Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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60 fha Seniors Three years ago you began your voyage through the high school seas at Kensington. You had received one year of training in the art of navigation at one of the other high schools in this or some other city. You had spent a year in learning to plot your course through the troublesome waters of secondary educa- tion and, after faithfully following that course, have now arrived safely in port. Now as you disembark from your sheltered cabins to begin your new jour- ney on the stormy seas of life, your burdens are lessened because of the training you have received. All of the hazards that you must encounter can surely be overcome. Courageous and determined pilots steer their ships cautiously and carefully through storm and fog into the sunlight and color on the other side of the troubled waters. Determination, self-assurance, loyalty, and integrity are the main points on your compass. To set your course on these unchanging points assures your arrival at your destination--success in life. Careful planning, conscientious application of effort, sincere regard for your fellow man, and the adaptation of sound moral principles to your daily activities become the beacons of travel for every Ken- sington graduate. Sincerely yours, g

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1940 LEO DENTINGER Preriderzf A true leader is our able president, who has exhibited his executive ability time and again, attaining promi- nence by serving in an official capacity many organ- izations to which he has belonged. As a favorite pastime, he reads those gripping murder mysteries. d erzior ass jfgcers MARIAN HORTON Vice-Preridefzl Our competent vice-president is probably best known for her ability as a speaker. Because of her pleasing 3, personality, initiative and wholehearted support of vari- ous school activities, her election was received with popular acclaim. EUGENE SALTARELLI T7'E:l.S'll7'6f Gene , because he is such a well-mannered in- dividual, may be referred to as the gentleman of the Senior officials. His success he attributes to his par- ticipation as a member of the debate team. RUTH HOWARD Serrelary Ruth is prominent not only as secretary of her class, but also as a sportswoman. She participated in practi- cally every activity the school sponsored with the characteristic eagerness which makes her outstanding. RAYMOND CASTINE Boyf' Mamiya! The sports enthusiast of the class officers is Raymond Castine, enjoying basketball, baseball and tennis. A typical class marshal, he is handsome, erect and broad- shouldered. ARLINE LIEDY Girly' Mufrfml Diligent, cooperative and capable, noted for her friendly smile and scholastic attainments, Arline Liedy, always prepared, and ever willing to aid the friend in need, is the choice individual for this post. KI-IS

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KVM e Lcfory Tonight, as we stand upon the threshold of life, we must bid adieu to the sheltering walls of Kensington High School and step forth into a turbulent, ever-changing world. Facing an uncertain future, we are bewildered, yet unafraid, for the past four years have instilled in us lofty ideals, and have taught us to be constantly aware of our motto, Aegis Fortissima Virtusf' Tonight, we have arrived at the cross roads and it is with deepest regret, yet tenderest regard, that we say farewell to the companions with whom we have traversed the highways of our high school life. To you, Mr. McDonnell, who have inspired each one of us with the will to succeed and who has enriched our lives with your ideals, we can only say sincerely and affectionately, Thank you. In years to come, when we are no longer guided by your influence, your kindness and consideration will be cherished as our fondest memories. We also wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Chassin for his kindly assistance. To every member of the faculty, whose capability and efficiency have enabled us to be listed among the members of the 1940 Graduating Class, we bid a farewell mingled with gratitude and deep affection. Without their voluntary assistance, untiring patience, and their sincere regard for our welfare, we would never have succeeded. At this moment, our hearts are filled with an ardent desire to prolong our four years of high school, to relive the past and perhaps make reparation for the little use we have made of the splendid opportunities offered us here, yet we must go on. The hour has come when we must cease our high school education and prepare for the education of life, when.we must sever the ties that link us to the past, and take our places in a society lost in a tide of conflicting emotions, selfishness, and overwhelming ambitions. Here, in this Graduating Class, we have a composite picture of the America of the future. Whether we become members of the professional or industrial world, it is upon our shoulders that the task of maintaining American integrity and ideals will be placed. The generation now dying out looks to the youth of America to safeguard our democratic principles and to preserve forever our government of the people, for the people, and by the peoplef' At this task, we shall not falter. Now, as we recall the joyous four years with their pleasant acquaintances and well- loved friends, we reluctantly take leave of our beloved Alma Mater, sincerely hoping that our small achievements will be an inspiration to the classes yet to come. Armed with our faith in God, the fervor of youth, and the courage of our convictions, we need have nothing to fear, let us only remember: The past is but a story told, The future may be writ in gold. -EILEEN DANITZ 17