Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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CLARA OOGGENDORFI Foreword The teen age is a difficult time in life when we are caught between childhood and maturity. Not yet ready to partake in the activities and duties of adults, we are like spectators of mankind. Meanwhile, We live in a small world of our own, imitating our chosen matinee idols, speaking a language most puzzling to outsiders, yet always keeping under observa- tion the complex world beyond our classroom windows. ln this book, through the story of the big dreams and little accomplishments of several hundred high school students, we present to you, The World As We See lt. 6 L 'C'

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Marion Horton. Thelma Howard. Thomas Decker. Donald Hoppa OFFICERS President ................. , ..... ........ T homas Decker Vice-President ........................ Donald Hoppa Corresponding Secretary Marion Horton Recording Secretary ...... Thelma Howard Alumni Assoclhflbn On April 24, 1946 the first meeting of the Ken- sington Alumni Association Was held. The school corridors resounded with the reunions of old school chums and with wistful reminiscences. After registering with their respective graduating classes, approximately fifteen hundred alumni proceeded to the familiar school auditorium where they were welcomed by Mr. McDonnell. He encouraged them to be the lighters of the Way in the community. In addition, Mr. McDon- nell suggested that this alumni might resolve to alleviate juvenile delinquency in the community. The primary purpose of this first meeting was the election of officers. Donald Hoppa, chairman for the first meeting, presented nominations for officers. Thomas Decker, 1941, was elected presi- dent of Kensington's first Alumni Association: Donald Hoppa, 1941, vice-president: Marion Horton, 1940, corresponding secretary: Thelma Howard tlVIrs. Thelma Keisterl, 1938, recording secretary. For five long years, Kensington's graduates have been separated by war. These graduates, many of them members of the United States Armed Forces, were scattered throughout all parts of the World. Now, with the termination of the War, many have returned home. They have served their country-now they are ready to serve their community. The Alumni Association Will encompass a two- fold purpose. Not only will the members enjoy social activities, but also they will work toward the progress of the community. With a Worth- while program such as this, the Alumni Associa- tion is destined to succeed. Indeed, with courage strong, they will onward strive for Kensington. Miss Creahan greets Mr. cmd Mrs. George Hanzlian Counting the votes in the first Alumni election 8