Brighton High School 1954 Yearbook (Rochester, NY) - Full Access

1 THE ANNUAL FRENCH BANQUET, Bob Williams slides of his trip to Europe, and journeys to the Dryden theater for French movies were the French club's main projects this year. Members learned about French and German customs as they lis– tened to, and took port in, discussions with our Brighton's teen-age diplomats. Phil Nader, El– eanor Ross, Judy Hart and Alan Shestack planned this year's active calender under the guidance of Miss Marian Dryer, advisor. Consuls Mary Drees and Alan Ziegler presided over the latin Club with other officers: Zoe Paris, Carol Stalker, Lindo Choice and aid of Mrs. li I– Iion Fo llonsbee. The Chri stmos party, Roman Romans go back to slavery at 1953 spring banquet. banquet, and induction ceremony highlighted the activities of Brighton's Romans. No silverware was allowed at the Apri I Banquet where slaves, firstyear students, served thereclinersandguests. Breaking pinatas and learning more about latin American life kept Spanish members busy this year. At meetings members heard talks on Cuba, Venezuela, and Mexico by Burke Armstrong, Adela Tremmil, and George Allendorf who toured there. Spanish travelogs were also included in the program. Advised by Mrs. Margaret Wojnow– ski, the club was presided over by French exchange student, Martin Schneider; Nancy Hecht, veep; Bonnie Bedford, secretary; and Joan Corbett, treasurer. TOP: Latin club officers talk over plans for the approaching banquet with ad– viser Mrs. Lillian Follansbee. TOP: Arrangements for the annual Spanish fiesta are terminated by the club of– ficer. BOTTOM: Spanish students cooked their own meals a la espanola in February. BOTTOM: Plans are completed for a French club meeting at a gathering of officers.