Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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MORTON ACHTER ,... Science Music flashes from his fingertips CAROL ACKLAND . . . Music A friend, indeed WILLIAM ADAMS . . . Fine Arts 'My life is my art ROBERT AGTHE ,.... Science His council is a kind one PATRICIA ALLEN .... Business Always wears a smile MARGARET ANDERSON . . . Science Powerful in her own quiet way JEANNE AUSTIN ..... Science Achtungl Ein Spitfire! JOAN BALTUS . . . General Sparkling all over JOSEPH BARBACK . . . Engineering Honor and integrity KAREN BATES ..... General Quietness and confidence ROBERT BATTAGLIA . . Engineering He unlocks the secrets of science CAROL BAUN ...... Fine Arts Charming in her own inimitable way CAROL BECHT .... Engineering A little bit of heaven CAROL BECKER , . . Business Desires to do well CAROL BENEDICT ..... Business The higher she is placed, the more humbly she walks MARIE BENTLEY .... Secretarial Always a friendly 'Hil' ELIZABETH BERGER , , Engineering Full of shy reserve JOAN MARIE BERNHARDT . . Music Outstanding in her field IK ,., to K! f 1 . qi ' X I 'egg' ggb' Qs . vi 9 IE its If-if t wg ' 1 ' x -sew- ' l 1 sim '?i73E, .Q 53, N sf 'Sep we 4: Y T I ll it

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VALEDICTORY Gloria Bundrock Tonight, we have reached the point in our lives when we must bid farewell to our high school days and prepare to take our place in the world. We feel proud that the culmination of our efforts has resulted in the achieving of our goal, graduation. Yet, we feel reluctant to leave behind our carefree youth to face a world filled with conflicts and un- certainty. Graduation may also mean the termi- nation of friendships which began four years ago, for as we go our separate ways, we realize that our paths may never cross again. Although we must now say good-bye to Ken- sington, we shall always cherish the memories of experiences we have had here. No other time of our lives will mean more to us than these past four years which have slipped so quickly away. We shall never forget our exuberant singing of the football songs or the pride we felt when one of our teams brought home the cup. Regardless of how far away we may be, our Alma Mater will always remain dear to our hearts. Our most sincere appreciation is extended to our former principal, Mr. Chassin, whose loyalty and integrity served as an inspiration for all of us. Typical of his school spirit was the memorable penciI cheer which so endeared him to every student. To Mr. Roberts we are deeply indebted. Al- though he has been principal at Kensington only a short time, he has won the respect and admira- tion of the entire student body. We express our gratitude to Mr. Axlerod. His courteous and genial manner has made him a person not only to be esteemed but to be valued as a friend. We are grateful also to our teachers without whose unfailing patience we would not be honored here tonight. They have not only ably instructed us in required subject matter, but have also en- deavored to enable us to think clearly and make our own decisions. Most of all, we wish to thank our parents for the confidence they have had in us. They have constantly given us encouragement and instilled in us the desire for advancement. We, the class of l955, are now confronted with the task of facing the future. Our life on this earth may at times prove to be arduous. ln this atomic age the threat of war is becoming more and more imminent. Throughout the years we will strive to use the knowledge and democratic concepts we have gained at Kensington in becoming responsible citizens and in encouraging worlcl peace, Tonight, we leave those hallowed halls with as- surance and the knowledge that the wide world is all before us. f LX! D-frxrx Wx' ii me ii ll TN fgr li i is-Wim i fs XD 2 S 'T f f 'f Q .sassau ref 'ir' . I' ggeewrifeetffsssfi ii 'l 5 i lilvie-Xrssf1.il if 'tit il' 'T WQ 5 xNllllkXr7l'l I xlxtff lllll If TQA ltr-eillol

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' Q QQ X ' , s 3 Q, si f W as If N X 1 N S 5 fx g rl' Q . E Si .... 'I l CAROL BESTINE .... Engineering Sparkling personality SAMUEL BEVILACQUA . . . Science Never a dull moment JOYCE BIRKMEYER ...., General Full of the spice of lite BARTON BLAKELOCK . . Engineering Ferv0r is the thirst ot youth NANCY BLUMREICH . . . Fine Arts She excels in all she attempts DONNA BOEHRINGER .... Science A citadel of happiness SHARLENE BOLT .... Language Perseverance merits reward BARBARA BOPST .... Secretarial The epitome of cheertulnessu CAROL BRADY ..... Secretarial You shall know by experience JOYCE BREESER ..... Business She who deserves success receives it FRANK BRILL ...... Science lrrepressible humor DAVID BROWINSKI ...... Art My business and my art is to live CATHERINE BROWN . . . Science An angel in disguise GERALD BROWNROUT . . . General Fame due to mental achievement never perishes ROBERT BRUBAKER .... General One of the best DONNA BRUNNER . . . Secretarial Sweet in her own quiet way PAUL BRUNNER ..... General Little Dynamite FRANCES BRUNO ..... Science Full of zest and energy