A smile takes b u t a minute, bu t the memory

of it lasts forever.”

Science Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4, Assembly Committee 4, Glee Club 3, Secretary 3, l ib ra ry Committee 3, Secretary 3, Basketball 3, 4, Soccer4, Baseball 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, Class President 4, Student Council 4, Vice-President 4, Music Club Secretary 4, H onor Roll 4, Franklinite Business

Manager 4.

T luelve

DO N A LD AN r i l O N Y MOKFA

■52-7!) ‘5()lli Stix'Ct, Island (j'ly

I (li:u a

“.An lionesl man's tlie nol)lcsl work ol Ciod.”Pope

C u n e n L K v c n n C^lub 1, R ead ing C lu b 1, Soc-

cci' 1, Basket ba i l I.

1 9 5 4

R A L P H DAVID N A T H A N

38 East 85th Street

Syracuse

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”Bayly

Soccer 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, L S. C. Representa­tive 3, L S. C. President 4, Baseball 3, 4, Tennis 3, Basketball Manager 4, Student Council Sec­retary 4, Franklinite Art Editor 4.

Thirteen

M O R T O N L E O N A R D N E W M A N

750 Park Avenue

University of Pennsylvania

“Safety lies in the middle Course.”Ovid

Red and Blue 1, C urren t Events Club 3, 4, Photography Club President 3, Service Squad 3, Science Club 4, Franklin School Banner 2, 3, Franklin School Medal 2, Photography Editor of Franklinite 4, Baseball 3, 4, Co-Captain 4.

1 3 5 4

R IC H A R D BARRY R U B IN

750 Kappock St. Riverdale

Dartmouth

“He was like the cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.”

Eliot

Baseball 2, 3, 4, Soccer 4, Tennis 3, Basketball Manager 4, Class President 3, Student Coiuicil3, Vice-President 3, 4, President 4, Red and

Blue 3, 4, Editor 4, Newspaper 3, 4, Featiue Editor 4, Franklin School Banner 3, 4, Franklin School Medal 3, 4, FS.C. Representative 3, I.S.C. Newspaper Editor 4, Library Conunittee3, Assembly Committee 4, Glee Club 3, Class Prophet.

I'ourteen

J O E L SA(;AI.L

121 VVcsi 7!)tli Sireet

(College <)l Cily ol New York

"In a ccriain sense all men are historians.”Carlyle

Cknrent EvenLs Cliil) 3, 4, President 4, (Jhess and C;heckers (Hub 4, President 4, Honor Roll4, Ser\iee S(]iiad 4, Historian.

1 9 5 4

A LAN S C H IL L E R

250 West 103rd St.

Columbia University

“Music is well said to be the speech of angels.”Carlyle

Chess and Checkers Club 4, Reading Club 4.

Fifteen

M A R T IN C A R L ST E IN G E S S E R

504 East 5th Street

New York University

“A m an he seems ot cheertul yesterdays and con­fident tomorrows.”

Wordsworth

Soccer 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, Basketball 3, 4, Co-Captain 4, Student Council 2, 4, Class T re a ­surer 2, New'spaper 4, Franklinite Sj^orts Editor4.

I B 5 4

ED W A RD H A R R IS S T R E IM

322 Central Park West

Hobart

“T h e rule ol my life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure my business.”

Current Events Club 4, Glee Club 1, Service Squad 2, Photography Club 2, Science Club 3, Tennis Team 3, 4, Library Conmiittee 3, Music Club 3, 4, Honor Roll 4, Chess and Checkers Club 4, Franklinite Business Manager 4, Red and Blue Business Manager 4.

Sixteen

S'l'KVEN r H A l J

t m West «(i Slrccl

N e w ^'oi'k U i i i v e i s i t y

“A litlle nonsense now and clicn is relished by tile best ()1 men.”

liasketball 3, 1, (^o-C^aplain 4, (jiirrent Events Cilub 1, Vi(e-l’iesideiu 4, Newsjjajjer 4, Superin- LendenL oi AFeciianies 4, Basel)ali Manager 4, Assembly C^onnnittee 4.

1 9 5 4

L E IC E S T E R VOUM AN

431 Riverside Drive

College Cevenol, France

‘AVithin that volume lies the mystery of myster­ies.”

Scolt

Service Squad 2, 3, 4, chairman 4, Chess and Checkers Club 4, T reasurer 4, Reading Club 4.

Sex’enteen

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

T h e 82nd Commencement Exercises of the Franklin School were held on the evening of June 2, 1954 at the Community Center at 270 West 89th Street. Graduates, formally attired entered the hall marching in step to “Pomp and Circumstance” played by Miss Massey. Marc Gabel, the Salutatorian, then opened the exercises. He was followed by Joel Sagall, the Class Historian, Richard R ubin , who offered the Class I^rophecy, and Ralph Feigin, the Vale­dictorian. Mr. Spahn then awarded the school prizes for the year. Dr. James S. Peace, Dean of Students of the College of the City of New York followed by delivering the Commencement Address. Dr. Peace’s interesting speech received an enthusiastic response. After this address, Mr. Spahn granted diplomas to the members of the graduating class. T h e graduates left the hall accompanied by Miss Massey’s playing of the “T r ium pha l M arch” from Aida.

SCHOOL AWARDS

T h e Franklin School Medal for General Excellence given to that member of the Senior Class who has the best scholastic record during the four years of the high school course: Awarded to Ralph Feigin

T h e Franklin School Medal for Excellence in English:

Awarded to Joel Sagall

T he Franklin School Medal for Excellence in French:.\warded to R a lph Feigin

T h e Franklin School Medal for Excellence in Social Studies:Awarded to Richard R ubin

T h e Franklin School Medal for Excellence in Spanish:Awarded to M artin Steingesser

T h e Franklin School Medal for Excellence in Mathematics:Awarded to Marc Gabel

T h e Franklin School Medal for Excellence in Science:-\warded to Ralph Feigin

I ’he Headmaster’s Medal for Character, Loyalty and Service:Awarded to M orton Newman

T h e Franklin School Medal for Excellence in Athletics:Awarded to Eugene Linden

EighteenO

1 he John Dooh (Iiip ollcred by the (hiss ol l!)2(> in nirmory ol a chissniatc given aiHiually to a nienibei' ol the Senior li. (lass who lias distinguished hinisell by his eharacter, his sciioiastic record, and iiis atin'evenieni in extraeurricuhu' acti\ ilies;

Awarded to Harry Pogasli

rhe Ahnnni Cup olTered by the Ahnnni Association to a member ol the Senior C Class ’ivho has distinguished himsell l)y his charader, his scholastic recoid, and his achie\ements in extracinricnlar activities;

Awarded to Michael Kat/

FRANKLIN SCHOOL

HONOR ROLL MEDALS

Senior A— Richard Rubin, Ralph Feigin, Marc Gabel.

Senior B— Barry Pogash, Arm and Ertag.

Senior C— Michael Katz, Richard Adelaar.

Senior D— Murray Cohen, Michael Taylor, Jay Gaines.

Junior 8— Roger Seyman, Frank Copeland, Steven Kreisberg, Eric Leef.

Jun io r 7—Alan Rau.

Intermediate 6— Lynne Kohn, Richard Lobel, Barry Weil.

Intermediate 5— Richard Groshut, M artin Wiener, Joanna Bergman, Adrian Himmelbrand.

Intermediate 4—Tessa Rosenfeld, Marshall Goldberg, Susan Rosenfeld, Vivienne Jolles.

Intermediate 3— Carol Sondheimer, Stephen Suffern, A rthur Rose, Martin Rosenfeld.

Nineteen

S A L U T A T O R Y

Relatives, Friends, and members of the Faculty:

On behalf of the class of 1954, I heartily welcome you to the 82nd com­

mencement exercises of the Franklin School.

This is a momentous occasion for all of us, b u t we could never have

reached this point in our lives without the inspirational guidance and help of

our parents and teachers. I am sure that I speak for the entire class when I

say that we shall never forget all that you have done for us these past years.

W e have now reached a new high poin t in our lives. We are leaving

the protected existence which we have led these past years, and we are em­

barking upon a new and exciting life.

But we are now leaving the halls of Franklin, where we have worked and

played these past years, with these exercises in our minds as something that we

should experience in the far future. But we have now' reached this moment.

We shall all leave behind us many pleasant memories of our years at Franklin,

while at the same time we look happily forward to our futiu-e life in a world

for which Franklin has so well prepared us.

T his is not only a tr ium phal evening for us, bu t for you also, for it was

only through your efforts, and only through your support, that we have been

able to surm ount the obstacles along the path that has led to this happy

moment for which we have been so well prepared by our school.

T on igh t there will be speeches by Dr. Peace and three other bovs. Scholar­

ship and athletic medals will be awarded, and Mr. Spahn will present to us

our diplomas. May I again thank you all for attending tonights exercises. \Ve

the class of 1954 are highly honored and we hope that you will enjoy the p ro ­

gram of this important evening.

b y M a r c G abf .l

T lucnty

C L A S S H I S T O R Y

l o record the liisLoiy ol the Senior (lass, is a s^reai honor, and I a|)j)rec:i-

ate ha\ ing- been chosen lo rehile its leeorcl on (his nieniorahie occ asion.

1 he Inture h)oniing in Iront ol us, is ])roi)al)iy more inij)ortant tiian

the past ^vhicil lies behind. Rut, 1 think, it is altogether lilting tonight, to rem­

inisce about the past lor a lew minutes, beloie vve lo.se touch with it completely

as \ve tra\el upon the road to our new destinies.

I shall accordingly endea\o r to lulfill my assigmnent to the best of

mv ability, and give you a brief synopsis of our class story.

I he e\oliition of this class began, when Ralph Peigin, otu' Valedictorian,

entered Franklin in Primary one. Marc Gabel, our Salutatorian, William

Goldenblum, INforton Newman, Howard Guttman, and Edward Streim, fol-

loAved during the Intermediate grades, and Donald Brookman joined the ranks

in Jun io r eight. T h e Senior grades, saw Richard Rubin, class prophet, Eugene

Linden, Edwin Lichtenfeld, Steve Thau , Ralph Nathan, iMartin Steingesser,

Alan Schiller, Ives Feder, Sam Cohen, Don MofFa, Louis Klein, and 1 come

in to complete the graduating class. I should also like to mention Leicester

'i’oiuiian 'ivho a short time ago, left our company in order to further his

education in France. He entered in Jun io r eight.

If at any time during this year, we have occasionally allow'ed our ex­

uberance of spirit to overflow in class, perhaps even to the exasperation of our

teachers, w e should now like to offer them our sincere apologies.

But, most of the time, we have been one happy family. We shall u n ­

doubtedly retain many pleasant memories of our schooldays here, and of the

inspiring leadership and constructive criticism given to us by our Headmaster

Mr. Spahn, “Doc” Stevens,” and all the other very capable faculty members.

\Ve hope that we have been worthy of the fine traditions of Franklin, and

we will strive to do our best to reflect credit on its illustrious name, in the years

ahead.

b y J o e l S a g a l i ,

T iventy-one

C L A S S P R O P H E C Y

“Richard Rubin , you must write the class prophecy,” I said aloud to myself as if I had a split personality and that m an Richard R ub in were somebody apart from me. A boy passing as I walked down my street gave me a strange look. I could almost hear h im thinking, “H e ’s off his head.” Usually never at a loss for words, 1 found myself suddenly bereft of ideas as I rum inated upon this subject: W ha t does the future hold in store for the Franklin Class of 1954?

My reverie was broken by the sight of a little, old, outlandish m an selling

newspapers on my corner. Instinctively I reached for a coin. Putting the

paper under my arm, I started upstairs, bu t not before I made a sweeping

glance at the front page. T h e date line caught my eye; it was dated June 2,

1984, thirty years from now. I ran back down the street, trying to find the m an

who sold me the paper. W hen I reached the corner, I discovered that he had

vanished and that his newstand alike had disappeared.

After a short time I started to browse through this strange paper. In the literary section I noticed a news item about Ives Feder. I t gave the publication

date of a imique dictionary that he had compiled, one that simultaneously presented three languages: English, French, and Spanish. I t posed a serious problem: how to reach enough people who could use the word-book to make

it a paying proposition.

In my desultory reading, my attention w'andered to the movie section. An item there revealed that Stanley Jay, a well-known comic, had just been scheduled into the Copa Banana. At school Sam Cohen will always be remem­bered as Doc’s Joy. In one of Cohen’s stunts at the Copa, a heckler in the audience charged Sam with lifting some of Godfrey’s material, which Sam indignantly denied, claiming that it was a mere “Cohen-incidence.”

Don the Dentist, alias Donald Brookman, the well-known oral singeon, was noted for his distinguished clientele. This may be due to two factors: first, in his school days he had been repeatedly advised to learn how to have patience; second, he had always been noted for getting to the root of the trouble. Asked in an interview how he liked being a mouth-driller, he replied that it was pretty boring at times.

Marc Gabel, world-famous engineer, had won the distinction of building many beautiful bridges. Obsessed with a passion for originality, Marc decided to start a drastic innovation. As you know, most bridges are built over water. His fertile m ind conceived the novel idea of building all his bridges

over dry land.

Joe Sagall, the American ambassador to Russia, is reported as doing a fine job over there. He constantly plays chess with the Soviet leaders, thus

keeping them in a perm anent stalemate.

T wenty-two

R a lp h lH'is>in, i iU o n ia t io n a l ly co lcbra tcd i iivc 'nto i ', lias jiisl invented a

l lu id tha t can make t i l ings cUsappcar in i ia ru lo u s iy . But i t lias p ioved to be

too ethcieiU. N o w his p ro l i le in is (o i i n e n t an a n t id o te to make th ings slay put.

E thv in I . ie h ten le ld , the “ laberace ol the B ro n x , ” is a ll smiles a l te r be ing

n o t i f ie d tha t he (an l in a l ly p lay the (^oiieouise IMa/a.

1 was sorry to learn Irom a news story that l.ouis F<.lein had developed water on the knee. I trust that the Mayor will not let that iiiterlere with his jjlea tor water eonser\ation.

Leicester \o n m a n , world traveler and goiiniiet, has just discovered an island in the South Seas where there is all the food he could ever expect to eat.

Howie G uttm an while vacationing in Alrica tried to go over Victoria Falls in a barrel. Is there anyone interested in meeting a small flat man?

Eugene Linden C.P..\., A.lSf., Ph.D. B.V.D., eminent economist, hasjust finished working out a system aimed to help people fill out their income tax forms quickly and painlessly.

Ralph Nathan, after his very good work with the LS.C., has gone on with other such work. He is an active member of the M.C.l '. , G..A.P., D.O.T.C., L.S.M.F. L. Besides all these accomplishments he has just written a book enti ­tled “It IS Better I 'o Be H eard T h a n Seen.”

M artin Steingesser has made a fortune as a dentist. He has found some­thing cheaper than gold with w’hich to fill his patients’ teeth. He uses hot air.

Handsome \Villiam J. Goldenblum, the Harry Conver of 1984, has been married and divorced so many times that he is not quite sure now whether lie is still a misogynist.

T h e next full page flared with an ad announcing the forthcoming recital of the world’s greatest violinist, our own Allan Schiller, at Carnegie Hall.

. \no the r advertisement on the radio page caught my eye. T h e Mr. Anthony of 1984 has his own ad in the paper. I t reads: “ If you want to know, just ask Steve T h a u .” He is also au thor of a new book now on the best seller list, bearing the caption; “How to W in Friends and Influence Secretaries.”

Eddie Streim, general manager of the Metropolitan, is doing a fine job. A great lover of fine music, Ed has attracted some of the world’s finest singers to his organization. If you are interested in one of the best T urk ish bath

houses in the city, there is the place.M orton Xew'inan, civil engineer, has just completed construction on a

new tunnel, which was supposed to run between New' York and New Jersey. It seems that Morty forgot to anchor it securely. After a storm washed it away, he pu t an ad in the papers, asking; “If anyone sees my tunnel floating by, please re turn to M orton Newman, Bellevue Hospital, New York.”

Don Mofi'a has cornered the tooth pick market. He credits his success to his use of California Redwoods for material. A thorough search fails to uncover a storv about Richard R ubin ; so his future is a mystery.

by R tcH A iiD R u b i n

Twenty-three

V A L E D I C T O R Y

Members of the taculty, parents, and friends:

I t is my honor tonight to say farewell to you in behalf of the Senior

class. We realized upon entering Franklin, that some time in the distant future

we should graduate, bu t we never thought that when the time actually came,

our feelings would be a m ixture of both joy and sorrow.

T here is joy because tonight marks the culm ination of an im portan t period

in our lives. We must take on greater burdens. W' e can no longer lead

sheltered lives. W e enter a world where we must be responsible for our

own actions and whatever these actions may be they will reflect upon all

who know us. T h e class is aware of these things.

We are sad when we think that tonight we must part. As we leave we

think of the eventful years spent here. Looking back, we find that we have

learned more than history, physics, and French. W e have accjuired an imder-

standing of our fellow men and have learned to cooperate with each other.

We have learned to make and retain friends. O ur minds have been trained

and characters molded by teachers eager to prepare the yotuh of today foi

the world of tomorrow.

In this chaotic world, we are grateful for the training received here at

Franklin which will enable us to face the future with confidence. \Ve are

also grateful to our parents who have made it possible for us to a ttend this

school. Finally, we hope that we shall make good use of the secure foiuidation

(;btained here.

So with gratitude for the past, and anticipation for the fiuure, we lea \ t

■ ou and bid you a sincere and heartfelt farewell.

by R alph D. F eigln

Twenty-jour

THE SENIORS CHOICE

M O ST PO PU LA R ................................................................................1J(lileiirdd. MoHa

M O S r LIKEIA ro SUC:C:KK1) ..........................................................................Fcigin

BES'l' ALL A R O U N D ................................................................................ (;abcl, Linden

UES'L PERSON ALILV ............................................................................................. Linden

MOS'L FRIENDLY ............................................................................. Eeder, Liditcnleld

M OSL DEPENDABLE ............................................................................. Eeigin, Gabel

MOS'L GARRL'LOIIS ................................................................................................. R ubin

LAZIES L ........................................................................................................................... "Lhan

MOST' CX)NSIDERAT'E .....................................................................Yoiinian, Newman

M O ST O F T E N TA RDY ...........................................................................................Cohen

M OST ST T 'D IO l 'S ......................................................................................................Feigin

M OST MODES T .................................................................................................. Newmaw

BIGGEST A P P IT PO L IS H E R ........................................................................... Rubin

BEST L O O K IN G ...................................... .................................... Goldenblimi, Nathan

BEST DRESSED ........................................................................................................R ubin

BEST A T H L E T ES .............................................................................Steingesser, Cohen

ST IN G IE S T ........................................................................................................Goldenblum

M O ST BOASTFUL ..................................................................................................... Streim

MOST CA REFREE ........................................................................................................T h a u

BEST A R T IS T ..........................................................................................................Nathan

T E A C H E R S ’ BANE ........................................................................................................Klein

TEACHERS’ JOY ....................................................................................................... Feigin

M OST MUSICAL ..................................................................................................... Schiller

M OST GENEROUS ......................................................................... Lichtenleld, Linden

MOST CULT URED ......................................................................................................Feder

BEST M AN NER ED ................................................................................Sagall, Brookman

LO U GH EST COURSE ............................................................................................. French

A-IOST PO PU LA R SUBJECTS ......................... Social Studies, Advanced Maths

M OST A M B ITIO U S .................................................................................. Feigin, Moffa

M OST G U LLIBLE ................................................................................................. Guttman

M OST C O N C E IT E D ....................................................................................................R ubin

M OST QUIET' ........................................................................................................ Brookman

W IT T IE S T ............................................................................................................ Lichtenfeld

M OST BASHFUL ......................................................................................................Schiller

G R E A T E S T P R O C R A S T IN A T O R ...................................................................Nathan

T A L L E S T ............................................................................................................................T hau

SH ORTEST' ................................................................................................................... Nathan

M O ST VOCIFEROUS ..................................................................................................Cohen

Twenty-five

Twenty-six

THE FRANKLINITE STAFF

T op; Nathan, Streim, Linden, Newman, Steingesser

Bottom: Lichtenfeld, Feigin, Mr. Frisch, Gabel, S. Cohen

CLASSES

Top: Nathan, Schiller, Sagall, Steingesser,

Brookman

Middle: Streim, Goldenbluni, G uttm an, T h au .

Feder, Newman, R ub in

Bottom: Feigin, Linden, Mr. Shaughnessy,

Ciabel, Lichtenfeld

S e n i o r B

Top: Beck, Gruber, Rosofsky

Middle: Kushner, Pogash, Hirschfeld, Rawick,

Mahler

Bottom: Zisfein, Ertag, Dr. Baird, Lobel

Behrend

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Top: Katz, Florence, Kling, Carr, Harris. David

Bottom: Adelaar, Denenberg, Mr. Stevens,

Gluck, Snyder

S e n i o r D

Top: Ruster, Prager, Karp, Goldfarb, Gold-

blatt

Middle: Miller, Gros, Friedman, Schweitzer,

Taylor, Cantillo

Bot tom: Gaines, M. Cohen, Mr. Garcia, M or­

ris, Sigman

Thirty-one

Top: Loniier, Leef, Charney, Rosenfeld

Braunschweiger

Middle: Semel, Copeland, Rey, Bernstein

Kebart

Bottom: Kreisberg, Walker, Harris, Mr. Frisch

Levy, Seyniann

A C T I V I T I E S< i * f ' n

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T h i r t y - th r e e

Top: Nathan, Denenberg, Steingesser, Behrend

Middle: Harris, M. Cohen, Pogash, Gluck, Taylor

Bottom: Zisfein, R ubin , Mr. Stevens, Linden, Kreisberg, Lobel

THE STUDENT COUNCIL

T h e school year 1953-1954 was a year of advancement for the Student

Council. For the first time there was a schoolwide election of officers. Chosen

were R ichard Rubin , president; Eugene I.inden, vice-president: R a lph Nathan,

secretary, and David Zisfein, treasurer. Nathan resigned his position to Alan

Lobel after the first semester.

Some of the highlights of the year were the establishment of a Service

Scjuad, Student Court, Cleanup Scjuad, and the Curtis Publishing Companv

Thrive to obtain money for the school treasury, another body newly established.

We all hope that in the future, each new Student Council will record

accomplishments as significant as those of 1953-1954.

Thirty-jour

Top: Brookman, S. Cohen, T hau , Rawick, R ubin

Middle: Kreisberg

Bottom: Lichtenteld, Feigin, Mr. Frisch, Pogash, Lobel

THE FRANKLIN PRESS

Despite the small size o£ the staff, this year’s newspaper was better than

ever. While retaining the traditional high literary quality, i t ’s quantity was in ­

creased as it was printed weekly instead of monthly. Every fourth week, a

special photo-oftset edition was distributed, which was acclaimed by all. Ralph

Feigin edited the paper and Mr. Frisch was the faculty adviser.

T hirty five

Top: Pogash, Morris, Hirschfeld, Gluck, Gruber, David

Middle: Walker, Raster, Kreisberg

Bottom: Streim, Feigin, R ubin , Mr. Frisch, l,ichtenfeld, Rawick, Lobel

THE RED AND BLUE

T h e Red and Blue is the school magazine which is published twice each

year. T h e quantity in issues was not increased bu t the size of each issue was

doubled or tripled. T h e cjuality of the w’ork remained at the same high level

R ichard R ub in edited the magazine and Mr. Frisch was the faculty adviser.

T h ir ty - s i x

Top: Denenberg, Gruber, Pogash, Rosofsky

Middle: Lichtenfeld, Rubin , Linden, Feder

Bottom: Feigin, Zistein, Mr. Shaughnessy, Nathan, Gabel

THE INTER-SCHOOL CONGRESS

T his year Franklin School participated whole heartedly in the Inter-

School Congress. A lthough this was only the second year that we were a

member of this organization we contributed greatly. R a lph N athan of Senior

A was President of the organization. For a while Richard R ub in edited the

organization newspaper. David Zisfein of Senior B. had much to do w'ith

the success of the Carnival that was held. Mr. Shaughnessy was the faculty

adviser to the group and Mr. Frisch was the newspaper faculty adviser. W e hope

that next year, Franklin will again contribute equally to this organization.

Thirty-seven

Top: Leef, Adelaar, Seymann, Katz, Prager, Charney, Rosenteld

Middle: Copeland, Karp, Miller, Brookman, Newman, Rey, Schweitzer, Gros

Bot tom: Lonner, Feder, Gabel, Mr. Carson, Linden, Goldenblum, Friedman

THE SCIENCE CLUB

Once again this year, the Science Club was one of the most popular in the

school. Something worthy of note is the fact that a large percentage of its

membership came from the classes below Senior B.

T h e meetings featured reports on scientific subjects by the various m em ­

bers after which a discussion was held. Some meetings consisted of the showing

of movies. But the Science Club did not stop at just providing interest for its

own members. W ith Mr. Carson as Faculty Adviser; Marc Gabel, President;

Gene Linden, Vice-President; and W illiam Goldenblum, Treasurer; the club

presented a Science Assembly in which two very interesting movies were shown.

O ur hope for the future is that as this club im pro \ed over that of last year, other

clubs will improve over the one of this year.

T h irty-eigh t

Top: Rosot'sky, Feigin, P'lorcnce, Carr, Brookman, Snyder, Copeland

Middle: Kling. Rawick, Gabel, T hau , Newman, Harris, Gruber

Bottom: Beck, Sagall, Mr. Shaughnessy, S. Cohen, Streim

THE CURRENT EVENTS CLUB

This year the C urren t Events Club was better than ever. 'The club learned

the value of parliamentary procedure and applied it in their debates and dis­

cussions. They made an ambitious attempt to accjuaint themselves w'ith the

uo r ld in which we live. T h rough the extensive use ot film strips and rejjorts,

they obtained much valuable information. N ot limiting themselves to politics

as was done in the past, they covered economic and social problems such as

school conditions and juvenile delinquency. It was only with Mr. Shaughnessy’s

2 uidance and help that they were able to carry out such an extensive program.

T h i r t y -n in e

Top: Ruster, Goldfarb, Gruber, Carr, Kebart, Sigman

Middle: M. Cohen, Streim, Lichtenfeld, Guttm an, Hirschfeld, Mahler, Kling, Schiller

Bottom: Taylor, Beck, Sagall, Mr. Zalcman, Behrend, Rawick, Morris

THE CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB

U nder the leadership of Joel Sagall, president; and Mr. Zalcman, faculty

adviser; the Chess and Checkers Club enjoyed it’s most successful year. T he

purchase of new chess and checker sets enabled the club to hold tournaments

in both games. Joel Sagall edged out Mike Beck in the Chess toin-nament while

How ard G uttm an monopolized the checker tournament. Most of all, the club

taught good sportsmanship and developed character.

T'o/;; Kebart, Alillcr, David, Bernstein, Prager

Middle: Leet, Kushner, Hirschtcld, Rey, I.evy, Seniel, Mahler

Bottom: Lonner, Goldblatt, Goldenbliim, Mr. Garcia, Gaines, Karj), Sigman

THE HOBBIES CLUB

Under the leadership of W illiam Goldenblum, president; and Mr. Garcia,

faculty adviser; the Hobbies Club was one of the most popular and interesting

d u b s in the school. Each meeting featured reports by various members of the

club and after these were given, stamp and coin auctions were held.

At the beginning of the second semester, when the Dale Carnegie Course

w'as installed, many members left the club to join this course. As a result, the

procedure of the H obbie Club meetings was changed to feature a course in m ath ­

ematics in every day life given by Mr. Garcia. T h e course has been a rousing

success and has maintained the interest of those who remained in the club.

Forty-one

Top: Nathan, David

Middle: Zisfein, Bernstein, Pogash, Harris, Lobel

Bottom: Goldblatt, Rosofsky, Mr. Neale, Ertag, Gaines

THE DRAMATICS CLUB

For the first time in many a year, a Dramatics Chib was part of the extra­

curricular program in the school. Most of the year was spent preparing a play

written by Mr. Neale the faculty adviser of the club. T h e play showed the

discovery of the X-Ray. A rm and Ertag played the lead in the play as Dr.

Kocntgen. Supporting roles were held by Barry Pogash, Alan Lobel and

Paul Rosofsky. I ’here is hope that in future years the Dramatics Club will

have more members and undertake greater productions.

Forty - tw o

Top: Kushner, Lichtenfeld, Linden, Gabel

Bottom: Goldenblum, Feder, Mr. Stevens, Rawick, Streim

THE MUSIC CLUB

This year a club was organized for the music lovers of the school. T h e

procedure at meetings held in the library was for each boy weekly to play selec­

tions that he liked. Th is boy would have to tell something about the selection

and the composer to the club. All who were in the club found it thoroughly

enjoyable.

Forty-thr,

Top: Aclelaar, Katz, David, Feigin

Middle: Kling, Lichtenteld, Pogash, Mahler, Brookman, Moffa

Bottotn: Kiishner, Gruber, Hirschfeld, Ertag, G uttm an

THE DALE CARNEGIE COURSE

T h e institution of the Dale Carnegie Course as a regular part of the

extra-curricular program, made Franklin the first high school in the country

to take advantage of such a wonderful opportunity. T here were sixteen

sessions in the coursc which has the purpose of developing effective speakers

and improving himnan relations. All who took the course felt that they got

something out of it and we hope that the Course will be given at the school in

future years.

Forty-five

Top: Kus'hner, Rubin, Kling, Moffa

Middle: Denenberg, Gruber, Mahler, S. Cohen, Gabel, Walker, Brickhouse

Bot tom: Cantillo, Nathan, Mr. Lowes, Steingesser, L inden

SOCCER TEAM

Looking at the Franklin soccer record, one might feel that it ^vas a rather poor one. I ’he soccer team would be inclined to agree with such a decision. In spite of this, the boys who competed in the inter-school soccer games will never forget the moments of anxiety, drive, and hard work on the playing field. I 'h e Franklin team was never very far from victory b u t just far enough. They sweated and drove until the last second of every game.

\Ve will never forget Ralph N a th a n ’s two goals or how close Martin Steingesser came to scoring and still miss, how Sam Cohen took his tu rn wading in the mud one rainy afternoon, or Gene Linden's powerful kicks. T h e added power of Don Moffa and Jerry Delet was felt in some of the later games. R ichard R ubin will be remembered in the goal blocking offensive kicks, and Coach Lowes guiding hand will linger in our minds for many a day to come.

T o the members of next year’s team we hope you h a \e learned by experience

and will have a more successful season than we had.

Top: Guttm an, ^Veil, Lichtenfeld, Linden, Gabel, Feigin

Bottom: Zisfein, Steingesser, Mr. Lowes, T hau , S. Cohen

THE BASKETBALL TEAM

T h e Franklin basketball team pu t up many a vain battle last season in a

vain effort to produce a winning team. T h e team w'as led by Jerry Delet with

260 points and Sam Cohen with 160. Playmakers lor the team were Martin

Steingesser, th ird high scorer, Ralph Feigin, Don Moffa, and David Zisfein. A

capable job of rebounding was done by Steve T h au , Jerry Delet, Howard

G u ttm an and Gene Linden.

Forty-seven

Top: Cantillo, Denenberg, Carr, Behrend

Middle: Raster, Taylor, Guttm an, Hirschteld, Gabel, Snyder

Bottom: Nathan, Newman, Mr. Lowes, Linden, R ub in

THE BASEBALL TEAM

This year, the Baseball team under Coach Lowes, played inspired ball.

The team played four games and although they did not win, they couldn 't have

come nuich closer. One game against Browning was a 1-1 tie.

Gene Linden and Morton Newman, co-captains, led the team. Linden

pitched brilliantly and Newman sparkled at the bat. W ho will ever forget Bob

Hirschfeld’s wierd hit or the brilliant play of Arm ando Cantillo who should

star in the future.

Best of luck to the team of 1955.

l<'orty-eighl

Top: Bock. Gruber, Pogash, T h au , Ertag, Brookman, RosoEsky Middle: Krcisbergl lottom: Florence, Rawick, Zisfein, Mr. Lowes, Behrend, Streiin

T E N N I S

1954 was a year of rebuilding for F ranklin’s young tennis team. Veteran

Juniors Paul Rosofsky, Mike Beck and Dave Zisfein formed the backbone of the

squad and were ably supported by Bill Goldenbloom, Don Brookman, Arm and

Ertag, Alan Rawick, T o m Behrend, Charlie G ruber and Barry Pogash.

In our lone match, our opponents’ superior experience prevailed, and only

the doubles combine of Rosofsky and Beck came close to victory.

Nevertheless, the year had its rewards, as every member of the squad

gained in confidence, experience and skill, given the team high hopes for the

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