Lafayette High School - Oracle Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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1 - Q , 1 gi p as J f ,, X A 'Q S Growth of Knowledge The advance of learning was headed by Mar- vin Opler, Ruth Gates, Lawrence McArthur, and Liborio Scibetta. Their scholar- ly ability was indicative of the high mental calibre of this group. 9 Oratory ,ln order to demonstrate more clearly the value of public speaking, a contest was held in which Rosemary Dudley and Harold Fineberg were victorious. The art of the drama tlowered. Louise Caputo, who played in Colden Days, was a leader in this movement. 10 Art Art is usually primitive in such an undeveloped people. But the work of Robert Connelly, Liborio Scibetta, and l'hyllis Gale created a great deal of excitement and was awarded various honors. 11 Aviation Always eager to make progress in any field, these people endeavored to follow l-'ilot Chappelle. Wlieii he made an attempt to turn the country air-minded, his success was remarkable. 12 The Year Ends Thus the year passed, with those who survived the savage inroads of the monster examination becoming more fit to take their places in community life. THE BEGINNING OF SOPI-IISTICATION 13 Worldliness By the beginning of their third year, the colonists had gained much knowledge and experience. They had grown in their outlook on life. They were no longer children, but adults, and expected to be treated as such. Most of them had outgrown their childish and immature habits. One ex- ception to the general rule was Ilabe Lowe, who, like Little B0-Peep, could never overcome the blushing habit. Babels intimates say that itls partly sunburn, but that is only an excuse. Among the sleek, suave men-of-the-world at this time were Frank Reybold, Bill Gerber, I'larry lflirschberg, and Marvin Miller. 14 Honors Bestowecl Many of the members of the group were made honorary braves ol the neighboring tribes. The Ili-Y Club took into its group many prominent men, such as VVilliam Fischer, Robert Kotting, Rolf Flygare, Luther Mus-selman, Donald Shaw, Richard Seitz, liric Tornquist, Charles Riter, Xkfilliam Ley, XVilIiam Iflepp, .lohn Voss, Raymond Arnold, Williaiii Price, Har- old Slade, VVilliam Antozzi, and Francis lfhret. The Girl Reserves also honored many of our colony, including Mary Neal, Ruth Putnam, Aliene VVUII, Irene Fogelsonger, I-lelle Nissman, and Margaret Thomas. 15 Physical Prowess All the while that the colony was progress-ing mentally and socially, many members were in-dulging in trials of athletic skill. Fame came to 'lohn I-lennett, Donald Mcliillen, Earl Seick, John lfliggins, Flor- ence Southard, joseph Szur, l-lerbert Dreyfuss, and Charles Riter. 16 The Third Anniversary Day VVith the inimitable M. Luther Mus- selman presiding, junior Day could not help but be a success. Others who con- tributed with their enjoyable stage personalities were Louise Caputo, Marvin T zu enty-one

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' f' f a t- Ri Q ' Q 2 l ggx a THE RISE OF THE CLASS OF I93l THE ERA OF COLONIZATION 1 The Discovery of Lafayette Although the shores of Lafayette High were first braved in 1903, and larger groups came year after year, it was not until the year 1927 in September that explorers for King ,lohn and Queen Aliene first sighted this fair land. Of course, they had already heard many wonderful tales concerning the New World-that it had real educational freedom and that it was ruled by the greatest of principals. They were not told of the many hardships to be endured. N0 one had warned them against the savage tribes or the dangers of losing their way. 2 The Trend in Oratory Not long after the skirmish with the savage tribes had subsided, members of the delegation participated in a declamation contest. To the victors, Rosemary 'Dudley and Marvin Gpler, went the spoils. 3 The Press There was much satire written and many cartoons were drawn in the tabloids of the land, heralding the arrival of these explorers. The Lafayette Oracle in particular was most cruel. 4 The First Bloodshecl Toward the close of the wintry month of Janu- ary occurred the first battle with the Regents. Although all had been preparing for war since their arrival, they were caught off their guard in many instances. 5 Party Politics Raises its Head Even at this early date, political fac- tions began to grow. Among these, the lntelligentsia was by far the most power- ful. The leaders of this group included Eleanor Krull, Elsa Heilbrun. Quentin Bernbardt, Nicholas Radius, and others. 6 Another Conflict Near the middle of Tune, most of the colonis-ts had won over civics, English, algebra, biology, and Latin. Their losses were few on this battlefield and the Regents were completely put to rout. AGE OF GROWING CULTURE1 During the second year of their stay in the land, the colonists were becom- ing acclimated to conditions. They had learned to adjust themselves to various horrors, such as attacks of the Regents, in an admirable way. A peculiar sub- stance known as midnight oil was particularly effective in routing the well- known enemy. The settlers welcomed and did their best to aid the ever-increas- ing horde of new colonists, searching for knowledge, in the land of the en- lightened. They themselves made great progress both physically and mentally. 7 Preparations for Conflict Long hours were spent training various strong troops to go against other lands. Earl Seick, Charles Riter, Clarence Riley, Tom Fallon, Kathryn Gibson, Charlotte Mangan, Audrey Dayman, and Waiicla Carroll, always eager to aid, enlisted. Although they spent most of their time on the squad and did not participate in actual conflict, the value of their services cannot be doubted. T1t7671fy

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on ,f .:,o,o.: . I -2 3C o . A . V V .o tkzx Miller, Evelyn Kimmel, Eleanor Norton, Frank Reybold, Robert Connelly, john Voss, Rolf Flygare, and Richard Seitz. 17 One Effect on Journalism of the political machine of the intelli- gentsia was to make it more interesting and humorous. Leading journalists oi the country were at this time being bribed by that vast political intluence. Fiddle- sticks li. Drullard, the editor-in-chief oi' the notorious Oracle, was one ot the outstanding ottcnders. Through the work of Goldene jacobstein and her col- leagues, Rosalind Garten and Oscar lierstetter, this propaganda-stutifed maga- zine was sold to the unsuspecting public. The tone of journalistic morality was so low th-at it could not be heard, but its vibrations shook the very foundations of civilization. The Literary Division of this vast organization, aided by David Ballotin, lrma Cohen, Sylvia Rosenberg, and Lothrop VN-'illis did not help to raise the standard. 18 Art and Literature One of the greatest artists of the land, Charles Riter, contributed his bit toward the dissemination of knowledge of toxin anti- toxin for the prevention of diphtheria, to say nothing of the beautilication of billboards. Marvin Opler achieved some prominence as chief lexicographer fan oHice boy who knows all the words in the dictionary by their iirst namesj for The Oracle. 19 Not One Cent for Tribute ln spite of the Treaty of Peace ot' june 1929, the Regents again declared war about the middle of june. Some of the number were again left behind, but most helped to rout the invaders for the third consecutive time. 20 The Future A few short months, and new leadership in the republic would be established. Already the former leaders were packing their bags to visit new worl-ds and to conquer them in the name of Lafayette. The colonists would rise soon to new heights and new responsibilities. Tl-IE AGE OF POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT ln the year 1931, the colonists, now so far advanced, came into absolute control of the country. As rulers, their kindness and condescension toward the immigrants who had followed them to this Land of Promise were remarkable. All were delighted with their ability and justice. 21 The New Hall of Fame It was felt that there was a need for some way of preserving the memory of the great of this- period to serve as an inspira- tion to those who were to follow. A hall of fame was erected in which there were separate rooms for each type of achievement. The art work was done by Robert Connelly and Edward Plotkin. Their wide experience and talent were re- sponsible for their obtaining the commission. The fact that they did this work without charge, as all their other work has been done, had no influence on those who gave the contract. Those whose energies were noticeable in the room set aside for physical prow- ess were Oscar Kerstetter, -lolm Higgins, Earl Seick, Rolf Flygare, Frank Rey- bold, joe Szur, Tom Fallon, WVanda Carroll, and Kathryn Gibson. Twenty-t'1,D0