Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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fommencemenf At the eighth annual commencement exer- cises in Kleinhans Music Hall, 360 Seniors received their diplomas. The Valedictory, given by the Senior who has maintained the highest average for tour years, was deliv- ered by Helen E. Fallc. Gold honor pins Were presented to those students who had been on every honor roll f32l during their high school course. The Iesse Ketchum Medal, a civic award, is presented to the senior having the highest average for four years. Last Iune, Helen Falk Won the large gold medal and lacque- lyn Kocinski the small medal. Kensington High School offers four Attain- ment Medals, one for each year, to the pupil having the highest average in his class. Last year's winners were: Helen Falk, Sen- ior medal,' Lois Arnold, Iunior medal: Lucille Lewandowslci, Sophomore medalf and Joanne Hanna, Freshman medal. An award for excellence in English is given to the Senior having the highest mark on his English Regents examination. Last year, Alvin Felix received this award. The American Legion Auxiliary Medal, presented to the Senior with the highest mark in the American History Regents examination, was given to Carol Drollinger. Norine Ward won the Chromatic Club Award, which is pre- sented to the Senior Who has shown the greatest activity in music during the year. The Rensselaer Medal, Won by William Mr. McDonnell hands a diploma to Donald Ban- halzl, first veteran to return to Kensington and complete his education. Thomas Cockburn, 1945 graduate, ofters congratulations to Don. Acquard, is given to the Senior who has done the best work in mathematics and science throughout his preparatory course. William Acguard was again honored with the Bausch and Lomb Medal, which is awarded to the Senior excelling in science. America needs intelligent, ambitious young people to present new plans and to formulate new ideas for the future. The awards and various honors offered at Ken- sington stimulate the students to strive for a high scholastic standing. Seniors leave the Mary Seton Room for the Senior girls get their corsages irom Miss Steudle. processional opening the exercises. i 1 ..J

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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

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Admlhfkfraflbn For the past four years the Kensingtonian's World has revolved about his Alma Mater, the football games, the proms and the Van Iohnson in the English class. Our Worries and responsibilities consisted of what to tell Mr. Chassin for being absent, passing the chemistry exam or learning Latin declensions. During this period We, the matured ado1escents, Whenever undecided or troubled, could turn to our faculty for assistance. In the same Way, the peace of the World, as We see it, rests on the leaders of the U. N. As good citizens, it is our duty to cooperate fully with other nations by choosing the ablest administrators. 10