Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1927 volume:

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For the Iatest and best sport results, read the BUFFALO EVENING NEIIYS Leads in News, Features, Circulation Advertising .,.....,........,..,.....,......................................,...........,..,........,..,...........,..,..,........,....................,..,..,..,.,5, PIIIQASIC IYIICNTION 'l'IIIC IIIGACUN 'VH Ul'Il .XlVVI'Ill'I'ISICIlS 933335 Gfe, 97151133939 f 7, I 77m BENNETT 'BEACON l Hutumn, 1927 l l 1 R l l l Publislzed Four Timrs a Yvair by The Stvfflmzfs of Bennett High Svhool i unclear supcrzision of l The Efnglislz Ijf'1Kl2'f?7Z!'7If l Member of Columbia Scholastic Press Association Member of Central Interscholastic Press Association 250 ct copy The Stay? LITERARY EDITOR ....,...,. .,...... K athleen Donnelly 11095 MAKE-UP EDITOR ....................,................... Jeanette Wenborne 11095 NEWS EDITOR ..,......................,.............. George R. Metzger, Jr. 12065 ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER .................. David Brewer 12225 ADVERTISING MANAGER .........,,.......,.,......... Wilson McMath 12205 GENERAL CIRCULATION MANAGER .................. Byron Doll 12065 EDITORIAL STAFF Jean Armstrong 12235 Gilbert Hookey 12065 Bessie Comstock 11095 Charles Horton 12285 Reuel Denney 12245 George Leyonmark 12065 Esther Gibson 12075 John Merrill 12105 Marjorie Gow 12075 Elizabeth Spencer 12075 Reta Wilcox 12075 ART STAFF Elizabeth Joline 12075 Harlow Rockwell 12065 BUSINESS STAFF Boys' Circulation Manager ..............................,..... William Rowe 12245 Girls' Circulation Manager ....... .,........ M arjorie Keene 11095 Faculty Circulation Manager ........., ,......... R obert Mason 12245 Mail Order Circulation Manager ....... ....... R uth Gibbons 11235 ASSISTANT CIRCULATION MANAGERS Nelson Adams 12225 Sidney Pasternack 12065 Bernard Meyer 12065 Glenn Shisler 12245 ,X 1 X if IABLE 96 CUNTE NTS -xg 01, f s,, i PAGE News ,,..,..... .,..A., . . 9 .. Literary ,.. .,,,A,A ..,........ . 17 ' Editorials .. , 29 I Assembly Notvsl.. H.. Faculty ...,. ....,.,.... .,.., ..l...... .,,,. . , 7 l 1 Heard in the CO1'1'lfl01'.. ,, ,.,. 338 2. Alumm ...,..,,, , ,. . , .. 42 Club Notes .,....... A . .. 44 Exchanges ,....., , .... ,, ., 48 2 Athletics .. 50 , ..-E.--J. 2' Humor , ,l 68 Z 'gd 3-3 NLS 1 Q1 ,- . ..... -. '....,' L A A 17.1 - - iff ' N ' F l X V rl.-Tai Q.. 4 xy 'I' l iff? My - fi 'ff' -' fl ' f W 9 1 ,1'7 J 'I - ?4 , Q N -14 ff ,B 'A , .. f 4 BENNETT ASSEMBLY e ennett eacon Vol. lIl AUTUMN, 1927 No. 1 STADIUM PLANS JUDGEII BY CITY Architects Confer The plans for the new High School Stadium have been submitted to the city architects, and are awaiting in- vestigation. The stadium will be sit- uated on the land in the rear of Ben- nett High School. Mr. Lewis J. Ben- nett donated this property for an all- high athletic field, with the under- standing that it be called Mercer Field, in honor of the enterprising luncheon club. The money has been appropriated for the purpose, and ac- tion is to be expected in the near future. On this field there will be a base- ball diamond, tennis courts, a foot- ball gridiron, and running tracks. Provision has been made for locker rooms and showers for all the sports. The stadium will cost approximately three hundred thousand dollars. The seating capacity will be from ten to fifteen thousand. At present inter-high school events, with the exception of swimming and basketball, are held at various and widely separated places. Track meets are held at the 174th Armory, cross- country at Delaware Park. Opposing elevens clash at the Bison Stadium, while Play ball! is heard at Dela- ware and in all the parks. Hockey was at Humboldt the first year, and was supposed to be on a Massachu- setts avenue location last year. Mer- cer Field will constitute a long- needed improvement in the way of holding all outdoor inter-scholastic contests. H. S. Registration Registration, June, 1927 Hutch .............................. 2959 Masten ...... ..... 2 275 Lafayette ......... ...., 1 857 South Park ..... ..... 1 562 Bennett .,..... ..... 2 562 Technical .....,.,..,.....,.,...,. 1653 East ...,................,........... -- fBennett's actual attendance in June, 1927, was 23013. Registration at Opening of School, September, 1927 Hutch .....,.....,...,.............. 2700 Masten ......... ..,.. 1 221 Lafayette ..... ..,.. 1 707 South Park ..... ..... 1 508 Bennett ....... ..... 2 427 Technical ..... ..... 1392 East .................................. 1476 fBennett's actual attendance in September, 1927, was 2566.5 DEBATE UUTLDUK CHEERFUL This fall Bennett meets South Park and Hutchinson in debate over the question: Resolved that the United States should without further delay grant independence to the Philippine Islands. All the high schools, will de- bate the same question. The team which remains at home takes the af- 10 The BEACON firmative, the visitor, the negative. The autumn schedule is: At home. Visitors. Bennett .................. vs ............. South Park Fosdick-Masten .... vs ............... Technical Hutchinson ..........., vs ..,....,...,.,,,, Bennett Lafayette ....,,..,.,.,.. vs .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,. East South Park ........ ,.,. v s ........... Hutchinson Technical ............... vs ............. Lafayette East ....,................... vs ..... Fosdick-Masten The turnout of candidates for the teams was poor this fall, but Bennett retains three of her ablest veterans: Loftus Becker, Dorothy Meyer, and Elmer Tropman. With these on the teams, an excellent showing is expect- ed. Moreover, Bennett has defeated both opposing schools before. When the BEACON went to press, the final membership of the teams had not been selected. A partial list of team members, and a list of the can- didates follows: Members. Loftus Becker Lorna Knibb Robert Mason Dorothy Meyer Dana. Miller Elmer Tropman Charlotte Baxter Candidates. Paul Beck Merrill Cadwell Lawrence Hess Kathleen Lokey Benjamin Mecklin John Nolan, Jr. Dorothy Ross STUDENT GUVERHMENT 0llGMIIZ'Ell MIEW Bennett's student government last year was vested in the student Coun- cil, as also the year before. This year Mr. Rhodes has formed a student body for school improvement, composed only of those who have succeeded in scholarship, and who are at least Jun- 1ors. Mr. Rhodes called a meeting on September 26. The result was grati- fying, in that about 35 girls and 15 boys appeared. At this meeting our principal reviewed last year's organi- zation, outlined his new plan, and placed it before the meeting. The stu- dents present were evidently of his mindg with the work of explanation accomplished, the meeting adjourned. The next meeting was held on Oc- tober 13 and proved very fruitful, al- though but half the former group re- ported. Those present agreed that the name Legion of Honor would be most suitable. The purpose of the organization was more fully expound- ed. Its endeavor will be unobtrusive- ly to correct wrong conditions and to improve standards by example. It will probably hold several assemblies for the school, in which it will remind the Continued on page 11, Burl col. Principal 's Welcome to New Pupils When you were graduated last June, you passed one of the first im- portant milestones in your life, and now that you have entered here, you are looking forward to another and still more important milestone which you should pass in June, 1931. Then, if you are successful and keep on moving, and often climbing, you will some day be able to look back upon a long line of these proofs of prog- ress. We trust this may be so for all of you. But there is many a slip, and often a fall, between entering high school and being graduated and so vouched for as ready for college or somewhat ready for life without college. . Avoid those slips and falls if pos- sible, but do not be discouraged if they do come. Study them. See why they occurred. Ask yourself how you may avoid similar calamities in the future. Get adjusted to your new condi- tions promptly, then all will go well. Get the Bennett Spirit. Better still, let the Bennett Spirit master you. Do not merely talk about that spiritg live it. Bennett is your school now. Fully realize that you are a part of it. Make it your chief aim to help make our school better because you are in it, so that you may always be proud of it. Do your work joyfully and you will not find it so hard. You will then do it well and pass the milestone of 1931 successfully. These are my hopes and wishes for you. -Charles Elbert Rhodes The BEACON 11 IJETRUIT HIGH SCHUULS USE IIUVEL METHUDS 25 Buffalo Teachers Make Trip Twenty-five Buffalo high school de- partment heads, among whom were six Bennett teachers, left Thursday evening, October 6, for Detroit, to study the methods used in the city high schools there. The Bennett teachers in the party were: Oliphant Gibbons, Margaret Giesecke, Char- lotte Kreinheder, Richard Seibold, Ray Spear, and Lucretia Terry. The teachers were met by Assistant Superintendent Miller of the Detroit schools, and, after being divided into groups, visited the thirteen different high schools. The largest of the Detroit high schools has a present registration of 4,400, while the others accommodate from four to two thousand each. They are so large that they are divided into groups called houses , in which stu- dents from each of the grades are grouped together under one teacher for all four years of their high school career. In the schools where this method is not practiced they have staggered hours. One group of pupils comes at eight and stays until twelveg another group comes at nine and stays until oneg another is edu- cated from ten to two, and the last from eleven till three. Detroit students have to purchase their own text books. The city fur- nishes none. The school lunch, too, is more expensive. Their cafeterias are run on an entirely different plan from ours. The management is given as a concession, and the cafeterias are run as paying concerns. In the classrooms there is a marked difference. In some the seats are ar- ranged around a hollow square. One of the students acts as chairman, re- cording marks, asking questions, and generally taking over the class for the day or the week. Detroit has no Regents' examinations, nor tests on the whole year's work. Examinations are given at the end of each term on that term's work only. Otherwise, their methods of teaching are not very different from those in use here. The teachers brought back many new ideas, some of which are already being used to great advantage. Student Government-Cont 'J student body that it is alive and work- ing for Bennett. Later it was suggested that a cer- tain number be selected as charter members, instead of including all who had attended from the beginning. The Faculty has therefore chosen the fol- lowing group, consisting of ten girls and ten boys, who will comprise the charter members and will be the main- spring of the organization: Girls Mary Barrett .......... ...... 1 09 Candace Doelman ............ 207 Kathleen Donnelly .......... 109 Charlotte Dugra .............. 207 Marjorie Gow .................. 207 Dorothy Meyer ..............., 207 Elizabeth Spencer ...,,,,,,, 207 Pearl Walters .................. 223 Jeanette Wenborne ........ 109 Reta Wilcox ..............,....... 207 Boys Loftus Becker ........ ...... 2 06 Reuel Denney ........ ,...... George C. Diehl ................ Llewellyn Dietz .............. Charles F. ,Goodsole ........ Gordon Lohman .............. Robert K. Mason .............. 224 224 224 206 Richard Griffin ................ 206 206 224 George Metzger, Jr .,...,.., 206 ' ' 224 William Rowe .................. Bennett Students Win Scholarships Four of the recent state scholarship awards in Erie county, of which there were forty, have been won by Ben- nett girls on the basis of their high rating in Regents' examination aver- ages during the four years of high 12 Ei The B E ACON school work in college entrance sub- jects. These scholarships are good for one hundred dollars a year for four years at any New York State college or university. E. Claire Groben achieved an average of 93.593 Virginia Jacobs, 92.343 Alice Cowles, 91.473 and Bella Weekes, 89.02. Virginia Jacobs also received a state scholarship at Cornell University as a result of the competitive examina- tions held June 4, 1927. Cornell scholarships pay the major part of the tuition charges for the entire four years for the amended law provides that holders of these scholarships shall pay to Cornell University the sum of one hundred dollars a year in full payment of the annual tuition fee charged by the university for any of its courses. . Another scholarship awarded to a Bennettonian has been won by Charles W. Siverson, a sophomore at the Eastman School of Music in Roch- ester. Siverson took the entire music course at Bennett and was prominent in orchestral activities here. He is the only trombone player in the East- man School Little Symphony Orches- tra, and has been elected librarian of the orchestra. EAST RIVALS BENNETT IN EQUIPMENT On September sixth, the new East High School opened. It was built to accommodate pupils from Bennett and Fosdick-Masten High Schools, which were over-crowded last year, as well as to afford a more convenient place of education for those living in that section of the city. The new school is on Northampton and Fougeron streets, near Humboldt parkway. Although the general fixtures and all the classrooms are like those of our own school, there is a difference in arrangement. The gymnasium wing is at the side of the school, in- stead of the back. Since there is no fourth Hoor, the cafeterias are in the basement. The clinic and the domes- Continued on page 14, 1st col. 75 STUDENTS RECEIVE SERVICE CERTIFICATES At the assembly on October 24th, the awards were presented to a large number of pupils for service rendered to Bennett during the year 1926-1927. Those received by the monitors were for office workg those in dramatics, for participation in any of the plays or dramatic sketches, those in BEACON, for assisting the staff members and acting as reporters for the school pub- licationg and those in the Color Guard, for raising and lowering the Hag before and after school each day. The students who were awarded certificates are as follgwg Monitor ' Gordon Lohumn llernard Meyer Howard Gondree Martha Woohury Arthur Goldberg Dorothy Garrett Edna Uuverzagt 'l'l1omas Hogan Dl'2m2.tlCS Janet O'Neil Harold Goodling Virginia. Nieman Amos Johnstone Russell Peters Irwin Tliiele Howard Bradley Leon Spiller Eleanor Klaus George Torge Eleanor Kimball Albert Ballard Howard Gondree George Metzger, .Tr Paul Downey Thomas Powell Charles Goodsole Marie Hanoteau Lewis Humphrey Beatrice Cursons Paul Harris Edward Trupman Wilfred Hoffman Theodore Metz Edward Roblin John Hill Charles Dwyer Beacon Wilson Mclilatli Bertram Willcox Ric-lmrd Hauser Nelson Adams lleruice Fulxr William Rowe NVilIizLn1 Sawyer Jean Armstrong Rose Bindeluan Wellington Kline Bessie Comstock Rhoda Goelile Arthur Goldberg Charles Horton Robert Mason Color Frances Montgomery .Tacoba Mensonides Marcia Lane Gertrude lilaischoss Bernadine Wende Glen Shisler Howard Gondree Elizabeth Lindow Lorna Knibb Elmer Koehler Marcia Lane Grace Lee George Leyonmnrk John Merrill Yvonne Natowitz Bella Shroder Gertrude Silverberg, Benjamin Swerdloll' lie-ta Wilcox Lester Weintraub Guard Candace Doelinan Louise Lane Louise Appleton Janet Hirt 'Victoria Otis News Reporters Ave Hartfield 0071 1929 Marie Kurtz 12235 1929 Virginia Nieman 12071 1928 James Schneider 12161 1930 Franklin Staub C2165 1930 Sixteen Times in I The B E ACON 232 PARTICIPATE III FIRST HUIIUR ASSEMBLY On October 17th, Bennett had the first Honor Assembly of the school year. Those students who have hon- ored Bennett were honored at that time. The program was in charge of Miss Patterson, with Mr. Frank H. Nye, Deputy Superintendent of Ed- ucation, as speaker. Names of those students who had been on the Honor Roll fourteen, twelve, ten. six, four, or two times were read. Bronze pins were awarded to those who had been on the Honor Roll eight times. The students that had been on every honor roll for twtguccessive years were given silver pins. Those honored in this assembly were: Times Dorothy Gai-rr-it AdeIaido,,Gielow Roswell Gardner liaymonrl Knell Louise Lane Roma Stain Loftus Becker Eleanor Burger Candace Doelman Paul Tlorris Hazel Fisher Lois Fries Beatrice Fyffe Fourteen Times Adele Bobys Marjorie Carroll Henry Frank llowurd Goudree Eloise Ilill Marion Holmes Helen ll'laeArtlmr Margaret lllesmer Virginia Waldron Frank Welrh Rota VVileox Twelve Times Lneille Aitken Jenn Calkins Marjorie Dohn Charlotte Dugra Emma Erickson Ida Feinsinger Margaret Foisset Richard Griffin 'Florence Histed Gertrude Horvath Ten Priscilla Bernhard Dorothy Caroll Dorothy Green Howard Henry Hazel Hessinerer Elizabeth .Toline Joseph McGrath Eight Madeline llell Ariel Camp Audrey Ennis Daisy Evenden George Fell Kelvin Ferber Doris Flierl .Tulin Fox Rohde Goehle Marjorie Goetz Marjorie Gow Ruth Kromke Arthur Lewis Alice Link Janet Lund Betty Parkes Clifford Scharf Lillian Steekler Dorothea Townsend Bernadine XVende Times Bernard Meyer Amelia Onody Marion Riley Doris Spelder Sally Spring Gordon Viekery Josephine Whitney Times Genevieve Grotjan lll1'l'lfl'I'd Harris Trene Heaeock Marie Horan Katherine Houghton Ralph Kreinheder lllstlier Lawrence Harold Lifschutz Charles Lyman Edris Maefi-uire llllilflred Melngaino Wilson Melllath 'Inna Miller Frances Nye llarriet Pearson Geraldine Kobbetoy Dorothy Roth Gertrude Silverliurg lllizabetli Spencer llelen Steek lletty Townsend Virginia VValclron Norma Walsh Ernest Wende Lillian Wiener Virginia VVillis Margaret W'o1ltke Six Times l':ltl1erine Alt llarion Andrews Frances Bartlette Vharlotte Baxter llueille Brown Esther Cohen Annu Cooper Williani Corse Rita Diebold Betty Donovan Lois Dorr l'llizahel.l1 Dunn Samuel 'Erentsoft lloris Fisher llelen Flower Iiulli Gibbons Cnlvlor Gilrson .Tossnmine Goerner Aubrey llarris Norah llemphill f'?lI'll'Tlll'I Hengerer Marguerite Honegre' Ls-ora Keeney Tflunire Keller Clementine Kieffer Lorna Knihh Marie Kurtz Dorothy Maltby Henrietta Martz Alice McCarthy Bennie Meeklin Anna Miller Norman Miller Marion Niekson ,lean Noragon Georgrina Notley Lois l'lunnner Ruyxiionfl T'n-mi William l'roilitl Nlllllllllll liUSl'llllllllll hvilllillll Sawyer llelen Simon Truro S1'u'inger Franees Sin-I'I'nn Louise NII'l1'lil!lI1ll Dorothy Striker Shirley Sweeney Marjorie Swift Fllva VVestherg: Marjorie White lsalxel W'hil1-loek Henry Xlforli lNIurg:u'et Kruxnheuer Four Nelson Adams Mary Burke Marion Burnes Lillian Braungart Norma Cowell Annette Crawford Dorothy Dana Edward Dusel Ruth Freund Henry Fyderek Helen Gibson Frances Greenfield Elsie Hise Mildred Hofer Elva Hoffman Dorothy .Tones Leo Kuczmanski Harold Kunek Gordon Leney Erma Leonlu-rgei' llllizaheth Lindow Ruth Mackey Celia Norman Charles Norris Sadie Ostrow Elva Pearson llerniee Peffer Charles 'l',l0lItlll1l'I' Carleton Poppi-nhur,., Emma Reed Eleanor Reiehle Kenneth Reiman Paul Rieh Irving: Rowell Howard Sehnm Lincoln Taylor Tflugene Thompson Marion Voss Ruth Yeates Two Times Eleanor Anderson Gertrude Anneser fllargaret Berkhau sen Wanda Tiieniec-ka i'I't'l'llIl llanlet lilmer Bowes Richard Carpenter Charles Chur .lolm Danitz Malcolm Davis Bertha Tlwork Alice lflhy Sigue. Flriekson Thomas Fay Mary Grace l-llizahelli Day I.:-ona Hatch Contimferl on p Gladys Hauser Russell Hanson Margaret Herzog Ruth lluf'feult Samuel Tsanes llildegarzle .'Iag'ow 'Dolores Johnson Muriel Kaiser Dorothy Kellner Audrey La Mort Bruce MacArthur llohert lllaniliia l'ldwarcl Martin Vllilliam Mm-lntosh Marie lllengrle George Mohn Flllnn Morrison age 1.4, 27101 col. 14 The BEACON Merit in Spanish to be Rewarded A handsome bronze medal will be awarded this year at Bennett by the society of Spanish Teachers of Amer- ica to the student in third year Span- ish who shows excellence in his work throughout the year. The medal will bear on one side the insignia of the society, on the other, the name of the winner. In the maga- zine, Hispania, which has a nation- wide circulation, will appear the names of the winners in the different schools. The teachers of the school give the medal, which is obtained from the national association. Donald Dixon, president of the class of 1927, received the award in 1926. Last year none was given. EAST H. S. Cont'd. tic science rooms also are located there. Locker space is in the base- ment and the side halls. Completely equipped science labor- atories and lecture rooms take up most of the third floor. A novel fea- ture of this school is the grouping of the classrooms of the several depart- ments around the office of their heads. A dial telephone system is the means of communication. Into the wall of a third Hoor science room a large glass-Walled aquarium has been built. Through this the pass- ing student body can peer into the room. The seating capacity of the assem- bly is such that only a limited num- ber of pupils are given the privilege of attending assembly. Loudspeakers, however, broadcast the program in every home room, giving the lower classmen an opportunity to hear the exercises. The gymnasiums are like ours, con- taining about the same equipment, though of slightly smaller size. A wood block Hoor banishes the echo which is so noticeable in our gym- nasiums. East High School has a fine plunge. The room has a high ceiling. To one who enters by the arched doorway, it presents a striking appearance. The plunge section includes a locker room for visiting teams, in addition to the girls' and boys' rooms. On the whole this school is one of which the city of Buffalo may be just- ly proud. It lives up to the high standard set for Buffalo schools by the Board of Education. Meanwhile, Principal Costello, his staff of teach- ers, and the students are doing their best to make their school excel both in scholarship and athletics. Annexes a Problem Becauseoiifhe overcrowded condi- tion at Ben tt this year, the Board of Education has divided each of the six annex rooms into two rooms. The larger number of students now re- quired to use the narrow passage- Way in four minutes has caused a serious traffic problem. In the re- sultant confusion, many failed to reach their classes on time. Several methods of trafiic regula- tion were tried to little avail. At times pupils were marched in and out in single file. On other occasions, seniors were drafted as Htraiiic cops. The latest method tried, however, bids fair to be successful. Annex classes are now dismissed two minutes be- fore the bell rings. Much needed space was afforded by this multiplication of classrooms. Of the six or eight classes conducted simultaneously in the assembly at the beginning of the year, all have been transferred to the annexes but those in Physical Education. Teachers, who used to wage vocal warfare with the teachers of the other classes quartered in the assembly at the same time, greeted the change with loud huzzas. HONOR ROLL-Continued Mary Newman Agnita Renz Matthew Sandler Ruth Sparrow Alma Spaulding Grace Turner Evelyn Vairn Robert Venneman Henry Wallenberg Betty Woodhams Th 0 BE ACON 15 i 'rf'-I - ON A HOLIDAY Dr. Rhodes and Mr. Farrar on the Faculty Yachting Party Last Spring LATE NEWS BRIEFS Bennett Beat Hutch, 12-0, on Oc- tober 29, her initial victory in the Har- vard Cup series. Knell's brilliant playing, backed solidly by the team, scored the winning points. Those in the game: Neild, Puls, Holdgate, Suor, Voltz, Childs, Keyser, Diehl, Brug- none, Knell, McGroder, Nelson, Cook, Germony, Kennedy, Cronk, Higgins, Lynch, Danitz, and Geyer. 0'Neil set a new cross-country rec- ord of 1615236 in the Columbia meet, October 28, 1927. The Bennett team took second honors. The places of the Bennett harriers: O'Neil 111, Walter 181, Mason 1141, Brett 1161, Johnson 1241, Otter 1361, Kenney 1391, Kohler 1471, Becker 1561, Plumacher 1571. Elmer Tropman managed this team. The Legion of Honor elected officers on November 1, 1927. They are: President, Loftus Becker, Vice Presi- dent, Dorothy Meyerg Secretary, Reta Wilcox. REIIIIRII FIRE DRILL At the last fire drill, 2,500 students were cleared out of the building with- in two minutes and forty-seven sec- onds after the first stroke of the warn- ing gong. This exceptionally fast time was due to the speedy and effi- cient management on the part of the teachers and to the thoughtful co-op- eration of the students. Of the two fire drills so far this year, the pupils were prepared for the first. The second came unexpectedly, and was reviewed by Deputy Superin- tendent Frederick Becker. All drills in the future will come unannounced. Although the Bennett High School building is fireproof, firedrills will be held in compliance with state law. 55 III .IUURIIILISM CLASS Fifty-five students of Bennett joined the Journalism Class and are working for the Beacon this year. This is the largest class we have ever had. Miss Belden says that many of these show promise and will probably prove of value to the Beacon. The Journalism Class meets on Wednes- days and follows a definite syllabus. In this Way the students' ability in writing for print will be improved. The Beacon hopes that this training will prove of definite value in school work and other activities. H. K Bolsters Spirit The Hi Y Club of Bennett has originated a new idea to help our football team in its campaign for the Harvard Cup. They have had manu- factured a number of small mega- phones attached by a string to a but- ton. The megaphone bears a foot- ball picture and on the button is printed the phrase, Let's Go Ben- nett. Bennett's team needs more support this fall. We hope that this new plan will prove a useful factor in stiffening student backing. The Hi Y shows enterprise in this step. 16 The B Looking Backward The Junior Day exercises were held by the Junior Class on Arbor Day, May 23. A most interesting and ap- propriate program was presented in the auditorium under the direction of John Galvin, president of the class. After these exercises, the class, rep-- resented by the oflicers, planted ivy on the side of the building. In the evening' the Juniors held a Promenade in honor of the Senior Class. The Senior Class held its Class Day in the afternoon of June 10th. The program conducted by Donald Dixon, president, was in charge of the Class Ofiicers. The Latin Salutatory was given by Jeanette Wenborne and the Valedictory by Claire Groben. Kath- leen Donnelly, Class Poet, recited the Class Poem. The history and prophecy of the Class of '27 were presented by John Stuhr and Bessie Lancer, respec- tively. Maxine Chapman, Vice-Presi- dent, presented one hundred dollars from the Class to the Charles Elbert ACON Rhodes Scholarship Fund, and Charles Royce, treasurer, presented two pic- tures to the school on behalf of the Seniors. On the evening of June 22, Bennett held her second annual commencement exercises in the school auditorium. Dr. Rhodes awarded diplomas to one hundred fifty-three students. This was an increase of fifty-six over the number graduated in 1926. The com- mencement address was delivered by Dr. Miles H. Krumbine, minister of the Parkside Lutheran Church, who spoke on the subject, One Life Counts . Claire Groben delivered the valedictory and Jeanette Wenborne, the salutatory. The Jesse Ketchum Medals were presented to Claire Gro- ben and Jeanette Wenborneg Donald Dixon, president of the class, received the Dartmouth Award for Charac- ter, achievement and leadership. These exercises were followed by the Annual Alumni Dance, to which the graduates and their friends were in- vited. ,f-- x i ' K T 7476 ,, I ,or-Quran '11 L M cs ...CK Mu, ima QW SHOES Did you ever stand and notice the shoes that pass a busy cor- ner '? There are so many kinds and they all tell their own stories. First came a square-toed pair of oxfords, black in color with heavy cleats at the heels. They swing along with the lithe stride of athletic youth. Invariably the wearer is a college boy, clad in the everlasting crewneck sweater and golf knickers. No doubt these shoes are home for the holidays. They have stamped with impatience and excitement at football games. In their better days, perhaps, they danced opposite high-heeled tiny slippers to the music of a battered victrola in some fraternity house. A gay life and a short one, is their sentence. Along came a pair of buttoned patent leather shoes, topped by nothing less than brave but shabby pearl-grey spats. Without difficulty one may conjure their owner's picture: a tall, thin man, with a sallow under-fed appearance and in need of a haircut. His clothes are of flashy color and cheap cut, and are long past a com- fortable middle age. The shoes drag just a little, but are forced and coaxed into a disillusioning jauntiness as they hopelessly pro- ceed from one employment oflice to another. Next approach two pairs of shoes side by side. The larger pair are sensible, low-heeled slippers with two straps. They are well-worn and have been re-soled, but they are equally well pol- ished. Next to them patter tiny buckskin baby shoesg the kind that lace to support the unsteady little ankles. Suddenly these little shoes stop and turn toward the toy display in a nearby win- dow. The sensible slippers hesitate, almost start in that direction, suddenly turn back and continue toward the oflice building where gas and electric bills are payable, accompanied reluctantly by their smaller companions. The next shoes proceed very slowly, and finally stop altogether on a corner. These are downright old shoes, broken down, mud- splashed, and with heels worn down. They are of that passee class is The BIIJ-lXC0N that are called high shoes , both laces are broken and clumsily knotted. As they stand on the busy corner, they are joined by a square, roughly-woven basket that is lined with newspaper and filled with pathetic bunches of drooping bittersweet and Chinese lanterns. There is a dreary finality about these shoes as they continue to stand beside the untouched flowers. Click-click, click-click! High-heeled, absurdly small patent leather pumps pass. They are shiningly new, and move as if in time to some remembered dance tune. They shed an air of assumed sophistication with their gay buckles, but their walk brings a smile of sympathy for the gaiety of youth and beauty. And so one may stand and simply look at shoes. Still, life, in its many phases of joy, heartache, and disillusionment, is passing by. -Doris Call 12233 1930 OLD JIM'S YARN Old Jim, although retired from the seas, was still an active spinner of yarns. Some were true, the others-well, they were very interesting. Wal, he began, when we requested a story one stormy day, the brig Nancy was a good ship. I know, for many's the storm we weathered together. But about the queerest thing that ever happened aboard her was when the news got round that three desperadoes had stolen a ship and were sailing in that part of the sea. A reward was oifered for them, dead or alive. We were well out at sea when we sighted a ship. She was sinking fast. We veered toward her and as we approached saw three men clinging to the mast. 'Ah, lads, here's our would be pirates,' I cried. We took them, none too gently, and locked them in the hold. They foughtg so we had to persuade them with a gun. They told us to put them oif at the next port. 'That we will, my robbers,' I said, 'but in irons! They opposed this, so we put them on bread and water. Three weeks later we sailed into port and turned them over to the police. I'll bet you got a lot 0' credit, interrupted old Bill Jones. Wal, I dunno 'bout that, said Jim slowly, ye see they were the wrong men. -Elizabeth Lindow C1235 1930 The BEACON 19 IN MEMORIAM Ralph Butts was one of the very best of the many fine boys at Bennett. He served in many conspicuous positions, notably as baseball manager, but he also served in many unpretending ways, notably as typist for the Beacon, telephone operator in the office, and carrier of the morning mail. He seemed possessed of one desire, to do all he possibly could for his school. And he did his best, for he stood among the highest on our honor roll. He seemed to have the respect and affection of all. Now that the Heavenly Father has taken him from us, many realize with a pang how much we loved him, but we think also how fine it is to have lived such a life, to win the victory with shining armor. ' -Oliphant Gibbons THINGS DIVINE CThese verses were found among the papers of Ralph Butts. They were written just a short time before his death, with no idea of publicationj These are the things I hold divine: A trusting child's hand laid in mine, Rich brown earth and windtossed trees, The taste of grapes, the drone of bees, A rhythmic gallop, long June days, A rose-hedged lane, and lover's lays, The welcome smile on neighbor's faces, Cool wide hills and open spaces, Breeze-blown fields of silver rye, The wild sweet note of the plover's cry, Fresh spring flowers, the scent of box, The soft pale tint of the garden phlox, Lilacs blooming, a drowsy noon, A flight of geese, an autumn moon, Rolling meadows, storm-washed heights, A fountain murmur on summer nights, A dappled fawn of the forest hush, Simple words, the song of the thrush, Rose red dawns, a mate to share With comrade soul, my gypsy fare, A waiting fire when the twilight ends, A gallant heart, and the voice of friends. 20 The BEACON CONEY ISLAND Coney Island !-the noise and colorful movement of it all. Ever-changing, yet always the same. The rumble and roar of the roller-coaster, the tinny music of the concessions. What a glam- orous picture it makes! We went to Coney Island. For the fifth time in as many years we made the pilgrimage. Somehow you haven't really been to New York unless you have gone to Coney Island. It is a terrible place -noisy, dirty, and overrun with pleasure seekers of every nation- ality. fAmericans are in the minority.J But the lure remains. Chinatown, Harlem, the Village-all these you see once, and go home and tell your friends about them. But Coney Island! If you go once, you go again and againg and yet you never tell your friends-at least, your New York friends, for they will tell you, No real New Yorker ever crosses Brooklyn Bridge unless he is being buried in Greenwood Cemetery. We did the usual thing on our arrivalg that is, we bought bal- loons-red, blue, and silver, they were. Within fifteen minutes they had all burst. Q Coney Island balloons have a way of doing that.J But we didn't care, for already we were munching cotton candy and popcorn balls. fWe were deathly sick that night.J Then, as a matter of course, we squandered our money on that famous concession .which guarantees to give more bruises per square inch than any other in the world. We started down the circular shute with a rush, and with shrieks of merriment landed on the revolving floor. Within a minute's time, we were thrown, still shrieking, into the wide trough at the edge. Then through the revolving barrel-a merry chase, punctuated with tumbles and spills. And so on to the end-when we hurried out a sudden gust of air blew our skirts up around our heads. Frantically we clutched at them-but a merry little clown was paid to drag the hands away-much to the delight of the spectators. fThere are always spectators-many of them, laughing and shouting loudly- for that is the spirit of Coney Island.D Oh, we did other things this summer-just as we have done in other years, but now, as always, that day at Coney Island stands out from all the rest. -Elizabeth Winspear C 207 J 1928 Miss Brettle: When was Rome built? Dummy: At night. First: Who told you that? Second: You did 5 you said that Rome wasn't built in a day. The BEACON LADY MOON The moon looks in at my window, Aloof is she, and cool, Her face makes a shiny shadow That glitters on the pool. She walks down the garden closesg Her slim hands, silver-white Caress the ivory roses That open to the night. -Kathleen Donnelly 11095 1927 AS OTHERS SEE US 1 was walking slowly homeward, When I saw approaching me, Quite the oddest little figure, Gracious sakes, what could it be? It was leisurely advancing, With a graceful, languid mien, Robed in colors that would waken Envy in a Gypsy Queen! Draped about the gorgeous vision, Was a trailing, scalloped gown, Matched in splendor by a headpiece Without equal in the town! Scarfs and beads were gayly dangling, On this figure so petite, That was slowly drawing nearer, On two most amazing feet! From one arm a bag was swinging, Made of silk and ribbon grand, Surely this wee gaudy creature Must have stepped from Fairyland! But just then, the vision spied me, Waved a hand, and then I knew! For a voice called gayly to me, Auntie, look! Fm dressed like you! -Louise Mroszczak C3239 1931 22 The BEACON AUTUMN Dark muddy skies, And a drip, drip of rain Autumn has come- To Buffalo again. Huge elms swaying, Like ghosts, in the cold, Autumn has come, The year's getting old. A whistling wind, And a falling of leaves, Soon they'll be off, Leaving bare, bleak trees. Dark, muddy skies, And a drip, drip of rain, Autumn has come To Buffalo again. --John A. Merrill C2101 1928 YOUR GOAL As I was searching my desk for a long-lost paper the other day, I came across a clever little blotter which is printed by a local insurance company. At the top was this: The world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going. The man who knows where he is going is the man who gets somewhere. No one makes way for the aimless wanderer. The person with no definite purpose must expect to be tossed about, jostled and pushed among the crowd. He dares not object, for it matters not where he goes or whether he ever gets beyond first base or the 40-yard line. But if he were to have a goal marked with his colors, and if he Worked for, struggled for, the reaching of that goal, he could not stay back, he couldn't mark time. It is the people who saunter on with no particular purpose or destination who are held up and robbed and assaulted as they walk along. These people who mark time who ruin their prospects. The people who don't care where they are going are the public failures, the private failures, and the worst failures. Students of Bennett High School, have you something to work for? Have you a place on the team, on the honor roll, or in a society that you want to hold? If you haven't, get one. Know where you are goingg the getting there may take care of itself. -Lorna Knibb C2275 1929 The BEACON za DAD 'S REVELATION The Board of strategy of Jimtown village was gathered around the log fire in Lem Brown's general store, as was cus- tomary on Saturday night. Dad Mullen was perched in a precarious position atop the numerous bolts of muslins and vari-colored ginghams on the prin- cipal counter. As usual, he said little but thought plenty, being the butt of numerous attempts to kid him because of his continued silence. Just now, however, he was besieged by several others to explain the cause of a long standing feud between him and Joe Simmons, who acted as general publicity agent for the village while making the rounds as sole agent of Duncan's horse liniment. Dad hesitated for awhile, but seeing that he would eventually have to say something, began with, Well, it was like thisg away back in the 80's, Joe an' me was acting up purty well on the ball field aroun here an' it was'nt long afore we got a real reputation for playing the old game. 'Bout that time the manager of the ole White Sox sent up a. scout to snoop aroun' a little and see whut he could see. Two weeks later found us atop a horse-drawn bus in the stock yard district of Chicago, lookin' for a boardin' house that would'n be too steep for our pocket books. The next day we reported out at the ball park, and after lookin' us over in our new uniforms, the manager told us to come on out and meet the gang. They, of course, gave us a queer once- over and made a lot of wise cracks about what would happen to us when we first saw big time pitchin'. I did'n say nothin', but Joe, he got purty durn sore an' ef it had'n been for me would a taken a punch at somebody. Well, we did'n git a chance to show whut we could do for about two weeks, but one day the boss sent in Joe to bat for the pitcher. 'Speed' Mullen was pitchin' for the other crowd, and boy, whut speed that guy had. Joe got a squint at the first ball and right away dropped to his knees and let out a squawk to the um- pire that the ball was too close to his head to call a strike. The crowd roared and the umpire told him to git up and act like a man. Well, he did better the nex time and was finally throwed out at first base. That night at the supper table, where we was seated with a few other boarders, I seen Joe acted up to a purty durn good looking gal, Lizzie Jones by name. However, I did'n say nothing. But during the nex two weeks a real change come over Joe. He even shaved every day and begun to twist his mustache with wax. He was wearin' a fresh shirt and collar to every supperg too much Continued on page 49 24 The BEACON P PRIZE ESSAY A first prize of Fifty dollars was awarded to Esther Lawrence for this essay written for the contest sponsored by the Bajalo Evening News. A Gallant Frigate . Last night Mr. Martin brought home a mysterious package. Billy and Jean unwrapped a beautiful picture of a sailing vessel on a clear blue sea. After surprised exclamations, Mr. Martin said, This is the gallant old frigate, 'Constitutionf often called 'Old Ironsidesf These prints are being sold at twenty-five cents each to raise money for reconditioning her. Tell us about her, asked Jean. Why was she named 'Old Ironsides ?' Why is she going to be preserved ? She received that name, said Mr. Martin, because of the hardness of the planking and timbers. She was practically invin- cible, for she was never defeated. She was added to our navy in 1798. When pirates from Tripoli captured ships and demanded tribute, the United States sent several vessels to Tripoli. 'Old Iron- sides' was of great service in putting a stop to the piracy. However, her most notable victories were in the War of 1812, he went on. She gloriously defeated the 'Guerriere', the 'Java,' the 'Cyane,' and the 'Levantf These decisive victories restored America's confidence and courage, and also secured her rights on the sea and respect abroad. The hitherto invincible British navy was humbled by America, fighting to avenge her outraged rights and insulted Hag. The 'Constitution' was saved from destruction by Holmes poem, 'Old Ironsides', continued Mr. Martin. The frigate, now in the Boston Navy Yard, is a fitting monument to the brave men who have at any time served in our navy. Because of the ship's invaluable service, I think it is proper and fitting to preserve it to show how America respects and honors these men. I think every American should want to have her preserved, said Billy. I'm going to earn a quarter for a print. -Esther M. Lawrence C1233 1930 553 X .it ,gf iiiy 5' :Fl The BEACON 25 OLD DREAMS AND NEW Adown the thoroughfare of life A stranger, grey and old, Walked 'midst the toil of earthly strife And cried the wares he sold. A seller of dreams-the old man was, Of dreams for the world of men, Come buy, come buy, has quav'r1ng cry Rang shrill through the air again. A seller of dreams am I, am I, Of wondrous dreams and fair. O come to me, ye people all, And buy the wares I bear. Come bring your old dreams, tattered and torn,- Soiled with the tears of sin, And I'll give ye back new dreams so pure With treasures of gems within. Come buy, ye all, col-fe buy, come buy- Here are new dreams for old, Dreams of adventure, dreams of fame, Dreams of strange things untold. What will ye have, oh what will ye have? Sweet dreams of love and faith? Or mystic dreams of dark allure, Of a phantom, wood sprite. Wraith? I bear great dreams of glory bold, Its North Star burning bright, Dreams of king's palaces of old Far back through the ages of night. I have dreams which tell of the secrets of gods, Random whispers of days long past, O bring me your old dreams of sorrow and crime And I'll give ye youth's dreams that last. Then come buy my wares, come buy, come buy, All ye multitudes of men, They will never grow old who hold in their hearts The dreams that I sell to them. -Rhoda Goehle 11235 1930 26 The BEACO-N THIS TEACHER OF MINE Many a thing she makes me do, This teacher of mine, Many a thing she drags me to, This teacher of mine, Many a time I don't obey, fMost of the time, I ought to say,J And yet I sort of like some way This teacher of mine. Many a time she calls me down, This teacher of mine, Many a time she makes me frown, This teacher of mine g Many a time with folks about Many a time she bawls me out, fMany a time she's right, no doubt,J This teacher of mine. Many a time she makes us stay, This teacher of mine, Many a time she spreads dismay, This teacher of mine, Many a time she thinks we're slow, Many a time she scolds, I know, But I'm inclined to like her though, This teacher of mine. -Georgina Notley 11175 1930 OBSERVATIONS AT AN AIR PORT A large percentage of the American people have taken a great interest in the development of aviation since the time of Lind- bergh's flight. From the moment Lindbergh took off from Amer- ica, to the time of his return, victorious, the attention of the public was aroused and fixed. True, the recent tragic disasters of so many gallant fliers dampened their ardor, but on the whole they recognize aviation as a necessary and permanent addition to civilization. I recently had an opportunity to go up in a plane at the Buf- falo Airport. Though a trifle sceptical as to the stability of these so-called ships of the air, I decided to dispose myself to the mercy of an airplane engine. When I arrived at the airport, I noted that the pilot was certainly going to have a well occupied afternoon, for the field was crowded with men, women, and children of all The BEACONM 27 ages, each eagerly awaiting the thrill of an airplane fight. This proves the interest felt by Americans toward this comparatively new science. Being scheduled for the fourth flight of the afternoon, I had the interesting opportunity of observing the passengers as they entered and alighted from the planes. The greater number laughed delightedly and in fact, a few smiled so hard and so steadily that I was forced to believe that it was a ruse to conceal their imme- diate fears. One elderly lady, in particular, giggled when she entered the plane, laughed as it took off, and was convulsed with merriment when she alighted. The plane was a cabin type monoplane holding four passengers beside the pilot and was equipped with a Wright Whirlwind motor, at the present time the last word in aeronautical engineering. I entered the cozy little cabin and sat down in one of the surprisingly comfortable leather chairs. When everybody had entered and was seated the engine was started and the plane took off. The ship traveled along on the runway for a few hundred feet before it took to the air. Finally, without any sensation of ascent perceptible to the passengers, it rose and continued to rise until it had reached a height of approximately two thousand feet. As the day was exceptionally clear and bright, we had an excellent view. The houses, railroads and streams belows resembled those of a miniature electric train outfit. The plane rode particularly well and, except for occasional air pockets, was comparatively steady. To an amateur, however, these air pockets can be most annoying. When a ship strikes an air pocket, it immediately drops a few feet and then rises to its former level. Certainly these drops are none too pleasant, for they create a queer feeling in the pit of one's stomach, like that caused by the swift descent of an elevator. Although we were traveling at one hundred Eve miles per hour, there seemed to be no movement of the plane whatever, even though progressing at such a great rate. This was due to the fact that there was nothing close by with which to compare the speed of the ship. At last we began to descend in wide circles. As the ship neared the ground the pilot banked it more sharply at each turn. Finally, after tipping the plane until we thought that we would fall from it, the pilot landed, and the tail skid was heard grinding and rasp- ing in the ground behind us. If anyone ever has the opportunity to take a liight in an aeroplane, he should by all means do so. Aeroplane flying is tre- mendously different from any other form of travel and is, to my mind, equally enjoyable and satisfying. -Charles M. Pleuthner C2123 1930 28 .The BEACON MODERN MAGIC How many of you, when you read the Arabian Nights, smiled at the ancient writer's flights of fancy? Yet, now, a thou- sand years later, we take for granted magic more amazing than that of any slave of Aladdin's wonderful lamp. We might, perhaps, call our modern magic, button magic, for at the touch of a button darkness flees and we have light, a second button, heat comes into our stove to cook our food 3 a third, and ice forms in the refrigerator to cool our food, a fourth, and we rise to the top of a tall building. So on without number. Suppose you are hungry, you tell a little box on your table that you want bread, and in a very few minutes a horseless car- riage stops at your door from which a boy hands you the bread- bread that has not been touched by human hands, but made, molded, baked, and wrapped by mechanical fingers. Where can one stop in speaking of radio, of talking through space, of modern surgery, new bodies for old, of anti-toxins and vaccines that wipe out the plagues that were the scourge of nations? Magic, every bit of it. The wonderful magic of what man's mind can do when he wills it to accomplish, and when he will not accept defeat. No wonder the slave of Aladdin's lamp has vanished from the earth. He is out-classed. -Lorraine R. Faber C2271 1929 THE HISTORY OF FOOTBALL Football, one of the most popular athletic games in the world. is a very ancient form of exercise and amusement. As this is the football season, when everyone is out rooting for the home team, it might be interesting to know something concerning the origin of this sport. The Indians of North America and the inhabitants of many of the Pacific islands played a similar game, and it is possible that football was known in the days of barbaric Europe. The Greeks are believed to have taught it to the Romans, and the Britons and other northern races learned of the game through the Roman sol- diers when the latter invaded the northern countries. In Great Britain in the middle ages, football was played by whole communi- ties, who kicked the ball through the streets and meadows with such damage to homes and fields that in certain towns the game was forbidden. . It was in famous English schools like Rugby and Eton that football Iirst was made practical. The boys' playground at Rugby was large, so that there was plenty of room for running and tackling. At other schools even as late as 1850, the game was Contimacd on page 30 l 1' A PLEA FOR CANDIDATES When the grey skies and chill breezes speak of football, the entire school seems to cry in unison, Back that team! Likewise when drifted snow seems to shout of basketball and hockey, once more are we asked for support. Get out to see the games! We have heard it many times. It is such enthusiasm which wins games. But this enthusiasm, great though it is, is a poor apology for a different feeling, one that is kindred to all that is fine in sport. It is that more or less primitive instinct for achievement. Better than the enthusiasm that grows when the team is on the field is the desire to be on the field with that team. Bennett needs athletes for the future, and the future lies on the shoulders of those who are willing to undergo a tedious period of training. It is worthwhile! Not only get behind that team but be out with that team! -Adelbert Cronk 12223 1929 A NEW STUDENT'S IMPREBSION OF BENNETT Upon entering a new school one forms many opinions. These opinions may change, but as a rule the Grst impression lasts. Although I have attended four other schools, none impressed me as has Bennett. The building itself makes one proud to be enrolled as a student here. But there is something else that stands for more than the edifice. That is the spirit that prevails among the students. The creed, the songs and the cheers all seem to signify the good school spirit. One must admit, however, that these creeds mean little unless used in sincerity. Here at Bennett there is, nevertheless, behind these manifestations of loyalty, a zeal and genuineness that is outstanding and makes the spirit of Bennett High School a potent force, -Gordon F. Nichols 12249 1929 so ThCYBEACYlJN All ART AWARDS Students of Bennett High School have again proved that they are capable of superior work in the field of art. In the Poster Con- test held by the Rehabilitation Review last March, Bennett received two prizes and three honorable mentions. Marjorie Joslyn was awarded a fourth prize. Margaret Smead, Mary J osselyn and Monica Levin were given honorable mention. The poster by Mar- jorie Joslyn was especially mentioned because of its artistic value and pleasing effect. This poster contest was held in order to stimulate the interest of students in the work being accomplished toward the rehabilita- tion and industrial re-establishment of disabled men and Women. The posters were to be illustrated and lettered so as to spread information on this subject and to advertise a conference which will be held in the near future to further this great work. Bennett is glad to have been able to aid in this worthwhile cause and is proud to have won recognition through it. -Jeanette C. Wenborne 11095 PG LIBRARY DISPLAYS BEACON EXCHANGES The Exchange Department will place in the Library Beacon Exchanges of interest to students. This display will be changed Weekly in order to show attractive magazines from Japan, South Africa, China, and the British Isles, as well as from all parts of the United States. Form the habit of spending an enjoyable and profitable period in the Library reading these Exchanges! Continued from page 25 limited to kicking and punting. By this time, it had become an organized game with certain numbers on each side and a definite method of keeping score. Because football is one of the cleanest, most sportsmanlike games in the world, it has become the favorite sport, not only of the schools of Britain, but of America as well. -Norma Walsh 11215 1930 The BEACON - 3i BOOKS RECENTLY ACQUIRED The Bennett High School Library has recently acquired a great many new books. These and many others may be read in the library or may be taken home for one week. The following list gives the titles and authors of some of the new fiction. The list of non-fiction will be printed in the next issue. Alcott, L. M. An Old-fashioned Girl Altsheler, J. A. The Young Trailers Austen, Jane Emma Bates, K. L. Sigurd, Our Golden Collie Connor, Ralph Glengarry School Days The Sky Pilotg a Tale of the Foothills Bennett, John Barnaby Lee Master Skylark: story of Shakespeare's time Cervantes, S. M. DonlQuixote of' the Mancha Duncan, Norman The Adventures of Billy Topsail Eggleston, Edward The Hoosier School Boy Farnol, J ejfery The Broad Highway French, Allen The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow Garland, Hamlin Trail-makers of' the Middle Border Hawes, C. B. The Dark Frigate The Great Quest The Mutineers H emon, Louis Marie Chapdelaine James, Will Smoky, the Cowhorse Jewett, S. O. The Country of the Pointed Firs Kelly, Myra Little Aliens Masefield, John Sard Harker Montgomery, L. M. Anne of Green Gables Paine, R. D. The Call of the Offshore Wind Pyle, Howard Book of Pirates Quick, Herbert Vandemark's Folly Sabatini, Rafael Bellarion, the Fortunate The Carolinian Sublette, C. M. The Bright Face of Danger Tarkington, Booth Penrod Terhune, A. P. Lad, a Dog Wiggin, K. D. New Chronicles of Rebecca Polly Oliver's Problem Wyss, J. D. The Swiss Family Robinson Is the editor particular ? Rather, he raves if he finds a period upside down. Wiwlmlllll L' 9 if 79? :Pi limi l Ita 1 S 2 fi 6' ? fc54Q4!l 1f ll MAY 16, 1927-The Annual Inter-Society Prize Debate between the Philosophian and the Avesta Zend Societies was held. The subject debated was, Resolved: That Compulsory Vac- cination is J ustifiable. The affirmative, upheld by the Philo- sophians, was victorious. Janet Buchwald received the prize for the best individual speech in the debate. MAY 18, 1927-In the absence of Dr. Rhodes and Mr. Seibold, who were at Alfred with the Track Team, Miss Townsend had charge of the musical program. MAY 20, 1927-The French Club, in charge of Miss Terry, pre- sented Moliere's play, Le Medecin Malgre Lui, with great success. MAY 23, 1927-Jzmior Day! The Officers of the Junior Class con- ducted the exercises. John Galvin presided. Marie Hanateau read a paper on Arbor Day. George Torge recited a poem on Trees, Marjorie Gow read the Last Will and Testament of the Junior Class. All were -appreciated by the school. There was also interpretive dancing and music by the students. Awards were given to those Juniors who had distinguished themselves in scholarship, good sportsmanship, and service to the school. The recipients were: Candace Doelman and Gordon Puls. Following the assembly exercises, John Galvin, the President, planted the Class Ivy. MAY 25, 1927--Singing. MAY 27, 1927-Honor Day! Honor pupils received their pins and certificates. Rev. James Cosbey, of the Church of the Good The BEACON 33 Shepherd, gave an excellent address on the Value of Scholar- ship. MAY 31, 1927-Special Assembly. Dr. Rhodes urged all pupils to secure signatures for the petition asking the Charter Com- mission to provide a clause granting schools adequate funds for their work. JUNE 1, 1927-Singing. JUNE 3, 1927-Girls' Athletic Day, carried out very cleverly with appropriate awards. JUNE 6, 1927-Singing and Cheering, after several last announce- ments, brought to a close the last assembly for the school year. SEPTEMBER 6, 1927-Opening Day! One of the features missed by all Bennettonians during the summer was the fine assem- blies under the direction of Mr. Rhodes. We were all glad to be in the assembly once more. After the prayer, Mr. Rhodes spoke earnestly to the students on the Bennett Creed and what it stands for. He urged us all to live up to its prin- CID es. SEPTEMBER 8, 1927-Prayer. Announcements. SEPTEMBER 9, 1927-Today we greeted the Freshmen for the first time. Announcements. Cheering. SEPTEMBER 12, 1927-After the prayer, a few announcements were made. SEPTEMBER 14, 1927-Prayer. Singing. SEPTEMBER 16, 1927-After the prayer, Rev. James Cosbey, of the Church of the Good Shepherd, delivered a splendid address on Doing Your Best. SEPTEMBER 19, 1927-Prayer. Dr. Rhodes talked this morning on Success Singing. SEPTEMBER 21, 1927-Singing led by Mr. Seibold. Announce- ments. SEPTEMBER 23, 1927-Regular Opening Exercises. Today is Bennett Creed Day. George Torge spoke on Scholarship , Marjorie Gow on Good Sportsmanship , James Sala on School Spirit , Pearl Walters on Courtesy , Henry Work on Good Citizenship g Jeanette Wenborne on Character Building. Dorothy Meyers gave A Summary of the Bennett Creed. SEPTEMBER 26, 1927-After the morning prayer, Mr. Rhodes read from the story of The Maltese Cat by Rudyard Kip- ling, applying the Cat's philosophy to our school life. SEPTEMBER 27, 1927-Special Girls' Assembly! Mrs. Arthur E. Hedstrom, one of the favorites of girls in Buffalo, gave an inspiring talk. ' SEPTEMBER 28, 1927-Prayer. Singing, led by Mr. Seibold. 34 The BEACON SEPTEMBER 30, 1927--Today was set aside for cheering for our football team's approaching success in its first game. The orchestra played and the student body sang. The Captain of last year's team, George Diehl, and the Captain of this year's team, Richard Voltz, spoke a few Words to the students, urging their support. OCTOBER 3, 1927-Mr. Rhodes spoke to the student body on Don't be a Quitterf' He took the example of a railroad engineer who had been pensioned, and contrasted it with a boy of fifteen years who had quit school. OCTOBER 4, 1927-Special Boys' Assembly. Alfred H. Whitford, General Secretary of the Buffalo Y. M. C. A., told the boys that clean living and the right attitude of heart are essentials to success. He took as his topic, Playing the Man. OCTOBER 5, 1927-Our usual Wednesday singing. OCTOBER 7, 1927-Dr. Broughton, of the Church of the Ascen- sion, gave a splendid address on Playing the Game. OCTOBER 10, 1927-Today we had a chorus of sixty male voices Who are playing in My Maryland this week at the Teck Theatre. Ralph Dunn, one of the Company, was in charge. This assembly was at 1:45 instead of 8 :45. OCTOBER 14, 1927-The student body paid silent tribute to Ralph Butts, one of last J une's gradutaes, who had suddenly passed away. After a prayer by Mr. Rhodes, we sang Lead Kindly Light. Rev. A. J. Purdy, of the North Park United Presbyterian Church, delivered a splendid address. OCTOBER 17, 1927-Honor Assembly! Pins and cards were given to the honor pupils. Mr. Frank H. Nye, Deputy Superin- tendent of Schools, gave a splendid address on Thinking OCTOBER 19, 1927-Singing! In this morning's program, the orchestra played three selections entitled: Intermezzo, from L'Arlesienne, Suite No. 2, The Old Clock, and In the Heart of the Hills. OCTOBER 21, 1927--Julian Park, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Bufalo, gave a talk on Going to College. -Jeane E. Armstrong 12233 1929 N . ij ' f , 5 jX. Wh I ri .N 5' il 'K t ii -' l l MC mV We take great pleasure in presenting the following sixteen new faculty members to Bennett High School. A rf D1'1IllI'f'77'Iff'7lt Alexandria Watt attended New York University. M usi c Department Mildred Armstrong, a graduate of the State Teachers' College at Buffalo, has also attended New York University. 36 The BEACON English Department Bessie M. Nairn received her B. S. from the University of Buffalo. Irene Johnson, B. S., was graduated from the State Teachers' College at Buffalo, and the University of Buffalo. Hilda Schwarz and Evelyn Harris, who were substitutes in the Science Department last year, were appointed to teach English. Mathematics Department Lawrence Rupert is a graduate of the State College at Albany from which he received the degree B. S. Mary R. Steudle studied at Canisius College and has a B. S. and M. A. degree. Modern Language Department Marguerite Borron was educated in France. Ruth Westerman received her B. A. from Syracuse University. Emilie C. Mayer is a B. S. of the University of Buffalo. Lenore Dunlavey, A. B., studied at D'Youville College. Eleanor Frisch, A. B., University of Buffalo. H omemaking Department Elizabeth Davison received a B. S. degree from the State Teachers' College at Buffalo. Science Department Grace Foster received her M. A. from Colby College. She also studied at Columbia University, Teachers' College. Herbert S. Lein, B. S., studied at the University of Buffalo and the California Institute of Technology. Mrs. Melo F. Kolbe studied both at the University of Buffalo and Canisius College. She has a B. S. degree. Louis T. Masson received his B. S. from the State Teachers College at Albany. Physical Education Department Frederick Braun, who was appointed to take Mr. J erge's place, is a graduate of the Indianapolis Normal College. Vivian Warters has returned to the Physical Education De- partment after a year's leave of absence for study. -Bessie E. Comstock 41095 1927 -Jeanette B. Kulp C1093 1927 -Dorothy Roth 11277 1930 7 Coach Yost: Have you any Kind old gentleman: And scars on you '? how do you like school, my little Football candidate: No, but man? I can let you have a cigarette. His little man: Closed, Sir. The BEACON 37 SOME NEW TEACHERS AT BENNETT Miss Foster, Miss Westerman, Miss Mayer, H. Lein, Miss Dunlavey, Miss Watt, Miss Steudle. Second row-L. Rupert, Mrs. Kolbe, Mrs. Borron, Miss Johnson, L. Masson. First row-Miss Nairn, Miss Harris, Miss Frisch, Miss Armstrong. TEACHERS WHO HAVE LEFT BENNETT Miss Lillie Seel, Miss Marjorie Townsend, and Mr. Henry Jerge, former members of our faculty, have been transferred to the new East High School. Miss Ruth Inman, former mathematics instructor, was married in July, and Miss Alice Heiser, a teacher of Homemaking, was married in August. Miss Helen McMullen, English instructor, became a bride on November 5, 1927. Mr. Matthew Chemnitz of the Modern Language Department, tendered his resignation in August, 1927, after many years of devoted service to the school children of Buffalo. -Bessie E. Comstock C1099 1927 5 ' ..1.... .' F , ' f 0 ,,- 441: s 'v ' EARD INT I '- CORQLDfC?lI-SS I f fi ' . 2. .- A , Because of the need of conserving space, the important facts furnished by the various home room reporters have been incor- porated in these Writeups of the classes. In the next issue of the Beacon this department will print names of home room reporters who hand in their material promptly. SENIOR GIRLS We are seasoned sailors on the good ship Bennett, that sails so proudly over the high seas. After Weathering many a storm and struggle we have attained the rank of first class seamen and shall earnestly do our bit to keep the ship sailing smoothly and to pre- vent her from floundering. Our hope is that this year's voyage will be the most successful yet, and so We turn our goal ever toward the rising sun. In our two comfortable cabins, 207 and 107, we Work very industriously, guided by two most able pilots, Mrs. Wilkinson and Miss Campbell. In 207, student government has been instituted, the following girls represent us in our student council: Louise Appleton Dorothy Lanich Henrietta Dahlke Janet O'Neil Esther Gibson Beatrice Pratt Carolyn Hauck Dorothy Tenney Ethel Huber Bernadine Wende The business of selling the log book of the ship, the Bennett Beacon, is in the hands of Jane Heath and Janice Becker. The Senior reporters are Hazel Hessinger and Martha Wilson, who scout around busily hunting for news. Some of our able seamen are on the color guard, others of our number spoke on Creed Day on the different phases of the Bennett Creed. vm---- ffTHi The B E A C 0 N 39 The year is yet young, but each one of us has firmly resolved to make this, our last voyage, worth while, so that when the cry of land ahoy comes, we will be able to disembark from this dear ship, confident in our own powers, and to set out over other un- chartered seas, each sailing his own ship, with the hope that we -Elizabeth Spencer C2075 1928 SENIOR BOYS Magic Lantern Slides from Two-Six and Two-Ten - fClickJ. This is a view of the senior section of the Bennett cafeteria during the heat of gastronomic convolutions. No, Virgil, those are not streamers hanging from the ceiling, Messrs. Hold- gate, Davis, Puls. and Stickle fwhom you see in the backgroundj, and numerous others funder the tablesi, have unanimously de- cided that spaghetti is not in order, and are demonstrating their capacity for interior decorating fmurals a specialty, moderate chargesj. fClicki. This is a group picture of the class fat man, Mr. Steinhauser. He has a burning desire to acquire the avoirdupois of one Mr. Whiteman. The View was snapped just as John fell on his stomach. Sh-h-h! he is rocking himself to sleep. fClickJ. The main object of this slide seems to be Ford. It is full of loose nuts, including Bill Grossman and Wally Schilling fand that ain't ally. They have been trying to park in a voting booth since two A. M.! fit's three nowi, hence the pleated fenders. fClickD. Our Cheer Leaders! Mr. Boldt has asked Al. Diet- rich to invest in a flute, but Al refuses because the thing's full of holes. CClickJ. A sad view! Paul Ranahan has shot Bill Lynd. It seems that Bill inquired if the food-taking organs might be referred to as the Great Gorge Route. CClicki. These are the men who are practicing daily with the football team. Reading east to northwest we have: Higgins, Holdgate, Brugnone, Manager W itkop, Captain Dick Voltz, Danitz, and Geyer. CClickJ. And so we come to our last slide, Dave Beckwith, with tears streaming down his cheek, who is collecting money for the Dead Sea. I regret that I am unable to show a picture of the senior honor roll, you know these slides are only three inches in width, not a sufficient space in which to attempt to reproduce so large a photograph. So, in the words of the poet, Good-night. -Gilbert Hookey C2065 1928 may ever be good sailors. 40 The BEACON JUNIOR GIRLS We have at last reached the exalted state of J uniordom. Our aim this year is to prove our worth to the rest of the school and to live up to our school motto. The feminine portion of the Junior Class occupies several rooms, 223, 227, and 221, Junior Girls' home rooms. In 223 are several out-of-town girls, who have recently come to Bennett. Among them are Jo Stewart, Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania, Martha Elliott, Caledonia, Ohio, Elizabeth Leiphart, Highland Park, Michigan, and one from but a short dis- tance away, Adeline Jerrett, who has come from Williamsville, New York. Room 221 is unique in that the seats are arranged in League of Nations fashion, that is in the form of a circle. In this room a Persian rug is also an interesting asset. In the various school activities, the Junior Girls are well represented. A goodly portion of the membership of the school clubs is made up of this class and the honor roll is lengthy. We hope to accomplish much this Year- -Elizabeth Spencer C2075 1928 JUNIOR BOYS Division slips provide a source of amusement for the boys in Room 224! This astounding information was scooped by the Beacon, and we are passing the word along. In the rush to assembly on the morning these slips were made out, many were written hastily, to say the least, with such results as these: One reported his father to be Hungry , another claimed that he was for had? Roman Colic, while half the class refused to acknowledge a luncheon period. We roused the occupants of 222 long enough to learn that they have two football stars, Fran Kennedy and John Nelson. Captain Charles Horton of the tennis team lives in 228 where also Carlton Decker, the brand new cheer leader, is blush- ing in a corner somewhere. He is so bashful. Watch this space and learn more about us in the next issue. -Reuel N. Denny C2245 1929 SOPHOMORE GIRLS Having safely traveled through the Green State on the Fresh- man Express, we are now entering the Blue State on the Sopho- more Limited. We are carried from 123, noted for its student government, to 127 of musical fame. In passing 311, we are urged to watch the basketball team perform, but as we are pressed for time, the Limited carries us on southward to 121, 119, 117, and 115, until we arrive at 321. From 321 we go to 305, which is the last stop of the train before it arrives in the Red State of Juniors The BEACON 41 and from thence into the Royal Purple State of the Seniors. We regret the fact that there is not more news to impart to you in this issue concerning the journey, but we hope to accomplish many important things before the publication of the next Beacon. -Charlotte Baxter 11239 1930 SOPHOMORE BOYS Fame is a fleeting thing. Last year we had the most august title of The greenest freshmen ever gathered under one roof. But we are now very modest and retiring, in fact we are retiring a large part of our time in the study-rooms. The shining light of the class is Dick Germony, who plays fullback on the football team. We welcome Bob Manger, an arrival from Seattle, Washing- ton. Bob wondered why the faculty didn't have short periods for the new commas fcomersl. fl Tile Sophomores greet the freshmen and wish them the best o uc . And so, having spoken, we bid you adieu. -Robert C. Patterson 11245 1929 FRESHMAN GIRLS Whizz- bang- the Bennett Express plane has landed. The newest class in Bennett High School arrived a short time ago, safely and soundly. Things are still a bit strange to them, but already we begin to see evidences of their future fame. Each one has settled down to hard work and is striving to reach the desired goal. There are a number of Freshman girls' home rooms, some of which are: 323, 321, 319, 317, 315, and 313. Under the guid- ance of their capable teachers, affairs are moving smoothly. As yet nothing of great importance has occurred, for it is early in the year. Many of the girls have gone out for captainball and swimming, and a goodly number have gone on the various hikes. On the Honor Roll for September are the names of many members of this youngest class who show promise of scholastic ability. The lusty voices are much in evidence, both in the assembly and at football games. Bennett High School looks for much from the class of 1931. -Elizabeth Spencer 42071 1928 FRESHMAN BOYS The class of 1931 merits praise for the ideal manner in which it has fitted itself into the bustling, animated environment of Ben- nett High School. Each home-room reports a high scholastic Continued on page 43 F A NA BENNETT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Bennett is aging. We are at last privileged to claim an active Alumni Association which seems to be carrying on very success- fully. Although it is still rather weak in numbers, in comparison to the other schools in the city, it is strong in spirit. This spirit is a great asset, which we are sure will enable the association to became, in a few years, one of the strongest and most active of its kin . During the month of June the association held a meeting in which the following ofiicers were elected for the coming school year: ' President cc......,,....,gggcc..,.,.....,..,,..........i.,i....,,....c,,ggc Ralph Butts Vice-President .,........ c..,...... J anet Smearing Secretary ,c,cc ,.ciccccc.cc,,.,.....cccccc...cic.......,...ccci.,,,...,. E leanor Grass Treasurer .ic......,.,,,.,.,.,,..i.,,,,.,,,,,,.,,.,,,cc.i..,..ccc.c Sheldon Liebold These officers are worthy of the positions Which they hold and assure a successful year. The recent death of the president, Ralph Butts, will be deeply felt by the Alumni, who share the grief of all who knew him. On the night of June 22, directly following the commence- ment exercises, the Alumni Association held a dance in the school gymnasium. It was well attended and greatly appreciated by the graduates. We hope that this will become an established custom, for it is not only a source of pleasure to those who attend, but a source of revenue for the association as well. Although the plans for a skating party to be held near Thanks- giving are not completed, we think that we can safely assure the alumni of the loyal support of the school. We shall all be alumni together at some future date, and we wish to set an example which the school may follow when we need their support. The BEACON 43 Bennett High School is represenetd by its alumni in many educational institutions. Among them are: University of Buffalo-Charles Baecher, Janet Buchwald, Horace Floyd, William Ford, Bernice Fuhr, Elmer Howell, Margaret Johnston, Robert McClive, Thomas McNaughton, Roland Segal, Imogene Stark, Carl Stettenbenz, Muriel Weber, Robert White. Buffalo State Normal College-Margaret Beck, Ida Feinsinger, Mary Ferrari, Vivian Kimberly, Rosemond Jones, Ruth Lies, Louise Morton, Ruth Puls, Mary Reynolds, Marcella Roche, Helen Stephens, Bella Weekes, Eloise Wellman, Ruth Wilson, Ralph Theobald. Bujffalo Academy of Fine Arts-Florence Beatty, Marjorie Car- roll, Doris Engdahl, Marcia Fralick, Alberta Hauck, Marjorie Joslyn, Mary Josselyn, Olive Kief, Hildegarde Marlatt, Clara- bel Stuchlick, Janet Telfair, Edna Watson. Bryant and Stratton-Kenneth Alaart, La Junta Davidson, Louise Geisen, Thomas Highland, Mary Nashek, Elizabeth Niday, Gladys Siebert, Katherine Stengel, Lillian Stephan, Marion Wells. Y. W. C. A. Secretarial School-Maxine Chapman, June Halliday, Eleanor Klaus. Bethany, W. Virginia-Guy Moore. University of Kentucky-Earl Michel. Loyola University, Los Angeles--Amos Johnstone. Rensselaer-Donald Dixon, Robert Walker, William Walker. Michigan-Theodore Metz. Williams-Charles Steele. Amherst-Richard Templeton. H obart-J ohn Sanborn. Mt. Holyoke-Claire Groben. Ohio State University-Phyllis Keeney. This list will be completed in another issue. If you can give us any information, send it to Esther Gibson in 207. Continued from page 41 standard, and the class as a whole is well represented in extra- curricular affairs. The inter-room swimming meets have discovered promising material for future first teams, and basketball will soon bring out more promising material. Carry on! -Gilbert Hookey f206J 1928 :YL Cf GLUE W 4 1 xii v Q1 A NATURAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB The newest club in Bennett is the Natural Philosophy Club which is sponsored by Miss Heacock and Mr. Spear, and was founded to promote interest in Zoology and Botany. The meet- ings are conducted in an extremely original manner, a new chair- man being appointed each week by the secretary, Seymour Farber. In October the members enjoyed a hike in the quarry behind the school, under the capable leadership of Miss Paris, and much new and interesting information was gained. The organization has the best wishes of the school in all future undertakings. -John Metzger 12245 1929 THE BENNETT PLAYERS The dramatic association has reorganized for the coming year with a membership which, besides being the largest in its history, shows promise of being the most active. Meetings with interest- ing programs are held every other Thursday afternoon on the auditorium stage and the groups that attend these meetings will furnish the talent for the public performances later in the year. The school play will be presented early in December and will uphold the standards already established by the organization. At the recent election the following officers were chosen from the student body: President ...,,,..,.......,. i..i....i, G eorge Torge Vice-President ...,,,.,,.. .....,......,,..,,., M ary Barrett Secretary .............................,.,..,,...............,..,., Marie Hanoteau Treasurer ..,..............................,........,.....,...,. Charles Goodsole Student Executive Council Beatrice Fyffe, Virginia Nieman, Janet O'Neil, Lewis Humphrey, George Metzger -John L. Stamp, Director The BEACON 45 SPANISH CLUB The first meeting of the Spanish Club was held on Thursday, October 20, in the Model Apartment, with only the old members in attendance. Important business was discussed and it was decided that the policy of the club this year would be to have membership depend somewhat on scholarship, thus making it more of an honor society for Spanish pupils. The aim of the club has always been to make the students in the course more familiar with the Spanish language and customs, and with this in View the club is hoping to be of aid to those in the Spanish classes. -Dorothy Roth C1271 1930 PHILOSOPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Last year at the final meeting of the Philosophian Literary Society, held in the Model Apartment on May 27, 1927, the follow- ing oflicers were elected: President ..,..................,......,,l..........,.......,..,.....,,,., Loftus Becker Vice-President .,........ ,rl........, M arjorie Gow Secretary ......r.................,...,..,I..,.....,..,,,........ll,rr Esther Gibson Treasurer ............ ......,...............,..................,,.......c..,.. B yron Doll After the business meeting the members joined in an im- promptu picnic and everyone had an enjoyable afternoon. Under the guidance of the new officers, the society is looking forward to a successful year. The members are planning for the Freshman Declamation Contest, the winners of which are awarded prizes and have the honor of being the only freshmen admitted to the society. New material among the members for the spring debate with Avesta Zend is being sought and Philosophians hope to offer some strong opposition. Some extremely interesting pro- grams have been planned for the near future and each member will be called on to do his bit for the society. -Reta E. Wilcox 12075 1928 AVESTA ZEND LITERARY SOCIETY At the first meeting of the Avesta Zend Literary Society elec- tion of officers took place with the choice of the following: President .............................,.,..,,........,.,.,,..l....,...,,....l, Paul Harris Vice-President .,........,.,..,,.......,...............,.... ,Pearl Walters Secretary .,..,..........,...........,...,,........,,..,,.,.............. Ruth Genrich Treasurer .,...,.,,,,...,.,....,....,............,,.,..... Josephine Whitney There was also a society debate on the subject, Should each stgdeiit pay an admission fee of 3100 a year while attending high sc oo ? The society intends to sponsor the Sophomore Speaking Con- test this year. -Dorothy M. Roth C1275 1930 46 The BEACON CHESS CLUB . The Chess Club meets in room 216 on Fridays. The club has started a movement for forming a high school chess league through- out the city. The ofiicers are: President ........,..............,.....,,.....,,,......,..,,........., Howard Duerr Vice-President and Treasurer ...... Seymour Farber Secretary ,,............,,rr.....,......,..oo,.................o Arthur Goldberg Mr. Maddock is the faculty adviser. -John Merrill 42101 1928 I GIRL RESERVES The Bennett High Girl Reserves held their first meeting of the year 1927 in the form of a Freshman party. All old members were invited and all Freshman girls. The party was held in the Model Apartment on Friday afternoon, Sept. 30, at 3 o'clock and, under the capable leadership of the old members, it was a great success. Last year the Girl Reserves sent a doll to Japan, dressed in the Girl Reserve costume, as a message to establish a friendly feel- ing between the two countries. At the assembly, October 7, Clem- entine Kieffer, a loyal Girl Reserve, read a letter which was recently received from the girls of a Japanese school in Japan in acknowledgement of the doll. It held a message of peace for everyone. Any girls Who wish to become members of this organization are very Welcome. -Kathryn Frayer 12071 1928 THE BENNETT HI Y CLUB At its final meeting of last year, the Hi Y elected five directors, Charles Goodsole, Lewis Humphrey, George Metzger, Thomas Powell, and James Sala, to manage affairs during the summer. These, with the newly elected oiiicers: James Sala, president, John Isbister, secretary, George Metzger, treasurer, and Jack Firman, marshal, constitute the executive committee. Meetings are held every Wednesday at the Central Y. M. C. A. After supper-often beans-the club discusses social, moral, and religious problems, or meets in business session. New members will shortly be admitted to fill up vacancies. Activities, so far this year, have been mostly in theory, exten- sive plans having been made for the future. However, a campaign to increase Bennett's cheering capacity by megaphoning every student has brought in results. A live year is expected in the Way of service to the school in 1927 and 1928. -George R. Metzger, Jr. C2067 1928 The BEACON 47 BRUSH AND PALETTE The Brush and Palette Club has resumed its meetings. The old laws have been revived and enforced and a drive IS being made for new members. There will be an entirely new body of officers to guide the club and under the personal supervision of Miss Giesecke the organization is looking forward to a bright future and great advancement along the lines of art. -Reta E. Wilcox 12073 1928 SPECIAL GLEE. CLUB Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon after school the Special Glee Club meets under the leadership of Mr. Seibold, who claims that it excels all other previous Bennett organizations of its kind. The members number twenty boys and twenty girls, who will be formally presented to the school in the near future. The officers of the club are: President .....,,......,,...................,.,......,,...,.................... James Sala Vice-President ...........i,...,,......, .......,.,,..,i. G eorge Houck Secretary .......,,.....,.. ..,,...,..ic R uth Rohrbacker Treasurer ............ ............,....,,............,..,..... H enry Work Librarian ...,.......................................,..........l.,....i, Kenneth Dell -Kathryn Frayer 12075 1928 ORCHETRA The Orchestra has resumed its practicing. The efforts of the musicians this year show that it is going to be the best Bennett has ever had. There are twenty-seven members in the organiza- tion and they have, as Mr. Seibold, the director, says, less quan- tity and better quality. The practice periods are on Tuesday and Thursday, third and fourth hour, making four periods a week of intensive practice. The orchestra is almost complete in instru- ments, lacking only the oboe, bassoon, horn, and trombone. We are sure our Bennett orchestra is capable of Work of the symphony grade and will prove that the best is yet to be in music. -Kathryn Frayer 12071, 1928 GIRL SCOUT COLOR GUARD The Girl Scout Color Guard has again started to function. It is composed of the following girls, most of whom served last year: Candace Doelman, Victoria Otis, Louise Lane, Marcia Lane, Janet Hirt, Frances Stephan, Frances Montgomery, Jacoba Men- sonides, and Gertrude Maischoss. At present the organization is entirely independent, since there is no faculty adviser and with a long, cold winter ahead, we hope that the girls will not find their work of raising and lowering Old Glory too strenuous. -Reta E. Wilcox 62075 1928 I W ' is y I. K ,i ....' 4 , t ff ' 4 I 4 , f i f 1, f alg al!! 629'-i' - m I -5 I 'S' - , ff f , PD P -EQLSQ 1 ,it-Sl S-S S .-e 3 W- v .1 The Exchange Department this year is planning to continue to exchange with a large number of magazines from both foreign and local schools. During the summer we received Year Books from several schools, including three new foreign magazines: The Dragon, from the Peking American School, Peking, China, the Lantern, from the Bedford Road Collegiate Institute, Saska- toon, Saskatchewan, and the King Edward VII School magazine, from Johannesburg, South Africa. We wish to review some of these in this issue. -Jeanette C. Wenborne 11095 PG The Semrzfnarzfa is the year book published by the Senior Class of the Buffalo Seminary for Girls. It is so well gotten up that few magazines seem able to compare with it. It is purely a literary magazine except that it contains the pictures and write-ups of the year's events of all the classes. The best talent in the school is used to make this magazine an unusual and especially delightful publication. The Evanstonian, published by the Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Illinois, is one of the finest magazines with which we exchange. The year book of 1927 is especially well made up. It contains a summary of the events of the school year as well as the history of the Senior Class. The contents are so arranged that the double column page is used very effectively. However, we should like to see more space and interest devoted to the Exchange Department. How are you able to publish such a Well planned and excellent magazine without the aid of advertisements? The King Edward VII School Magazine is published ,by the King Edward VII School for Boys in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a publication entirely devoted to school events, especially emphasizing athletics. It is particularly interesting to us because it differs so much from our own magazine. The material might be of more value if it were divided into separate departments. Did you realize that the American School in Peking, China, issues an exceptionally interesting magazine? It contains a variety TILUBEACON 49 of poems and stories, as well as well-written articles on school activities. The articles describing Peking customs are of special interest to us to whom they are new. The stories are also about unusual subjects and are of superior style. One in particular, The Famine, by Eugene Verblunsky, is a description of the Rus- sian famine of 1921 and is so vivid that it gives the reader the feeling that he is experiencing the suffering of the victims. The cuts used to illustrate this magazine are also very clever and the cover, through its simplicity, gives the impression of elegance. -Jeanette C. Wenborne 11095 PG Continurcl from page 23 speed, I thought, for Joe. The nex night he taken her to a show an' I don't know just how much sleep he got that night, but the nex day I begun to think he better git his mind off wimmen and pay attention to baseball afore the boss noticed it and fired him, fer we was'n gittin' paid to fool aroun' the gals. As fer me, I was'n doin' so bad an' the boss jes kept encour- agin' me all he could, but Joe kept gittin' in all kind a ruts all the time, even tho the boss did'n seem to catch on, at least he did'n pertend to. I about made up my mind that I knew what was wrong -too much woman an' no sleep. About another week rolled by an' one day Joe come and said he had somethin' to tell me in secret. He said that now that the sea- son was about over, jus' as soon as he could slip back to home, was a comin' and fix up the ole house some for he was goin' to git married to Lizzie. Well, sir, you could a knocked me over with a feather. Joe Simmons, bashful Joe, we used to call him, gittin' a wife that soon! Finally the season closed and right away Joe slipped home. I thought I'd hang around the big town fer a few weeks until Joe come back. Well, the nex' I saw of Joe I was back here but fer various reasons he would'n have nothin' more to do with me, an' he has'nt to this day. Dad got up and walked aroun'. The others said very little and did not seem to be exactly satisfied. Finally Lem spoke up with, But Dad, Joe is still a bachelor. What the dickens happened to the girl. Dad, after much urging, however, summoned up enough cour- age to say, Well, if you must know fellas, she is the gal you have knowed as Mrs. Dad Mullen for the last twenty years. -Martha Wilson 41073 1927 mis i ig 'inc .1 W U X -K ,l L7 It has recently been proved that woman's mental ability is equal to that of man. We are now endeavoring to prove, in an equally satisfactory manner, that her physical ability is even super- ior. In order to help us in our elaborate research, We appeal to you girls of Bennett High School. Have you seen the number of boys who are possessors of the orange B? Have you noticed their condescending attitude toward our pathetic attempts at fame? So be it. The great task of holding up our reputation as equals, and casting away forever our timid, delicate, and retiring natures, rests upon us. In order to merit the favor of our football, hockey, radio, and chess heroes, we must produce two girls wear- ing their B's for every boy. Girls, get busy. Go out for basket- ball, for tennis, for swimming, for hiking-anything to Win your letter. But remember, only by wofrking for your B will you become worthy of it. SWIMMING AND LIFESAVING This year, Friday afternoon is set aside for team practice and inter-class meets. Lifesaving class is held on Wednesday. Here one can learn the methods of rescue and artificial respiration. If you wish to become a member of the Junior Red Cross Lifesaving Corps, try to join this class. CAPTAIN BALL Here the freshman girls rule supreme. They are learning the new rules for captain ball while playing their intra-mural games. If anyone wishes to see splendid teamwork combined with real enthusiasm, he should watch the freshman girls Wednesday after- noons at 2:45. The BEACON 51 TENNIS At present, the elimination tournament is being held. Of the forty girls who signed up, six remain. From these six 1 Carlotta Booth, Ethel Haas, Mary Parker, Dorothea Townsend, Katherine Wagner, and Virginia Willisj the three members of the school team will be chosen. These will represent Bennett in the cup series next spring, while the last ten girls will receive points toward their letter. HIKING A number of splendid hikes have been held this fall, the most remarkable of which was the Chestnut Ridge hike. One hundred and fifteen Bennett girls obtained credit for their letters. Come on, girls, bring your adhesive tape and trail along on the next hike. -Marjorie Gow 12075 1928 BASKETBALL Basketball practice is progressing rapidly this fall. A very fine system of leadership is being tried out. A number of the older girls and Seniors are taking charge of the various small groups. They coach them, referee their games, and act as friendly advisers, during the eight weeks of practice, preceding the choosing of home-room teams. A fine policy we believe this. Hicks vs. Rinkeydinks October 17th, 1927, will go down in the history of Bennett as a red letter day, for it was on that date that the celebrated Rinkeydinks defeated the Hicks. The demand for enlightenment on the foregoing statement will justify an explanation. On the 17th of October a team of girl students fthe Rinkeydinksj was successful in conquering a team of teachers C the Hicksh in basket- ball by a score of 11 to 9. The results show that there was no lack of hard fighting, but any onlooker would testify as to the good sportsmanship exhibited by both teams. After several more games the champions will be feted at a spread donated by the losers. The Hicks are composed of: Miss Carpenter, captain, Miss Bartlett, Miss Hill, Miss Ulbricht, Miss Bachman, Miss Roeper, and Miss Warters. Those comprising the Rinkeydinks are as follows: C. Doel- man, captain, G. Maischoss, M. Dorr, F. Montgomery, J. Men- sonides, A. Henderson, M. Hock, and D. Reinhart. -Reta E. Wilcox 12071 1928 GOLD B Catherine Dahler 52 The BEACON GIRLS' LETTER DAY The annual letter day for girls was held June 3, 1927. With much applause from certain well-known sections of the auditorium, school letters were presented to the members of the baseball, bas- ketball, captain ball, tennis and swimming teams. These well- earned letters are symbols of the splendid spirit shown in girls' athletics last year. Gentlemen, cast your eagle eyes on the follow- ing females who have proved themselves worthy to wear their official school insignia. -Marjorie W. Gow 12071 1928 Eleanor Burger 400 POINT LETTERS Margaret Dorr Annette Brenner Amelia Suppes Virginia Franklin Maxine Latcu Imogene Stark Claribel Slater Mildred Hock Leota Belle Schank Elizabeth Joline 00 POINT LETTERS Audrey Henderson Bernadeen Bleem Ruth Butts Helen Obletz Jane Heath Muriel Sugnet Ruth Mackey Dorothy Lanich Martha McCabe Beatrice Pratt Eleanor Allen Kathryn Waguiclr Maybelle Twiss Frances Montgomery Jeanne O'Connor Ruth Carmen Mildred Anderson Jacoba Mensonides Mary Weter Dorothy Weter Margaret Wilson Ruth Stesel Gertrude Maischoss Florence Jerge Anna McGroder Mary Burke Clara Nussal Mary Parker Sunshine Kennedy 150 POINT LETT ERS Virginia YVillis Ruth Gibson Gladys Hauser Mildred Dill Anna Rabner Kathryn Sullivan Kathryn Post Hazel Schuessler Edna Harvey Esther Jolley Bettina Schwartz Gladys Turner Martha Giesecke Betty Coleman Rhoda Goehle Margaret Sheehan Grace Hertzel Mildred Mason Dorothy Devitt Xvinifred La Londe Helen Harrison Marie Edwards Dorothy Vvechter Elizabeth Becht Matilda Bognar Gladys Braun Kathleen Donnolly Evelyn Eckert Esther Everett Leona French Anna Haggerty Elsie Hise Mary Albee Helen Nelson Dorothy Niece Janet O'Neil Dorothy Tenney Lois Dorr Ruth Sikes Beatrice Fyffe Mary Dudley ' Ruth Lies Jacqueline McEvoy Alice Greapentrog Helen Lewis Frances VVilliams Bernadine Wende Olive Keefe Janet Telfair Dorothy Smith Dorothy Massman Gertrude Silverburg Dorothy Scheirlt Dorothy Carson Louise Appleton Florence Delmater Esther Cohen Gertrude Anneser Catherine Cott Almeda Swanson Janet Lynch Renette Bernhard Helen Lohr Bertha Dwork Pearl Bennett Louise Moody Dorotlgy Reinhart Ruth parrow Mildred Hofer Norma Cott Ruth Haubeil Norma Sells Betty Schnellmen Erma Leonberger CaI'Ol DOTI' Naomi Wolff Rosette Gassman Virginia Mason Mildred William:-i Muriel Weber Maud Erdman Betty Talcott Rita Adoor Ruth Johnson Onnolee Brewer Dorothy Lindner Charlotte Jaeckle Katherine Houghton Ruth Walter Patricia Kennedy Ethel Seeber Virginia Stillbrecht Frances Kimmel Lucy McGuire Alene Stone Margaret Vvodtke Dorothy Helsdon Margaret Toal Mary McCarthy Ruth Keck Helen Wilson Evelyn Kehoe e ia i iii A PAS-V. As we stand on the threshold of our third year of athletics at Bennett, we gaze back at the brief two years of history that Ben- nett has made and try to peep into what is deemed to be a suc- cessful future. Each year of competition adds to the athletic foundation of our Alma Mater. It is in accordance with our school motto that we look into the oncoming year and ponder over our preparations for what is yet to be. Now to get down to real facts. We mourn the loss of Pop Jerge, who has been assigned head of the Physical Education department at the new East High School. The athletic branch of Bennett congratulates East High School on their entry into inter-scholastic sport competition. Mr. Fred Braun is our new instructor who will probably assume the duties of Mr. Jerge. Mr. Yost, coach of the football squad, has installed a new coaching policy in Bennett this year. His plan is to permit all can'- didates who show willingness to work with the squad to continue to practice with them. He makes no cuts and consequently has a very large group of undergraduates, but, when this group absorbs a year of good coaching, they are quite ready to play with the varsity. The idea is to get everyone out for his favorite sport and help to set the school on a firm athletic basis. Our teams have a reputation for going into a game with a lighting spirit and not quitting until the final whistle. The student body also has a reputation. It is said to give its teams the very best support, in victory or defeat. Let us live up to our good name. RESULTS OF SPRING SPORTS Our teams last spring in baseball, tennis, and track, carried on the fight, although they did not win any championships. The track team made the best showing and, incidentally, presented Bennett with her first cup, emblematic of the annual dual track BA LL SQUAD OT Fo I Ea cgi- :s ' - mvraq-SE Oi O? EWG? Efiieaio M 222 Six-55 gigge 011 .gzgqaavg irq'-n K-4 msggi A5-EA g,.,CDU24-vfj Q2 use bbs-S-4 J NBS Q amass-To 22591 vfflgl CL 'glbmg Q pimgh 53625 -Hcp iusoou aihmo H m gage gmaoid E., 'v-423-102 ggwczsz 55612552 -Q41 du: -gi bo C12 'Q Sgiifig 3553 O 0256 55: -as aa?--5:15 S1535 p-4m Q55 :xl The BEACON 55 meet with North Tonawanda. Dudley Ince was chosen captain of this year's team. The baseball team did very well in the 1927 Cup race. A peculiar thing about this team was that they defeated each opposing team once, and were defeated by each team once. Ray Knell, stellar shortstop, was chosen to lead the 1928 team. The tennis team, coached by Elmer Rosenthal, also displayed the Bennett spirit on the courts. Many matches were very close, but the team lacked that extra punch that means victory. An elimina- tion tournament was held this fall by the coach and Captain Charles Horton. A squad has already been picked for play in the spring. Plans for the coming season are well in hand. -Charles Horton 12285 1929 F OOTBALL-1 92 7 The great enthusiasm always shown for football was evident this fall when one hundred boys responded to Coach Yost's call for candidates. Practice started immediately and the boys worked hard in preparation for the games to come. As it is the policy this year not to eliminate anyone interested in the game, there is a squad of approximately fifty boys working to become better players. This squad is composed of new material as well as several veteran players. Bennett 14-Lackawanna 7 The Bennett squad won its iirst game on October first at Canisius Villa, by defeating Lackawanna. In the first few minutes of play it seemed that the mill-town huskies would carry the Orange and Blue off its feet. This condition changed suddenly, however, and our boys outplayed the others. The game was colored by a few exciting long runs and two touchdowns made by stubborn plunges through Lackawanna's defense. The biggest factor in the victory was the old Bennett fighting spirit, which was very evident from the start. BENNETT 1142 C79 LACKAWANNA Cronk, l. e. ..,..,.................,,... ...................,,....... l . e., Hightower Voltz, l. t. ...........,.. ..... ....,..................... l . t., Zambron Danitz, l. t. ....... ..........,...... I . t., Kane Suor, c. ................... .. ,,....... c., Stepanovich Kennedy, r. g. .......... ........,...... r . g., Pitka Brugnone, r. e. ........ .,......,.. r . e., Wright Childs, r. t. .,.......... ........ , r. t., E. Decker Cook, q. b. ................... ............. q . b., Chiacchia Puls, l. h. b. ,.......................... ........ l . h. b., H. Decker McGroder, r. h. b. .......... .......,.. 1 '. h. b., McHazle Nelson, f. b. .............,..... ............... f . b., Bukaty V-WW' M B The BB E A C 0 N-lm Score by periods: Bennett .......,,........,..........,....,......,,,,,......... 0 7 7 0-14 Lackawanna ..,.......,........................,... 0 0 0 7-- 7 Substitutions: Bennett-Higgins, Geyer, Lynch, Germony, Neildg Lackawanna-Evans, Domanski, Heffler, Carastrio, Worthy. Officials: Referee-Charles Mansfield, umpire--Richard Phelan, headlinesman-T. J. Thornton. Touchdowns: Puls, Germony, H. Decker, point after touch down-Nelson, Germony, Bukaty. -Reuel N. Denney C2245 1928 Bennett 0-South Park 18 In the first Harvard Cup game on Saturday, October 8, Ben- nett, battered by a heavier team, lost by a score of 18 to 0. The Sparks were right on the job every minute, and executed their powerful spread formation to a nicety. Coach Yost had drilled the team for the preceding' week in ways to combat South Park's open style of play. Had the team followed instructions, we might have won. Nevertheless, though they took heavy punishment, the team lived up to the Bennett tradition of fighting to the end. When the whistle blew, we had the ball on South Park's five-yard line. - 1 :Vat p Permission of E. S. Kennedy The BEACON 57 i B. L -Permission of E. S. Kennedy. Summary: SOUTH PARK 118D Q03 BENNETT Blackhall, l. e. ..,..,...,... .. .,.e......,e .......,..,.,e...,,...,.. l . e., Nleld Bonsack, l. t. ..........,,....,, ...., .,.........ee,...,.,.. l . t., Voltz Hackemer, l, g. .....,..,.. ,..,.eeee.. l . g., Danitz Prenatt, c. .A........,........ ,,.,....,,........,.., c ., Grader Sullivan, r. g. .,....,... .,,,4,,,., 1 '. g., Kennedy Tisdale, r. t. .,.,,......... ., .....,e.. r. t., Childs Gavin, r. e. .,,.,.,....,.,,,,..,.. ...ie,,. 1 '. e., Brugnone Moissinac, q. b. ..,..s,,,., .... A... ...,.., q . b ., Diehl Sieg, h. b, ..,,l..,...,.....l.. .. .lsss, h. b., Nelson Kumpf, h. b. .....,., ......,.. h . b., Germony Flynn, f. b. ..,..,..... ..,,.......,.... f . b., McG1'oder Score by periods: South Park .......................,..............,....,. O 12 6 0-18 Bennett ............................,...........,............. 0 0 0 0- 0 Substitutions: South Park-Dickinson, Gill, Dunbar, Kumpf Rowen, Bridge, Bennett-Suor, Cook, Puls, Cronk. Referee-Phelan, umpire-Thornton, headlinesman-Vear. -George R. Metzger C2065 1928 58 The BEACON Bennett 0-Canisius 7 On October 14, Bennett lost a hard-fought game to Canisius Prep. The game took place at Canisius Villa. Despite the bad weather, the team had fair backing. A tough break spelled defeat for the Orange and Blue. In the second quarter, Bennett had possession of the ball on their own ten-yard line. Johnny Nelson stepped back to punt, but a Canisius guard was too fast for him and blocked the kick. Man- cuso, who was running in to make a tackle, came directly in the path of the ball, which settled in his arms as he ran over the line for the only touchdown of the game. The Purple and Gold eleven received the additional point when Bennett was olfsides. During the remainder of the game, the Orange and Blue warriors com- pletely outplayed their opponents. The backfield twice carried the ball down to the ten-yard line, but lacked the extra strength to put it over. The summary : CANISIUS C75 C01 BENNETT Mancuso, l. e. ..........,., .....,...........,..... 1 . e., Nield Kelly, l. t. ...,.,..,.,........ ....,,..,........ l . t., Childs Scholer, l. g. .........,..,... ,....... l . g., Danitz Zwack, c. .,,............,..,,.,........ .................,....... c ., Suor Muehlbauer, r. g. .,....., ....... r . g., Kennedy Perowitz, r. t. ..,......... .................... r . t., Puls B. Danieu, r. e. .,,....., .....,., r . e., Germony R, Danieu, q. bg ....,..,. ..........,....., q . b., Knell McMahon, l. h. b. .......... .................. 1 . h. b., Cook Burns, r. h. b. .,i... ...... .......... 1 ' . h. b., BI'l1g'H0116 Rittling, f, b, ,,,,,,.,,,,,,,, ........,...... f . b., McGroder Score by periods: Canisius .,...........,,.,,.................... .,............. 0 7 0 0-7 Bennett ..................,,..................................... 0 0 0 0-0 Substitutions: Bennett-Nelson, Canisius-Rena, Roche. Touchdown: Mancuso, point after touchdown, Bennett off- sides. Referee, Logan, umpire, Ailingerg headlinesman, Guthrie. -Charles Horton f228J 1929 Bennett 2-Fosdick-Masten 12 Much has been said of Bennett's lighting spirit on the gridiron, but not too much. The team went into that game against Masten and battled to the final whistle, exhibiting some real football, in spite of the fact that prior to the contest they had been presented with a huge handicap by old man jinx in the form of injuries. 4 -TILQBEACONI 59 We look at the score-twelve to two-and it would seem by that that the Hilltoppers were six times as good as the Orange and Blue warriors. But after a moment's consideration, we realize that the score means little, for often a slight break spells the dif- ference between six points and nothing. As an example of such a break we take the play wherein Spencer of Masten stood behind his own goal line and attempted to punt out of danger. Red Neild and Del Cronk crashed through and blocked that kick. As the ball bounded away Bennett and Masten men dashed at it from all sides. It rolled to the right and Spencer pounced upon it, thus limiting Bennett to two points. Had it rolled to the left one of our boys might have fallen on it and scored a touchdown. This is not offered as an alibi, but as an illustration. Indeed, those fellows who wear the Orange and Blue need no alibis, for they acquitted themselves well. In the first quarter, with the aid of Johnny Nelson's educated toe, they held the Mas- tenites in submission, but in the second period Benz, after catch- ing Joyce's forward pass, raced thirty-five yards for a touchdown. Bennett linemen foiled the attempt to kick the goal. The rest between halves seemed to give our boys more power, for it was early in the third quarter that they scored the safety, and during the rest of the period made a number of first downs and easily outplayed the Hill team. They continued their march in the final quarter and were within thirty yards of Masten's goal when Ferraro intercepted a forward pass and raced seventy yards to cross the Bennett goal line. Thus ended the scoring. H4 Pl: :lf Bennett nine first downs, Masten seven-a moral victory! Ik 25 Pk Johnny Nelson's punting was, as usual, the source of much favorable comment. That John is the best booter in the city seems to be the general consensus of opinion. S14 221 Pls With the donning of a football jersey, Ray Knell ceased to be a shortstopper. His long gains were a feature of the Orange and Blue offense. :lf Pk :lf Fosdick's aerial attack was what won for her. Attempts to smash through the Bennett line or skirt the ends proved futile. -n- Pk -l- Summaries: Benz, 1. e. .................... ,.,..........,,,..,,,,,,,.,,,,, 1 , e., Neild Schindler, l. t. ........ .......... l . t., Voltz fCapt.J Malanowitz, l. g. ....... ,,.,,,,.,....,,,, I , g., Holdgate Tanner, c. ........................ ,,.,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,, C ,, Suor Schultz, 1'. g. ........,.. r. g., Kennedy 60 T he B E A C 0 N Meyers, r. t. .......,, ......, r . t., Arthurs Spencer, r. e. ,...... ...,.....,,. r . e., Cronk Joyce, q. b. ..e.....,......,... ,,,..,,..e.,....,,, q . b., Diehl Britz, l. h. b. ...,....,..,....... ......... l . h. b., Nelson Ferraro, r. h. b. .......... ......,,.... r . h. b., Knell Cook, f. b. .........,.......,... ..,,,,,, f . b., Brugnone Score by periods: Fosdick-Masten ......, ....... 0 6 0 6-12 Bennett .......,..........,.......................,,..,....... 0 0 2 0- 2 Touchdowns: Benz, Ferrarog safety, Spencer. Substitutions: Fosdick-Masten-Witzak, Cook, Pitkin, Ben- nett-Childs, Keyser, Lynch, Puls. Referee, Mansfield, umpire, Phelan, headlinesman, Thornton, field judge, Drullard. -Rodney Reed C20-65 1928 Bennett 12-Hutchinson 0 We won, by golly, we won! was the song chanted by some 2,4991f2 Bennett voices at the termination of the Hutch game. The Hutchinson team was a wall for defense, but our boys thought the wall needed a coat of whitewash. That the Central fellows should be two years in succession our first victims in the Harvard cup race is nothing less than a coincidence-let us hope that Ameri- can History repeats itself next year and that Hutch is scheduled as the first opponent to the Orange and Blue. After a very see-saw first-quarter and half another period gone in the same Way, a steady march towards the Hutch goal was begun, starting with the reception of a punt on Bennett's 38-yard line. Knell tore through right tackle for twenty yards, Cook, replacing Diehl at quarterback, passed to Puls for twenty more, on the next play, Nelson brought the ball to the Hutch 10-yard stripe 3 then it happened! Greasy Knell, the galloping eel, swished through right tackle like Niagara through a sieve, scoring Bennett's first touchdown for the Harvard sup series. Booter Nelson's placement attempt was blocked. Knell counted again in the final quarter twisting once more through right tackle. A forward pass attempt for the extra point was grounded. The BEACON 61 1t's certainly tough, scribes, when you have an alibi all ready to spring, and then the team comes through and wins! :2: :Zz :lt Cheer if you will, teachers, but remember this-if Ray Knell wcrcn't so excellent in scholarship vve'd have him back next year. all Sli Pk Perhaps it is O. K. to have the team by-symmetrical and all that, but it is very confusing to those in the press box to have both ends of the line number seven. Keyser and Neild were being credited with each others work. Summary: HUTCH f0J C125 BENNETT Winer, l. e. .........4.,rrr. .rr,..........,,,,.,,. 1 . e., Neild Fleming, l. t. .,....,,.l. .cc.cc.....,..rrc, l . t., Puls Nisberg, l. g. ...,.,.,... .....,.cr, 1 . g., Holdgate Brock, c. ..............,... .............,....... c ., Suor Muscato, r. g. ....,r... .,,,lr...rrrr 1 '. g., Voltz Pollina, r. t. .l....l,,.,..r ..,.,rcrr ,c,rrr 1 ' . t., Childs Salemi, r. e. ,,cr,c.........,... ....,.,..,,l,rrr.. r . e., Keyser Schravone, q. b. ,....,..,. .,.l,,l..r,...,,....,........ q . b., Diehl Danner, 1. h. b. ...,,......,.,... .......,,... l . h. b., Brugnone Robishaw, r. h. b ............. .........,,...., 1 '. h. b., Knell Broderick, f. b. ...,,....... .........., f . b., McGroder Score by periods: Hutchinson ,,,,,,,,,,. ,,,.,,,........,,.., ............ 0 0 0 0- 0 Bennett ,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,.,.,....,, . .,..,,,,.,,,, ,, ,.,, 0 6 0 6-12 Touchdowns: Knell 2, substitutions fBennettD, Nelson, Cook, Germony, Kennedy, Cronck, Higgins, Lynch, Danitz, Geyer, fHutchJ, Foster, Doran, Bellario, Viveritog referee, Mansfield, umpire, Phelan g head linesman, Thorntong field judge, Drullard. -Rodney Reed 12065 1928 62 The BEACON Schmidt, coach, Becker, Noonan, Kenney, St. Clair, Lawson, Buckbee, Guyette, Peterson, Tropman, manager. Second row-Brett, Johnson, Mason, O'Neil, Otter, Walters, Mangano. First row-Davis, Kohler, Plumacher, Else, F. Kohler, Elgin, Bush. CROSS COUNTRY About forty boys reported to Coach Schmidt this fall as can- didates for the hill and dale event. Cross country is a tough grind and all of the squad who have stuck it out deserve credit. The fact that only two members of last year's team has made the 1927 Edition, shows that the competition for places has been unusually een. In the recent run at Alfred our team finished second of the Buffalo teams and seventh of all the teams represented. The mentor of the team, however, says that Bennett really finished about fourth, but owing to a mistake in scoring was given seventh place. The boys who wore the Orange and Blue at Alfred Were: O'Neil fCapt.J, G. Mason, Walters, Brett, Otter and Johnson. Prospects look very bright for the annual Columbia run. At all events, we may rest assured that the team will run to the last gasp. -Stanley H. Fisher C2285 1929 MANY OF THE BEST-DRESSED F ELLOWS AT BENNETT WEAR KLEINHANS CLOTHES :I 3 At the Next Football Game Wear a Prepton Hall Overcoat 322.50 Csizes I4 to 20 yearsl KLEINHANS BOYS' SHOP Official Boy Scout Outfitters Q.. .4..g..g..Q..gng..g..9..g..g..g..g.....g..q..g..g..g..g..g..5.....q..g..Q..gnguyug....q..g..guy.....g.....g..g..g..g FASB MENTYON THE BEACON TO OUR ADVFRTISFRS ..g..g..Q..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..Q..Q..g..g..g..Q..g..Q..g.....g..g..g..g..g..g..g.....q..Q..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g.. LANG'S CREAM TCP MILK In Cream-Top Bottles all ,ll PURE. HIGHEST QUALITY and WITH LOTS CF CREAM ,NC ,Nz Lang's Creamery, Inc. 400 BEST STREET Buffalo, N. Y. Iver-Johnson Bicycles Crosley Radio Sidewalk Bikes Velocipedes Scooters Kiddie Kars Automobiles Doll Buggies Wagons Sleds PHIL SEEBER 2243 FILLMORE AVE. Crescent 7297 Nester Johnson Skates and Shoes Northland Skis Footballs Lionel Electric Trains Striking Bags Tree Lamps Boxing Gloves ,..,...... ......,......... ...,........... ..... ..............,..,.. I I l -XSI MI-'N ll JN II-IP I IG.-XUUN 'FU UI Ii XL XI I Ilbl Pb The BEACON 65 LETTER AWARDS The following boys qualified for the official school awarded on June 6, 1927: Baseball- Baggarozzi, Anthony Berryman, Edward Cook, Chester Jones, Everett lCapt., 19273 Knell, Ray fCapt., 19281 Lynch, Norman Mecca, August Moslow, Martin Neilson, Donald Butts, Ralph CMgr.J Tennis- Horton, Chas. fCapt., 19287 Gauthier, Joseph Keyser, Clarence Stinehardt, Jas. CCapt., 19271 These boys qualified for the Baseball- Beaumont, Francis Fell, Geo. fAss't Mgr.J Nield, Kenneth Reed, Rodney Zacher, Chas. Tennis- Bender, Henry Bollinger, Charles Seibert, Richard Stickle, Horton Thorpe, Arthur McNaughton, Thomas Willert, Harold Track- Allen, Harry Bass, Alex Becker, Elwood letters St. Clair, Allan Studer, Walter Boyce, Melvin CMgr.J Track- Coburn, John Dumke, Charles Forsythe, Henry Goodling, Harold Ince, Dudley fCapt., 19285 Mason, George Metz, Theodore O'Nei1, Thomas O'Neil, William Rae, Andrew fCapt., 19275 Secrist, Paul Weigel, Paul Kenney, Joseph CMgr.J official squad letters : Buckbee, Donald Erenstoft, Samuel Fisher, Stanley Garfinkel, Albert Hagman, John Kane, Ralph Lawson, Lawrence Mason, Julian Schmidt, Horace Weig, Clayton Wollenberg, Henry Zimmerman, Carl Lynam, John Fingold, Harry Reed, Robert Perrine, Kenneth Moody, Robert Murray, Charles Walter, Julius 75' L s,,4.l- fo .ji N F. l Viz., F Q A K H 0 , l S x E XX f l , l Tom Powell was walking down the hall the other day when he felt something on his heel. Thinking it was chewing gum, he stooped to scrape it off -and found it was one of the Freshmen. Here lies the body of Jim Mc- Lake, Tread softly, all who pass. He thought his foot was on the brake, But it was on the gas. Senior: You should keep your eyes open around here. Frosh: What for? Senior: Because people would think you were crazy if you went around with them shut. There was a young man from Peru, Thought he knew what no one else knew. But he told in his sleep His secret so deep. And his brother then dated her too. , Customer: The horn on this car IS broken. Salesman: No: it's merely indifferent. Customer: What do you mean? Salesman 5, It just doesn't give a hoot. Mr. Brewster: Can anyone give me the derivation of the word auditorium? Cicero, Jr.: Yes, from audio, to hear, and taurus, a bull. A place where you hear - Mr. Brewster: That will do. Sam: Ah wants a cake of soap. Clerk: What kind? Sam: Oh, somethin' to wash ma head with. Clerk: Then you want Ivory Soap. Tramp: Lady, will you lend me some soap ? Lady: Do you mean to say you want soap ? A Tramp: Yes, me partner's got hiccoughs and I want to scare him. . . g.. . ....g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..q..5..Q..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..g..q..g..g A e A WHO ARE THEY? gg i The Boys That ,.,:E I Made the String P L N SOX Famous I 'N X fSorry Gli,iilsjXE3e're Both N Arid I'IaveaII2.ill:le Troubles -- A I of OurOwn . . . A at Yes-We Have Real Hot Wool Hose-Just Off the Boat! Dicl Someone Say TIES with Some Zip! You Should Live Long Enough to Seel If You Don't Believe It-Come In-Come in Anyway BR-ENDEL 81 MAGEE 73 W. CHIPPEWA ST. We Greet You With a Smile S u,.....n ............,,..-.. ,... n......-...-.....,...u...,..,.,..,...,....-........... ........... ... ..,.,.......g. HALIIS CONFECTIONERY 2926 MAIN ST. 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The Astor Jr. Our Student Tuxedo Coat, Vest and Trousers 537.50 0-0-01 PLEASE MENTION THE BEACON TO OUR ADVER'1ISERS The BEACON 69 The Scotchman, who recently Willie: Pass me the but- offered 325,000 for the first per- ter. son to swim the Atlantic Ocean, Father freproachfullyj: If now says it must be swum un- what, Willie? der water. Willie: If you can reach it. is 653 f' gf., FRGIH . Nigel , DZQEAIVV 4? I In 9 X Y if qi I 't ' x . I . 1 I E 9 A s 5' .. X5 wi 1- I . f Ag! , u . ll .I Y nil- There's something Wrong with these rabbits you sold me. They have the hiccoughsf' My dear sir, they are Belchin' hares. Well, if it isn't Cousin Willie! What brought you to the city? Oh, I just came to see the sights and I thought I'd drop around and see you first. It's our anniversary, dear, so I baked a nice cake. Oh, yes- another mile- stone. Biology teacher: What steps would you take if you saw a dangerous lion on the campus? Student: Long ones. Lady ito a freshman with a bad coldJ: Little boy, haven't you a handkerchief? Freshman: Yes, but I don't lend it to strangers. Benny bounced a brickbat red On his little brother's head. Mother said, Stop, you young elf. That's enough, now be your- self. 70 The BE ACON He pressed her to his shoulder, The color left her cheek, And stayed upon his coat sleeve For just about a week. -.uw 'I-X, i- F 9 V u, 1 9 - ..,- 5,---.T ts eyzf 5. Landlord : The board here is ten dollars a week and up. College student: But, I go to the university. Landlord: Then it's ten dol- lars down. Once thefe WGT6 two H1911 who were out of work. One day they saw an advertisement in the New York Times, which called for ahelper in the Wool- Worth Building. They both an- swered it and the manager, wanting to be funny, said, The man who jumps from the top of this building and lands safely may have the job. But they fooled him. The undertaker got the job. A Scot, leaving on business, said to his wife, Goodbye, my dear, an' dinna forget to take off little Donal's glasses when he isna' looking at anything. James, said the teacher, Spell 'cloth'. Silence reigned. Well, she said, once more, What is your coat made of ? One of Ma's old skirts. The Class Critic Every class has one. The class critic is an everpresent feature of school life. He comes in two sexes, and, to quote Kip- ling, the female of the species is more deadly than the male. This person is one of the few who sits alertly thru the period, listening to his fellows' recita- tions. He must, for it is his duty to wave aloft the banner at every mistake. His countenance at these periods expresses a mixture of Joan of Arc burning at the stake, and Horatius guarding the bridge against all comers. His body is tense, the back arched proudly, every line expressing proud endeavor. As he spiritedly makes his criti- cism, a look of lofty triumph, mingled with commiserating pity, ennobles his features. 'He is utterly glad to be able to help his teacher teach the young idea. -George R. Metzger f206J 1928 Frosh: Say, Professor, how long could I live without brains? Professor: Well, that remains to be seen. s 2 Y 5 I I 'Tr Z 2 2 2 Z Q ...guy..q..g..g..g..g..o..g-.g..g..g..g..q..g..g -0--0--0--0--o--l--!--0--0--0--0-fo--0--0-fo--on EILLIVIORE 7463 HENRY GRASS THE ZENNER PRESS COMMERCIAL PRINTING I67 ZENNER STREET Buffalo, N. Y. E E 1 I E 2 5 I I f Z Y X 5 I ? Q z .Q..g..q..g..g..g..g..g..g..g.....g The FRANKLIN Airman is here Q a The most comfortable mile- C. I. LANICH SHOES of QUALITY C I - I a'lT1ll'lUtC Cal' SVCI' bllllt. g 1 X Air-cooled-No Water to E 'H Freeze or Boil. 2 5 Phone or call for a clemonstr Our Shoes Must Make tion in 6 g . The FRANKLIN car Good or We Wm I I A Ostendorf 5 5 5 9 Motor Car Corporation 3 1221-1223 Main sneer Q Buffalo, N. 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The absent-minded professor su1'veyed himself in the hair- brush instead of the mirror. Gracious, but I need a shave, he mused. Cows I know I'll never see, somehow, A poem lovely as a cow. With sober mien and somber eye, Content to let the World pass by. To wind and unwind o'er the lea And doze beneath the willow tree. A cow, predestined, if you please, To make a plate of cottage cheese. Or marked by fortune with her ilk, To make a chocolate malted- milk. A cow on which a world may munch, Which died to make a basket lunch. Oh, Death, where is thy sting of grief, When follow buttermilk and beef? -Louis Mroszczak 432D 1931 yi -io Why do you call me Artie '? Because I hope you'll choke. George: He pulled in the Yale Crew. Dorothy: What did he pull them in for ? A student: It took Milton fifteen days to write one pagef' I Ex-convict: That's nothing, it took me six months to finish one sentence. Autographs OJSLQMWM ,T-'24, hw Z0 7' O-WL. 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