 Larry Lurin
Did you know that the school cafeteria was originally on the sixth floor of M&A? Below is an artist's rendition of the old lunchroom as seen in the June 1952 Yearbook (the artist is Larry Lurin - Class of Spring of 1952). If you look closely, you can see actual faces of the student body. And its hard not to notice all of the activity.
Six floor cafeteria - Spring 1952 Yearbook
When the lunchroom was opened to the 250 Music & Art students on February 1936, it was first housed on the sixth floor of the building. According to alumnus Theodore Rosov (Class of 1952), "...it was originally on the sixth floor with beautiful views east, south and north out of the large windows."
It was not until the spring of 1954 that the brand new cafeteria settled into its new home in the basement of the school.
June 2011
Always the favorite hangout. Instead of eating our delicious meals and listening for the bell to ring, alumni gather and celebrate the good times.
June 2017
2 Comments
6/29/2018 12:42:54 am
Thanks for researching the history of the cafeteria. I have proclaimed that it moved from the sixth floor to the basement sometime after '52, probably in '53 or '54 since no one has experienced the move on any posts after '55 when they stated it was in the basement. My yearbook of W '52 ( Jan) had a sketch showing it being up on 6!. Glad we can put it to rest and celebrate our memories of the best high school the City of N. Y. ever founded. Sincerely, Ted Rosov, M&A ''52 W.
Laura Owens
6/30/2018 07:22:53 am
I was unaware of the cafeteria's relocation. This is trivia not shared by Frank Owens, father - ( I am 2nd generation of M&A alum). Which is surprising, as he is fond of pointing out historical and unusual acts. My father graduated in 1951. Now I shall see what he has to say about the cafeteria. I wrote a small literary piece about the cafeteria itself.Who does that? Apparently cafeterias are beginning to trend. I will post the link for this short short story in the future comments, for anyone who cares to reminisce with me about dining in our pre-social media living room and our post Harlem Renaissance think tank. I so love the grounds -the endless stairs to the top of the hill -or the foot of the castle, depending upon your take. I miss the elevator, although I seldom remember being permitted to ride.I cherish the countless gifts and rich experiences that shaped, almost exclusively - our happy little lives. So, for the next reunion, I shall "get thee to the " Convent. Looking forward, and onward! Leave a Reply. |
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