Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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y4.f,7,f- g,,.4.aa,.gW,..,.,Ve4...,dzv,a4a,.fo ' ff .1- ., .. The Work of the Facult rrft mfilililititiaisit.. f l l ' ' qu! ' til N and ll ll .ll Ill . . . li t 1i+!f M Y ff +1 'i1A M1 dm1n1strat1on N ln the words of our superintendent, Dr. Robert T. Bapst: HThe essential feature of education is the training in good habits-good physical habits, good mental habits, good moral habits. Although we may forget much of the factual knowledge we accumulate, the habits and training remainf' From these words, we are able to visualize the aim of modern education. lts purpose is to prepare us during our high school years so that when we leave the sheltered portals of this school, each one of us might have a true, honest character, strengthened by the guidance of our educators. The carrying-out of this program is the daily concern of the administrative officers and the faculty, and many are the ways in which they guide and counsel us. During the year, weekly assembly pro- grams are the focal point of all school affairs. lt is here that pertinent problems affecting all students are discussed by Mr. McDonnell or Mr. Chassin. It is these assemblies which bring together all stu- dents, instilling in them a feeling of unity and fostering the growth of school spirit. Each Wlednesday morning, every home room and study room teacher directs a program of voca- tional guidance designed not only to assist pupils in planning future careers but also to aid them in building the habits and personality that will best insure success. These Wednesday morning talks cover a wide range of topics, including points of conduct, the qualities that have made famous men and women successful, the best ways of preparing for various professions and businesses, and many other subjects. The guidance periods are carried on sometimes by the teacher alone, more often by group discussion, and very frequently by sketches or playlets prepared by the students. Whatever their form, every student in the school has benefited immeasurably by the ideas and principles learned in this way. ln all classes, the interest, enthusiasm, and patience of our teachers has made learning a pleasur- able task and has often aroused in us latent interests which may become the basis of our lifework. For every subject in the curriculum is in some way-directly or indirectly-connected with the careers we will pursue after leaving school. To point out this connection and to show the practical side of the subjects studied is no small part of the teacher's share in guiding us. In addition, the majority of teachers sponsor clubs to supplement our classroom knowledge, to promote our talents, and to present us with a broader, clearer outlook on life. The benefits derived from these clubs and the programs they carry out are fully portrayed in the activities section of The Compass. The classic ideal of a sound mind in a sound body is further carried out by the numerous opportuni- ties for physical training and exercise which form the athletic program at Kensington. Every student has a chance to learn and to engage in a sport in which he or she is interested. Teamwork and good sportsmanship are not the least valuable lessons learned from the physical education teachers. Seniors, especially, know the tireless work administrative officers and teachers do in their behalf. The library maintains a file of college pamphlets and circulars and every aid is given the Senior who is choosing a college. Students with high averages are informed of scholarships available and urged to take advantage of such opportunities. lt is in the fourth year, too, that the vocational guidance program gives us most definite assistance in selecting our future work. Thus, from the intimate, friendly talks, self-sacrificing efforts, and splendid, personal example of our faculty, we students have been aided day by day and year by year to the building of characters that will enable us to carry on our work confident of our ability and armed with the elements of success. 19

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Physical Education Facult Mfg, Aydelomq tests Ruth Czeigney, Jane Breeser measures her strength Edith Sartori and Doreen Mex with for Miss Seymour. Miss Rich. 4,1 - jf g 4 W L iii: PMN , lu ' - Mr. Bergstrom checks the seas0n's scores. Mr. Montgomery and Walter Mazzanti. Miss Mcllhenney and Mr, Warren. 1 18

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Salvador - - Guatemala - - Panama As Latin-America and the United States develop their alliance, our economic systems Will become more interdependent, social distinctions will dis- appear through real equality, and political policies will become more liberal. Prepared by their happy days at Kensington to live cooperatively and in- telligently in a changing world, our graduates will help to bring about these changes in their realms of business, professions, arts, homemaking, and politics. ,iii I it 'H .. il! N: 5 F Ill I al lf! f'i 'S 1 1 all iff MII I :H KH, Salvador - - Guatemala - - Panama 20 M rff ll 1 l ,ti ll P'