Technical High School - Techtonian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Jana, af me erm of 1937 0 News Flash: From Buffalo, N. Y. Through the Associated Press. That renowned student, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grammar School of Buffalo, N. Y., has enrolled at Technical High School. The name, Class of l937, has been bestowed upon him, along with the privilege of being addressed as Frosh by his colleagues. When in- terviewed, Frosh, being a modest chap, frankly stated that he was imbued with the never die spirit and willingly explained how he intended to manifest it intellectual, social, and athletic activities. He further admitted that he intended to become a leader in all high school organizations. Thus spoke the announcer over WBEN on the Sth day of September in the year 1933. With such a vista stretching before him into the future, '37 was given a warm reception. This he might have enjoyed more, had he not been frightened almost to death and struggling to conceal his fear. However, when '37 found his confidence and his hidden ability, all obstacles vanished from his path. With the exception of a few engagements with the faculty, his initial year was very successful. He made a good start in the educational race. From the crack of the gun which released young '37 from his training quarters in Rooms 1-308-309-311 and 319, he was well up in front with the rest of the field. Gradually the component parts of '37 began to be recognized as separate entities all striving towards the same goal. A few contributed to the prestige of the class. Who started the Astronomical Society? Faye Hilbert and George Deverall. Who car- ried the freshman banner to victory in the Freshman-Sophomore debate on the subject of immigration? Lee Peck, Anthony Fasolina, and Michael Paladino. lntellectually, '37 lived up to his boast. For seven Freshman names appeared upon the honor roll six times. The climax of the year was Freshman Assembly Day, when, under the ca- pable direction of Miss Thiel, an excellent program was presented. Still forging ahead, young '37 took the next lap of the race in high. With his nick- name changed to soph and new training quarters arranged for him in Rooms 102- 120-213 and 310, he was a 2 to l favorite. Anxious to render his best services, '37 lost no time in selecting capable leaders for the year. Samuel Sacco was elected presi- dent: Paul Hammer, vice-president, and Iohn Reilly, secretary-treasurer. For a warm- up, another victory in Freshman-Sophomore Debate, this time on socialized medicine. Edward Petit, joseph Millemaci and Anthony D'Agostino were the conquerors. Then, with Fraulein Schultz as a most conscientious adviser, '37 treated the Technicaites to a morning of enjoyment, when Sophomores with histrionic talent presented the play, Romance in a Rummage Shop. And what of athletic achievement in the second lap of '37 race? Did he outdo his competitors, the juniors and Seniors? Not quite. But he did boast an All-High Tackler -Paul Hammer. Furthermore, '37 placed at least one letterman in every sport. Examination of the six honor rolls of 1934-1935 proves that '37 could devote half his time to athletics and still have seven names listed among those foremost in scholarship. And the reward-the prize-for all these achievements?-the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?-the compensation of all this effort? the name Iuniors hon- estly earned. In reviewing this history, the writer pauses at this point to express his regret for the retirement of the former principal of Technical High School, Mr. David H. Childs, and to welcome his successor, Mr. Richard R.Dry, and Mr. C. Gordon Ryther, assistant principal, who took up their new tasks in September, 1935. Passing out of the rank of Lower Classmen, '37 assumed the duties of the high- er life. He covered his next stretch of distance in peerless form. The elected offi- cers proved efficient, each in his own department. President, August Geib: Vice-Presi- dent, Peter Newman: Secretary, Raymond West: treasurer, Edward Petit: and Ser- geant-at-Arms, Miles Fries. So '37 took over the majority of positions on many of the teams, and in student organizations, all in accordance with his original ambition '7 1937

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Pauicfenfa Nicbwu 0 On behalf of the Class of 1937, l extend a most cordial welcome to you who have gathered to Witness our Class Day festivities. We sincerely trust that you will enjoy these traditional exercises with us. In the past four years, which are but a short period of time in a man's life, We have been guided by a system Whose philosophy is as old as it is rational. We have been fortunate not only in receiving a carefully correlated course of study preparing us to participate in the Work of our community, but also in becoming familiar with sports, books and hobbies, to enable us to use profitably our leisure hours. Another admir- able prerequisite is that of our training in the social organizations Which, by enabl- ing us to associate pleasantly with our fellow men, has given us an invaluable qual- ity which assures happiness. H' It t it ,, ', In this audience are our parents, Without who generous efforts this education could not have been obtained and without whose support, example and encourage- ment, even the finest course of study could produce little success. Realizing this, we bid them a most sincere Welcome. The faculty has Watched our efforts and our emergence from a sea of trouble to this fair haven of successful termination of the four-year voyage. Let them also re- joice With us today. ln leaving our Alma Mater, we Wish to pledge it our sincere cooperation and loy- alty, for it has embedded in every one of its sons a love and honor for its name. A MARK Locsv. '7ecAfon-ian 193 7

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and his progressive nature. We are not surprised, therefore, to find that Rudolph Doc- tore received the Buffalo Evening News all-high golf award for his brilliant playing, and that once again, Captain Paul Hammer was selected as all-high tackle. The high point of the year came with the presentation of the Annual lunior Day Assembly pro- gram. Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore was presented under the di- rection of Mr. Carl Munn. Over a third of '37's component parts contributing to its success. Near the close of the third year of '37's sojourn at Tech, an event occurred-the Moving Up ceremony on Senior Class Day. As those who for nearly a year had oc- cupied the center seats in the auditorium went to the platform, Iuniors took their places to enjoy for a few brief moments a foretaste of the privilege which would be theirs by right all through the coming year. This history has now reached the height of September, 1936. Our hero, Class of '37, looks back over three long years to the days when he was hailed as Frosh. He has become a Senior. After a close, hard-fought election, Mark Locey emerged as president: Loren Kerwin, vice-president: Donald Scheu, secretary: Chinn Ming, treas- urer: and Fred Novits, Sergeant-at-Arms. Now events crowd thick and fast, and in many phases of life 1937 wins honor. First, how fares the mature '37 in athletics? Doctor, Geib, Belton and Hereth are but a few of the many Senior sportsmen who represent the interests of Tech in golf- footbal1-basketball-baseball. Second, what has he done socially? How many attend- ed '37's Senior Skate and Dance? This would be too difficult for even the foremost mathematician to figure, so 1 might say: Who didn't attend '37's Senior Skate and Dance? The proceeds from this gala event provide means for the Senior Banquet, which is held later in the year. Third, where does he stand in scholarship? We find 208 to be graduating in Iune. Of these, 27 are in the Advertising Arts Course: 36 in Electrical: 24 in Building Design and Construction: 21 in College Preparatory: 34 in Industrial Chemistry: 14 in Machine Design, and 52 in the General Course. And so breezing into the home stretch, '37 crosses the line to Senior Day, sufficient in itself to bind us inseparably to our Alma Mater in deep love and everlasting loy- alty. EDWARD FISCHLE 7ecfd'anian 1937