Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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..as we see it...is bright.. l952. . .At Last We Were Seniors The long-awaited occasion was upon usg we were seniors. We had reached that most precious moment. We experienced exultation: yet we were sad. The first order of business: football and track with their throbbing excitement and fanfare of cheering: Rah! rahl rahl Team! team! teaml and ultimately the victory assemblies known well to our champions Hal C-eiger, Bob Butler, and Ralph Bowen as well as to Sonny Coletta, Marcia Macie- iewska, and loan Butler, who officiated as flower girls. And, lest we forget, the cheerleaders, Pat Nemec, Lou Ferris, and Bunny Munger, who are undoubtedly still puffing from their exhausting efforts. joan McKenna, Olga Kempker, Harry Schugardt and some fifty others have gain- ed valuable vocational experience from our school work program. At the open house on Parents' Night a very practical facet of our talent was displayed in a style show with Dorothy Peters supplying the patter, Only this time the expert tailoring was the handiwork of the models themselves - Shirley Kranz, joanne Kowal, Carol Fisher, and Audrey Abbott. lt is, however, needless to say that all of this could not have been so well organized without the staff of competent ushers, headed by Dick Corbetta and his crew, Dick Olson, Olin Bender, and Ho- ward Palley. With the approach of january examina- tions, seniors had to buckle down, for in reality they faced that sixty-four dollar question: Am l to be graduated? lt's hats off to Louise Granata, Rosemary Mast- ers and C-erry Scoones, who burnt the mid- night oil in their supreme endeavor to suc- ceed. Seniorhood brought the prerogative of accepting the challenge afforded by the State Scholarship Examinations. This year the wreaths for tenacity belong to Marilyn Bickle, Joanne Rich and Mike Pembleton for repeated attendance at the evening scholarship classes. With the approach of graduation we elected our class officers: President, Dave Seitz, Vice-President, Aglaia Economoug Treasurer, Bob Butler, Secretary, Ruth C-ritzkeg Marshals, Barb Bottomley and Dick Hall. Veterans Rog Folts, Ed Dowski and Myron Cebulski, assisted by new-comers Dan Wachowiak and Ray Zacholski, were stalwarts on Mr. Millard's racket squad as they battled against the opposition. Earl Boyer, Robert McTigue, and jim Shea were hustling players on Ken's baseball team. The girls' enthusiasm for athletics was evidenced by the large number who received their Cold K. Important positions on the COMPASS were held by Nancy Hinman and Nancy Walter, co-editors: Adele Wobig and Cordon Arber, art editors: Barbara Sturges, secretarial editor. Academically, Lorraine Meinke, William Hooper, Carol Rothfuss, Ronald Melgier and Audrey Hoe- flin were the senior honor roll leaders. Anna Cille gained honorable mention in the Westinghouse Science Talent Search Con- test, lim Bonitati received honorable men- tion in the Americanism Contest, and Patricia Brown won the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Representing Ken in the lnterscholastic Debate were Bob Menth, William Hooper, jim Ryan, Pat O'Leary, Howard Palley, Dave Seitz and Barbara Certz. Participating in the spring play, What a Life, either as Thespians or behind-the- scenes workers, were Pat Brown, lean Finsterbach, Dave Seitz, Nan Walter, Doug Barber, Dave Wilkinson, Felicia Musial, Herman Kuebler, Nancy Molter, Barb Gil- bert, Marilyn Schwing, Brad Massman, Barb C-oembel and june Brann. just as all good things must come to an end, so must this, the record of achieve- ment of the Class of '53. We hope that what we have accomplished here will serve to be an inspiration to those who succeed us and will always be remembered by us with joy, pride and sincere appreciation. We shall go forward with the knowledge that truth is the strongest shield: Virtus fortissima aegis. Aglaia Er-onomou David Wilkinson Barbara C-oernbel Robert Menth Dawn Marie Koch Howard Pallev Lorraine Meinke Ronald Melgier

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our past has been pleasant . . . the future 1951 . . . We Were jovial juniors Our junior year was marked by many momentous occasions. We started off the year with a determination to enjoy our- selves, yet to fulfill every responsibility. Among the Knights that stayed home in order to keep in shape during our football season were Alfred Poochie Lavetti, Carl Granite Rock, and Kenneth Beck. Vifhen not attending football games, Ken's student body thrilled to the competitive spirit of our cross country team, including such not- able juniors as Captain Bob Butler, Ralph Bowen, and Fred Becker. Ken's cheerleaders certainly did a great job in carrying school spirit and enthusiasm to the heart of every student. Attending all of the football games, they kept team morale high and school spirit at its peak. Among the juniors on the squad were Bunny Mun- ger, Peppy Smith, and Red Vince Tower Our junior cheerleaders, with the help of the squad, succeeded in encouraging cheers loud enough to rock Mr. Pinkow's Pent- house! The more serious side of school life was represented by Lorraine Meinke, Ronald Melgier, and David Seitz, our junior honor roll leaders. The lnterscholastic Debates took place on April 5, Ken opposing Grover and River- side. The resonant voices of such orators as Nancy Walter, Nancy Feuz, Barbara Coem- bel, and Robert Menth were inspiring to hear as our debators drove home their ver- bal points. ln addition to this we all listened in reverence to the angelic voices of Anne Robinson, jane Sticht, Nancy Hinman, joanne Lysiak, and joyce Werner. The outstanding girl athletes in 1952 were the following: Basketball-Marilyn Schwing, Dorothy Shanahan, jackie Boat- man, Betty Pack, jacqueline Staebell, and jane Crowlg Badminton - Doubles - Pat Nemec and Ruth Wilbertg Singles-Ruth Wilbertg Volleyball - Sharon Haderer, Marge Brunner, Barbara Roesch, joyce Ely, and Carol Saxeg Swimming-Louise Gra- nata, Elinor Marthia, june Williams, and janet Lau. Old acquaintances were renewed and new ac-quaintances were made while we skated at the Arena Roller Rink Wednesday after- noons. The joys, entertainment, and unfor- gettable memories produced by these after- noons will always be cherished by those present. Among those whirling their way around the rink were Shirley Kranz, Dor- othy Peters, Mary Spielman, and Diane Eaton. Along with the fun of skating - to say nothing about the singing in the buses -members of this group earned additional points toward their letters and gold K's. Checkmate:-that's the echo all oppo- nents met as Capt. Bill Fraas won both the school and Christmas tournament Chess trophies. When the basketball season rolled around, Dick Hall and Dick Sterben were shining through with many thrilling shots and passes. In our junior-Senior Poll, Pat Duncan was named the most likely to succeed. Roman- tic Dave Langheier was named class Casa- nova, Mr. Arrow Collar iVince Tower? was named most fashion-wise. Sarah Bernhardt -excuse usl - Barbara Cioembel - was named most poised. Our scholars, Bill Hooper and Lorraine Meinke, were named Phi Beta Kappa. After the swimming season had passed, Kensington was left with All-High juniors -Barry jenson and Vince Tower. Among other notable mermen were Earl Boyer, Tom Rooney, and Dave Seitz. Dear old assembly programs! What joys you brought us! During our St. Patrick's Day assembly there was noted a very un- usual occurrence - What was it? Ken ac- tually had an Irishman in McNamara's Band!! Who? Hot Lips-jim Shea! Among the dancing colleens who provided color and cheer on St. Patrick's Day were Dona Duiquin, Pat Michel, jane Crowl, and Marilyn Orsolits. Richard Hall, noted for his ability, per- sonality, honesty, and strenuous efforts to promote the welfare of the junior Class, was elected president: Vice-President, Barbara Bottomley: Treasurer, Robert Butlerg Sec- retary, Ruth Gritzke. Marshals were Mar- jorie Brunner and Vincent Tower. The Chairman of our junior Red Cross Council was Nancy Edmunds. With her committees, on which jackie Koch, Pat Piersa and Lucy C-uarino served, she did a most capable job. During the summer sports season, many outstanding juniors appeared on Ken's Continued on Page 159

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AUDREY A. ABBOTT Business 2 Honor Rolls, Home Economics Club, 3, Basketball, l, 2, 4, Volleyball, I, 2, 3, 4, Bowling, I, 2, 3, 4, Skating, l, Badminton, 3, Parents' Night Program, 4, Gold K Award. Bryant and Stratton, Business School. DOREEN I. AH RENS Business Chorus, 2, Sigma Phi Pi Hi-Y, 4, Swim- ming Team, 2, Water Show, I, 2, 4, Iunior Lifesaving, 2, Basketball, 4, Tum- bling, 2, Volleyball, I, 2, 3, 4, Roller Skating, I, 2, 3, Parents' Night Exhibition, 2, Cold K. Award. Bryant and Stratton, Business. CAROLE M. ALLEN Business 9 Honor Rolls, Christmas Pageant, 3, Studio Club, l, 2, 3, 4, Commerce Club, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, Skating, I, 2, Swimming, I, Activities Office Monitor, 4, Parents' Night Exhibition, 3, Assembly Decorations, City Planning Award, 2. Albright Art School, Commercial Art. GORDON E. ARBER Fine Arts 3 l-lonor Rolls, Christmas Pageant, 3, Studio Club, I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Foot- ball, I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Baseball. l, 2, 3, 4, Compass Art Staff, I, 2, 3, 4, Assem- bly Decorations, 2, Painted Backdrop for Danny Dither. United States Navy. SANDRA 1. AUGSTELL Secretarial 9 Honor Rolls, Band, 2, 3, Typing Speed Club at Masten, Bowling, 4, Badminton, 2. Secretarial Work. GERALDINE M. AUSTIN Secretarial I2 Honor Rolls, Typing S eed Club, Bad- minton, 2, Basketball, 3, Bookroom Monitor, I, 2, 3. Bryant and Stratton, Stenographer. GERALD S. BAKER Business Slide Rule Club, 2, Vice-President, Cer- man Club, I, Projection Staff, I, 2, 3. 4, Record Group, 4, journalism Club, 2, Chess Club, I, Intramural Foolball. I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Baseball, I, 2, 3, 4. Cornell, School of Forestry, Sport Goods Dealer. RICHARD H. ABERCROMBIE Engineering Christmas Pageant, 4, Slide Rule Club, 4, Intramural Baseball, I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Football, I, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball, I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Manager, 4. I University of Buffalo, School of Engineer- ing, Engineering. ROBERT D. ALEXANDER College Science 2 Honor Rolls, Christmas Pageant, 4, Latin Club, 2, Bowling Club, 3, Intramural Foot- ball, I, 2, 3, 4, Track, I, 2, 3, 4, Intra- mural Baseball, l, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Swim- ming, 2, 3, . University of Buffalo. LOIS T. ANTHONY Secretarial 3 Honor Rolls, Chorus, I, 2, 3, 4, Christ- mas Pageant, I, 2, 3, 4, Home Economics Club, 2, Commerce Club, 4, Basketball, I, 2, 3, 4, Baseball, I, 2, Volleyball, I, 2, 3, 4, Skating, I, Hiking, I, Bowling, 2, 4, Swimming, I, Cold K Award, Secretarial Staff, 4, Guidance Office Monitor, 4, Sigma Phi Pi Hi-Y, 2. 3, 4. University of Buffalo. BEVERLY ARMSTRONG College Science 4 Honor Rolls, Latin Club, 2, Spanish Club, 3, Swimming, I, Skating, I, 2, 3, Volley- ball, 2, 3, Basketball, I, 2, 3: Civic Plan- ning Award. 4 Buffalo State Teachers College, Teaching. IOYCE D. AUMICK General Chorus, I, 2, Christmas Pageant, l, 2,,3. 4, A Cappella Choir, 3, 4, Activities Office Work, 4, Parents' Night Exhibition, 3, 4, Thanksgiving Program. 3. 4: Easter PIO- ram, 3, St. Patrick's Day Program, 3, Secretarial Work. BEVERLY L. BABCOCK Secretarial 2 Honor Rolls, Basketball, I, Volleyball, 2, Badminton, 3, Library Monitor, 2, 3. DONNA R. BALZ Fine Arts 3 Honor Rolls, Chorus, 3, Christmas Pageant, 2, 3, Ken Kartoon Klub, 2, 3, 4, Basketball, 3, 4, Volleyball, 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 3 4, Bowling, 4, Skating, l, 2, Hiking,' I, 2, Swimming, I, Compass Art Staff, 4. , State Teachers College, Teaching.