Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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MR. CHASSIN'S MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES X Mr. John N. Chassin "The man ot understanding is of a precious spirit." Congratulations to the Class of l954l You are now on the threshold of new adventure. The years at Kensington should prepare you, in some measure, for the kind of work you wish to do after graduation. Face the future with courage and faith in the ideals you aspire to. Work hard at the job of your choice, give generously of your time and enthusiasm to obtain the respect and trust of your employer and fellow workers. Share the burden with others in your community, to make it a better place in which to live. By doing these things you strengthen the heritage handed down by your forefathers that ours is a country under God, of the people, for the people and by the people. M97 ll

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WE WELCOME DR. EWING, NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dr. Parmer L. Ewing of the city, it follows that needs of children are not everywhere the same. The individual school should be free to develop programs adapted to the popula- tion group it serves. The educational program through which the schools endeavor to meet these objectives should vary in accordance with the dif- ferent needs in various areas of the city." We are very grateful to you, Dr. Ewing, for accepting our urgent call to be shepherd of such a great flock. Very confident are we, that with your rich, varied experience, expert leadership, and wise guidance you will lead us to the "green pastures" of a secure, happy, and successful future. May God inspire and guide you in this tremendous task! .-.N Q, . ,- Last September, the Board of Educa- tion selected Dr. Parmer L. Ewing to fulfill the duties of Superintendent of Schools. Prior to this appointment, he served as Superintendent of Schools at White Plains, New York, for three years. Dr. Ewing was born in Casey, lllinois. He attended schools there, and received his higher education at the University of Illinois. There he earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees. However, his doctorate was awarded to him at New York University. He served in various capacities in the educational systems in Shelbyville, High- land, Alton, and Rockford, Illinois. ln addition to this Dr. Ewing conducted a workshop at the University of Chicago, and taught graduate students at both the University of Illinois and New York Uni- versity. Besides this, he found time to write articles for several publications as well as for the i947 Yearbook of the Association for Supervision and Curricu- lum Development. Dr, Ewing stresses that the educational program in the Buffalo Public Schools should not be standardized. "Because social backgrounds differ in various areas 94 5 1

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KENSlNGTON'S ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS 1 ..,-'Kc was E is Mr. Abraham Axlerod Mr, j, Nm-man Hayes "The purpose in a man's mind is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out," Mr. Garnett F. Roberts l A SALUTE TO Miz. ROBERTS Last September Mr. Garnett Roberts graciously assumed the administrative duties at Kensington during the illnesses of Mr. Chassin and Mr. Axlerod. Thirty-four years ago Mr. Roberts began his adminis- trative career in Buffalo, as assistant principal of Masten Park under Dr. Fosdick, and later under Mr. Hersey. He became principal in 1939, and remained at the helm until Masten's closing in l953. Mr. Roberts was then made director of the new center schools. However, in September, he was needed here at Kensington for a period of six weeks. He then resumed his regular position. Mr. Roberts is a man of varied interests. ln his earlier days, he was an avid outdoors man, as well as a coach and golf fan. Now, his main interests are photography and oil painting. A good friend of youth, Mr, Roberts believes in giving every student opportunities throughout his educational career. He thinks the school makes this possible by developing the student. We sincerely thank you, Mr. Roberts, for coming to Ken in our time of need. The faculty and the entire student body salute you and wish you every future success. l'2