Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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assure for us a future bright with promise . . . rg .vvA,:., ju A ' ' ,,.. , fi A' .A , X Q V25 A - niqpnwf-frimsz bfhpfiivi B' Art, Music, Homemaking, Industrial Art Seated: Mr. Raymond Fisher, Miss Mariorie Townsend, Mrs. Catherine l, Hyman, Miss Naomi Stoesser. Standing: Miss Ethel M. C, Davis, Mr. William Pinkow, Mr. Harley Salisbury, Miss Helen Nesper, Miss Elizabeth Meach Art Miss Ethel M. C. Davis Mr. Raymond Fisher Industrial Art Mr. Harley Salisbury Physical Education Mr, Wilbur Bergstrom Mr. Ralph Duquin Mrs. Anne M. Lufkin Mr. Herbert Nilson Mrs. Hazel Nilson Mrs. Celia W. Samui Swimming Miss Mildred Moore Mr. G. john Warren Music Mr. William Pinkow Miss Marjorie Townsend Homemaking Mrs. Catherine I. Hyman Miss Elizabeth Meach Miss Helen Nesper Miss Naomi Stoesser Clinic Mrs. Doris B. Nagle. R. N. Physical Education and Swimming Seated: Mrs. Anne M. Lufkin, Mr. Ralph S. Duquin Mr Wilbur Bergstrom Mrs Celia Samui Standing: Mrs. Herbert Nilson, Mr. Herbert Nilson Mr Henry Banas Miss Mildred Moore Esdifir 15

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enrich our present lives.. strengthen our purpose Languages and Social Studies Seated: Miss Theresa Eileen McCarthy, Mrs. Marion M. McKeon, .Miss Verna Walker, Mr. Norman Millard, Miss Westerman Miss Lenore Dunlavey, Miss Helen Coossen, Miss Catherine Valente. Ruth Standing: Miss Edith Stokoe, Mr. Martin O'Donnell, Miss Margaret McCarthy, Miss Margaret Kenny, Mrs. Cheryl C. Lindstrom, Miss Irma Dickman, Dr. Edward Eagan, Miss Mary C. Belknap. Social Studies Miss Irma Dickman Dr. Edward Eagan Miss Helen C-oossen Commercial Mr. Emory K. Baldwin Mrs. Bernadette S. Corcoran Mrs. Esther L. Fink Mrs. Rachel B. jacobs Miss Rose Keicher Miss Sadie Kauffman Mr. john Meegan Miss Clara Panzica Mr. john Reilly Mrs, Marian G. Ruby Miss Genevieve Steftan Mrs. Mary Louise O. Swayze Mrs. Cheryl C. Lindstrom Miss Theresa E. McCarthy Mrs. Marion M. McKeon Mr. Norman Millard Mr. Martin O'Donnell Miss Edith Stokoe Languages Miss Mary C. Belknap Miss Margaret Kenny Miss Catherine Valente Miss Lenore Dunlavey Miss Margaret McCarthy Seated: Mrs. Esther L. Fink, Miss Clara Panzica, Mr. john Meegan, Miss Genevieve Steffan, Mrs. Marion G. Ruby. Standing: Miss Sadie Kauffman, Mrs. Rachel B. jacobs, Miss Rose Keicher, Mrs. Mary Louise O. Swayze, Mrs. Bern S. Corcoran, Mr. Emory K. Baldwin. Absent: Mr. john Reilly. adette 14

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faculty footnotes . . . Kensington's teachers are versatile, alert, and ALIVE! Their extra-curricular activ- ities are numerous. Many are supplementing their education, both for further enlightenment and for pro- fessional improvement. Mr. McMahon re- ceived his Master of Education degree from Canisius in june, I952. Mr. Axlerod, Mr. Salisbury, and Miss T. E. McCarthy are studying for doctorates. Miss Westerman is active in the League of Women Voters. Miss Dickman and Mrs. Lindstrom are among those taking courses in Human Rela- tions. Miss Davis and Miss Belden are studying Contemporary Art. Miss Davis is also studying lithography and furniture re- finishing. Miss Belknap was singularly honored IN ABSENTIA in Paris, France, on December 9, I952, for her master's thesis in French on the life and work of Anna de Noailles. The thesis, sent to France as an expression of Franco-American friendship, was broad- cast over the French radio. Miss Davis's painting, COLLECTOR'S ITEM, was awarded a prize in a national art show in Miami. There were 8000 entries. Participating in local educational radio and TV programs this year were Mrs. Hy- man, Mrs. Lindstrom, Miss Carroll, and Miss Davison. Members of Alpha Nu chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, national honorary fraternity for women in education, include Miss Flierl, Miss Panzica, and Miss Carroll. Many Ken teachers pursue interesting hobbies. Mr. Fisher does free-lance sign painting, drafting, and cartoon strips. He also gives chalk talks. Miss Davis's hobbies include outdoor sketching and ceramics. Miss Van Natter collects bells--Indian, Italian, Chinese. A favorite is an elephant bell given her by Mrs. O'Day, former Ken- sington English instructor. Miss Strickland enjoys painting in oils and gardening. Miss M. McCarthy, Mrs. Eardman, Mrs. Evans, and Mr. McMahon are also avid gardeners. Bowling is a favorite pastime of Mr. Meegan, Mr. O'DonnelI, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. McMahon. Miss Mayer and Miss Smith enjoy photography. Mr. Fisher collects maps and firearms. Miss Strickland has been active in the Studio Theater, Miss Mayer is a member of Schola Cantorum. Mrs. Lindstrom's American History classes have completed many interesting civic projects. Pre-election activities in- cluded interviews with local political lead- ers, publication of two newspapers, and distribution of 800 slingers urging registra- tion. In an unusual bit of observation testing, Miss Flierl has staged remarkable incidents, such as a heated argument between a stu- dent and herself, after which the class wrote reports on what had taken place. Miss Davis's art classes submitted nine paintings to the junior Red Cross. All these works, which depict customs in the U. S., were exhibited at the Albright Art Gallery. Later they will be sent to Washington. After further screening, the best will be sent around the world to increase friend- ship and understanding between us and other nations. We hope for the speedy recovery of Miss Panzica and her mother, injured in the train disaster in Conneaut, Ohio, on April 3. We are grateful to Mr. O'Donnell, who served so well as assistant principal during Mr. AxIerod's illness this year. In the above cross-section of our faculty, many teachers have not been mentioned. To catalogue the services, the avocations, and the achievements of all, would be a task indeed. But, if from what little is here reported, your estimation of these people who have devoted their lives to educate us has been in any way raised, then the goal of this article has been realized.