Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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wear amiga nay' The events of Bill of Rights Week were climaxed last February 2.1 by a series of sketches entitled Let Freedom Ring presented under the direc' tion of the Misses Walker, 'Goossen, and Dickman. With the assistance of stage managers Edwin Brinkel, Edward Schaer' tel, and Merle Waters, who controlled the microphone, Thomas Decker served as announcer for the program whose setting was a radio station. Mary Lang and Gretchen Lorke gave us the Greek playlet whose theme was that of a young boy almost forsaking his duty to his country for his own selfish interests. june Whitehead was old Hermione in the Roman sketch with Magdalena Crt as Eurydice and Marjorie Korff as the charming bride-tofbe of Publius Cassius Sardonus. When joseph Heavern as Diggins in the English scene offered snuff to Meldon Jones fHastingsQ and Herman Pease fNevilleJ-then sneezed, the audience laughed with Bridget, the barmaid fDorothy Basinskij who cried, Lord bless ye, sir! A touch of national color was added when Richard Kruzicki brought Ben Franklin to life while conversing with Mrs. Franklin, impersonated by Rita Bladenspiel, and ,loan Page as Mrs. Dickenson. As Abraham Lincoln uttered the immortal words of the Emancipation Proclamation which freed the slaves, Donald Hoppa as Rastus exclaimed, We is free! But Liza played by Elaine Majchrzak, warned them to use their freedom well. There were spirituals and dances by the slaves, led by Marion King, the Harmonica Players, Betty Roehner, Betty Rung and their associates. The viewpoints of refugees from conquered European countries were disclosed by Miriam Sess for Czechoslovakia, Donald Griffin for France, Catherine Duggan, Norwayg joseph Cugini, Poland, and Fern Richards for England. J. Tootsie, R. STROHAUER, H. PEASE The Harmomcrx Pl x in Greek Sketch HUSE, THOMSEN, Pinata

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in ' ' Glad Last fall, when Miss Goossen expressed her desire to continue the International Relations Club founded a year previously, a group of enthusiastic American History students answered her call. This club met every other Friday in Room 163. The thirtyfone boys and girls who comprised the organization chose Herman Pease as chairman and Betty Roehner as secretary. The turmoil in Europe, aid to Britain, and our relations with South America and japan provided a number of interesting topics for discussion by the club. Some of those chosen for detailed analysis were: The Downfall of France , Entangling Alliances with South America , and The Lend' Lease Bill . Since a thorough knowledge of the subject is essential to carry on an intelligent discussion, june Whitehead, Ruth Donohue, June Arnold, Mildred Reis, Dorothy McKenica, Thomas Decker and john Brigante were among those who served on committees for gathering material on the topic to be considered. At each meeting an open discussion of the subject followed the committee's disclosure of the facts they had obtained. A great many of the members assisted both in writing and producing Let Freedom Ring , the final assembly program in our celebration of Bill of Rights Weelc. Through its many activities, the club has ably achieved its purpose by helping members to understand the significance of current events. R. Kauzicxx, J. PAGE, R. BLADIENSPIEL in Colonial America

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The student with a thorough knowledge of mathematics will find it his greatest practical asset in the world of industry today. Because of the huge defense program undertaken by our government, factories are again humming to complete their contracts for war machines and materials. The lack of sufficient skilled, competent workers has proved to be the bottle' neck in many of these plants. Airplanes, ships, guns, and tanks need the skill of an expert mathematician in order that their construction may meet rigid government standards. The army and navy cannot afford to take chances. In precision instruments an error in mathematics might cause a fatality or even the loss of a battle. Therefore, at this time, the student who excels in mathematics has an excellent chance to make practical use of his training. Mathematics has not only practical value but also develops quick and accurate reasoning which is of benefit in all professions and trades. For this reason, every student is obliged to take at least one year of mathematics. This may be General Mathematics, a varied course designed to give a little of both algebra and geometry, or it may be Elementary Algebra, a com' prehensive course in the solution of linear and quadratic equations and the construction of simple graphs and figures. The second year of mathematics takes up the study of Plane Geometry which deals with figures of two dimensions. After this, the student is ready for Intermediate Algebra. All three of these subjects are required in the College Entrance course. Students who continue with higher mathe' matics have an opportunity to learn Plane Trigonometry, Advanced Alge- bra, and Solid Geometry in which they study problems involving logarithms, threefdimensional figures, and ratios and properties of angles. The excellent training received in mathematics courses at Kensington will undoubtedly prove the basis for many successful careers among our graduates. elwaa, Agnes Creahan, MA Martin M. Larrubee, B.S. Norma Larrison, B.A. Alice T. Link. B.A. Virginia E. Mayer, M.A. Margaret M. McGee, B.A Henry Rosenbaum, M.A. Lavcrna C. Sanfleet, B.A. Mary R. Steudle, M.A.