Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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To the Seniors As graduates of 1942, you enter into a world of chaos and trouble- a world that seems to have lost balance. Your future, perhaps, seems most uncertain to you and you are confused because of the turmoil. Your teachers, however, have spent four years with you in an effort to strengthen your character and to prepare you, as strong Americans, to meet the totalitarian challenge to democracy. You have had the sound principles of this democracy brought constantly to your attention and, I am sure, as true Americans you have learned to respect your fellowmen and to appre- ciate the citizens in the countries to our north and to our south. We have heard the voice of dictatorship advocating the rule of force, yet we were slow to understand its meaning because ours is a nation of peace. The superiority of one race became the philosophy of' the dictators and again we were slow to realize the dangers of this concept because our philosophy is built upon the equality of man. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people has been declared obsolete, but we know that because this principle is the bulwark of our liberty we will readily make such sacrifices as are necessary for its preservation. You, together with your neighbors in the western hemisphere, will, in the spirit of real democracy, surely and willingly make the tremendous efforts necessary in the building of an adequate defense to meet the chal- lenge of the totalitarian powers. We, who have watched your development during the past four years, are confident that you will meet this challenge with courage and honor, strengthened by the heartfelt good wishes and Hrm loyalty of all your friends at Kensington. Sincerely Amiga lm rtrttttt'i M t t ll l .iitu :sspppm lllllll

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de la lczse. . . 1942 fiock was exceptional talent which rapidly mushroomed into various fields of endeavor. James Brown, Harry Hawkins, Henry Miller, James Tischendorf, Dan Wyckoff, and Joe Wohlrab upheld the soph- omore 'morale by going out and really plugging in the world of sports. Moreover, such graceful mermaids as Rita Beginato, Milli- D cent Clarke, lrene Zielinski, and Kay Rose thrilled a tense throng at the Water' Follies with their rhythmic movements through the calm, green water. Marge Bailey, Dolores Nowacki, Don Miller, and Joe Mancini achieved prominence by their superb vocal accomplishments during many entertainments. The eyes of all were focused on George Vffebb when he, displaying the particular poise inherent in a sopho- in :nu YT 2 I 1: E i T: E I T: Y! ': I TT E I ii f WV . -,I fx 'Fl 'W gp!! Q - - Qetyi .- E rw N 1 ffl 2 . llllllllt l,!'lILl!' l-E!lIl-Clll -: 'le' 4 ,I 'Q UL 'ft ' ' 'fr gf Q, 'u IE. i 06? f NX r 1 :- g E J ., A -9 ,,. ,. .' ,,L'i'1 J tifgift 5' VY' 'P off' . 'i E Q sb 311 i S H ,, ft, s fi In 3 - F NXT it E Frank Sarver more, carried the Hag to the stage dur- ing an assembly. All of us remember the panclemonium which reigned in the cafeteria on Halloween when everyone scrambled for the rolls, hopeful of getting one enriched with a silver coin. The birds certainly had a lot to eat that day! Finally, as the year drew to a close, we learned that Helen Stahl had the highest scholastic rating. Having surpassed her rivals, she received the Sophomore Attainment Medal. Though this volume contains few momentous feats, its pages foreshadow the future triumphs and shining victories of all mentioned in it. For we were learning, and with each year becoming more worthy of our Alma Mater. By its pompous display of beauty, Volume Ill sug- gests the first appearance of real initiative in the zealous members of the Junior class. ln the realm of sports, George King and John Galvin manifested their exceptional talents. A bevy of feminine athletes, headed by Jane Boob, Marie Cassiol, and Doreen Mex, exhibited similar aptitude in intramural competition. Meanwhile, busy preparing the way for their work on The Compass, Don Ryberg and Reno Fusani were active officers of the Sketch Club, Millicent Clarke and Roselyn Zornick were star performers in the Water Folliesg and Esther Safraniec was winning prizes for her skill as a chess player. Dorothy Czech, Dolores Nowacki, Bill Richards, and Dave Marchant took part in Kensington's second operetta, the unforgettable 'LBelle of Barcelonaf' in which Donald Miller as the hero and Charles Hughes as the jovial lrishman were heartily applauded. Faithful members of the band and orchestra were Nelson Braaten, Marve VanTine, Irving Abendschein, lrene Adelmann, Marian Murphy, and Louise Adams. The timely climax of this fruitful epoch arrived with the election of the class officers: President, the handsome, dramatically inclined Robert Knechtelg vice-president, the scholarly Jean Cray, treasurer, jovial Chuck Hughes, and secretary, charm- ing Derith Frey. Two outstanding debaters, Jean Staub and Jim Harmon, were selected as Girls, and Boys, Marshals. Thoroughly professional was the sketch pre- sented on Junior Day when Doris McGowan, Eileene I Continued on Page 1551 rr tu.. 1 - - N ' 1- . ... H -S' ' Q ' 'N F' 1' Vg, , Y my-1 ' ,. If ,I if 'V iz. , -ff I 0 QL so I 5 V 1.4 , . D r Q .C T7 ri.. I 1 fi 4- Q., QDKVItl-!'QLIE?ElllYll1lYll2F!'l Y Z ' xiii-E 0 , f t, it tim F' 11' ' P I D Ulm VLA A A xl? be an 'fbi Y' 4211421 ef' sig' 5. .I UL l7lL5'il-'YILLYILVVHI-LW! 23

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IRVING D. ABENDSCHEIN College Science 8 Honor Rolls, Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, 1, 2 Michigan State, Chemistry .Qama IRENE E. ADELMANN Secretarial 3 Honor Rolls, Chorus, 1, 2, 3, Orches- tra, 1, 2, 3, 4, Christmas Pageant, 1, 2, 3, 4, Commerce Club, 2, Compass staff, 4 Bryant and Stratton, Secretarial work JACQUELINE D. AIKEN Secretarial 3 Honor Rolls, Chorus, 3, Christmas Pageant, 3, Commerce Club, 3, Com- pass staff, 4 Secretarial work PEARL A. ANGER Fine Arts 26 Honor Rolls, Third prize, College Ball Poster Contest, Sketch Club, 2, 3, 4, Compass staff, 4 Starin Art School, Commercial Art BETTY J. ANSELL College Arts All Honor Rolls, Christmas Pageant, 2, 4, Basketball, 1, Tennis, 3, Science Club, 1, 2, Latin Club, 1, 2, 3, History Forum, 2, French Club, 3, 4, Home Economics Club, 4, lnternational Re- lations Club, 4, Bowling Club, 4, Com- pass stafl, 4 State Teachers College, Dietetics FLORENCE M. ARMBRUST Secretarial Chorus, 1, Christmas Pageant, 2, 3, Basketball, 2, Baseball, 2, Commerce Club, 1, History Forum, 4, Equestri- kens, 4, Bowling Club, 4, Compass staff, 1, 4 Bryant and Stratton, Secretarial work EDWARD A. BAIER Business 14 Honor Rolls, Baseball, 2, Track, 2, 3, Commerce Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, His- tory Forum, 4 Bryant and Stratton, Accounting f Q LOUISE M. ADAMS - Music 16 Honor Rolls, Orchestra, 2, 3, 4, Christmas Pageant, 2, 3, 4, German Club, 3, 4, Girls' Glee Club, 4 Fredonia State Normal School THELMA L. ALFORD Secretarial 5 Honor Rolls, History Forum, 4 Bryant and Stratton FLORENCE V. ANGER Business Commerce Club, 1 Stenography I BETTY M. ANKER Business All Honor Rolls Bryant and Stratton, Secretarial work LOLA P. ANTONELLI Secretarial Home Economics Club, 3, Chess Club, 4, Compass staff, 4 Comptometcr School, Secretarial work ff ETTX' M. AUSTIN Secretarial 1 Honor Roll, Swimming, 1, Basket- ball, 1, Commerce Club, 2, Compass staff, 4 Jean Summers Business School, Secretarial work 1 - . 1, , 45 MAR RIE C. BAILE . College Science 14 Honor Rolls, Chorus, 3, 4, Christ- mas Pageant, 1, 3, 4, Swimming, 1, Basketball, 1, 2, Volley ball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Tennis, 2, 3, 4, Badminton, 3, Gold K Award, 4, History Forum, 1, Science Club, 1, 2, Bowling Club, 2, 4, Latin Club, 3, Dramatic Club, 4, Girls' Glee Club, 4: Compass stall, 4. Cornell University, Journalism 25