Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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' Mary C. Belknap, B.A. Venctia Chalmers, B.A. Howard Gleason, M.A. Margaret K. McCarthy, B Helen L. Tewksbury, BJX Catherine Valentc. B.A. Ruth Xwesterman, BA. 1' 6,1 The study of modern and classical languages teaches not only the language itself but also the lives and customs of the people Whose native tongue it was. Our Modern Language Department includes classes in French and German. Miss Tewksbury and Miss Belknap, instructors in French, find much enthusiasm for this romance language among their pupils. German, under the direction of Miss Westerman, ailords a great deal of pleasure as well as scholarly possibilities to its students. The three year courses in French and German teach pupils to reacl, write, and converse in the language. In the Classical Department, Latin is taught by Miss McCarthy, Miss Valente, Mrs. Chalmers, and Mr. Gleason. During their four years study, students learn the value of Latin in developing the mind, improving the memory, and increasing vocabulary. Kensington is one of the few schools where students may learn Greek. The two year course taught by Mr. Gleason is popular with pupils interested in the classics. Mind!! Glult 20

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iqaaemdlq Natal The past year found Kensington students taking a more active part in the preparation and presentation of assembly programs. In the fall, Senior girls presented an original skit to arouse enthusiasm for the Bennett' Kensington football game. Members of the team were portrayed by girls and given feminine names similar to their own. The delighted audience was entertained further by the cheerleaders. A successful program - for next day an eager crowd cheered the team to victory. For the second year, the Freshmen boys planned the Armistice Day program. They gave original speeches on patriotism and love of country, making us realize how fortunate we are. The audience stood at attention for a moment of silent prayer in commemoration of those who died for America. Everyone participated in the St. Patrick's Day program and joined in singing the lovely ballads of old Ireland. This assembly was particularly gay, since everyone wore a touch of green. With Herman Pease as Professor I. D. Clare and Thomas Decker as jim Nasium, the Compass staff presented a takefoff on a radio quiz, prof gram. Questions were on events and personalities in Kensington. The antics of the judges, particularly Roy Schuchardt and Jerry Glose, were loudly applauded. Compass sales boomed that day! Members of the basketball and swimming teams were rewarded on Boys' Letter Day, April 4th. An enthusiastic audience cheered our first championship swimming team as University of Syracuse alumni presented the cup. Mr. Warren introduced team members and gave interesting highf lights of the meets. Awards were presented by Mr. Bergstrom. Easter was again celebrated by an appropriate musical program. Among the singers participating were Elaine Majchrzak, Rita Baldock, Marion King, Donald Hoppa and Gloria Malotte. Dovis McGowan, Gretchen Lorke, and Irene Drcnnaru in club play if i-. fir .-rfkf..

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Waench 01446 Marina L' fluid flaench Glad Le Club Francais , as it is officially called, was organized for the year 1940 under the supervision of Miss Belknap. The meetings were arranged for the second Tuesday of each month, to be held in Room 243. The chief aim of our organization is to instill in each member a greater interest in his or her study of the French language. It was formed also to acquaint them with the culture and beauty of France. In the selection of the officers for the year, honors were duly bestowed upon the following members: the president, Joseph Cuginig the vice' president, Vera Sassy and the secretary, Catherine Rose. The termination of scholastic activities last summer did not hinder the participants from collecting bundles of clothing to send to refugees in France. fCo'ntinued on page 1442 Gunmen Glu! The German Club, which met in Room 239, was organized for the purpose of an extensive study of Germany and its language. The meetings were held once every two weeks with alternating social and formal programs. As a topic for a formal meeting, the club studied the music of Franz Schubert, renowned German composer. At another 'interesting formal meeting, Hildegarde Frisch related incidents from her life in Germany just before the present war. At social meetings, the activities of the club were confined to playing games, the favorite being Fruchtkorp and Tier, Vogel, Fisch . For the Christmas entertainment, the members celebrated a German Christmas Eve which included a short play, candle lighting, and refreshments consisting of German sweets. Every program included some of the beautiful German f'COTlflTl1LCCi on page 1441