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June, 1985
Sing IsA Smash By Heather Nash squad and, eventually, the full helped were Ms. Linda Mannen On Thursday, May 30th Town- scale mural. In addition ; costumes and Ms. Harriette Blechman who send Harris students, with the for the skit of the SING were pro- aided in the drama portion, and assistance of many teachers and vided by Mrs. Joan Walsh, who Mrs. Eiseman who coordinated ' ''ll adults, performed the first obtained them on a "beg, borrow, the SING. "Each of the students go schoolwide SING. The theme was and steal variety." Such costumes gave a.little piece," said Eiseman. ~ our life at Townsend Harris, and consisted -of a policeman's and "Their 'little pieces made a dif-;, consisted of four skits entitled, prisoner's uniforms . ference when you put them all 5i "The Girls and Guys Ratio Among the teachers who also together. ". ~ Scene," "The Gym Scene," Ii' "Spirit Day," and "The ~ Classroom." The production revolved around a visit from the Congresswomen Harrison and Mayersohn with Mr. Moskowitz Chancellor. and ambassadors. The scripts for the workshop production were written by the students along with the supervision of Mr. Frank Polizzi. Mr. David Briskin, with Townsend Harris pianist Yana Stotland and the chorus, were responsible By Christine Holowinsky and for the music. . Heather Nash Among the many performers of On Thursday, March 21,1985, Townsend Ha rris High School was the SING was student Thomas visited by local Assemblypersons Nettie Mayersohn and Julia HarPostilio who, in "The rison. Mayersohn , who was recently re-elected, was active in politics Classroom," portrayed Dr. before serving her first term. She aided in the organization of a local Largmann as he visited a class in school party, and was the Democratic district leader for this area in session. Thomas left the audience 1972. Harrison, elected in-1983, was a volunteer activist and was very in laughter after finishing his verinvolved in the political field during the Vietnam war. sion of the song -~ ' My Way. " After their presentation, the floor was opened for questions . Velina Ju les portrayed a very When asked about their stand on the reopening of Townsend Harris convincing Ms. Nix in "The Gym High School, both Assemblymembers admitted that they were under "'ll Scene," and the chorus poked fun considerable pressure from local schools and parents. "It is difficult at the entire Townsend Harris enough for established schools without Queens College and the of community in their finale, sung to Board of Education snatching away talented students," commented the melody of "My Favorite Harrison. Both speakers went on to admit that they wanted to keep Things." the Queens students in Queens, and that they had been ambivalent In addition to the singers, about the reopening of the school. dancers and actors who performIn addition to being questioned about the school, the two were ed in this workshop production, Newsday reporter Dennis Hevesi presented with concerns related to the community, such as police there were many others who parprotection, crime, housing and security. The Assemblymembers had ticipated in the performance. Mr. no reply except for saying that since money is scarce, no imMorales and the art squad sketchprovements can be made. ed and painted the full stage After the question and answer session, Harrison gave Townsend backdrop used in the perforHar ris students a few words of advice. "I want to see you take inmance. In order to sketch the terest in what is going on . You're involved if you buy a subway token scenes needed (a view of our or a loaf of bread. Whether you know it or not, you're in politics. school front, the hallway and the Whether you like it or not, you are involved in politics, and you By Holly Hatcher When the time comes for gym), Townsend Harris student On Thursday, April 18, 1985 Hevesi to teach his own child should take part in it." Yasmin Santiago photographed Offering words of advice to the future voters of America, Mayerthe Townsend Harris community about the Holocaust, he said he the sections of the school related sohn added , ''We want you to participate in anything you think is imwas greeted by a survivor of the will include it in the three importo the script. The photographs inportant or means something to you! Take part in the world around Holocaust during Enrichment. tant "keys." The first "key" he itiated many sketches by the art you!" Holocaust victim Mr. Dennis wishes to tell his child about is Hevesi's biography includes a that the Jewish civilization was Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of not the only civilization being the Baby Jane Doe case. Hevesi persecuted: clergymen, homosexhas worked as a reporter and uals, gypsies and the mentally editor at Newsday for almost 20 handicapped were also ijlled duryears and was not afraid to learn ing the Holocaust. about and come to terms with the' The second "key" is the 1969 Holocaust. picture of ''Earth in Space." This At the young age of six, Hevesi would illustrate "God's eye view pected to, considering that we are a Student Government member, By Marcia Valentine said, ''We have set the standards recalls hearing things about "it" of Earth." Hevesi compared the The newly established Town- a newly-founded school." (the Holocaust). His parents never 12 years of the Holocaust to only send Harris High School Student The accomplishments this year for the new Townsend Harris Government has contributed a have been many; the government while still following the same approached him about the subject a split second in the 4.6 billion of the Holocaust. He knew years the earth has existed. great deal to the school's well- has been involved in several dreams and hopes of the old." something was wrong and often being. School President, Diana organizational fimdraisers such as the Hevesi explained that the third / On Friday, May 24, the Student found his father sitting in an armZickuhr, said, "I feel the greatest Ethiopia Drive, March of Dimes, "key" is that the Holocaust was of 'the window chair staring out Government held its elections for accomplishment of the school and the cake sale. The government not the only Holocaust that ever year has been the formation of has also organized special ac- next year's officers. Thomas for hours. Mr. Hevesi finallyapexisted; the American Indians and proached his father on the subPostilio was elected our new presiunity between the staff and tivities such as the school dance, . dent, and Sophia Menakis, vice ject. They talked and cried at the reservations, slaves and plantastudents of Townsend Harris. spirit days and the creation of a president. Marjorie Monplaisir dining room table while his father tions, the Japanese and American Townsend Harris High School school constitution. will assume the position of relived the Holocaust and concentration camps are all exresembles a melting pot tha t conThe Townsend Harris Student treasurer; Ruth Kon will be recor- remembered the painful amples of holocausts. tributes in creating a strong bond Government members are proud d ing secretary and Karen memories. Unlike many others, Hevesi closed his presentation between students and teachers." Another student officer said, "We of their achievements, having Vandenberg, corresponding Hevesi was not afraid to learn reminding those present, "All you have is faith ." about the Holocaust. achieved more than we ever ex- started from scratch. Linda Salas, secretary.
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