Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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The Pride of Kensington-Our Knights and Ladies Gloria Bundrock Ruth Jones Joan Marie Bernhardt Q 4 I John Storms Carl Stewart Roger Shields Dear Knights and Ladies, We of Kensington would like to thank you. We thank you for showing us how to shoulder authority, to use ingenuity and to maintain good sportsmanship. We owea great debt to you, our leaders, who have proven to us that it is possible to be a perfect all- around person. By following your example we have learned that through hard work the top mark can be obtained in scholarship, athletics and personal responsibility. Long after we have left our Alma Mater, we shall try to follow your principles of friendliness, faithfulness and promptness. We wish you well in your future and we hope that we shall carry into adulthood the valuable lessons learned from you. Good luck to you, the alumni of Kensington. Sincerely, The Class of i955 25

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INTRODUCING OUR SENIOR OFFICERS OF 1955 Treasurer: Gerald Hesson For the two brief years that Jerry has resided at Ken, he has certainly added much to the school and the community. Re- served, yet resolute, Jerry plays trombone in the band and or- chestra, and has excelled as a member of our Football, Basket- ball, and Track Teams. He also takes an active part in his church functions. Girls' Marshal: Virginia Schenk Efficiency, modesty and compatibility are among the virtues of our petite Girls' Marshal, Virginia Schenk. She has greatly aided Ken by being an officer of the Student Council and a member of the Commerce Club and Compass Literary Staff. Boys' Marshal: Timothy McMullen Our unassuming Boys' Marshal feels more at home in the swimming pool than perhaps any other locality in the school. Temperate Tim was a proud winner in the l2O yd, medley relay at the All-High Meet. We all wish Tim the best of luck in his future endeavors. President: Robert Wrona Although Bob's pleasant smile has won him a host of friends at Ken, our affable president will perhaps be best remembered as a stand-out member of the Cross- Country, Basketball and Baseball Teams. Bob also pro- fesses an interest in popular music, pizza, and a certain young Miss at Sacred Heart Academy. Vice-President: Audrey Forster Our effervescent Vice-President Audrey Forster always has a cheery Hi for everyone. Her ability as a leader has been evident in the offices she has held in the Homemaking Club, Commerce Club and the Student Council. Active in school and Hi-Y affairs, she has been a great asset to Kensington. l Secretary: Nancy Cash Amidst a throng of energetic Ken Students you can usually find our sparkling Secretary, Nancy Cash. VVith integrity and sincerity she assumes jobs in a way which makes her most popular with the members of the Student Council, Art Service Club, and Dance and Decorating Committees to which she be- longs. 24

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OUR PAST LIFE FLASHES BEFORE US HISTORY or THE CLASS or 1955 September, 1951 . . . You are there! The event: the Class of 1955 starts to carve its story in the annals of Kensington. This was a year of exciting firsts. lt started with the girls' Hallowe'en Party, when Gloria Bund- rock won the highly coveted ring. We cheered enthusiastically at the pep assem- blies and tried diligently never to miss a sport event. Honors went to Bill Otis and Sam Bevilac- qua for their performances on the frosh football team. We viewed the annual Christmas Pageant with awe and were proud to have Roy Mauerman as the Spirit of Christmas and Robert Farrell, Morton Achter, and Robert Getzin as heralds. After the ordeal of our first mid-term exams, some girls, including Nancy Cash, Gloria Bundrock, and Nancy Westphall took to the pool in prepara- tion for the colorful water show. The year soon drew to a close and we waited anxiously to begin as sophomores. September, 1952. . . You are there! The event: the further exploration of a wonderful new world. We started out the new year right with the help of Velma Young and Andre Namenek, our newly appointed cheerleaders. They swiftly ushered in the football season and continued to lead the cheers for our successful sophomore athletes. Our chess team opened their season in October with Bill Rusch and David Fisher really check- mating the other players and teams. Meanwhile, Ron Ryan and Frank Brill were figuring pretty high in cross-country running. The Yuletide Spirit captured us sophomores for the second time. Appearing in the production were Reginald Canfield, John Storms, and Robert Finucane as shepherds, along with many of our sophomore girls who sang as angels. After the football season, some of our own sophomore girls pinned flowers on the basketball and swimming teams. Already outstanding on the swimming team were All-High Bill Kraus, Tim McMullen, and Marty Kahn. Zipping along into spring, many more future stars appeared. John Storms swirled to success in What a Life? our spring production. Not to be outdone, the girls also made a fine showing in their athletic endeavors. Joanne Nanna's volleyball team almost succeeded in de- feating the seniors. Nancy Blumreich and Barbara Wonacott sur- prised us all. Nancy, with her artfullv kept secret about being the Mystery Girl , and Barbara, with her lovely cultured voice, were both delightful. Barbara's rendition of The Psalms for Easter was inspiring. With exams over, and Margaret Pert high on top of the honor roll, our sophomore year came to an end and we eagerly looked forward to our next year at Ken. September, 1953 . . . You are there! The event: we return to add another chapter to our story. The weeks quickly skimmed by with Audrey For- ster, Sandra Kozlowska, and Rosemary Queeno setting the scholastic pace. On the football field we watched the smooth performances of Dave Spaeth, Jerry Hubert, and Crusher Carl Muehlberger. To welcome Saint Nick, our class proudly presented the second after- school dance, Santa's Snowball, in the school ballroom. John Storms and Nancy Westphall acted as Co-Chairmen. When the basketball season started, we watched Rag Shields and Jerry Hesson play like miniature Bevos to help our team dribble its way to a fine 8-3 record. The swimming team, led by Tim Mc- Mullen, splashed their way to their fourth straight undefeated season. The election of the Junior Officers: Timothy Mc- Mullen, Nancy Cash, Jeanne LaRue, Virginia Schenk, and Roger Shields, made us aware of ap- proaching June exams. On the thrilling night of the junior prom Bob Wrona and Audrey Forster reigned as King and Queen. At the gala Ken Carnival Sally Muran and Dave Spaeth preserved our prestige by winning the three- legged race. With the arrival of spring, Hank Dowski, Joe Folts, and Jim Ursel warmed the tennis-minded heart of coach Norm Millard. September, 1954 . . . You are there! The event: we reach the zenith of our High School Career. Everything was bigger and better than ever. Our football team came through with flying colors under the able leadership of Co-Captains Ron Henry and Rog Shields. During this most import- ant season, Miss O'Meara, up in her little hide- away, uncovered two wonderful performers, Bob Peterson and Carol Kruzicki. Their Rosy and Carl skit will live on forever in the minds of Ken- singtonians. We were also treated to poetical se- lections by our Poet Laureate, Gene Ciminelli. Next came the YuIe Season, Ronald Mutton, Carol Zagarino, and Ronald Trank gave perform- ances that made the pageant outstanding. After vacation and exams, we returned to cheer the basketball and swimming teams on to victory. With the day for wearin' ofthe green ap- proaching, the first floor lrishmen decided to sponsor the Blarney Bounce and decorate the cafeteria with little leprechauns. The third floor raceway meanwhile was being traveled by the track squad. Hard-working senior members in- cluded Gerard Gregoire, Tim McMullen, Jerry Hes- son, and Ron Henry. Election day arrived! Officers were: Robert Wro- na, Audrey Forster, Gerald Hesson, Nancy Cash, Virginia Schenk and Tim McMullen. Thus, we reluctantly prepared ta bring to a close our senior year. Our days at Kensington have been rich in fun and learning. May these experiences guide us as we go forth into the world to put into use the knowledge we have acquired.