Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1942 volume:

A ,, QT Nbr Aa 5. -.. ,f 1 J 1 YBENNETT BEACCDN CCMMENCEMENT 1 9 4 2 VOLUME 17 No.3 t Published by the Students of BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL AT BUFFALO, NEW YORK Bennettonians in Service Captain Emmons B. Farrar - Captain Alfred E. Smith Alt, Robert Ammon, James L. Amy, Howard E. Avery, Erdman Baer, John Baker, Richard Banks, Charles Banzhof, Clayton Barbera, John Barrett, William Bates, Clifford Bauman, Ernest Becker, Eugene Becker, Richard Beckman, Jack Benzow, Glenn Bickel, John Bird, Jack Black, Peter Blessing, Melvin Borchard, David Boss, Bill Bottling, James Boyer, Charles Boyle, Michael Brandel, Joseph B1-ost, Edward Charles Brown, William H. Buck, John Bull, Ralph Burke, Charles Burke, Richard F. Byrne, Frank Campbell, Bill Campbell, Lawrence Carlson, Arthur Carmody, Joe Carnes, Russell Carney, Edward Carpenter, Warren Carr, Donald Carrig, Frank Carson, William Childs, Milford, Dr. Choen, Daniel Clair, Gordon Clark, Howard Collord, Victor Conley, Dick Connely, John Cook, Robert Critoph, Gerald Crotty, Beverly Cully, George Dale, James Damm, Philip Decker, James DeCoodt, J. L. Devine, Willie Dill, Dexter Dispenza, Joseph Donahue, Bernard Donovan, John Doyd, A. James Dukes, Franklin Eaton, Richard Edwards, Warren Edwards, Willi'am Eggleston, Edward Eggleston, Robert Ehrenreich, Harold Eiss, Harry Fahey, John Fisher, Mark Flack, Joseph Flanagan, John Flannigan, Norman Flannigan, Richard Franz, William Franz, Jack Frye, Bruce Furminger, John Fyffe, William, Jr. Georger, Thomas Gibbons, James E. Gile, Robert Gilsey, Edward Glauber, George Goldenberg, August Greenan, Edward Guerdat, Thomas Gustafson, Lawrence Haberstron, Phillip Hamburger, Irwin Hamilton, Robert Harmsen, Herbert Harris, James Harris, Paul Harris, Pitt Heary, Edward Hedrick, Robert Heimer, J. Gordon Henry, Glenn Hess, Gordon Hilborne, James Hoechst, Jacob Hoffman, Jack Hora, Kenneth Hudson, Ian R. Jennings, Richard Kam, Joseph Kane, Elmer Kane. John Keller, Andrew Kerruish, Courteney Kiligus, DeWitt Klein, Edward Klein, Harry Klein, Thomas Koche, Robert Kuhn, Edward Kuhn, Joseph LaMont, Lowell Lancaster, Frank Lepine, James Lewis, Donald Linderman, Herman Lippard, Richard Littleford, Allen Logan, Robert Lund, Roger Lundrigan, Jack MacCallum, James, M.D. MacDonald, Anges Macrus, James Mager, Russell Maguire, James Mansfield, Richard Mansfield, Robert Marsales, Harry Marx, Howard Maue, George May, Robert McDonough, Richard McFarland, Robert McGee, William McKay, George McKeegan, Robert Mease, Donald Menig, Paul Mercer, Harold Merman, Richard Merrill, John Merwin, Edwin Merwin, Roger Merwin, Walter Meville, John Michael, Norbert Miles, Richard Miller, Marcus Miller, R. C. Mitchell, James Mitchell, John Mitchell, Raymond Monks, William Montgomery, Emory Moore, William Morgan, Robert Morrow, Thomas Moyce, Murray Mulda, Irving Nagel, Robert Neary, James Newell, Robert Nichols, Guy Olson, John Onorato, Robert Owen, Bill Paepke, Carl Palmer, Donald, Jr. Pankow, Albert Pardy, Angelo Patterson, William Pauly, Henry Payne, Robert Pettit, Robert Pfohl, Jack Pierce, Oscar Poole, Richard Puglisi, Emanuel Pullen, John Quart, Paul Reardon, Frank Redden, Willi'am Reid, Bill Riggs, Norton Roberts, John Rodenback, John Roseblot, David Rosen, Paul Rosenthal, Archina, Lieut. Rowley, Earl Ruben, Leonard Russell, Edward Ryan, Thomas Sampson, William Schaefer, Christian Schaefer, William Scheer, Edward Schellenberg, R. Kenneth Schlossman, Arthur Schroder, Robert Schulz, Harold Schwartz, Sidney Sellers, Burt Sernoffsky, Robert Seubert, Kenneth Shanahan, Jack Sharp, Herbert Shaw, Richard Shay, Frank Shay, Robert Silner, Robert Smallcomb, Arthur Smiley, Arthur Smith, David Smith, Sheldon Sommerside, Robert Spaulding, Kenneth Stillwell, Richard Strauss, Dick Sudrow, Irving, Jr. Swigert, Theodore Taylor, Bob Teplisky, Leonard Thomas, Norman Tozzo, Vincent Trong, John Vadalin, Thomas Van Dusen, Harvey Vestor, Norman Voght, Gordon Voght, Nelson Walker, Berrisford Walsh, Edward Warme, Gordon Warner, Harry Warner, William Webb, Richard Wedgewood, Harry Wenborne, Arthur Werner, William Wesler, Paul West, Wilbur Wharton, Thomas Whibbs, Vincent White, Richard Wilgus, Ted Wilson, Earl Woodin, Robert Woods, William Work, Henry Wright, Jack Wright, William Yagle, Ray Young, Art Youngblot, Donald Zeiss, William Zwierschke, Robert ir 'A' il' ir ir 'A' ir 'A' Casualty List of Bennett Boys in Service , 1 Capt. Benjamin B. Kysor 1931 Army Medical Corps jr Distinguished Service Cross-Posthumously , Nik, V 1 , Page 2 w W Thomas Milliron 1937 Army 'A' 'A' ir L- To the Bennettonians in service, and especially to those alumni who have given their lives for their country-this com' menceinent issue of the Bennett Beacon is gratefully dedicated. ' f Page 3 ' V, 5 flux 5, ' I.. N..,,.. .Q 4 - Q x 'SP J 3 , QA Q ,K I 3, Y ,f N - K . -hui uc Page 4 1 E rw - 6. .I ' n ' rt Nu 4 E . gf .A . 5 1. I s I 1 s K b. JI X N s i N A ' xml. ' 2 4 ' !337TQ N-I if X .. r 'fb ,.. Pi x I x , Q , 5 ' 'L nr- if N. ., ' I Q ,ww W I yi xi E . ,Q V , ,.. 1 . rv ' ,f i 1 . f .f Qs 3-5 S, b Y Y .'ri.'fs , I t . 3 M 5 1 8 , 'iii J 1 CAPTAIN ALFRED E. SMITH S+aI'ionecI a'I' Forf To'Hen, Long Island, New York 3 ff Li W ,CM X 9 nf!-N-Jinx Q re. - ' Q IE. 'J -, f Q' v 1 vu f . ' K . 1-, ...Q -.Q Page 6 CAPTAIN EMMONS B. FARRAR S+aIioned aI' We:+over Army Air Field Chicopee Falls, Mass. ore orci, AY BY DAY, thousands of American troops are being transported to countries all over the world to defend the freedom that is in such grave danger of being lost at this time. Australia . . India . . Ire' land . . England . . China . . all these places are growing accustomed to American doughboys and are becoming more familiar with them as their numbers increase daily. Yes, America is beginning to go all out in its effort to bring this war to a successful close. Here at home, we cannot but feel personally the effect of this tremenf dous expenditure of manpower. Our government is plucking millions of American youths from their jobs, from their homes, from their loved ones, and putting them in camps to train them to be good soldiers and sailors. The former employers of these young men do not like to see them go. They lose competent workers and have to ind new ones. The parents of these young men do not like to see them go. No father or mother wants to think of his son going to battle, possibly never to return. The wives and sweethearts of these young men do not like to see them go. Loneliness and anxiety, possibly bereavement are to be their lot. But this is an all out war. For each man, woman and child, there is some service to perform. In varied fields, each one can find a place to help the nation. Bennettonians, too, are doing their part in this great war effort. To all of them, including Captain Emmons B. Farrar, our principal, Captain Alfred W. Smith, for seventeen years a teacher of mathematics at Bennett, and to the two hundred fiftyfsix of our former pupils now in active service, we have dedicated this Commencement issue of the Beacon. Our graduf ating class this year and all our loyal student body have devoted themselves to the service of the United States. It may, at this time, be only the lip service of the oath of allegiance. It may have expressed itself only in the regular purchase of Defense Stamps. It may be only in conscientious pursuit of learning - education for victory. It may be in knitting, in Red Cross Hrst aid courses, in entering upon the duties of air raid warden, in volunteering for summer farm work, in afterfschool work at defense plants, or in becoming a member of the Home Guard. It may be in unrecognized ways that Bennettonians are serving. We hope, we believe, we urge that Bennettonians here and there, near and far, be all out for victory. Approf priately, our theme is service. Bernard Bisgeier. E Q LX Page 7 nga., vi f 0 THE SENIORS this issue of the Beacon marks the end of high school days. As you look through its pages, from time to time, may they recall many pleasant associations and happy memories. You go forth into a world torn with turmoil and strife. Many of you young men will follow many of our alumni in the service. We pray that all those who serve at home and abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air service may be prof tected from all perils. We bid you all Godspeed and trust that your life of the past four years may be but the prelude to a better, a greater, and a more useful one. With full faith in the ultimate triumph of the right, you will merit and Win true success in life. Ray W. Spear. NA 599 9 N 'Q L' i .P , 7 KEN Salutatory Robert Stroman Pr5 discipulig discessuris ex hae schola hcfc diQ quem iam diu exspectamus, vqs salutamus. Nostrcis parentes, qugs carissimfns tenemus, nostrqs praecept5res, qui n5s duxerunt et per hes quattuor annfns ncbi auxilium dedimus et nostrgs condiscipulqs, quibuscum laboravimus et lusimus, maxime salutare volumus. Primum Magister Spear, quinostram scholam hae difiicilitempore gubernas, ta maxime salutamus. Ad Magistrum Farrar nostras optimas voluntates mittere volumus et eius auxilium et ductum grato animo nos semper recordari conf firmamus. N55 omnes apud armatas copias nostrae patriae eum servire quademus. Deinde omnibus prifmribus discipulis Bennettensis scholae, qui nunc pr5 patria pugnant ob mirabilem labgrem, quem terra marique gerunt, hon5rem dare cupimus. Utinam nos, qui ab Bennettensi schola h5c anno discedimus, nostrae patriae similiter servire possimus. Omnibus discipulE et maxime Junioribus, qui nqs sequentur, nos' tram sententiam, Optima Futura , nostrum studium laudis et gloriam nostrae Almae Matris commendamus. Speramus Bennettensi scholae maiorem honfnrem e5s laturgs esse. Ncgbkcum rnemfiriam felicis praeteriti eiferemus, ut periculqsum et incertum praesentem suscipiamus. Denique ut nostra futura vita salva et secura sit precamur. if 1 Page IO Senior Class Prophecy Winston Morrow Morrow-Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This year, 1942, will see another class graduate from Bennett High School. This class will go on to college, getfrichfquick in a defense plant, or serve our nation in the armed forces. On this day, as in past years, one person has been designated to prophesy the future of his class' mates. But 1942 is no ordinary year in our lives, or in the life of our nation. The future is even more uncertain because our crystal ball was draft' ed by government priorities. At any rate, these unusual times have changed everything around- even the prophecy. This year we have condensed 36Ofodd predictions into eight composite forms wherein each person may well identify himself. To these types or case examples we will add a background, character development as well as prophesy. So now, with things equalized, we can proceed . . . 'Mystery lady flits across stage. . . . . . Yes, we can proceed. 'Footlights go out at this point. . . . . . Now prepare yourselves for the ordeal which is to follow. We take you to a farfoff atmosphere, to some ethereal point beyond the perception of fool's eyes. Hold your seats tightly, look about you, see that you are among friends . . . . . ffadeoutj . . and be quiet. 'Spot goes out. House in total darkness. Back' stage an organ begins playing weird melody which floats over audience via public address system. Orange spot flashes on curtain centered about halffway from top. Spot moves occasion' ally, never clearly identified with any section of centerfcurtain sector. Spot is timed with mystery voice which speaks from behind curtain over backfstage microphone. Mystery Voice-Heh, heh, heh, heh. Perhaps you don't recognize me, but I know everyone of you. Heh, heh, heh, heh. I suppose that you wonder where I am. Well, I'm everywhere. Heh, heh. Observe closely the events which are to follow for therein the naked eve can perceive the pattern of things to come. f 'Clash of cymbalsj . . . . . Heh, heh. I..et's see, who can tell us the future? What is there beyond that first horif zon in the land of tofmorrow? Wouldn't you like to know? Of course you would. Where is the answer to our riddle of the future? Ah, perhaps they who were hrst, they who were second, and the spirits of all those classes that have gone before us, can give us the answer. I shall summon the spirits of yesterday. 'Clash of cymbals. Center spot disappears. House in total darkness. Spot of light blue instantly fixes on stagefright curtain where mystery stands. Mystery Lady-Spiligits of yesterday, we ask of t ee, What upon the morrow is to be. 'Spot disappears, there is a clash of cymbals, spot reappears on stagefleft curtain where skeleton stands. Skeleton-That which was can ne'er be overdone, That which is to be, is now begun. 'Ghosts come in single line, sixteen strong, across center of stage. Mystery lady then strides across stagefleft to stagefright. As lady strides by, ghosts consecutively whistle and tum head in her direc- tion. Mystery Voice-In one respect, they're all the same. 'At this point, Ghosts go into song and dance rouf tine-A dead man's Ballet Russe. joker steps through curtain break and up to microphone. joker-Which one of you guys will let me know, How things in the future are gonna go? 'He points to ghosts who only bow their heads in order. . . . . Now gentlemen, an answer if you please, I beg of you here on bended knees. . . . . Boys, a word from you might very well be, the key to a needed prophecy. 'Ghosts merely gesture helplessly with their hands. . . . . My friends, a little help this time, For I have finished this petty rhyme. 'Ghosts then huddle and come right back this time with heads up high. ....Well? Ghosts In Unison-O.K.! joker-Fine! Now by the light of your experif ence, just what is going to happen to the Glass of 42? What are they going to be doing? Where are they ,going to be? s si s Page II QQ , A I I f Ghosts In Consecutive Order: 1928-Some will be butchers, some will be bakers. 1929-I guess a few will be candlestick makers. 1930-Some will start school and some will stop school. 1931-Some will just wake up and others will go to sleep. 1932-Some will get married and others will remain aloof and wolf. 1933-Some will work and some will play all day. 1934-But most of them will fight in times not far away. 1935-The rest is quite obvious as you will see. Ghosts In Consecutive Order: 1936-They'll be soldiers and sailors, lawyers, doctors, merchants, and cops on the beat. 1937-And silversmiths, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, toolsmiths, coppersmiths ,.... Ioker-Hey, wait a minute. You guys aren't telling me anything. I know that all' ready. Ghost 1938-We tried our best, the rest must be guessed. foker-I see you're not much help to me In the preparation of this prophecy. 'Mystery lady appears and walks stagefright to stagefleft. When she gets half way across: foker-Say could you help me out by any chance? I'l1 pay any price except romance. 'Mystery lady drops white handkerchief and strides skulkily offfleft. joker-fpicking up handkerchiefj It ain't worth it! Ghost 1939-Now there is one who says he can tell What goes on in heaven and in all walks of life. Ghost 1940-His crystal ball with its silver glisten Foretells the future for all who listen. Ghost 1941-And when his tale has been told . . . You'll have to cross his palm with gold. Ioker-Well even if I have to pay, I'd like to see this man you say Can help me with this prophecy And end my troubles now. Ghost of 1928-Gentlemen, there is no limit to his fame, He's known throughout the world they claim. Indeed no one could hope to emulate The deeds of this prophetic potentate! 'FGhosts part in even sevens to each side of curtain break and joker remains off to one side. Prophet makes entrance. Prophet-The crystal cloudiness of this ball now clears, And tells a tale that sees beyond the years .... . . . . Let this little circle gather 'round while I bring from earth and sky the magic of the future. . . . . Individuals may come and individuals may go, but their types and constant counterfparts are with us always. I shall not waste the spirits' time with the many. The crystal ball tells only of the few, for in the few are verily reflected the many .... Prophet-Now I call to all the spirits of yesterf day and today and those of the farfoff land of tomorrow to aid me in my eifort. Are you with me, boys? Mystery Voice-You can count on me. 'Spot of misty blue flashes to stagefleft where mystery lady and the spirits appear. Mystery Lady-We're ready aren't we, boys? Ghosts-funisonj You know it, kid. joker-I'm ready too, my friend-are you? Prophet-I am ready. The magic of this crystal clears, I see the vision of the years. . . Well . . Mm . . So Lew Twersky did become President of the United States after all. Very interesting. joker-Now prophet, isn't it one of your claims That you never mentf on any names? Prophet-So it shall be from this moment hence That I'11 not mention any gents. Now I summon the vision to commence. fSlaps hands., Announcer-Twenty years have passed since this domineering youth left Bennett's portals. In high school he was king of them all. Men were his vassals and women his devoted slaves. He was the original big shot, always the guy to give the orders, to hold his head higher than the rest, he was tops. Bennett was his cas' tle, each classroom was just another thronefroom. By the time he was a senior he held the key to a 921 ', V Page I2 hundred hope chests-he had them all on the run. Let us see this domineering boy twenty years from now. 'Stage is set with chair and lamp. Person is seen in chair ,reading newspaper, but chair back is toward audience. Slide screen has been raised and gold backdrop is down. When curtain opens meek individual is seen sneaking across stage back of chair with mop and bucket in hand. He is nearly across stage and unseen when he lets bucket scrape floor. This attracts attention of person in chair who it is then seen is woman, very big and powerful. Wife-And where do you think that you're going? Man-just looking to see if the floor was clean, angel. Wife--Yciu were not! Trying to sneak out to' night is more like it. And by the way, the floor isn't clean-get going! Man-Aw, lambie, I've done all the dishes, made the beds, done the shopping, worked my fingers to the bone over the wash, and I'm just wasting away over that hot stove every day- Can't I go out once a week with the other men? Wife-What do you mean men? The only men I've ever seen you with were those kids down the street. How does it feel to be marble champ and hotfscotch king of Maple Street? Man-Shh! someone might hear you. Gee, can't I go out tonight? I've just got a little mopping left to do. Wife-You worm, you'll do nothing of the sort. Oh, you'd go out and leave me all alone. You stay home tonight and every night, and while you're here Hnish my sewing and clean that silver' ware. I'm going out tonight! fstrides trium' phantly from rooml. Man-Somehow I just don't feel as though I'm boss around. Ho-Hum, back to work. 'Curtain closes. Orange spot shines on curtain break. Mystery Voice-Well, prophet, so that is how the domineering boys are going to end up. Tell me, how are the domineering girls going to be many years from now? Mystery Lady-I used to be a domineering lady. joker-Mark closely what you are to see It includes us all-even me! 'Seen through shadow screen. Gossip-Say, Mary, did you hear about Alice? Mary-Yes, and say I promised I wouldn't tell this to anyone but . . . jane-I understand that Bob has finally gotten a date with Scarlet. Unison-Fast talk of miscellaneous gossiping top' ics. Announcer-We've all seen ourselves and our friends in the same sort of situaf tions. Who hasn't heard the rattling tongue of the confirmed gossip these past four years? We wonder now if there was a girl who didn't gossip. Mystery Lady-I never used to gossip. Nobody ever tells me anything. Announcer-Now twenty years have passed, what will the passing of time bring to these gossipers-especially to Gossipping Gerf tie who never knew the score but always knew the names, numbers and telephones of all the players. Let us see .... M ysteryVoice--Heh, heh, heh. What will these gossipers be doing in twenty years, heh! That is obvious even to a fool-a big a one as you . . . heh, heh, heh. Prophet-Time has passed swiftly and we look in upon the person who in her high school days was the biggest gossip of them all. What is she doing now? Gossip--Hello Mary, I just called you up to ask you if you had heard about Gracie's latest romance-boy, this will kill you. Of course, I promised that I'd never tell it to a human being, so I guess its all right if I tell you. It seems that . . . What? You don't understand what I mean about human beings? You think I'm a cat, do you? Well listen here Mary, what I know about you would Hll a book. Yes, just 'cause I'm still a spinster doesn't mean I'm not you're equal. Well, alright for you, Mary, I'll tell all my gos- sip to Jane. Goodfby! Prophet-fsighs wearilyj Oh, dear, I guess some people never will stop gossiping. Announcer-There has been among us a type of man whose physical prowess has made him the envy of every freshman hero worf shipper. I mean the athletic hero-the ponder' ous pachyderm whose gargantuan grandeur and bounty of biceps have given a chest big enough to maintain three major letters, and a head big Page I3 gg i.. I , ,.- 3 f Q lr enough to get stuck in any open doorway. Ah yes, what will they be doing in the future. Let us inspect one of our athletes now, as we see him today. Prophet-Observe the physique on this goliath of men. To think that only last year he was a 97 pound weakling. Who is the man next to hlm? Why that's George Atlas-com' pare them. Look at those biceps! fAthlete flexes padded armsj Look at that tremendous chest expanf sion! fl-Ie blows up balloonj What a mighty man! Mystery Voice-And what will he be like in twenty years? Announcer-Yes, what will he be doing in years to come? How will he use that tremendous strength and athletic skill after his high school daze is over. Will he still hold his head so high? Prophet-Twenty years have passed. Things have changed somewhat with time's magic paint brush. The only thing high about his head is the hairline. Let us see how he uses his musf cles so diligently developed in high school, and his brain so carefully neglected the while, in the great land of tomorrow. 'Curtain parts so shadow screen with revealing hero minus padding obviously shoveling as would a W.P.A. worker. He might even push a wagon. Pantomime suggests fatigue and hard work in poor state. After a few fleeting moments of that view curtain closes while organ notes play horse' laugh. When curtains are closed, orange spot shines at curtain break. Mystery Voice-So all you major lettermen may now look forward to a grand career,-heh, heh, heh. Promising isn't it? joker-And so you men of athletic fame Listen now to what I claim In seeking brawn, forget not brain. Armourzcer-And now for your interlude enjoy' ment the Prophet presents the Phantom Band, led by Bad Dreams and featuring the Nightmares. We broadcast on a Ghost to Ghost network through the facilities of Station HfAfiM. Hear now you living hep chicks the jive of some of your departed brethren-the Phan' tom Band! 'That is the cue for curtain to slowly open while faq . W . Page I4 record begins playing. Lights are first all out but for white spot on leader and then stage lights slowly play up to a fuller effect, using no yellow or white lights however- only blue and pink. Ghosts go through number and as they are finish' ing, curtain slowly closes. Mystery Lady-Continue prophet, no time for cheers, Tell us more of what will be in 20 years. Announcer-None of us can ever forget the little girl who just never quite grew up-who never quite learned to master any other language than baby talk. Perhaps all girls have gone through that stage. At least we're going to show on our stage one who never quite grew out of it. Gan any of us ever forget this type of girl? : Spot changes to orange. Mystery Voice-As a matter of fact, can any of us forget any type of girl? Mystery Lady-I seem to have been forgotten. Prophet--Let us look in upon the babyftalk girl as she will be in twenty years. She is married-there's a sucker born every minute- and of course people who talk like she does either get dropped down a drainpipe when they are young or grow up to infect others with their vocal malady. See her as time passing will see her, with husband at home. Bahyffalk-Arid how is mama's little itsyfbitsy baby tonight? I have some comfy womby slippers for his tired little fetsie weetsies. You must be very tired tonight. Husband-Yes, I'm tired, and I don't want any slippers. Babyffalk-Oh, but you must, you sweet mansy- wansy. Sometimes I just sit and cry my little teensy eyes out when I think how hard you must work in that nasty old office just to feed me. Husband-If I thought I could starve you by quitting, I would. And don't put those darned slippers on my feet. They're very sore. And quit dusting my lapel. Why don't you leave me alone? Babyf'l'alk- fThoughtfully moving footrest so that his foot bumps against ground, causing no little pain, then as he howls in pain, she soothes him with ridiculous cooing and baby' talk. She seeks to soothe him by putting her arms about him, but in so doing steps on his foot and starts it all over again. Finally he throws paper on ground in terrible disgust and with loud shouts rushes from room leaving her standing in dead' pan amazement., Baby-'Talk-Now what could poor little man have done to make my great big mans so madsyfwadsy at his honey bunny? Mystery Voice-Thus be always with women like that. I couldn't stand being With a woman like that. I'd kill her. Mystery Lady--I don't talk baby talk, how about me? Mystery Voice-I'd kill you anyway. Mystery Lady-You couldn't. I'm dead. ZCIAHHOHHCCT-NOW how about the stooge. What will happen to him in the next twenty years? Will he still be a yesfman, will he be the king at last? Will he throw off his shackles of servitude and grow into a free man's estate? As time moves ahead many years let us look in upon the original stooge and see if age makes the difference. But Hrst let us see how he appears today. Conversation--Man speaks about sundry sub' jects and stooge always agrees with him. ' 'Curtain closes and white spot reappears. 2dAnn01mcer-And how will this blighted per' sonality be twenty years from now? Let us see how the years have made him a master and not a willing follower. 'Curtain opens to same setfup, stooge is still folf lowing man and answering all questions with yes' man cimmplex. 2dArmo1mcer-Such will be for all good yes' men. Now on with the show! 'Curtain opens and projector flashes slide six- Queen of the Amazons-as type six on screen. Curtain closes. There is a trumpet fanfare, roll' ing of drums and clash of cymbals. Amber Spot on center. Slide screen is rolled up and gold back' drop in left on. ' Prophet-Presenting the Queen of the Amazons! Her Future! Wow! Now we shall see what the future holds in its vast treasure chest for the female cave-woman, the gal who stars in the gym class and scars on the dance floor. What will the mystic tofbe bring to this type of girl who has sought beauty through magniicent strength, who could crush her lover with one hand to keep him faithful until death. Let us see what happens to this lass who is the pride of her specie for sheer power and physical development. Let us look in on the Queen of the Amazons as she will be in twenty years! Action-Cleaning woman merrily scrubs for a few seconds until an innocent looking small man strides across in front of her. She shrieks, a man and gets off the floor to chase the unfortunate fellow. She presently appears dragging him across stage. Man in dark clothes and turned about collar appears and: Wonian-I do. Mari-Hey wait a minute, gimme a chance! I don't even know this woman! Let me go! Woman-Would you like me to let you go? Mari- fScreamingl-YES! I DO! Minister-I pronounce you man and wife. 'Man faints and is dragged off by triumphant amazon followed by clergy. Curtain then closes. Announcer-Now for your interlude pleasure we present the Prophet's positive pref diction. The only prediction he guarantees that the crystal ball was one hundred per cent cor' rect on. Mystery Voice-Tell me, does it concern my fu' ture or past? Mystery Lady-Is he going to predict that I get a man! joker-Hah! It is more likely he would say A spinster you will surely stay. Prophet-Introducing at this time the only three persons whom I positively predict will soon be ghosts. Introducing the totalitarian trio! 2d Armormcer-All of us can easily recall that certain group of fellows who were always up with the latest of fads. You know, the guy who always rolled his pants up and wore striped suspenders and got a brush cut when they were in vogue. His trail of the future is most interesting. Let us glance at him as he appears today. 'Curtain opens on stage bare of everything but FadfLad dolled up in terrihc zootfsuit and drape shape and wide brim hat dancing wildly to music played over public address. Ioker-I cannot say what's in my mind But I really pity any such kind. Continued on page 95 - Page I5 Class History James Eaton Four years of association with Bennett, with the faculty and with the rest of the student body, have wrought an illustrious history for the Class of 1942. To some of us, it seems an eternity since we first entered the portals of our beloved Bennett High School and became imbued with her unconf querable spirit of endeavor for advancement and supremacy. At this time when we realize that we are about to lose her kindly tutelage, it suddenly becomes plain to us that Bennett has given us much more than we have returned. There are those among us whose efforts have made ours a worthy Bennett graduating class. Many have received recognition for their services but still more have done their bit in obscurity. To these two groups we, the Class of 1942, owe the success and happif ness of our gradual advance toward graduation. We were Freshmen once. Remember way back then? Bennett High School was like a mysterious land into which four or five hundred total strangers had been thrust to Hnd their way around. Those tricky corridors and hidden classrooms were conf stant sources of panic and despair. That was the first stage in our development. Soon several of us were elected to the Student Council and there we served our terms in silence lest we fail of the respect due all upperclassmen. Jeanne Crane and Bud Morrow found their way to the Bennett Beacon oflice where they inaugurated a special column for freshmen, the Freshmen Frolics. It was in this year that Arlene Brock first displayed her thespian talent when she and Clarence Luck won the Philosophian Speaking Contest. As sophomores we at last began to emerge from our respective shells. Many of us found our way into the numerous clubs that were open to us. A few sturdy souls even appeared briefly on the Bennett stage to read an announcement and then to return to concealment to escape the criticism of our elders. Beauty was a prominent characteristic of our class as the school soon discovered when Hal Bergwall was elected King at the Beacon Jamboree. Still others were showing great promise in athletics. The Philomathian Essay Contest was won by Jim Eaton and Bob Stroman. Doris Kennell supple' .51 mu VX ' Cyl sy I I Page I6 mented Arlene Brock as the two appeared in the school play Smilin Through. Jimmy Eaton was the Class Representative on the Executive Comf mittee. Clarence Roth and Jimmy Eaton ably represented our sophomore class in athletics. 1940f41 found a fullffledged class materializing out of the general turmoil. Such figures as Phyllis Germoney, Arlene Brock, Jane Helfrich and Bud Morrow became outstanding debaters. Our class still ably represented itself on the school Honor Roll and Merit Roll despite the fact that it had now had three years in which to realize the uglif ness of study. The Legion of Honor recognized the valuable traits of our class and so accordingly electf ed several of our mates to its membership. We were capably preparing ourselves for the leadership that would be ours in our senior year as was shown by the large number of us who were listed as ofhcers and enthusiastic participants in the activities of the many clubs in Bennett. Jeanne Crane was picked to represent our Junior Class on the Ex' ecutive Committee. The Bennett Beacon found Sherman Wright, Naomi Eckert, Gloria Blessing, Lewis Twersky, Jimmy Stuart, and Carol Warme actively working on its major staff. Art honors began to come to more of our classmates as Phyllis Locke, Betsy Sawdye, Jean Behringer, Shirley Patricola and Merle Wilson snatched down honors in the National Meat Poster Contest. Bob Strof man received the Bennett Players' Award, a note' worthy achievement. The Bennett Frolics of 1941, excellently directed by Bud Morrow, was made up of many members of our class. Dan Schurr, Clarence Roth, Jimmy Eaton and John Walker brought prominence to the Junior Class through their athletic performances. The latter three received All High Medals for their excellence. Winning the Mercer Speaking Contest brought high honor to Shirley Mitchell and Fred Eschf bach. The AllfHigh Girls' Declamation Contest brought a similar award to Arlene Brock. The Junior Class ended its year with a Junior Prom under the direction of Arlene Brock and Jim Eaton who were selected as the Junior Representatives. Time and tide wait for no man. We could not escape our fate and as seniors we fell into the stern but capable hands of Miss Brettle and Mrs. Wilkf inson. As seniors we have tried to assume the leadership of our school which now seems to mean Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class Norman Burlqard Arlene Brock William Eclgecomb 'We, the senior class, hereby give to the Ben' nett Beacon the right to publish our last will and testament in order that future generations may receive the cultural and intellectual benefit of our last thoughts. May these words ever serve as a guiding light for those who follow us. I, Phil Germoney, will my mesh stockings back to the hairfnet factory. I, Eugene Webb, will to every girl the privilege of writing to me at camp. To John Holderer, I, Dick Moesch, will my asf sembly speeches. To anyone whose wig gets torn hanging on a nail, I, Gloria Gress, will my long blonde tresses. I, Dorothy Church, bequeath the hole that I stand in to the Starr twins. At this time, I, Betty Lang, will my roller skates to Pat Nagy. To the boys in camp, I, jane Rieske, will my big baggy sweaters. I, John Cottis, will my undying energy to Art Sleepy Kreiner. I, Jeanne Hagerman, will Grumpy back to the Seven Dwarfs. I, Art Yeates, give to Roger Harrington, my self control. For anyone who is willing to take them, I, Maggy Russ, leave my skrewy skits. I, Dan Schurr, will one large box of raisins to Miss Carpenter. I, Marge Stevenson, will my brilliant brain to stupid students. So that joe, the janitor, may paint the halls of Bennett, I, jean Behringer, leave him my paint brtishes. I, Dick Byron, hereby return to Bob Hope, my dfstinctive chin. In order that future mighty mites may lead Ben' nett's teams, I, Pete johnson, leave my athletic prowess with Mr. Braun. To anyone who needs an audience, I, janet Gold' stein, will my never failing appreciation of jokes. I, Marilyn Haas, will my big brown eyes to the composers of 'fleepers Creepers. I, Chuck Quinn, am willing to give my boogie piano to any music lover. I, Florette Thier, will my acquaintance to any' one who needs a true friend. I, Bob Stroman, will to super sophomores, my knowledge of simple shenanigans. I, Marilouise Schaefer, donate my witty whims to future funsters. - Hoping that those who follow in my foosteps may have a good time, I, Colin Male, hereby be' queath my school destruction kit to enterprising freshmen. I, Phil Locke, will my winsome warbling to master music makers. To all up and coming Bennettonians, I, Pat Irwin, will my dancing feet. To all you gals who are still fishing, I, Jeanne Burlingham, will give some of my line. I, Harriet Silverberg, will my sunny smile to all you sob sisters. I, Cod McClure, give my secrets on how to catch up on sleep in school to the Mmorningfafter so' ciety of Bennett High. I, Bill Gallifan, will my extreme bashfulness to Neal Euhr. I, Mimi Gotthelf, will my smooth sweaters to the Junior jerks. To all aspiring announcers, I, Sherman Wright, give the Bennett Broadcasting System. I, jack Butler, will to every Bennett girl, one of my super fingerfwaves. YVe, ,lane Helfrich and Bette Spicer, will our piano duets back to the Deep Purple Boys. I, Kenny Whitcomb, will my small football shoes to jerry Sohrenson. To all anaemic students, we, Elaine Darby and Hal Bergwall, will at least one of our beautiful blushes. I, Earl Chapman, of my own free will, give my Zoot suits back to wherever they came from. I, Wayne Rutter, will my engaging smile back to Ned Sparks. To all Bennettonians who are experienced in street' car riding and can take it, I, Jim Hudson, will a ride in my super car. I, Winston V. Morrow, Jr., will my soggy sagas back to the wild and wooly west. I We, the authors of the Last Will and Testa- Page I7 9515.91 I if ABELSON, BERNARD Abe came to Bennett from Technical his Sophomore year. He has been a member of the football and track squads, and aided in raising money for the defense bond presented to Bennett by No. 206 this year. After attending college, he plans to become a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. ALLES, ROBERT Bob carrie to Bennett from Detroit in his Sophomore year and followed the Social Science Course. He was a mem' ber of the Track Squad. In the future he plans to work for a year and then study at Michigan State in the field of agriculture. BAILEY, MARION Marion pursued a general course and has been an active office monitor and a library monitor. As for the future, she is undecided. Sewing. BAIN, JOHN john has followed the college science course during his four years at Bennett. BECK, RHEA Ray was a member of the swimming team, and the Beacon Interview Staff. She expects to take up the study of social work. Red Cross. BEHRINGER, JEAN J. B. has followed the Fine Arts Course and won honorable mention in two poster contests. She has been a member of the Riding Club and Tri-Y and has received her 150 point letter for sports. Jean expects to receive her jeweled honor pin, and would like to attend Syracuse University. Page 22 BERGER. WILLIAM Bill has followed the science course and has been active in the Riding Club and the orchestra. He hopes to take a busi- ness course at Syracuse. BERGWALL, HAROLD Hal participated in basketball and base' ball: was VicefPresident of the HifY, treasurer of the Philosophians, treasurer of the junior League, and was a mein- ber of the student council, acting as senior representative. He plans to take a P. G. course at Bennett. Blood Donor. BESTRY, SHERWOOD Woody was a member of the Freshman Latin Club, Chorus, and the Badminton Club. He also was assistant editor of the Literary and Heard'infthe-Corridors staffs of the Beacon. participated in the Mercer Speaking Contest, was a mem' ber of the Cross Country Squad, the Bennett Players, the I.R.C., an an' nouncer of the Bennett Broadcasting System, and a hall monitor. He repref sented Bennett in the Boys' All High Oratorical Contest. Woody has made every honor roll except two, and plans to study pre-law at the University of Budalo. BEVINGTON. GLADYS Bev has completed a home economics course and plans to attend business school. She has been active in the Tri-Y, Movie Club, sports, and was on the committee for the Frolics of '42. Bev was a junior cheerleader. BIEGER, ROBERT Bob was a member of the Riding Club, and participated in Intrafmural basket' ball and football. He followed the gen- eral course and is undecided as to the future. hmergency service. BIHL. CLAYTON Clay followed the College Science course. He was a member of the I.R.C. and the Tennis, Track, and Cross' Country teams. Clayton has made no definite plans for the future. BINGHAM, ROBERTA Bobbze has taken a college science course and expects to attend Business School. She was a member of the Music Club and was in the cast of International House. BISGEIER. BERNARD Barney was a member of the Freshman Chorus, and nnderstudy in the Show Ulf He look part in the operetta Chorita. He was a hall monitor and Editorfin'Chief of the Beacon his senior year. Making every honor roll excent one, Barney hopes to matriculate at Harvard University, to study law. Blood donor. BLANCHARD, GLORIA Cloria has followed the College Science Course and has been a member of the I.R.C., Classical and Biology Clubs, being secretary of the latter. She has served as a hall and cafeteria monitor, and has her Silver Beacon Pin, Silv-:r Honor Roll Pin, and Gold B for sports. Gloria was co-editor of the Girls' Sports Column, and plans to at' tend the Deaconess School of Nursing. First Aid. BLESSING, GLORIA Gloria has received her gold B lol atlilents and her Beacon silver pin fol being Advertising Manager of the Beacon. She was a member ot the Tri'Y and the I.R,C, Having completed a general course, she will attend Bryant and Strat on USU, BLOOM, ARTHUR Arthur participated in freshman track received a bronze honor roll pin, was a member of the Chess and Table Ten- nis Clubs, and served as a hall monitor. He hopes to sLudy engineering at Yale llnivetsity. BRENNER, VERDA Verda has been vice'president and presi' dent of Sight Saving Club. She has completed a general course and is as yet undecided as to the future. Braille. lr' BROAS, BEVERLY Gussie followed a general course and will attend business school. She has received her 170 point letter and was .1 member of the Student Council. BROCK. ARLENE Arlene, Girls' Marshal of the Senior Class and a member of the Philoso- phians, Tri-Y, Debate Team, junior League, Student Council, Bennett Players, Legion of Honor, and HifY. has followed the College Entrance Course. She won the Freshman Dec' Iamation Contest, All High Declamarion Contest. had a part in Smilin' Through, and the lead in The Whole Towns Talking. Having also been chosen .Iunior Representative, she ref ceived her ieweled honor pin and plans to attend Northwestern. 'Bennett Repref sentative of Red Cross. BRODER, DAVID Dave came to Bennett his sophomore year and followed the College science course. He was a member of the l.R.C., Table Tennis Club, junior Ticket Man- ager, besides being a member of the Track Squad, a senior teller and par' ticipating on the committee for senior pictures in the Beacon. BROOKS. BLANCHE Blanche has followed the College Spanf rsh Course while at Bennett, and has been a member of the l.R.C. and French Club. She has served as a cafeteria, library, and hall monitor, and besides being assistant literary editor, has writ' ten for the news and advertising staffs of the Beacon. She expects to receive her gold honor pin and will attend Vfheaton College, BROOM. JEAN lean came to Bennett her senior year and completed the general course. She plans to start training at the Childrens Hospital in the fall. Knitting. BROWN, BETTY Brownie came to Bennett her sophomore year, and since has been a member of the lvlovie Club and a hall monitor. Completing a general course with eight honor rolls to her credit, she will attend Bryant and Stratton Business Institute. Red Cross. Page Z3 if SENlORS1942 W mx R 1 , ' P Pag 20 UF , M Q14 f QOBEQT STQOIVU-NN QHODA QIAL JAMES EATON xVtN5JD?C?lpHEA1-Oamomf SALUTATQQIAN VALEDICTORIAN SECQETADY gm, ,ES - F N 'UN QC xx? 'ts H 18 YE? NNE CRANE JAMES STUART DONALD JOHNSTON PHYLLIS GERMONEY JEA TQEASUQEQ VICE PRESIDENT DQESIDENT TILEASUQED. V if HAROLD BEQGXVALL ARLENE BROCK JANE HELFPJCH GEORGE QQOBE CLASS DAY CHAIQMA MARSHAL CLASS DAY CHALRNI N MAQSHAL OFFICERS OF THE SE N IOR C LASS I942 ment, hereby will an apology to all English teachers. I, jim Stuart, will my dancing technique back to Tony White Cloud. I, Eugene Kaza, give my fiery fiddle to Cisco for something to eat. I, Margery Ehrenreich, will my personality plus to those who are minus. I, Bob Talboys, will my glamour to Barney Barn' smell. To all you Weeping Willies, I, Janet Smith, will my luscious laugh. I, Roslyn Steinberg, will Buddy back to the boys. To every junior girl, I, Clarence Roth, will one autographed photograph. I, Sherwood Bestry, will to Mr. Stamp, the broadcasting chimes for a reftuning. To all you Northern Yankees, I, Chuck Whalen, will my delightful drawl. To Miss McNamara, we seniors will one book of Gerty Stein's poetry. To Mrs. Smering, we, the secondfhour English class, will our deck of homefmade playing cards. We will to Miss Ford, a student with the proper training. To Miss Wright, we, the thirdfhour English class, will one day's worth of homework. To Miss Harris, we will a wellfbred and a wellf mannered pupil. To Mr. Brewster, we, the entire senior class, will an electricfeye to detect loiterers in the third' floor halls. We, the thirdfhour class, will peace and quiet to Mrs. Hayes. We, the senior boys, will to the junior boys, one smudge pot to cover the smell of burning tobacco in the lavatories. Now back to the seniors I, Martha Mansfield, will my lovely looks to gruesome goons. I, Marve Klein, will my short legs to Bill Dowd. I, Park Metzger, gladly will my brush cut to .Myron Hunt. Q To Chuckie Van Volkenburg, I, Ed Peterson, will my small size. I, Rhoda Rial, will back to the Chinese, my pig' tai s. I, Nancy Duschak, will back to Miss Ford, this dynamic society. To the stayfinfthefbackgrounders who could do lots if they wanted to, I, Margot Power, will my many accomplishments. I, Alice West, will Bennett's Bames to longing lassies. To all sedate sophomores, I, Ward Soanes, will my original personality. I, Barney Bisgeier, will my pure Castilian dialect to anyone who wants to go to Spain. I, Mary Griffith, will my wim, wigor, and witality to those whom the old rockin' chair's already gotten. To all you bored Bennettonians, I, Shirley Sapof witch, will my sidefsplitting subtlety. I, Dick Marchand, will to Rosey, my waltz' ing technique. To all Freshmen who wish to graduate this year, I, Ed Cohen, leave some of my extra units. I, Fred Eschbach, will my ability to argue to demon debaters of years to come. To the Beacon Humor column, I, Bob Chandf ler, will my imitations of Red Skelton. I, George Grobe, will my V for Victory hair' cut to Eddie the Chimp. I, Phyllis Scott, will my twinkling toes to wish' ful wallfflowers. I, Lois Weaver, will my sweet shyness to bold Bennettonians. I, Dave Nichols, will the memoirs of the Ben' nett Frolics of 1942 to the drama department of Ye Olde Alma Mater. I, Don Cary, will my candid pencil artistry to those I hold most dear. I, Wayne Rutter, will my baseball tactics to Mr. Braun. We, the writers of this fcensoredj column, will the paper on which the above information was typed, to Miss Shanley and Miss Hyams, who so generously donated it. We are thoroughly convinced that it would have been better for everyone concerned, if they had refused our request. So Bennettonians one and all, Fat and thin, short and tall, We will our charms, we will our looks, We will our brains, we will our books. We will the spirit of fortyftwo And know that you will follow thru. We will the cream of our family tree: We know the best is yet to be. gin, I N u Page I8 Valedictory Rhoda Rial As we stand at the crossroads between the past and the future, tonight, little do we know what lies in store for us. We are here as a result of our past four years to determine what we have gained in these years and what we leave behind us. It is not only knowledge which we have gained that is of permanent value, but the lasting effect of these four years on our characters. Education has had its effect. Through endless efforts of our faculty and fellowfstudents, we have enlarged the field of our endeavor and gained some measure of independence. This should lead us on to victory for is it not that for which we are so willingly fighting? Furthermore, our characters have been developed through our attitudes. Will not these attitudes be a deciding factor in ultimate vicf tory or success? Our Bennett High School has stood in the past for Faithfulness, Honor, and Industry. The Best Is Yet To Be. If we have in any measure con' tributed to these three great principles, these four years have not been spent in vain. Our own Ralph Waldo Emerson has said, Make the most of yourself - for that is all there is of you. This implies duty, the duty of passing on these principles to the innumerable classes to follow. It also implies a more personal duty, that of beginning to mould our own characters. Even though this part of our lives is over, there is still much to be looked forward to in the future. And now, as a valedictory implies, the time has come to say our farewell, - our farewell to our school which we do not hesitate to call our own. This shall not be our final farewell if our school is first in our thoughts. No matter where we are, there shall always be time to gaze back at Bennett, its halls, its classes, and its people. Our deepest appreciation and gratitude shall be forever engraved upon its portals. In future deeds shall we ever be able to give evidence of that appreciation and gratitude? The future holds full control of this - and so, let this not be our final farewell - just Au Revoir or 'Till we meet again. Page I9 I I BROWN, ELAINE Elaine followed a general course and has received her gold B for sports and has achieved six honor rolls. She belonged to the I.R.C. and the Tri-Y and hopes to attend International Busi' ness Machine's School. Knitting. BUECHE, PEARL Frenchy took the arts course and will attend University of Buffalo She was in the chorus, participating in Rhap' sody and Rhythm and 'iChonita and has received her gold B for sports. Knitting, BURKARD. NORMAN Norm who followed the Engineering course was Secretary and President of the Boys' HifY, Treasurer of the Legion of Honor, and a member of the Philo' mathians. He received his gold honor pin and was a Student Council repre' sentative. Norm intends to study Chemistry but is undecided as to which college he will attend. BURLINGHAM, JEANNE Jeanne has been a member of the Philuf mathians. Classical, junior League, Girls' HifY. and Riding Clubs, and has served as both hall and oilice monitors. She was assistant editor of Heard'inf the'Corridors and received her Cold B for sports. She is undecided as to the future. Knitting. BUTLER, JACK Jack Butler, who followed the Science course was a member of the Tennis, Basketball, and Baseball squads. He was also a member of the Philosophians and the HifY. ,lack is undecided as to what college he will attend. BYRON, RICHARD Wliilc following the Engineering course at Bennett, Dick was on every honor roll. He was a member of the Philo' mathians, the Torch Club, the Hi-Y and the Legion of Honor, and was also a hall monitor, a member of the foot' ball squad. Dick intends to study Aero' nautical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Page 24 CARY, DONALD Having made all the honor rolls during his four years in the Arts course, Don has received his jeweled pin. He was a member of the Philomathians, Legion of Honor, HifY, Photography, and Chess Clubs. Besides organizing the flag crews during his Junior year, he also served as an ofHce monitor. Don hopes to study at Rochester University next fall. CASE, RICHARD While following the College Science course at Bennett, Dick was a member of the Badminton Club. He plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Ohio State next fall. CASTEN, VIRGINIA Ginny was active on the swimming team and the Riding Club. She has taken a college science course and will study Physical Education next fall. Knitting. lr , , , ' CHANDLER, 'ROBERT Bob rpceived his bronze pin while folf lowing the College Science course. He participated in Track and was a mem' ber of the Philosophian and Cverinan Clubs. Bob also wrote for the Beacon Interviews column. Next fall he plans to attend Syracuse University to study forestry. Emergency Service. CHAPMAN, EARL Chap took a College Science course, and was in the cast of the Frolics for three years. He was a cheerleader and earned his major letter in golf during his senior year. The junior League is also included among his activities. He is undecided as to the future. CHRESTLICK, GLORIA Glo has been a member of the I.R.C., TrifY, French Club, and the Movie Club. She has earned her gold B for athletics and after finishing a Col' lege Arts Course, she will study Social Service Work. CHURCH, DOROTHY Dottie came to Bennett in ber Sophof more year. She was a member of thc Badminton, Cirls HifY, Philomathians, and French Clubs. She served as a Hall Monitor and a member of the Senior Executive Committee and plans to attend Miami University in Ohio. CLOUDSLEY. DONALD Don followed the College Arts course at Bennett. He was an Ollice Monitor. a member of the Latin Club and a Senior Teller. He plans to attend Bethany College. COHEN, EDMUND Eddie has been a member of the orches' tra, and Music Club. He also par- ticipated in the Frolics ot' '42, Follow' ing a Music course. he received his jeweled honor pin. Eddie will attend a Music School in the future, COHEN, JANET .lan took a general course and was oi the Beacon lnterwiew Stall. She will take a BC. cruise alter which she will pursue a course in Business Ad' miiustiarion at li. ll. or North lyarl Business School. COLLINS. FRANK Franli was a member of the Bennett Players and Stage Crew for three years. He assisted in the productions of The Wlirile Town's Talking, and The Show Ulf. He was also, a hall monitor. ln the future he plans to go to Syracuse University. CONRAD, BETTY Betty has pursued the College Science Course and was a member of the Movie Club. She has made several honor rolls and plans to attend University of Bul- alo. fx l fl. 1331: FH - COTTIS, JOHN Nickolas was a member of the football team for two years, making allfhigh his senior year, the junior League, and the Philosophians. He also was a cafe' teria monitor. john followed the gen' eral course, and plans to enter college in january to study Business Adminisf tration. COWELLS, MELVIN Mel made three honor rolls, was a member of the student council in his senior year, the Music Club and the Chorus, He is undecided as to the future. CRANE. JEANNE Jeanne, the Vice'President of the Senior class, has acted as an office, hall, and assembly monitor, secretary of the Ex' ecutive Committee of the Student Coon' eil, Council Representative of the TrifY and Hi'Y, vicerpresident of the Legion of Honor, and secretary of the Philo' inathians. She was a member of the Council of 207, I.R.C., and Beacon Staif as cofeditor of Freshman Frolies and Girls' Sports. jeanne was produc' tion manager of the Frolics of '42, and has earned her jeweled honor pin, gold B , and bronze Beacon pin. She plans to attend Vvfellesley. CRAWSHAW, SHIRLEY Sliirl has followed the General Course at Bennett. She has been a member of the Bowling Club and plans to at- tend thc Y.W.C..LX. Business School. Knitting. CRONIN, MURIEL Besides being a member ol' the Legion of Honor, LRC., and Classical Clubs, Muriel has acted as a Hall and Cafe' teria Monitor, Editor of the Girls' Sports and Humor Column. She has also earned her gold B and jeweled honor pin. She plans to further her education. CUTHILL, FLORENCE Flossie has acted as Library and Cafe- teria Monitor and was a member of the I. R. C. She was cofeditor of the Girls' Sports and Humor Columns, and has received her gold B and jeweled honor pin. Having completed a college science course, she will attend the Uni' versity of Buffalo. First Aid, Knitting. Page 25 DANKMAN. CAROL Carol has been enrolled in the TrifY, French Club, and the Movie Club. She has completed a college arts course and will attend University of Buffalo or Stoneleigh junior College. DARBY, ELAINE Dubby claims membership in the Legion of Honor, Tri'Y, Girls' HifY, Bennett Players, Photography, Riding, Bad' minton, and Classical Clubs, acting as vice-president of the Philomathians. She was on the Beacon Art Staff and a member of the cast of the Frolics of '40 and '41, having received her 150 point letter and gold honor pin. Elaine has completed a college arts course and will attend Cornell. DAVIS. DOROTHY Dottie has followed the College Arts Course and was a hall monitor and Lost and Found Monitor and a member of the Movie Club. She has received her gold B and has made one honor roll. Dorothy will attend business or nursing school for a profession. DAVIS. GERALDINE Gerry was a member of the TrifY, Chorus, and the Student Assembly. After Hnishing a General Course, she will study commercial art. DAVIS, MARGERY Margie has been a Lost and Found Monitor and hall monitor and has par' ticipated in the Movie Club, She ref ceived her gold B for sports and her silver honor pin. Margie plans to study nursing. DE GRAFF, JEAN Iean was the Vice-President of the Girls' H1'Y, a member of the Philo' sophians, and on the Student Council her senior year. She has received a gold B for athletic achievements. jean plans to enter Stephens College after completing a College Entrance Arts Course, U.S,O. Page 26 DE GRAFF, RALPH Egg was active in the Philosophians, thic junior League, and was on the Football Squad. He followed the General Course, and is undecided as to IHS luture. DePUY, JOAN joan came to Bennett her junior year, She was a member of the French Club, HLY, Badminton Club, and has earned a gold B for athletics. Ioan plans to 'return for a P.G. Course. First Aid. De VINNEY. ELTON Bud was a member of the Track Team for two years. He followed a College Science Course and plans to enter Cornell University to study Wildlili Conservation. after working for a year. De VINNEY, JEAN jean, having followed the College Science Course, hopes to attend State Teachers College. She belonged to tne Movie Club and achieved several honor rolls. DEYHLE, DORIS Doris has followed a General Courf-C and will attend Y.W.C,A. Secretarial School, Her activities include Spanish Club, Philomathians, Hi-Y, and an Ofhce Monitor. DISPENZA. ANTHONY Tony was on the Football Squad, the Beacon Sports Staff, the 206 Student Council, and was a Senior Teller and Usher at the Movie Club. He also was a cafeteria cashier for four years. He plans to matriculate at Canisius Col' lege in the field of business administraf tion. DUSCHAK, NANCY Nan pursued a General Course and will attend the Y.W.C.A. Secretarial School. She has received her bron:.e honor pin, and has been a member .if the Spanish Club, l.R.C., Music Club and Badminton Club, She was also a Council Representative of the Tri-Y and an Olhce Monitor. Home Nursing, EASTON, LA VERNE Verne, following the Science Course, won his bronze honor pin, He also particinated in interfclass Football and Basketball. He plans to work after graduation. EATON, JAMES jimmy won his major letters in Football and Track, his squad letters in Basket- ball and Cross Country. He was a Hall and Lunch Monitor, a member of the Torch Club and Student Council, jim also was President of the Legion of Honor and Vice'President of the Philomathians. He received the lunior award and was Secretary of the Senior Class, Following the College Arts Course, he received his jeweled honor pin, and plans to attend Wesleyan College, where he will study journalism, or radio work. First Aid. ECKERT. NAOMI Naomi has received her bronze honor pin and gold B for sports, and was Advertising Manager of the Beacon. She claims membership in the TrifY, l.R.C., and French Club. Having com' pleted a College Arts Course, she will attend Bryant and Stratton Business SCl'mul. EDGECOMB, WILLIAM Bill was a member ol the Badminton Club, the lieacoii Advertising Stall, Track Squad, Stage Crew and Pre-wif dent of the Bennett Players. He also was in the l'hilomathians, the I.R.C., Legion oi' Honor, besides being a mein' ber ol' the Student Council. He r-f ceived his jeweled pin and will take a prefnied course at either Rochester or Amherst University. First Aid and blood donor. EHRENREICH, MARGERY Midge has participated in the French Club and the I.R.C., and has been on the Beacon Staff, acting as a Home Room Manager her Sophomore year. She has received her silver honor pin and will study Medical Technology at Cornell. Knitting. ERCKERT, GRANT Grant was enrolled in the College Engineering Course, and was a mem' ber of the Spanish Club. He intends to study civil engineering :it Antioch College. ERION. ARTHUR Art received a jeweled honor roll pin upon completing a College Engineering Course. He was a member of the Latin andIPhysics Clubs. Art will study Civil Engineering at Massachuetts Institute of Technology, ESCHBACH, FREDERICK Fred was a member of the Stage Crew, the Chess Club, the Badminton Club, and the Bennett Players. He won the Mercer Speaking Contest. and received a gold honor roll pin, studying the College Science Course. He plans to continue his education at Kenyon Col' lege. ESKIN. HELEN Helen has studied the College Arts Course and will study nursery work at the University of Buffalo. Entering Bennett her Sophomore year, she has made all honor rolls and has partaken in the French Club. Knitting. FARRAR, RICHARD Dick followed the College Arts Course, was a member of the Fencing Club, and was President of the Chess Club. He intends to niatriculate at the University of Buffalo, FASSETT, HELEN Butch has completed a College Science Course and plans to train at Meyer Memorial Hospital. She belonged to the Tri-Y and the I.R.C. Page 27 FISHER, MARJORIE Mzirge was a member of the Philosof phians, HifY. Beacon Staff, and was active in Basketball and Volleyball. She was a Beacon Homeroom Mainager and a Hall Monitor. Marge plans to return for a P.G. Course. Knitting FOGERTY, CONSTANCE Connie came here her junior year from Lafayette and has taken a General Course. She plans to attend Russell Lage College. FORSYTHE, MARY Matie came to Bennett her Sophomore year and followed a General course. She plans to attend Bryant and Strat' ton. FOX, MARY Betty has finished a College Arts Course and will attend ,lean Summer's Business School. She was a member of the l.R.C, and the Tri-Y and is accredited with her ISO point letter for sports and three honor rolls. FRASIER, ROBERT Bob will take up engineering at Lehigh or Notre Dame, after completing a General Course, FRIED. DORIS Vickie was in the Tri'Y and was in the cast of the Frolics her Sophomore year. She has followed a General Course and will attend the North Park Business School. Page 28 I FROST, DONALD Don was active in the Riding Club. Chess Club, and the Philosophians. He was an oflice monitor, and will take a Science Course at Carnegie Tech. FUESSLER. ROBERT Bob completed a College Science Course, and was a member of the Track Team, the Band, and has made 6 honor rolls. He plans to attend the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. GAGERN. FLORA Flo followed a General Course and plans to attend Bryant and Stratton College. She has achieved two honor rolls and was a member of the Chorus her first year. GALLIVAN. WILLIAM Bill came to Bennett in his junior year and followed the College Arts Course. He was Manager of the Swimming Team this year, Treasurer of the Philo' mathians and a member of the Legion of Honor, He has made 4 honor rolls. and plans to study at Cornell Uni' versity, in the held of medicine. Blood donor. GEORGE, MARIE Mickey came to Bennett her Senior year and was active in Basketball and the Biology Club. Having completed a College Science Course, she will attend University of Buffalo to become a laboratory technician. U.S.O. GERMONEY. PHYLLIS Phyl, Gzrls' Treasurer of the Senior class has been very active as President of the Girls' HifY, Secretary'Treasurer of the Classical Club, Girls' Represen' tative of the Student Council, Assistant Art Editor and Advertising Editor of the Beacon, and a member of the Legion oi Honor and the debate team. She participated in the Frolics of '42 and has received her gold B for athletics, jeweled honor pin, and her silver debate pin. Having completed a College Latin course, she will continue at State Teachers or Syracuse. 7' 1125115 af -Q11-rin ' GET2, DONALD I ' ltjdll welll Iii Ktfislnggqm dll,-Ing IH, Inst ye.11' .1111I came to Bennett :it ,1 g C 5 I'lWlH'fr'e. lfle was ll nieniiier ol' the :gifs ll'.1seb.1ll, Goll, and llaslcetball terim-.V 'I f1rad11al111g in the College Summa I-Mita'-'. he Plans to enter Miehigaii Si' Stale frollege in the Fall, i 3 2 GIBBONS, PATRICIA Pal has followed a General Course at Bennett. She plans to attend Bryant and Stratton Businese School. Knitting. GILE. HELEN Helen pursued tlie General Course and has been in the Chorus and an Office Monitor. She plane 111 attend fIhow'1't Business Seliiiul, GOETZ, BETTY Betty eI.11111s inelnbership in the l.R,C. and was .1 Gym Mooitoi. She followed the College Entrance Course and 1- undecided as to the futiire. GOETZ. MARGARET Maggie. .1 1111-nibei ol the Clas-1t'.1l Movie, l'hilosoph1.1ns, Girls' Hirl' Tri'Y and lfiencli Clubs, has lnolloxmd the College Eiitr.-nee LlUllI'SL'. She ha served as a Hall and Caleteria lvlonitor, gl and as Assistaiiit Ed tor ol 1111- Ait Sta 1, Maggie ieeelved l11-1- gold 'IV' lor spur and yeweled honoi pin, and plans to attend Wlllllillll Smith College. Knit' ing. GOLDSTEIN, JANET janey followed the College Seienee Course and is undecided as to the future. She has received her gold B for athletics, janey was ll member of the lirolics of '-Il, a Hall Monitor, and an Air Raid XX'.ll'Llt'I1. Knitting. Qi? K., .,R 1, he GOTTHELF, MIRIAM Mimi has followed a General Course and will attend the Y.XX'.C.A. Seere' tarial School. She was a nieinbex' of the Spanish Club, Circulation Stall' of the Benson, and the Movie Club. GREENFIELD, DONALD Don yvas a member ofthe Student Council and the I.R C. He lans to matriculate at the University o?Buf'lalo to study chemistry. GRAVES. LEON Lee was a nieinber of the Spanish Club. the Track Squad, and was Vice-Presb dent of the Badminton Club. He has followed the Engineering Course and nlans to attend the University of Buff falo, and later go on to the University of Michigan to study engineering. Emergency Service. GRESS, GLORIA Glo pursued the College Entrance Course and plans to attend the Uni- versity of Bullalo or State Teachers College. She belonged to the 'Philo' niathians, Classical Club. Badminton Club, French Club, junior League. Girls' Hi-Y, and was elected 'TTCRISLIYCI' ol' the French Club. Gloria received her bronze honor pin, gold B lor athletics, was a Hall Monitor and Co' edito rof Club Notes. Knitting. GROBE, GEORGE George was a member of the Bavs' Hi'Y. the Debate Teani. and the Student Council lor a period ol' tivo years. He also was elected Boys' lvlarshall during his Senior year. He nlans to Illllfldillliltk' at Georgetown University, in the School of Foreign Service. GROSSMAN, EDWARD Ed followed the College Science Course, was a nieniber of the Badminton Club, the Tennis Squad, the l.R.C., and served as a Hall Monitor. Ed plans to study Science at the University of Michigan. Page 29 GUENTHER. PAUL Paul was a member of the Freshmtn Latin Club, the Science Club, Orches' tra, the Badminton Club, the Tennis Squad, the Philosophians, the I.R C. and the Music Club. He has followed the College Science Course and ref ceived his gold honor pin. He intends to study at the University of Buffalo, and tben matriculate at the Llniversity of Michigan. HAAS, MARILYN Marilyn has followed a College En' trance Course and will attend Syracuse University, She has achieved three honor rolls and was on the Advertising Staff of the Beacon and a member of the lVlovie Club. HAGBURG, MARJORIE Marjorie has served as an Office Monif tor and a Lost and Found Monitor, and has been a member of the Movie Club. She has received her gold B for sports and gold honor pin. She has completed a College Art Course and will study nursing at the General Hospital. HAGERMAN, JEANNE Grumpy has listed her activities as the Girls' Hi-Y, Philosophians, Student Council, French Club, TrifY, Badminf ton Club. Advertising Staff of the Beacon, Home Room lvlanager, and Circulation Staff. She has completed a College Science Course and will enter the University of Bull-alo. Knitting. HALE, ROBERT Bob has been a member of the Chess Club during his four years at Bennett, being elected Treasurer his Sophomore year. He is graduating in the College Science Course and is undecided as to his future plans. HANSON. MARVIN Mickey followed the College Science Course, and will continue his education at the State Teachers College. Page 30 HARDY, LAWRENCE Larry was a member of the Orchestra during his whole four years at Bennett. Following a music course, he was a member of the Boys' Glee Club, the Chorus and participated in the oper- etta Chonita. He plans to further his musical education at Houghton College. Bob was a member of the Track Team. HElGHLING. ROBERT Football Squads, the junior League and the Band. After graduating in the General Course, he intends to matricuf late at Rutgers University to study science. HELFER, LUCILLE Lucie was Secretary of the TrifY and a member ofthe Riding Club. She served as Head Elevator Monitor her Senior year and has received her jeweled honor pin. She plans to attend U. B. or take a secretarial course. HELFRICH, JANE jane has been very active as Vice' President of the Philosopbians, Secref tary of the Legion of Honor, Vice' President of the Classical Club, a meni- ber of the Girls' Hi-Y, an Ofhce .ind Hall lvlonitor, Cofeditor of Alumni News, a member of the Debate Team, and sho has received her gold honor pin, jane has followed the College Latin Course and has been elected girls' Chairman of Class Day, She will matriculate at Skidmore. HELMBRECHT, ROBERT Bob followed the General Course at Bennett. During his Senior year he was a Senior Teller, a Senior representaf tive, and assistant to Capt. Smith in 214. Bob is undecided as to the future, HERRMANN, ROBERT Woody, who was a Gymn and Cafe' teria Monitor was also a member of the Track team. After graduating from the General Course, he will attend the University of Southern California. HESS. MARY Mary was a member of the orchestra Ior three years and took active part in the First Year Latin Club. Having com- pleted a College Latin Course, she plans to attend Potsdam State Normal ll.S.O. HOAG, DOROTHY Dorothy was a member of the Latin club, and the Advertising and News stails of the Beacon, as well as a library and cafeteria monitor. Next year she plans to attend D'Youville College. HOLLMAN, NATALIE judy was a member of the Bennet Play- ers, and the Badminton Club, as well as a library and cafeteria monitor. She plans to attend Michigan State. HOLT, ISABEL lsie, who has followed the General Course, has been a Gymn Nlonitor and a member of the Tri'Y. She plans to attend Rochester Mechanical Institute and take the Merchandising Course. Knitting. HOUCK, PATRICIA l'at was a member of the Student As' -embly her Freshman year, the Riding Club, junior League, lirolics ol '42, ,md was named on Ioor honor rolls. She plans to lollow up her College Seience Course by taking up General Nursing, Knitting and U. S. O. HUDSON. JAMES jim, while pursuing the Engineering course, was a member of the swimming team and was Sargeant at Arms of the Boy's Hi-Y. He plans to attend the University of Arizona. HUGGAN, LOUISE Hugg took the college science course and was active in the Philosophians and the -lunior League. She would like to study journalism at Syracuse or Northwestern. IRWIN, PATRICIA Pat has completed a college Latin course and hopes to attend business school. She was a member of the Latin club, a Beacon home room manager, and a hall monitor. Pat has received her gold honor pin. JARVIS, GEORGE George came to Bennet his senior year from Lafayette. He took a general course and will attend Rutgers where he will take up Business Administra' tion. JERGE, VIRGINIA Gmy was viceapresident of the TrifY, on the Beacon staff, a member of the I, R. C., and was a dancer in the operetta l'Chonita . She also took part in the chorus and the riding club. Giny took at College Entrance Science Course and plans to become a nurse, later he- coming a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Michigan. JOHNSON. ROBERT Bob pursued the General Course while at Bennet and was a member of the track squad for two years. He served as a hall monitor and achieved one honor roll. He .plans to study hacteri' ology at the University of Buffalo. JOHNSTON, DONALD Pete. the Senior Boy's Treasurer, play' ed basketball and baseball for three years and was manager of the football team his fourth year. He was assistant manager of l'The ShowfOtf and busi' ness manager of The Whcmle Town's Talking as well as editor of the Beacon Sports Column, Pete was Presi' dent of the Boy's HifY, Treasurer of the Legion of Honor and a member of the Philosophians. Pete will re' ceive his jeweled honor pin and hopes to study at Cornell University next year, Page 3I JONES, ESTHER jonesy followed the college arts course, and took part in basketball. She plans to become a school teacher. KAZA, EUGENE Gene has taken a music course and will a.tend Oberlin to continue the study of music. He was president of the Music Club, concert master of Bennett, and a member of the All High Orchestra, besides having received a bronze honor roll pin. KENNELL, DORIS Dot was a member of the Philoso- phians, Girl's HifY, Student Assembly, as well as VicefPresident of the Legion of Honor, and VicefPresident of the Bennett Players. She has served on the Beacon Staff, has been a oflice and hall monitor, and has received her jeweled honor pin and Gold B for sports. Next year Doris hopes to attend the Uni' xersity of Rochester. KINCADE, THOMAS Tommy was a member of the Music Club, in which he served as Secretary and Treasurer. A member of the Band for three years and of the Orchestra for two years, he hopes to attend the Eastman School of Music to study arf ranging. KIRCH, JAMES 'While following the College Science course, jim was a member of the HifY and the Philosophians. He plans to at' tend the University of Minnesota. KLEIN. MARVIN Marve followed the General Course while at Bennett. He was captain of the cross-country team during his Senior year. He also received a major letter in track and managed his home' room basketball team. Marve was a fire warden and plans to attend the General Motors Institute of Technol' ogy. Page 32 KLONER, PHILIP Phil was a member of the I. R. C., the Litin Club and was on the Baseball, Basketball and Track squads, He made ll honor rolls while following the Col- lege Science course. He ,plans to study pharmacy at the University of Buffalo. KORY. IRENE Penny who came to Bennett her junior year, has been a member of the band z.nd orchestra. Having completed a col' lege science course with 24 honor rolls to her credit, she will attend University of Buffalo or State Teacher's College. KUHN, JANICE Jan was a member of the Classical Club, and the Philosophians, Treasurer of the Girl's Hi-Y, and chairman of the Student Council of 207. She was a member of the Beacon staff for two years, has received her Bronze honor pin, Gold B for sports, and has served as a hall and cafeteria monitor. Next year, Janice hopes to attend Wellesley college. Knitting. LANG, BETTY Betty was a member of the Junior League, Secretary of the Philomathians, Secretary of the Girls HifY, served as a hall monitor, and was on the Student Council her junior year. She also par- ticipated in the L Bennett Frolics of '4l . Next year Betty plans to attend Stephens College. LASCH. ESTHER Honey has taken a fine arts course and will attend Albright Art School. She was active in the Riding and Badmin' ton Clubs. LAY, RICHARD Dick was mentioned on six honor rolls while following the College Arts course. He will return to Bennett for a P. G. course next year. LEBOVITZ, ANNABELLE Annabelle has completed a general course and participated in the German Club, the Tri-Y, the Beacon Staff, the I. R. C. and was a hall monitor. She hopes to enter State Teachers College in the fall. U. S. O, LEPEIRS, GRACE Grace took a home economics course and plans to attend North Park Bust' ness School, She was in the Bennett lirolies of '41 and Chonita, also being a member of the Tri-Y. LEVEY, DAVID Dave participated in track, and was a member of the French Club. After grad' uating in the general course, he plans to study Business Administration at Canisius College. LEWIS, EUGENE Cene followed the College Science Course at Bennett. He served as a fire warden, and is undecided as to which college he will attend. LOCKE, PHYLLIS Phil was a member of the Philomaf tliians, CirI's HifY, and served as Art Iiditor of the lieauni. She has also ref ceived her gold honor roll pin. Next year, Phyllis intends to pursue a Fine Arts course at Ohio State. LONGBERG. ROSE Rose was a member of the Tri-Y club. Next year she plans on taking a P. G. VHUTSC, LUCK, CLARENCE Clare was a member of the Band and Orchestra for three years. He was presi- dent of the Chess Club and a member of the Photography and Radio Clubs. He was mentioned on five honor rolls while following the College Science course and will return for a P. C. course next year. LYALL. MARGARET Peg was in the Latin Club, the chorus, band, orchestra, and the Junior League. She received a Cold B for sports and was in the Swing Chorus of the Frolics of 1941. Peg has completed a general course and is undecided as to the fu' ture. U. S. O. MacCOLLUM, MARTHA Martha has completed a General Course. She plans to enter Keuka Col' lege next year, where she will major in Biology. Knitting. MacCUBBIN. ROBERT Mac has followed the General Course. He has been a participant in the or- chestra and chorus for two years and in the band for three years. He was VicefPresident of the Music Club. Robert plans to work one year and then study music at Michigan State University, MAIDY. SHIRLEY Shirley has taken a Home Economics course and will attend Business School. She has taken part in the TrifY and the Movie Club. Knitting. MALE, COLIN Male was a member of the Chess Club, Fencing Club, Track Squad, the Philo' sophians the football team and plans to return for a P. G. after graduating in the College Science Course. Page 33 MANSFIELD, MARTHA Martha was a member of the HifY, Secretary of the Philomathians, and Secretary of the Badminton club. She was a hall monitor, served on the stu' dent council, and has received her Gold B for Sports. Next year, Martha hopes to attend Michigan University. MANTER, EUGENE Gene will graduate from the College Science Course. He was a member of the band during his four years at Ben' nett. Eugene intends to enroll in an Engineering or Mechanical Institute. MANZELLA, CARMEN Carm will graduate in the College Arts Course. He played in the band and orchestra during his four years at Ben- nett. Carmen intends to study medicine at the University of Buffalo. MARCHAND. RICHARD Dick entered Bennett his senior year and has been an active member of the Boy's HifY and the I. R. C. He was also advertising manager of the Beacon. Having completed a science course, he will take a prefmed. at the University of Buffalo. MARQUARDT, BETTY Mark was a member of the TrifY, Movie Club, Bowling Club, and the Interview Stall of the Beacon. During her senior year she was on the com' mittee for the Frolics of '42, a hall monitor, olhce monitor, and a member of the Interfclub Council for the Tri' Y. Betty plans to return for a P. G. course. Knitting. MARTIN, WILLIAM Bill, upon completion of the College Science course, plans to study chemisf try at the University of Buffalo. Page 34- METZGER. PARK Bud has followed the College Engineer' ing Course. He was a member of the Track and Cross-Country Squads and also belonged to the HifY. Park plans to take Engineering at Cornell. MEYER, JANET Ian belonged to the I. R. C. and Chess clubs, has received her Gold B for athletics, and was a member of the advertising staff of the Beacon. Ianet plans to train for nursing at the Ed' ward J. Memorial Hospital. MICHELS. ROBERT Bob, who has followed the College Engineering Course at Bennett, was manager of the Track Team during his junior year. Robert will enter State Teachers College this fall. MIESIK, IDA Ida has taken a home economics course and will attend Bryant and Stratton Business School. She was an office mon' itor and a member of the Tri-Y. MILLER, ARLINE Arline followed a science course at Bennett and plans to enter the field of dramatics. She took part in the chorus in her freshman year. U. S. O. MILLER, BETTY Betty was a member of the junior League, The Bennett Players, and the orchestra. She participated in The Whole Town's Talking , and also re- ceived her Gold B for athletics. Next year Betty plans to enter Bryant and Stratton Business School. MILLER. DORRIS Dodie came to Bennett her sophomore year and since then has made several honor rolls. She was a member of the chorus. After completing the home economics course, she plans to work. MITCHELL, SHIRLEY Mitch belonged to the TrifY, I. R. C., and was vice-president of the Fri-'nCl1 Club. She won the junior Mercer Speaking Contest and has received her gold honor pin. After graduating from ai college French course, she plans to attend State Teacher's College. MITTLEMAN, MILDRED Millie has belonged to the Tr1'Y, Chorus, and the Beacon Art Staff, She has received her gold B for athletics. She will return to Bennett for a P. G. course and then take merchandising at Rochester Technical Institute. MOESCH, RICHARD Dick, who has followed the General Course, was a member of the Philosof phians, Torch Club. the Junior League, and the HfY. Richard participated in Swimming for four years and Football during his senior year. He ex,pects his bronze honor pin and will attend the University of Buffalo. MOON, JOHN While following the General Course, johnny was a hall and gym monitor, and a member of the track squad. John intends to work before attending an engineering college. MORLEY, MAY Honeymay attended Amherst her Hrst three years. While at Bennet, she has earned her 150 point letter. She took a College Entrance Arts Course and plans to attend the New York Uni' versity. ZX. MORRITZ, BEATRICE Beatrice was a member of the Tri'Y and an attendance monitor in the office. She participated in volleyball and bas' ketball. Having taken a General course, she expects to attend business school. MORRITZ, LILLIAN Lill has been active as a member of the Tri'Y, an office and hall monitor, and in sports, She has taken a general course and plans to attend business school. MORROW. WINSTON Bud, who is the Prophet of the Senior Class and a member of the Student Council of 206, is graduating from the College Arts course. Besides being President of the Legion of Honor, he was Treasurer of the Philomathians and Senior representative of the 'Boy's Hi' Y. Bud was also a member of the Chess, I. R. C., and Commerce Clubs. He was also Director and Master of Ceremonies of the Bennett Frolics of 19-10 , Publicity Manager of the Spring Musical of 1940, and played the leading roll in The Whole Town's Talking . Winston was a member of the football and track squad. He has received his Gold Scholarship Pin and will attend Williams College later en' tering the Harvard Law School. First Aid. MORSE, DOROTHY Dot having taken a college science course, has received her bronze honor pin. She will attend lean Summer's Business School. Knitting, MOUNTFORT, PENELOPE Penny was a member of the Student Council, Girl's HifY, Legion of Honor. Philosophians, and Student Council of 207. She was Girl's Circulation Man' ager, and has received her 400 point letter for athletics and her Ieweled scholarship pin, Penny plans to attend the University of Buffalo next year. Knitting. MUELLER, CAROL Carol, who came to Bennett in her junior year, has been a member of the German Club, band, Beacon Literary Staff, and has been a hall monitor. She has taken the College Arts Course and plans to enter Radcliff College in the fall. Page 35 MUELLER, JEAN Jae Jee was active in sports, being a member of the swimming team, the Rid' ing Club, and Senior Cheer Leaders. She was active in the Philomathians, TrifY, Chorus, Junior League, and the Frolics of '41 and '42. Jee Jee was also a gym and library monitor. She took a College Science Course and plans to attend the YWCA business school. Red Cross Knitting and U. S. O. NEFF, RUTH Ruth has several honor rolls to her credit. She plans to enter State Teach' ers College. NELSON, JOAN Ian belonged to the TrifY and has ref ceived her bronze honor pin. Having completed a home economics course, she plans to attend business college. NEW. CORINNE Cory was a member of the TrifY, Ben- nett Players, and represented our school in the All High Declamation Contest. She has four honor rolls to her credit and was a cheer leader her junior and senior years. She expects to attend North Park Business School after completing a general course. NEWMAN, SHIRLEY Having been editor of Humor Column of the Beacon, assistant editor of the advertising staff, and homeroom man- ager, Shirl received her silver Beacon pin. She has belonged to the Philo- sophians, Spanish Club, and the I.R.C. Shirl has been hall, cafeteria, and libra' ry monitors, and received her gold B for sports. She plans to study journal- ism at the University of Buffalo. NICHOLS, DAVID Nick made several honor rolls, while following the College Science course, earned his major letter in tennis as manager, and was Photography Editor of the Beacon. He also served as Mas' ter of Ceremonies for the Frolics of 1942. Dave will enter the pre-medical course at the University of Buffalo. Page 36 NUWER, DONALD Don was a member of the student council, during his second year, was a member of the Badminton Club, and participated in track his senior year. Don has received his gold honor roll pin. Graduating in the College Science course, he intends to take a pre'medical course at Canisius College, then go to the University of Buffalo. NYHART, MARGARET Margie belonged to the Badminton Club, Photography Club and the Tri-Y. She was an olhce monitor and has re- ceived her bronze honor pin. She plans to study dietetics at Michigan State after completing the College science course. O'CONNELL. JOHN jack entered Bennett in his sophomore year. He was a gym monitor, and fol' lowed the College Arts Course. He in' tends to go to Canisius College to con- tinue his education. O'CONNOR, ALICE AI has completed a college science course and plans to study nursing at the General Hospital. She participated in sports, Latin Club, Movie Club, and the Badminton Club. Red Cross. ORR, VIRGINIA Ginny came to Bennett her senior year from Austin High School in Pennsyl' vania. Having completed a general course with four honor rolls to her credit, she will take a business course, PALMER, MARY Betsy followed a General Course at Bennett. In her Senior year she was a member of the Girl's HifY and the Philosophians. She served on the Beacon Advertising Staff and was a Beacon Room monitor, Betsy plans to take the Y.W.C.A. Secretarial Course. Red Cross knitting. 1 Q-4.2, lif, PARKS, NELSON Nelson was a member of the cross country squad for two years, was Vice' President of the Physics Club, and re' ceived his silver honor roll pin. Grad' uating in the general course, he plans to either study chemical research, or become an American History teacher. PATRICOLA. SHIRLEY Bepsi who has received her jeweled pin was on the Beacon Art Staff and was Secretary of the Tri'Y. After complet' ing a fine arts course, she will attend business school. PEET, BERNADINE Peetie took the home economics course and served on the literary staff of the Beacon. She plans to go to business school, but is also interested in defense work. PENNARIO, LEONARD Len was a member of the Badminton Club, the l. R. C., and the Latin Club. Leonard plans to enter Canisius College this fall. PETERS, DOROTHY Dottie has taken a general course and intends to go to Business School. She has taken active part in girl's sports. PETERSON, EDWARD Bones, who has followed the Social Science course, was on the Basketball Squad, and a member of the Badminf ton Club. He also was a cafeteria cashier for his four years. He Q dennite pla lor' e PETTIS, JEAN Pet took a College Entrance Science Course at Bennett and plans to enter the University of Syracuse in the fall. She received her 150 point letter and has taken part in the Spanish Club and the TrifY. PEZOLD, GEORGE J. George followed the engineering course, and received his gold honor pin. He served on the College ,Day Committee, during his junior year. He intends to matriculate at Cornell, studying agri' culture. PFEFFER. MILTON Milt was a member of the band, par' Licipated in intramural track, served as a hall monitor, and acted as chairman of the College day committee. Follow' ing the engineering course, he has re' ceived his gold honor roll pin. Milt plans to study electrical engineering at the University of Michigan. or the Rensseleer Polytechnic Institute. PFOLTZER, MILDRED Gabby was a representative at senior meetings. She took the home economics course and will matriculate at State Teachers College, or U, B. POWER, MARGOT Margot, who took the College Arts Course, has made every honor roll and received her gold for athletics. She was editor of Concert Notes for the Beacon, and was a member of the Legion of Honor, German Club, Music Club, and Tri-Y. She participated wide' ly in all musical affairs at school and plans to become a music teacher. POWERS, DORIS Peachy, who took a music course plans to study music at Fredonia State Nor- mal. She was a member of the Tri-Y, Badminton Club, Glee Club, Music Club, and Movie Club. She has taken extensive .part in the chorus activities and has made four honor rolls. Page 37 QUINN, CHARLES Chuck was a member of the I. R. C. Radio, Physics, Badminton, Table Ten' nis, Movie, and German Clubs. He was a member of the School Orchestra, the Photography Staff of the Beacon, the Tennis, and the Track Squads. Chuck participated in lntra Mural Football, and received his silver honor roll pin, while following the College Arts Course. He plans to study chemical engineering at Michigan University. RACHMAN. RHODA Rhoda has followed a college science course and has received a gold B for athletics. In her second year, she won the Philomathian Essay Contest and was vicefpresident of the I. R. C. She has made every honor roll and plans to take a combined Laboratory Tech' nician Pharmacy course at the Univer' sity of Buffalo. First Aid. RAITT, ALBERTA Bertie followed the College Arts Course at Bennett. She joined the Badminton Club her junior year and was in the Chorus her senior year. She is undecidf ed about the future, but would like to go to college. RANDACCIO, AUDREY Audrey entered Bennett in her sophof more year and took the general course. She was a member of TrifY and Ben- nett Players and took part in The Whole Townls Talking . She was a gym monitor and has made several honor rolls. She plans to study busi' ness at jean Summers or the Y.W.C,A. U. S. O. RAYMOND, DORIS Dodo took the College Latin Course and has received her bronze pin. She has been active in the l. R. C. as sergeant of arms and treasurer. As for the future, she is undecided. REDDIEN, BETTY Betty came to 'Bennett her sophomore year and took a general course. She was a member of the TrifY and the junior League and is as yet undecided to the future. Knitting. Page 38 REIMANN. SALLY Sal has graduated from the general course and was an office monitor. She plans to enter business school. RIAL, RHODA Rhoda has completed a college Latin course. She was treasurer of the Rid' ing Club and a member of the Legion of Honor, Philomathians, Girl's Hi-Y, Classical Club, and the Badminton Club. She has served as Club Notes Editor and Literary Editor of the Beacon, and has received her gold B , sflver Beacon Pin, and jeweled honor pin. Rhoda was chosen Validictorian of the Senior class and will attend Duke University. Knitting. RICHARDS, ROBERT Bob was a member of the Philomaf thians and the junior League. He was a member of the golf squad and followed the General Course. Bob intends to study journalism at Missouri. RIDLER. CHARLES Chuck participated in Track and Cross Country for three years. He also was a member of the HifY, and a hall monitor. After graduating in the Col' lege Science course, he hopes to at' tend Antioch College. RIESKE, JANE jane took the College Science Course. She was a member of the Circulation staff, Student Council, office monitor, and leader of the color guard. She was vicefpresident of the Philomathians, secretary of the Legion of Honor, scribe of the Girl's HifY, and has ref ceived her gold dehate pin, gold athf letic pin, and her jeweled honor pin. As fo rthe future, jane is going to hccome a nurse. ROBINSON, KENNETH Ken was president of the German Club, treasurer of the Philomathians, secre' tary of the HifY, a member of the Badminton Club, and Tennis squad, also being a hall monitor. Ken fol- lowed the College Arts course, and plans to study pre-medicine at Hamil- ton College. ROTH. CLARENCE Clar was a three letter man, winning his major letter in football, basketball and track. He also was president of the l'hilosophians, president of the Hi' Y, a member of the Legion of Honor, Student Council and was head monitor in the senior cafeteria, He has made I6 honor rolls and plans to attend Brown University in the fall. ROTH. RICHARD Dick followed the General course while at Bennett, He participated in track and was a member of the HifY and the German Club. Next year Dick plans to study Meteorology at Penn State. RUSS, JOHN john followed the College Science course, and intends to attend the Uni' versity of Michigan, after working for a year. RUSS. MARGARET Maggie has graduated from the Classi- cal Course. She was editor of the Alum' ni News her sophomore and junior years, She has been editor of the ln' terviews and a member of the Legion of Honor, Cirl's HifY, and Philosof phians. She was assistant business man- ager of Showoff and Wh1mle Town's talking and is a member of the Ben' nett Players. She has received her gold B and jeweled honor pin, She will attend D'Youville. Knitting. RUTTER, WAYNE Ed was president of the Philoinathians, a member of the golf and baseball squads, the HifY, the Debate team, and the Legion of Honor, He also was head of the hall monitors and served as Business Manager of the Beacon. He plans to take a P. Cv. course next year, then attend Rochester University to study Chemical Engineering. SAGE, KATHLEEN Kathy, having completed a college science course, took part in sports and was a monitor on the attendance Com' mittee. She will train at the Deaconess Hospital. Knitting. SAPOWITCH. SHIRLEY Shirley, a member of the Riding Club and Secretary of the Table Tennis Club, has followed the College En- trance Arts Course. She has been a member of the Literary Staff of the Beacon, and plans to attend Cornell. U. S. O. SAWDYE, BETSY Bets took a fine arts course and has plans to become a commercial artist in the future. She has been on the Beacon Art Stall' for four years and honored Bennet with a 12th place in a nation wide poster contest. Knitting. SCHAEF-ER, GLORIA Schaef graduated from the college en- trance course. She was a member of the French Club and Girl's Tri'Y. She has made many honor rolls and plans to study Business administration at the University of Buffalo, Knitting. SCHAFFER, MARILOUISE Schaef has been active in the Philo- sophians, GirI's Hi'Y, Latin Club, Ger- man Club, Photography Club, Badmin' ton Club, TrifY, and has served as a hall and office monitor. Having achieved eight honor rolls, she has com- pleted a college Latin course and plans to major in English at State Teacher's College. Knitting. SCHALL. RICHARD Dick was a member of the Chess Club, Physics Club, and made all honor rolls except 4. Following an engineering course he plans to study electrical engi- neering at the University of Michigan, or West Virginia. SCHERBARTH. ALICE Shorty has partaken in sports and has been a member of the GirI's Hi'Y, Philomathians, Beacon circulation staff, and the Beacon Art Stall. She has com' pleted a general course and will attend Bryant and Stratton Business School. Page 39 SCHROER, MARGERY Marge has Hnished a college entrance course and expects to take a combined art course at U. B. and Albright Art School. She was a member of the Tri- Y, Badminton Club, and the Beacon Art Staff, and participated in swim' ming. SCHULMAN, MARVIN Marv entered Bennett last year to conf tinue in the College Science course. He plans to study pharmacy at New York University next year. SCHURR, DANIEL Boots was a member of the basketball, baseball, and golf teams. In his Junior year, he made AIIfHigh in golf, and in his Senior year he was a member of the Junior League, After completing a college Science course, he plans to study Chemical Engineering at Michigan State. SCOTT, PHYLLIS After being on the Cast of the Frolics since it began, Scotty has distinguished herself as being the director and dance instructor of the Frolics this year. She belonged to the Tri'Y and the Philo' sophians. She took a general course and plans to attend Business School or be a nurse. U. S. O. SEAMAN, DOROTHY Dot has completed a college arts course and hopes to attend State Teacherls College. She has received her 150 point letter for sports and her silver honor pin. SEILHEIMER, EUGENE Sy followed the general course, and was a member of the chorus for four years. He also participated in the Ben' nett Frolics, and was a member of the Senior quartet. He plans to join the Marines. Page 40 SHAFFER, JUNE Schafe was a library and oflice monitor. Having completed the General Course, she plans to attend a school of music. SHAPIRO, FLORENCE Flossie belonged to the Tri'Y and Movie Club during her senior year. While at Bennett, she has followed the general course and plans to enter Hurst's Private School for a secretarial course. SILVERBERG, HARRIET Harriet won second place in the Philo' mathian Sophomore Essay Contest and was on the News Staff of the Beacon. Having completed a college entrance arts course, she plans on attending col' lege. Knitting. SILVERBERG, ROBERT Bob was a member of the Latin Club and the I. R. C. He has made five honor rolls and after graduating from the College Science course he ,plans to study pharmacy and then medicine at the University of Buffalo. SILVERMAN, GERALDINE Gerri, a member of the Philomathians and the Beacon Advertising Staff, has served as a Gym and Office Monitor. She has followed the General Course and is undecided about the future. SINCLAIR, MILTON Milt has taken a general course and intends to go to Cornell. He has been on the baseball squad for two years and has taken part in homeroom baseball, football, and basketball. He also was a hall monitor and an active member of the Chess Club. SKAER, CAROL Carol received her gold honor pin and her gold li for sports. She was a member of the l, R, C., Badminton, and Movie Clubs. Carol was also on the Beacon Advertising Staff. Having Iollowed the college arts course, she will attend Cornell or Michigan State. Knitting. SMITH, JANET Smitty was a member of the Tri'Y Philomathians, and HifY clubs. She was a Iihrary monitor, hall monitor, and on the Student Council of 207. janet plans to attend Ohio Wesleyziii Ilniversity. SMITH, JOSEPHINE jo took the college science course and listed her activities as cafeteria moni' tor, bowling club, hand, orchestra, and the Music Cluh. She has received her gold ll for sports and plans to attend llniversity of Buffalo. SMITH, KATHERINE Kae was a member of the Riding Club, was elected president of the Tri'Y, and was a hall and oflice monitor. She plans to attend Bryant and Stratton Business School. Knitting. SMITH. MARIE Marie has heen a member of the TrifY and a cafeteria monitor. She Cilflltld her ISO point letter for sports. Having completed the College Entrance French, she .plans to attend the Hurst Private SKIITIHJI. SMITH, RUTH Smitty was on the Student Council I'1Cl' lust year and has been in the Philosof phians, Classical, Ilrench, and Badmin' ton Cluhs. She was president of the IRC., received her gold B and IWC! it-weled honor pin. In addition, she served as a hall monitor and Beacon homeroom manager. Ruth plans to enter Swarthmore College. SMITH, SALLY Sally came to Bennett her junior year from Ridgewood, N. j. She took a general course and is planning to at' tend Weylister junior College in Conf necticut. She participated in the Frolics of '42. SOANES, WARD Wztrd was included in the membership of the Philomathians, the junior League, the Football team, and the Hi'Y. He intends to continue his study of science at Rutgers or Princeton. SOWERS, PEARL Polly studied the general course, and will take a nursing course at Children's Hospital. SPEICH. MABEL Mabel came from East High School and has taken a college entrance course. She has served as a hall monitor and will enter General Hospital to study nursing. SPICER, ELIZABETH Spice was in the Philomathians, Hi-Y, junior League, Riding Club, Photogra- phy Club, Badminton Cluh, and was a hall and oflice monitor. Having been editor of Heard in the Corridors, she has received her bronze and silver Beacon pins and her gold B for sports. Having completed a college entrance arts course. she plans to at' tend Williaiin and Mary College, U. S. O. STEINBERG, ROSLYN Buddy belonged to the Tri-Y and the Movie Clubs. She has also achieved several honor rolls and has been a hall monitor. Having taken a college entrance course she will attend Bryant and Stratton Business Institute. Page 4I STEVENSON, MARGERY Stevie entered Bennett her sophomore year and has completed a college arts course. She was a membr of the Student Council, I.R.C., TrifY, Philo' sophians, French, Badminton, and Classical Clubs, acting as treasurer of the LRC. and a member of the Stu' dent Council of 207. She has received her 300 ,point letter and gold scholar' ship pin, and plans to attend Cornell University. Civilian Defense Ofhce. STRANSKY. GERALD Gerry was on the track squad for four years and received two majors in foot' hall. He is undecided whether to attend college or join the Army Air Corps. STROMAN. ROBERT Bob has been Treasurer of the Bennett Players, Chaplain of the HifY, man' ager of the stage crew, and a member of the Legion of Honor, the Philo- mathians, and the German Club. Dur' ing his junior year, he won the Ben' nett Players award and this year served as Class Salutatorian. He will receive his jeweled honor pin and will grad' uate from the College Arts course. He plans to study Chemical Engineering at the University for two years and then complete the course at the Uni' versity of Michigan. STROMBERG, ROBERT Bob came to Bennett in his junior year. He completed 6 honor rolls and was a hall monitor. He has transfered to the University of Buffalo, to follow the ac- celerated course in Pre-Medicine. STUART. JAMES jim studied the College Science Course here at Bennett. He was Business Man' ager of the Beacon, President of the Philomathians, Hi-Y Council Repref sentative, a member of the Junior League, Student Council, and a Hall Monitor. He was on the Track squad for three years and also received a major letter in Cross Country. This year he was elected President of the class of 1942. Next year Jim plans to attend the Ivfichigan School of Mines and study Metallurgical En- gineering. SUDROW, RONALD Ronnie was a member of the Student Council in his third year, the Chorus for four years, and the Band for three years. He participated in the Bennett Frolics twice, and sang in the operetta Chonita, and the senior quartette. After completing the Social Science Course, he plans to join the Marines. Page 42 SULTANIK, SEENA Seena followed the home economics and will continue her work at Cornell. She has received her bronze honor pin, has been active in the TrifY, and a hall and office monitor. U.S.O. SUTTER, JANET jan came to Bennett her junior year and nnished a collece science course. She will attend Atlantic Union Col' lege. Red Cross. SWITZGABLE, HENRY Vv'hile at Bennett, Hank followed the Social Science Course. He participated in Chorus for three years. He also was a hall monitor and a member of the movie club. After graduation, Hank plans to join the Marines. TALBOYS. ROBERT Bob received a bronze honor roll pin, while following the College Science Course. He was on the golf and basket- hall squads, manager of the 'Basketball Team this year, and a member of the Legion of Honor and the Philoma' thians. He also was a member of the Student Council. Bob will attend Cani- sius College. TAYLOR, ROBERT Bob came to Bennett in his Sophomore year. While at Bennett he participated in Band, was a member of the Bennett Players, and was a Hall Monitor. He also acted in The Whole Town's Talking , and did some work on the Bennett Broadcasting System. Upon completing the Engineering Course, Bob expects to attend Antioch Uni' versity to study Chemistry. THIER, FLORETTE Flor was a member of the TrifY, Ad' vertising Staff and Circulation Staff of the Beacon, French Club, I.R.C., and participated in the Frolics. She has finished a college entrance course and hopes to attend Cornell. THOMAS, SHIRLEY Shirley has completed a general course and plans to attend business school. She has received her silver honor pin. TRAHEY. RICHARD Goo received a silver honorfroll pin, and was a member of the Legion of Honor, the Baseball team and golf team, making all-high in his senior year. He was also a member of the Philosophians. Studying Business Ad' ministration at Michigan are his plans for the future. TREUSCH, WILLIAM Will has taken part in the band, orch- estra, and baseball. He has followed the music course and will follow a career in music with his own orchestra. TWERSKY, LEWIS Lewis was a member of the French Club, German Club, the I.R.C. and Associate Editor of the Beacon. Grad' uating in the Engineering Course, he has made a number of honor rolls, He is undecided as to the future. UMBACH. DOROTHY Dot having received her bronze honor pin, belonged to the Badminton Club and was publicity chairman of the Tri- Y. She has Gnished a general course and plans to attend Michigan State. VESTER, ROBERT Bob participated in Cross Country, and Track, and was a member of the band and orchestra. He also was president of the Biology Club and played with the Bennett Swing Band. 'Bob plans to further his education at the State Teachers College of Buffalo. VIDAL. ELLEN Ellen entered Bennett in the middle of her Senior year, joined the French Club, I.R.C., and has been on all the honor rolls since then, Ellen took a College Entrance Course and plans to attend Vassar. Red Cross Knitting. VOLKER, MYRNE Myrne has taken a general course at Bennett and expects to attend North Park Business School. She has belonged to the Tri-Y and the Movie Club. Myrne was a member of the Student Council her senior year and particif pated in the Girls' Letter Day Assemf bly. WADEMAN, JACK Jack was an office monitor during his senior year. After completing a gen' eral course, he intends to go to work as a structural worker. WALLENS. JEROME jerry was a hall monitor, a member of the French Club, and Debate Team for two years. He followed the College Science course and won his jeweled honor roll pin. He intends to study prefmed at Cornell University. WARME, CAROL Carol who has followed a college science course, plans to attend Bryant and Stratton. Se was a member of the Tri' Y and the I.R.C. and has received her silver Beacon pin. Carol has been a member of the Student Council and an ofhce monitor, and has received her jeweled honor pin and gold B for athletics. Knitting. WARREN, AGNES Aggie has completed a general course and plans to attend business school. She belongs to the TrifY and Movie Club. Page 43 WARREN. BEVERLY Bev came to Bennett her junior year and followed the College Arts course. During her senior year, she was a member of the TrifY. She plans to study merchandising at Simmons Col' lege. Knitting. WEAVER, LOIS Lois has taken a college entrance course and has been listed as a mem- ber in the Philomathians, Hi-Y, and the TrifY. She also was a member of the color guard. Lois plans to study dietetics at Delhi. Knitting, WEBB, EUGENE Webb was on the track squad his lst, 2nd, and 4th year. He followed the general course, and plans to make the army his career, preferring the Air Corps as his favorite branch. WEBER, ROBERT Bob, while following the College Arts course, was a member of the Golf and Baseball squads. He also was a mem' ber of the Philosophians and partici' pated in the Bennett Frolics of 1942 . He will attend Canisius to get a B. S. degree in Chemistry. WEISBECK, JANE jan followed the general course and was a member of the band and orchf estra for four years. She was a vice' president of the junior League and is undecided as to the future. Nurses' uid. WEISBECK. RICHARD Dick was on the Student Council, in the Riding Club and a member of the Chess Club. Graduating in the Col' lege Science Course, he plans to attend Canisius College. Page 44 WEISBERG, MAXINE Macie was member of the Tri'Y, the Beacon Art Staff, and was on three honor rolls. The Frolics Chorus and Riding Club were also some of her ac- tivities. She has taken a Fine Arts course and intends to attend State Teachers College. U,S.O. WERLER, PAUL Paul was a member of the Football squad, Philosophians, Band, and Bad' minton Club. He is graduating in the Engineering course, and his plans for the future include studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Mich' igan. WEST. ALICE XVestie has taken a general course and plans to attend Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She has received her 170 point letter and has taken part in the Debate Club, Riding Club, French Club, l.R.C., HifY, Philoso' phians, and acted as Beacon homeroom manager her junior year. For the past two years, Alice has been a mem' ber of the Frolics cast. U.S.O. WHELAN. CHARLES Chuck entered Bennett in his Junior year and has followed the General Course. He earned two major letters in football and was a member of the swimming and track squads. Chuck also was sergeantfatfarms of the Philo- mathians. He plans to attend the Uni' versitv of Maryland. WHITCOMB, KENSETT Ken was a member of the Photography Club, the Philomathians and Boys' Hi' Y. He also was on the baseball and football squad his senior year, Kenny wants to return to Bennett for a p. g. WILLATS, RICHARD Dick took the College Science Course and was a member of the swimming team during his second and third years. Dick is undecided as to which college he will attend. WIMBER, BETTY Bets has been an office monitor for three years and has received her gold B for athletics. After completing her general course, she hopes to be' come a telephone operator at the New York Telephone Company. She also plans to attend business school this summer. WIMBERLY. GERALDINE Gcrrie followed the college science course and has received her 300 point letter for athletics, She plans to study social worlt at the University of Buffalo. WOEFFLE, GEORGE George has followed the general course, and was a member of the cross country squad, during his junior and senior years. His plans for the future include the Navy, WOOD, ROBERT Ozzie who followed the College Science Course was a member of the Physics Club, the Cross Country Squad, and treasurer of the Biology Club. He is undecided as to the future. WOODBU RY, GLADYS Gladys followed the college arts course and has listed membership in the Gerf man Club and the l.R.C. ln her NCHIHI year, she served :is ii gym moni' tor. She is undecided as to the luture. WOODS, ANNA Anna has completed the Home Eco' nomic Course, and is undecided as to the future. WOODWORTH. LEONA Lee has played in the orchestra and has been a member of the Red Cross Knitting Corps. She has taken a gen- eral course and will attend the Art Institute or Business School preferably for work as a commercial artist. Knit- ting. WRIGHT, SHERMAN Sherm was a member of the Hi'Y, Philomathians, Bennett Players, Track Squad, Business Manager of the Beacon his junior year, and Chief Announcer of the Bennett Broadcasting System this year. He plans to either return as zi p, g. or matriculate at the Uni' versity of Buffalo. YASINOW, BERNICE Necie was a member of the French Club and the Badminton and has at' tained several honor rolls. She served as a hall monitor her senior year. She has completed a college French course and plans to matrieulate at Cornell or University of Illinois. Knitting. YEATES,ARTHUR Art followed the College Science course at Bennett. He has been a GymfOHice Monitor, and a member of the Badminf ton, LRC., and Latin Clubs. He plans to study Chemical Engineering at either the University of Michigan or M. l. T. ZANGERLE, DONALD Don, in following the Engineering Course, earned his jeweled honor pin. He was a member of the Legion of Honor and German Club, besides earn- ing his major letter in Swimming. After attending college, he plans to bcconie a chemical engineer. ZIMMERMAN, PATON Pat came to Bennett in his Sophomore year, and his junior year was a mem' ber of the Band, and has made three honor rolls. After graduating in the Engineering Course, he plans to go to college. Page 45 QXa I Many seniors have made a definite effort to conf tribute to National Defense. Cthers have stated a definite desire to make such a contribution. To these two groups, we have shown special recognif tion in the Senior Interviews. These contributions vary from knitting and First Aid Work by the girls to the donation of blood and Air Raid Warden Work by the boys. Both boys and girls have shown themselves to be war conscious and the Senior Class of 1942 might well be proud of its eontribuf tion to National Defense. Rhoda Rial Donald Zangerle fp 35163 A 1A 5 it Page 46 Additional Seniors APPLEBAUM, NATHAN BATES, MARGERY BROWNSTEN, IRVING BUTTON, FREDERICK CAHER, CHARLES CHAPIN, BETTY CORDES, PAUL CREIGHTON, GERALDINE CROOP, BERTRAM DREGER, PEGGY DRISCOLL, DAVID GOFF. ALBERT GREEN, HAROLD GRIFFITH, MARY HARRER, ROBERT HASTINGS. SHIRLEY KARNOFSKY, ANITA KEATING, WILLIAM KIENTZ. MARY KRAMER, ROBERT MANNING, EILEEN MARR, GORDON MASON, RUTH MCCLURE, CARLETON McGRATH, EDWARD McMANUS, THOMAS MELZER, ROBERT MICHAEL, NORBERT MICHEL, MARION MOSS, ROSEMARY NOBLE. JOEL NUSBAUM, SHIRLEY O'BRIEN, RICHARD PACKARD, STUART PARKER, FLORENCE PEEHLER, DONALD RANNEY, HELEN RAPPICH, HELEN RAYMOND, BETTY JEAN REIGSTAD, THOMAS RIGGS, JANE ROBINSON. DOROTHY SAYRE, WILLIAM SCHALL, RICHARD SCHMITT, ROBERT SEITZ, NORMA SHANAHAN, EDGAR SHAPIRO. LIBBY SIMMONS, BETTY SLOMAN, STANLEY STEIN, SEYMOUR STUTZMAN, JOAN SWARTZ, WARREN TAUB, HARRY THIER, HERBERT THROM. CHARLES TOWNS, SUZANNE TUCKER, JANET WARMAN, EDWARD YUHL, DONALD -A if Page 47 W mu 'K' ODDS .N END S ..,g f ,l Mm Tx K4 dp- 233 K Q 29 2' ? 64' J gl! 2 , M 'Q f t i Q x fx N 55253 .I Rafi, N K f' .- nf QW, H 'H is ' P ge 49 him, ' . Bennett High School Alumni Association OFFICERS GEORGE T. MASON ................................................... President BETSY N. MUELKE ........... ............. R ecording Secretary M. W. HARTMANS ...................................................... Treasurer H. J. IGGULDEN ....,,..................... Corresponding Secretary DIRECTORS Term Expires 1942 Raymond M. Long Dr. George F. Grader Menno W. Hartmans Term Expires 1943 Marion N. Pike George T. Mason William Dahler Ethel Valentine Sweeney Betsy N. Muelke Term Expires 1944 John F. Hagermann Harold J. Iggulden Theda Lang Fromm Melvin G. Ockerman Alternate Directors I. Hamilton Hucker Warren C. Edwards Walter S. Mervin Elizabeth Patterson Iohn Castle, Ir. Harmen H. Hartmans Betty Burns Black Firm the friendships we have for-med there, lasting they will be. -Pledge Song. In retrospect, the past year has been one of new successes and greater enthusiasm on the part of every Bennett Alumnus. In October, 1941, the Fall Activities began with the election of the above oflicers and directors. Preparations were im' mediately made for the Third Annual Christmas Dance, which was held Dec. 27, 1941. Over seven hundred alumni and undergraduates attended, thus far surpassing all previous functions. A check for 330000, representing part of the proceeds of the dance, was added to the Charles Elbert Rhodes Scholarship Fund at an Alumni Assembly on Feb. 19, 1941. March 3rd, 1942, marked a new endeavor on the part of the Association, when they honored the championship Harvard Cup Football Team with a Football and Sports Reunion Banquet at the University Club. Honored guests included Coach Fred Braun, head football coach Andy Kerr Q5 K. I ,- N v Page 50 from Colgate University, former Bennett Track Coach Lou iMontgomery and numerous other dis' trict sports notables. At present, the ofhcers and directors are de' termining the winner of the 1942 Scholarship Award of the Association. Last year's recipient was Iohn C. Castle, -lr., who received fifty dollars presented to him by George T. Mason at the graduation exercises last June. Q Included in the scheduled list of activities of the Association are the Second Annual Oiiicers and Directors Banquet Show in the early Fall, the Fourth Annual Christmas Dance and again in the Spring-the Sports Reunion Baniiuet. Installaf tion of new oflicers will be held the first week in October. Every effort is being made to contact former graduates and students. The Association now has over two thousand names on its active rolls. ,L I sc ALUMNI IN SERVICE We did it before, And we can do it again, And we WILL do it again. Many former Bennett students have taken this pledge and are now giving their all to make it come true. Bennett boys are to be found in all branches of the service and on all the farfflung battlefields of the world. No matter where or how he serves, each is doing his part to insure to us the right to live under a free flag. Many Bennett boys have entered the service of their country, and many more will follow in the months to come. To all of them, this column is dedicated. We appreciate their loyalty and wish them well. These boys are proud to bear the title of the United States Marinesf' Clijord Bates has been promoted to a corporal in the Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Vince Tozzo, former Bennett football star, has enlisted with the leathernecks and is now at the Marine Training School in Quantico, Virginia. Vince has already won medals for sharpshooting. Robert Mansheld, a first lieutenant in the Ma' rines, is somewhere at sea doing his part for his country. Paul Swartz, a 2nd lieutenant in the Marines, is attending the Marine Training School at Quanf tico, Virginia. 'I'Iiree Cheers for the Red, Wliite and Blue. james Mcigiiire is a Corporal in the Army and is now stationed at the Officers Training School in North Carolina. Cub Walker was chosen to attend the Officers Training School in North Carolina. David Borchard, class of '35, is now stationed at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California, as a tech' nician in the signal company. Harry Eiss, stationed at Fort Niagara, has been promoted to a staff sergeant. Williain Brown of the U. S. Army has beeni assigned to duty at Langley Field, Virginia. john Fahey has been sent overseas'l as a serf geant in the 106th Field Artillery. Bob Hedrick, who is in the Coast Artillery, is now stationed at Camp Stewart, Georgia. Franklin Dukes is with the U. S. Army in Ar' kansas. Richard Eaton is a member of the AntifTank Co. in Hawaii on the Island of Malvi. james MacCullum, M. D., is a First lieutenant in the Royal Army Medical Corps of the British Army. He is now stationed at Bombay, India. Harold Ehrenrich of the Field Artillery Division of the Army has gone to the front in Australia. 'Thomas Morrow has just been graduated from the officers' candidate school at Camp Davis, N. C., and has been commissioned in the Army as a 2nd lieutenant. Guy Nichols has joined the Coast Guard and at the present time is stationed at Buffalo. Robert Onorato of the Army Medical Corps is on active duty in the Philippines. joseph Kuhn is serving in Australia under Gen. MacArthur. Gordon Fletcher is also under the command of Gen. MacArthur in Australia. Richard Hammer is with the American Expedif tionary Forces in Ireland. Continued on page 97 Page 5 I QSM- A I IIINCEIII CDNII 'I Music for Morale by Margot Power and Elisabeth Bushnell me 15451451 Mischa Elman' In the early part of April a large audience in Kleinhans Music Hall thrilled to the music of the violinist, Mischa Elman, who was substituting for Fritz Kreisler. The first number on the program was a sonata for violin and piano by Brahms. The selection was beautifully interpreted, as well as were all the pieces on the program. Tone quality, so essential to a great violinist, was simply beautiful through' out the evening. Mr. Elman has, I believe, two or three Strads and one Guarnerius. It seemed almost impossible to tell which of these instruments he was playing upon, but musicians somewhat versed on the subject seemed to think Elman was usfng one of his Stradavarius'. Leopold Mittman, Mr. Elman's very able ac' companist, was an artist in his own right. Numer' ous encores were offered by the violinist, besides the opening of the program with the Star Span' gled Banner, which has had a place on every pro' gram since the Declaration of War. Bee+hoven's Ninth Aprll 21 marked the hrst performance of the ninth symphony of Beethoven with a choral ar' rangement taken from Schiller's Ode to Joy in eighieen years. This great work was ably directed by Franco Autori and rendered by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra. The Chorus has only been organized within the last year, as an opportunity for young, inexperi' enced, but talented singers. Mr. Autori has great plans for this, his latest organization, and chooses only the best works of the masters. The group was chosen through a series of auditions in the early fall and again in the spring. Unfortunately, there was quite a small audi' ence to listen to the nervetingling work of art. t- w N1 ', i Page 52 The sections were nicely balanced and blended well. Crchestra and chorus co'operated expertly under the baton of Mr. Autori. The symphony showed the most necessary zest and feeling which made it all the more attractive. The whole pro' gram was very well received and, we hope, ap' preciated, so that on another occasion the hall may be filled to capacity. Much improvement on the part of the chorus showed that both conductor and chorus had done a great deal of hard work since their last concert. Best of luck to them for suc' cess in the near future. Leonard Pennario Cn Tuesday evening, May ith, Buffalonians were thrilled and immensely satisfied by the superb concert presented by Leonard Pennario, the for' mer Buffalo boy planist. Excellent technical equipment and interpreta' tion were displayed in two original compositions, March of the Lunaticsn and Midnight on the Newport Cliffs, as well as in Jeux d'Eau by Ravel, Feux d'Artihce by Debussy, Nocturne in B flat minor' by Chopin, Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Bach'Tausig, and in the brilliant final offering, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 by Liszt. The style and technical characteristics of Guy Maier, Mr. Pennario's former teacher, were very definitely reflected in his playing. This young pianist possesses both creative and interpretive tal' ent. He is dehnitely one of the outstanding tal' ented musicians of the day and certainly will en' grave his impression upon the musical world of the future. The Shrine Chanfers Cn Sunday evening, May 10th, The Shrine Chanters, western New York's most prominent Continued on page 97 Don't say we didn't tell you! Tell you what??? Why-simply that the musical talent of Bennett is now better than it has ever been. That's why the band and orchestra have that added zest in their music when they play in the assembly. For this reason, Music Week proved such a success at Bennett. The concert in May was the outstanding feat of the Music Departemnt. When the curtains parted, the orchestra was sitting on the stage, and, after Mr. Kostick's entrance, played Dance of the Hours from Gioconda by Pon' chielli. It was played so realistically you could almost see the dancing. Next came the 'LCosti Fan Tutti by Mozart, followed by Tannhauser selections by Wagner. The latter was enthusif astically received by the audience. The chorus, under the direction of Mr. Nicols, sang several groups of songs. The first was of a serious and sacred nature, including Light by Hopping, Hymn of Love based on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony and arf ranged by Goodell, and Liebestraum by Liszt' Cain. The piano cadenzas were played by Gloria Malotte. The second group included The Ros' ary by Nevin, and, in contrast, the Mexican song, Carmena Waltz Song by Wilson. The last group was a medley of Victor Herbert airs, includf ing Absinthe Frappef' Because You're You, Vv'hen You're Away, Gypsy Love Songf' Italian Street Song, 'Tm Falling in Love With Someone, Kiss Me Again, and It's a Great Day Tonight for the Irish. These songs were sung exceptionally well by the chorus. Ronald Sudrow sang the solo part in 'Tm Falling in Love with Someone, and Bob MacCubbin sang the solo part in Gypsy Love Song. The next part of the program was presented by talented students. Moreay Smolev and Marjorie Goodman sang 'lThe Nightingale by Curry, as' sisted by a special group from the chorus. This was Musical Highlights Rhoda Rachman one of the highlights of the concert as was Janet Medlin's song. She sang The Bell Song from Lakme by Delibes. Her natural talent was clearly shown in the ease with which she sang the diihcult aria. Margot Power played the Grieg Piano Conf certo in A minor with her teacher, Jeno Swislow' ski, the second piano. The remaining portion of the concert was def voted to the band. They played the S. I. B. A. March by Hall, the stirring Washington Post March by Sousa, Americade, a patriotic medley by DeLamater, and the Weiner Blut by Strauss. This program presented the orchestra, chorus and band at their best. The dance following was a favorable conclusion to a pleasant evening. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Kos' tick, has worked hard the past year. It consists of about seventyfiive young musicians, who have played popular music, light classics, and marches, from the Concerto in A 'Minor by Grieb to the Eighteenth Century Drawing Room. A group of girls from the orchestra have organized their own swing band, and entertained the school on Girl's Letter Day. The band, consisting of seventyffive pieces, has had a busy year, introducing new football songs, participating in various assemblies and learning new marches. Incidently, some of Bennett's most prominent swing artists belong to the Band. It is now studying an extremely diflicult march, Farrar's Bombasto. In the near future, the chorus is going to have a picnic. On class night the Seniors from the chorus will present a special program. In connection with Music YVeek, students from Riverside High School came to Bennett and pref sented a musical program. The same morning, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Kostick, and some of our musically inclined students, including Harry Taub. Eugene Kaza, Edmond Cohen, janet Medlin, and a small Continued on page 94 N 7 'Q iQ Page 53 -and 'S fs: 'l BENNETT BRIEFS THE DEBATE TEAM Barbara Ferguson This year our debaters met some keen competif tion and both in the fall and spring debates their arguments came in second best. However, both were close, interesting presentationsg and when they were over we all had a clear conception of both problems. In the fall our negative team, George Grobe Jerome Wallens, jane Rieske, and alternate Ralph Vawter, debated Fosdickflvlasten on the subject: Resolved, that government subsidized housing projects be abandoned in favor of private enter' prisef' They lost by the score of 105 , while our affirmative team, consisting of Jane Helfrich, Phylf lis Germoney, jules LaVett, and Wayne Rutter as alternate, at South Park, were losing 9f6. The second debate was most interesting to us: Resolved, that a system of junior Colleges be establshed in New York State at public expense. In our own auditorium jane Rieske, George Grobe, Winston Morrow, and alternate .lane Helfrich argued negatively against East. The latter, the city champions, won a close decision, 8f7. At Tech the affirmative team with Kenneth Fradin, Morton Siegel, Annabelle Rekoon, and alternate Millicent Solomon, lost 1245. PATRIOTIC ASSEMBLIES Mary Widdowjfield During the school year of l941f42 we students have benefited greatly by several patriotic assem' blies. The first of these assemblies was on October 28th, when Mr. Farrar discussed inflation. In his discussion Mr. Farrar pointed out that we could avoid a crisis similar to that of 19174919 by saving as much as possible and by putting these savings into War Bonds and Stamps. j The next patriotic assembly was in celebration of Armistice Day. The assembly was opened by n very colorful procession of flags. Following this Margery Ehrenreich gave a brief talk explaining the significance of Armistice Day. Since we entered war with the Axis powers, two members of our faculty have been called to the colors. We gave Mr. Farrar a patriotic sendfoff by presenting him with several useful gifts. Our assembly for Mr. Smith was opened by a series of bugle calls given by several students serving in the New York State Guard. Following this several gifts were presented to Mr. Smith and the Bennett Drum Corps closed the program. THE SOCIAL LIFE OF BENNETT Blanche Brooks The social life of Bennett has not been neglected this year. Our clubs have very actively provided entertainment and amusement for the students of our school. Among the first functions of the year were sevf eral dances, one sponsored by the Sophians and one by the Mathians. All the proceeds of this last one were given to the Red Cross. The Legion of Honor and the boys' HifY had dinner parties in honor of their new members. The Orchestra's Hallowe'en Party provided a great deal of fun for the members of that organizaf tion. Then on November 11th the members of the girls' HifY gave a luncheon at the Y. M. C. A. The Riding Club members enjoyed a wiener roast last fall also. Later, Christmas parties were given by the same organization and by the German Club. The activities taking place this spring were also notable occasions. At the Y. W. C. A. in Ken' more, the TrifY members sponsored a Spring dance March 27th. Members of the Hi'Y honored their fathers at a dinner and now are planning a Mothers' Dinner in May. The Student Council also has been busy offering entertainment to Bennett's students. The Bennett Frolics was one of the results of theirefforts. In addition, they organized the new Movie Club at Bennett. These functions have kept our students socially active. We thank our clubs for this successful year of entertainment. BOND AND STAMP SALES IN BENNETT HIGH Bennett High School pupils certainly realize how important every penny is in helping to fur' X -LS Page 55 ther our country's war effort. While they can not join armed forces in combat, they can win by putting every extra cent into war bonds and stamps. Some of the pupils go without noonday milk to purchase stamps, some go without candy and movies, while others walk to school to save carfare in order to get extra money for this both worthy and grave purpose. At the end of thre months of sales, Bennett High School was third in the total bond sales among the high schools with f510,893. In stamps, our school's amount is 54,079.11 Bennett High School is proud of you and the way that you help Keep 'em fly' ing by buying United States War Bonds and Stamps. THE BENNETT JUNIOR RED CROSS Bennett is indeed fortunate to have a very active Junior High School Red Cross. Thus far just girls have participated in this activity. About twenty girls have obtained wool from the school and have knitted many articles such as: sweaters, scarves and stockings. We must be indebted to Mrs. Smer' ing and Arlene Brock for acting as advisers for this very worthy purpose. THE BOOK DRIVES Reading maketh a full man. As true today as in the days of Francis Bacon, books have come to play an essential part in the life of the American soldier. For this reason, the pupils of Bennett High School outdid themselves in bringing books for this worthy purpose. Twice this year Bennett High School has conducted such a drive and twice this year this drive has gone over the top. During the first drive, late in October, 545 books were received. However, as soon as war was declared, we realized many more books were needed and this time 689 were collected. The library staff is to be commended for their splendid work in arranging these two drives, the faculty is to be thanked for their kind cofoperation in giving and helping collect books, the students must also be thanked, for without their assistance the drive would not have been a success. THE PLAY, THE BENNETT FROLICS AND THE SPRING MUSICAL Priscilla Iolm Eacock Bennett has again completed a successful year in the field of entertainment, presenting The Whole , Town's Talking, Monday and Tuesday, Decemf ber 8 and 9, The Bennett Frolics on Friday, Feb' ruary 13, and a new feature, a Spring Musical, Friday, May 1. Again this year, the play was under the skilled direction of Mr. John L. Stamp. This was the first time in many years a farce comedy has been pref sented at Bennett, and the cast played it to perfecf tion to an enthusiastic audience. The Bennett Frolics was presented in four parts th's year, namely: South American Fantasy, Clasf sical Mood, Gay Nineties Review, and Military Parade. Due to the efforts of Dave Nichols and the general staff, assisted by members of the faculty, this annual production has become another artistic and financial success. Something new has been added! Something new to the list of entertainment successes at Bennett- a Spring Musical. This year the Bennett Band, Orchestra, and Chorus presented to the students something entirely different, an all classical prof gram, followed by dancing to Chris Meyer's Band. Thanks to the enthusiastic welcome this new feaf ture has received, it may become another Bennett Tradition. FACULTY CHANGES DURING I94I -I942 lean E. Knodel Early this Fall four of our teachers left Bennett. Miss Stokoe was transferred from her History classes here in Bennett to Kensington High. Mr. McGowan also left Bennett to teach at Annex 17 of FosdickfMasten High. Also from our Science Staff, Mrs. Ethel P. Viehe left in the latter part of our 1941 semester. And we have also missed Miss Marion Ray from our Library Staff. Then on February 13, 1942, students of Bennett High witnessed Mr. Emmons B. Farrar's last asf sembly. Captain Farrar was recalled to the armed forces of our country because of his previous milif tary service and wide experience. On the 15 th of February he reported for active service at Fort Ni' agara. Mr. Ray W. Spear, acting principal of Bennett at present, has been sincerely welcomed by both faculty and students. We hope his stay at Benf nett will be a very pleasant one. In March of 1942, a mathematics teacher, Cap' tain Alfred Smith, was recalled to the service of 'i - kk? I y page 56 his country. A farewell assembly was also pref sented for him. Bennett High School extends a cordial welcome to Miss Grace Druar, who is ref placing Captain Smith. The last week of April proved to be Mr. Walter Zimmerman's last stay at our Alma Mater. Mr. Zimmerman has just accepted a position by the State of New York in war work. Again Bennett welcomes Mr. John Tilley, who is replacing Mr. Zimmerman on our Industrial Arts Staff. THE SCIENCE CONGRESS Philip Twersky The members of the Science Club, under the faculty leadership of Miss Huck, have been studif ously and industriously working and preparing for the fourth annual Science Congress, sponsored by the Science Clubs of America, held at the Museum of Science. What is the reason for all this ac' tivity? Saturday, May 2, 1942, was the scene of the Congress which lasted from 9 until 5 o'clock. Bennett was one of the many high schools of Western New York represented in the Congress. We were represented by the following: Hallam Bonner, who spoke on hre and placed second in the Junior division. Kay Hector and Ellen Manning-White Magic. Philip Twersky--Leaves, the food producers of the world among the exhibits Bennett had, Bill Collins' Iron Lung, Dick Feinsinger's Filtration Plant, Tom Large's and Alan Levy's bath rosphes and Alan Banzhaf's Cassion and the club exhibit, Fire hazards in the home. The club plans to make bigger and better exhibits and demonstrations next year for the Congress so as to make a better show' ing and to secure, if possible, more glory for Ben' nett in the scientific field. THE BENNETT MOVIE CLUB Philip 'Twersky This year a new and interesting club, The Movie Club has been formed at Bennett. The purpose of this club was to raise money for the new movie projector purchased by the school. Dues of fifty cents were charged which entitled the members to see six first-class movies as follows: 1. Count of Monte Cristo. 2. Last of the Mohicans. 3. Beau Geste. 4. The Plainsman. 5. Seventeen. 6. If I Had a Million. A little over two hundred dollars was collected and this money will be turned over to the school for part payment on the camera. The club was sponsored by the Student Council under the ad' visorship of Mr. Spear and Mr. Lein. Gordon MacLeod, the club president, says that next year the club will continue and bring more interesting pictures to the Bennett movie fans. We know the club is going to succeed and be an addition to our after school activities. SPEAKERS WHO HAVE VISITED BENNETT THIS YEAR Elizabeth Bushnell How very fortunate we at Bennett have been to have so many outstanding people for our assembly programs during the past school year. In early September, Reverend Chester Yeates, pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church, gave a most in' spiring talk concerning youth in our world of to' day. Our next speaker, Dr. Burns, ably presented a very helpful address on vocations. In December an illustrated talk by Dr. Carlton from the Syra' cuse University School of Forestry on the con- servation of forests, was immensely enjoyed by everyone. Dr. Rockwell, president of State Teach' ers' College, was our january speaker. For the assembly commemorating Lincoln's birthday, Mr. Rhodes, Bennett High School's Hrst principal, pref sented an address entitled, Abe Lincoln Walks at Midnight. Finally, Dr. Lee from the General Motors Corporation spoke on the choice of a life work and was met with the wholefhearted approval of both students and faculty alike. ' THE INDIAN DANCERS Elizabeth Bushnell On Thursday morning, April 13th, we at Ben' nett were honored to have as our guests Tony Whitecloud and his band of Indian dancers. This group, sponsored by the Sante Fe Railway and the United States treasury department, is do' ing its part in a mighty fine way to help stimulate the sale of War Bonds and Stamps. They come from Jemez, Pueblo, near Sante Fe, New Mexico, and were first place winners at the InterfTribal Page 57 QNW S.. f Ceremonial dances at Gallup, New Mexico, last August. The first dance presented by the Indians was the Buffalo Hunting Dance, in which the dancers took the parts of the hunters and also the buffaloes. The Eagle Dance, which followed, was usually presented when some strange malady made its pres' ence in the tribe. Little Sammy Bright Star, doing the difficult Hoop Dance, was most enthusiastif cally received by all the boys and girls. For the next one, the Friendship Dance, the president and vicefpresident of the senior class were invited to join. The Shield Dance, the comic Horse Stealing Dance, and the War Dance concluded this interesting and unusual program. It was a fine performance and I know that each and every one of us will try all the harder to prof mote the sale of War Bonds and Stamps. THE AMERICAN LEGION CONTEST Priscilla Iolm Eacock For the first time in the history of Bennett High School, the semiffinals of the nationwide American Legion Contest were held here on Wednesday, April 15 th. The contestants' names were unknown till the close of the contest, for during the contest they were referred to only as Contestant Number One, Two, or Three, according to the position each drew. The first speech of each contestant was written on some phase of the Constitution, and was from ten to twelve minutes in length. After the prepared speech, each contestant took one of ten slips of paper with the title of some specific section in a given article of the Constitution writ' ten on it, and in the six minutes following, pref pared an impromptu speech on that section. The impromptu speech lasted from four to six minutes. The contestants' names and the places they were from were announced after the close of the contest. The Hrst contestant, Miss Mildred E. Miller, from Waterbury, Connecticut, was the winner. In sec' ond place was contestant number two, Mr. Henry A. Mead, from Brookline, Massachusetts, and Mr. Richard Forsiling from Washington, D. C., was the third contestant. Each contestant was presented with a meinento of his visit to Bennett, a pennant and a copy of the Beacon 'l'i' I fa ' um Page 58 Mr. Womsley, principal of School 51, was chair' man of the contest. The judges were Mr. David Diamond, Mr. Harry Rockwell, president of State Teachers' College, Rev. Father Timothy Caughlin, president of Canisius College, Miss Jane Keeler, and Mr. Kneeland Wilkes, president of the Board of Education. After the close of the contest here, Miss Miller boarded the train for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she placed fourth in the finals. The Hrst prize there was S4,000, donated by Eddie Cantor, and in addition each of the finalists received S575 . BENNETT STUDENTS WINNING MANY SCHOLARSHIPS Marilyn Sclfmeler From her beginning, Bennett has been noted as a scholastic school. Through the annual winning of thousands of dollars in scholarships, sending stu' dents all over the United States, Bennett has gained an admirable reputation for high scholastic records. The ine cofoperation of faculty, teachers and stu' dents has made this possible. This year, as in the past, the seniors are living up to that reputation, and indications seem to point to the fact that they may outdo the fine record of previous years. At present, quite a number of our seniors have been awarded notable scholarships. Donald Cary has won a Rochester Prize Scholarship, valued at five hundred dollars a year for three years. One of our outstanding seniors, james Eaton, has been offered three: the first, an Oberlin Scholarship for three terms, having a full value of four hundred fifty dollars, the second, a Rochester Prize Scholar' ship valued at five hundred dollars a year for three years, and the last, which he is going to accept, the Olin Scholarship offered by Wesleyan Univerf sity, which gives five hundred dollars a year for four years. William Edgecomb has been awarded the Genesee Scholarship at the University of Roch' ester at three hundred dollars a year for four years. Word has just come of the selection of Winston Morrow as the recipient of a Williams Scholarship for four years. Other scholarship winners are: Clarence Roth and Joseph Bergwall to Brown, Fred Eschbach to Allegheny, Jeanne Crane to Vassar, Norman Burkard to Canisius, Margaret Russ to D'Youf ville, Muriel Cronin to Elmira, Doris Kennell to Rochester, Dorothy Seaman to William Smith, Bernard Bisgeier to Harvard, and Margot Power to Syracuse. Though these are all the reports known at pres' ent, this senior class we hope will even surpass those of former years, and add greatly to the name and fame of Bennett. INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER SELECTED FOR SPECIAL WAR WORK Harold Pirson For the past five years the students and faculty ofBennett have had the privilege of working with Mr. Walter Zimmerman as Industrial Arts teacher. His stay at this school was dehnitely marked with improvements in different fields. By the establishment of a dark room, the element of photography was added to the previous Industrial Arts course. In charge of the technical crew of the Public Address System and as head of the Visual Education Department here, he has had innumerf able opportunities to display his versatile ability and willingness to serve his fellow men. Several weeks ago, Mr. Zimmerman was chosen, from among Industrial Arts teachers of the city, to work with the State and Federal governments for National Defense. As a member of a Curriculum Labratory he has been assigned to assist in the ref vision of all defense textbooks and courses, to asf sure that they are suitable for use by apprentices and women in war industries. Although we at Bennett deplore the loss of such a fine member of our faculty, we are especially proud to realize that Mr. Zimmerman is aiding in work to preserve our way of life in the United States of America. VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE DAY Once again, Vocational Guidance Day of Buff falo was a great Success. As is customary, it was held here at Bennett during the month of Decemf ber-December 12th, to be exact. Cn that day men and women representing some fortyftwo vo' cations were present to lecture to us on their chosf en fields. They pointed out the disadvantages as well as advantages, salary, opportunities for ad' vancement, hours, and anything else that might be of value. At the end of his lecture, each speaker carried on a round table discussion for those stu' dents who wished even further information conf cerning their chosen vocation. The whole idea of Vocational Day is a wonderful thing and we cerf tainly want to thank those people who so generf ously offered their time to us in order that we mfght become familiar with the different fields of work so that we may not become a square peg in a round hole. COLLEGE DAY Each year, near the end of winter, colleges, universities, and other schools of higher learning, have representatives come to Bennett to discuss with the pupils their particular type of school. This year proved to be no exception to the rule, and some fortyffive schools were duly represented on College Day. These representatives carried on very informal chats with the students, showing them catalogs of the school and giving in detail facts about tuition, subjects taught, requirements for admission, and chances for scholarship. There is no question but that these personal inf terviews are more satisfactory for becoming ac- quainted with a school than is a correspondence through letters. We certainly Want to thank those representatives for coming to Bennett. CONTEST OF THE YEAR In the Girls' Oratorical Contest this year, Cor' inne New represented Bennett, in the Boys' Graf torical Contest our contestant was Sherwood Besf try For the first time the Literary Staff of the Beacon sponsored a contest. Gordon McLeod will be awarded a bronze B for his prize essay. There was much interest in the choice of King and Queen for Bennett this year. The winners were Jack Keating and Frances Wight. There was a contest between the Philosophians and the Philomathians in the sale of megaphones early in the year, which was highly successful. The Philosophian Society was the victor. g - X ISE Page 59 h u. U THE BENNETT HALL OF FAME NORMAN BURKARD Aunlyon - Marion Williams To become president of the Boys' HifY, Treasurer of the Legion of Honor, member of the Philomathians, and of the Student Council of 206 is quite a bit to expect of anyone. However, Norman Burkard, besides attaining all this, writes for the Editorial staff of the Beacon and is head monitor in the Freshman Cafeteria. To top it all off, he will receive his Cold Scholarship pin this year. Norm likes to spend his spare time playing pingfpong, listening to Harry james, or eating hamburgers. His pet hates are wiping dishes, homework, and insincere people. When someone, bursting with pride, shows Norman his favorite picture of himself, he insists on saying, Swell Who is it? Norm, after taking a course in Chemistry, hopes to continue on to Brown University to receive his Ph. D. With his personality ambif tion, and ability, Norman will surely succeed in anything he under' takes. Best of luck! MARGARET RUSS Arm Lyon -- Gloria Lawrence Presenting-the writer of many of our best assembly skits- Margaret Russ. However, we hasten to assure you, Maggie does not spend all her time writing skits, for she belongs to the Legion or Honor, Girls' HifY, Philosophians, and Bennett Players. In addition to all this, she writes for the Alumni Column of the Beacon, and has been assistant business manager for the last two plays. For her participation in sports and her excellent scholastic standing, Maggie hopes to receive her Cold Athletic Pin and jeweled Scholarship Pin this year. Foremost among her likes is Terry and the Pirates, of the Courlerflixpress. Perhaps it is from her continual reading of this and other comics that she gains her talent for playfwriting. Other likes include: Stirling Hayden, suits, her little brother, and being tall. The only dislikes she would admit are scrambled eggs and oral topics. Her favorite nickname for anyone is the unflattering title Droop. Next fall Maggie will enter either D'Youville or Wells College, where she will major in journalism. With her natural talent in writing and winning personality, Maggie is sure to succeed in writing or any other field. Good luck, Margaret, we wish you the best! 5: .Kii'g.i,, 1 E Q, ai' - , , K Page 60 SHERWOOD BESTRY lanet Vv'l1alley - Gloria Lawrence Sherwood Bestry has that invisible something that cannot be defined, but that all of us have recognized-an engaging, magnetic per' sonality. He gave us a congenial smile and told us how he lfkes flashy neckties, debate, sleep, chicken, and brunettes. He hereby adds his name to the long list of Bennettonians who do not like long assgnments, while operas and haircuts are the bane of his existence. When we finally caught up to him backstage, we learned he is responslble for many of those clear, concise and capable morning broad- casts over the Public Address System. Sherwood is also the Beacon assistant literary editor and holds this same position on the Heard in the Corridors staff. In addition to this he holds membership in the Bennett Players and I. R. C. He even finds time for crossfcountry. He will get his gold pin, for in addition to these many activities he has attained many honor rolls. In but a few minutes conversation with him it becomes apparent that he is very talented in public speaking. Of course every one remembers him in connection with the AllfHigh Oratorical and Mercer Speaking Contests. The University of Buffalo is the next step in Woodie's journey to a promising radio career, however, he did confess he has a fondness for politics. BERNARD BISGEIER Sh erwoocl L. Bestry Tall, soft spoken, with wavy hair, and that eflicient business' like appearance! Who else could it be, but Bernard Bisgeier, Editor' InfChief of the Bennett Beacon. Barney, as he is known to every' one, has found time to serve as hall monitor, participate in the Frolics of '42, and make every honor roll but one. Barney professes his likes for steak with onions, spicy food, and sports of all types, especially baseball, swimming and bowling. His hobbies are: dancing, ping pong, playing the guitar, and writing songs, one of which appeared recently over a coast to coast hookup. His dislikes, which are few, include slacks on girls, the pompadour hair do, and fish. He rates Red Skelton his favorite radio personality, and Lana Turner gets the nod for favor' ite actress. Barney's sparkling wit, and pleasing personality will guarf antee his success at Harvard University, where he plans to study law. All Bennett knows that wherever he goes, whatever he does, this Ben' nettonian will succeed. Good luck, Barney! 6' A' E2 ,W Page bi N il: ' A , f ROBERT STROMAN Marilouise Schaefer lf you see someone tearing around these fair halls with breath' taking speed, don't be alarmed and don't call out the Marines. It's only Bob Stroman during one of his busier moments. Besides being chosen Salutatorian of the Class of '42 and Stage Manager in his senior year, Bob has distinguished himself by becoming Treasurer of the Bennett Players, Chaplain of the Boys' HifY, and a member of the Legion of Honor and Philomathians. Finding out his likes and dislikes was like pulling teeth, but it was finally revealed that he likes the stage, camping, hockey, steak and strawberry milkshakes. Add such dislikes as salads, slacks, and fancy diving, and you have Bob in a nutshell. He plans to attend the University of Buffalo for two years' study of engineering, from there he plans to go to Michigan. For you, Bob Stroman, we can only say that no matter where you may go, nor what vou may do, you will surely be a success. DORIS KENNELL A fearme Hagerman You've probably seen her numerous times around the school, per' haps in the Beacon office or hurrying about her duties connected with her many school activities. Doris Kennell has made her four years at Bennett memorable by the line work she has done in everything she has attempted. Being vicefpresident of both the Legion of Honor and Bennett Players has taken up quite a bit of Doris' time, but that hasn't stopped her from attaining a place on every honor roll. The 'Sophians and Girls' HifY include her in their membership. She is editor of the Alumni column of the Beacon, office monitor and head of the hall monitors. Doris likes anything with raspberry flavor, and codfish and liver are her pet hates. Vfneck sweaters, Errol Flynn, Dumas' novels, tenns, basketball and swimming are some things which give you an idea that she is just like any other American school girl in her tastes. Don't be surprised if Doris turns out to be another Amelia Erhart, for flying, Doris thinks, is very fascinating. Doris has applied for adf mssion to the University of Rochester and to Mt. Holyoke. Wherever' she goes we know she will be on the top rung of the ladder of success. My ' Page 62 PETE JOHNSTON 1 I Rhoda Rial Have you ever noticed the spark of flame sitting in the row of j j's in 206, or for that matter, anywhere? He's truly an allfaround kid - who's built up his reputation through his immaculate personality There is nothing you can mention that he can't do or hasn't done ' Major letters in baseball and basketball and manager of the football A team, besides his Beacon pins and honor roll pins, have brought him MARGERY STEVENSON jcmice Kuhn Genial, pleasant, industrious, quiet. These may be applied to Margery Stevenson, one of Bennett's demure, yet industrious person' alities. Despite the fact that Marge didn't come to Bennett until her sophomore year, she has distinguished herself through her various activities. The latter includes membership in the Philosophians, French Club, I. R. C., Badminton Club, and the Beacon Art Staff. This year she has earned her 300 point letter for athletics, as well as her Cold scholarship pin. Notwithstanding Margery's reticence, l discovered she abhors slacks and Dorothy Lamour, while she added as her likes, junk jewelry, and Sherlock Holmes. A girl after my own heart. Marge's plans for the future include a Home Economics course at Cornell. Bennett will be losing a valuable student, but we sincerely wish her the best of luck in whatever path she may follow. i diversified fame. He can enumerate his other activities as President of the Boys' HifY, Treasurer of the Legion of Honor, and an active member of the Philosophians. Like all other famous people, he has his likes and dislikes. He is decidedly in favor of frosted malteds and pork chops fnot together, of coursej, all kinds of sports, with basket ball at the head of his list, and playing the piano-he plays by ear and likes to play what he himself chooses. On the other hand, if you mention getting up early, especially on Sunday, this wicked Buffalo weather, and clean white shoes, his nose will turn up in disgust. H has made many steadfast friends here, and to these and many others he is known as just Pete It is not wishful thinking when we say Pete will make a success of himself in the future-incidentally Cornell is the lucky recipient. Page 63 -i-4, hw -mu CLARENCE ROTH Carol Mueller Introducing Clarence Roth, one of Bennett's best students and star athletes. Clarence has participated actively in numerous sports while at Bennett. These include football, track, and his favorite, basketball. As a reward Clarence has become a twofyear, threefletter man. Among his other activities at Bennett, Clarence is included in the membership of the Student Council, Legion of Honor, and he is also treasurer of the Boys' HifY, and president of the Philosophians. Clarence claims he has no favorite band leader, but is willing to dance to any of them. Besides dancing, Clarence likes PepsifCola, and espef cially steak dinners. Although his dislikes are very few, Clarence admits that smoking, knee socks and bright nail polish are taboo with him. Clarence would like to attend Brown University and become a successful engineer. If his future is as illustrious as his past fwhich it will bel he will appear in many more Halls of Fame. HAROLD BERGWALL i Virginia Ierge Bennett can justly be proud of this handsome and popular member of the Senior Class. His remarkable career during his four years at l Bennett has been the reason for his place in The Hall of Fame. Hal is a member of the Boys' HifY, of which he is vicefpresident, and is treasurer of both the Philosophians and the junior League. He has also been a member of the Student Council, during which time he served as a councilmanfatflarge. He is an ardent sportsman, as proved by the fact he was on both the football and baseball squads as well as receiving his major letter in basketball. Roast beef, Glen Miller, dancing, and phosphates are among his likes, while slacks and homework were received with dark looks when mentioned by the writer. The Senior Class honored him by choosing him Boys' Class Day Chairman. l'Hal plans to return to Bennett next fall for a Post' Graduate course, after which he hopes to attend lvlichigan State or Brown University. We are sure success will follow you, Hal Berg' wall, as you venture forth from these halls toward your next goal. X5 ,NJN I Page 64 MARGOT POWER Katherine Maclqey--Elisabeth Bushnell Believe us when we tell you that it was no easy assignment inter'- viewing Margot Power. After finally cornering her for an interview, we found her activities to be so diversified that we didn't know where to begin. However, if you ever feel something streak past you, don't be alarmed. It's only Margot on her way either to a Legion of Honor meeting, a German Club meeting, girls' swimming team, a Music Club meeting, or even a Beacon Major Staff meeting. In June she will graduate with a Music and College Arts diploma, finishing sixth highest in her class, with twentyfsix to twentyfeight credits and eighteen hours of college credit. Margot will receive her jeweled honor pin and her gold B for athletics. She likes all music except jazz and loves to dance, but fervently dislikes alarm clocks and old jokes. In September, she will enter Syracuse University to continue her study of music. Here's wishing all the luck in the world to you, Margot, for we know you will certainly succeed. RHODA RIAL Ann Louise Menge I'm sure you must all know who that person is who squeaks around school in her Hauraches, and who gets those perfectly grand marks in all her studies. Yes, it's none other than Rhoda Rial. I think everyone is familiar with her ready smile, and natural good humor. Rhoda is a member of the Philomathians, Girls' HifY, Badminton Club, Classical Club, was treasurer of the Riding Club, and was an office monitor. She has her gold B for swimming, basketball, volley' ball and baseball. Incidentally she won a few medals and a cup, for swimming. During her junior year, she was Club Notes Editor of the Beacon, during her senior year she was Literary Editor. She also has a silver Beacon pin, jeweled Honor pin, and is valedictorian of the senior class. Among Rhoda's likes are swimming, children, and believe it or not, studying. Her pet hates include: overfpolite people, doing dishes, and asparagus. Rhoda plans to attend Duke University, in North Carolina. I know you'll agree with me in believing, that because of Rhoda's sincere enthusiasm and capabilities, she will undoubtedly succeed in anythng she undertakes. Page 65 ll- 1 X PHYLLIS LOCKE Marion Williams - Ioan Dutch Come out from behind that drawing board! NVe all know you, Phil Locke. This brownfeyed Miss has great artistic ability and has won several poster contest awards with this talent. She will receive her gold honor roll pin this year. Phil's other activities are numerous. During her four years at Bennett she has participated in the Bennett Frolics, the Crlee Club, Philomathians, and Girls' I'IifY, of which she is chairman of the program committee. Everyone enjoys Phil's singing in assembly and her favorite song is Skylark. Phil confessed to us she likes dancing, stewed rhubarb, The Spirit and hamburgers with onions. Her dislikes are few, but fervent. They include cake frosting, squash, Victor Mature and Zoot suits. Phil's many friends can tell you her favorite expression is are you kidding? Phil will continue her study of art at Ohio State University and become an art teacher. We know your vivacious personality and talent will assure your success. VV e wish you the best of everything, Phil Locke. Art Department Bennett High School Art Department has cofoperated with the United States Treasury Department through the State Education Department by making posters. These posters stressed thrift and savf ings for security by buying stamps and bonds for National Defense. In the annual Scalp and Blade Christmas Ball poster contest Merlyn Simpson and Merle Wilson were awarded second and third cash prizes. Bennett High School Art Department designed and painted one thousand cards for the Red Cross. The design was a pen and ink sketch of the Red Cross Home on Delaware Avenue. In the Western New York Scholastic Art Awards Competition held for High School Students for creative work in Arts and Crafts, Merle Wilson was honored by receiving second prize, and Phyllis Locke third prize, in the Advertising Group I. In the Natonal Scholastic Art Awards Competition, Merle Wilson received the third cash prize In the Advertising Art, Group I. A photograph of her poster is shown here. It features mental and physical fitness, advertising the nutritional value of Nabisco Shredded Wheat. The Art Department has recently submitted thirty posters to the seventh annual meat poster national contest. The subject was a timely one. With the attention of the nation focused on nutrition, the posters designed by the students depicted the importance of a basic food in our march to victory. The results of this contest have not as yet been published. Q aus K 1- :gr I? XX ,L ' QW ' f- I .... . Psgsbb I I -I PRIZE WINNING POSTER Heard in the Corridors Elizabeth Spicer --Jeannie Burlingliam Sherwoocl Bestry SENICR POLLS OR SCMETHING Most Glamorous DIFFERENT Shirley Mitchell Hal Bergwall Jeanne Crane Jim Stuart ' n Y HS Y Martha Mansfield Hal Bergwell ' FT1C11dliCSf Jane Helfrich Pete Johnston P hYll1S SCFIUOUCY IZJHYUC RUFWY Bw Looking firgrflelfiigli Pffxiiflillson Martha Mansfield Hal Bergwell peppiest Doris RHYYUUNJ lim Stuart Phyllis Germoney Pete Johnston Helen HUSZHUU JGFYY St1'aUSkY Jeanne Burlingham Kenny Vwlhitcomb pc,.3Onamy Janet Smith Jim Eaton Phyllis Germoney Pete Johnston Most Cheerful Jeanne Crane Jim Stuart Janice Kuhn Kenny Whitcomb Jane Helfrich Vifayne Rutter Betty Lang Pete Johnston Most Humowms Jeanne Crane Jim Eaton Margaret Russ Bud Morrow M03f Tflllicltive Marilou Schaefer Kenny Whitcomb Mafgiifet Russ Bud Morrow Arlene Brock Dan Schurr , 6210116 CFHDC Ed Scully I I Marilou Schaefer Dan Schurr Best Dancer J . Phyllis Scott Earl Chapman I N109 Bwlllfmf pat Irwin Dim Q'Nei1 Rhoda Rial Boh Stroman Jeanne Burlingharn Dick Moesch kapne Clgmnli gdgligd Cohen Most Athletic r me mc U Ormw Florence Cuthill Clarence Roth A 13 B gk Best Speakel' Shirley Newman Jim Eaton r me Crm' gud Morrflw Rhoda Rial Pete Johnston Eliyllgi dggimey giggle Gish? ht L t ian ri Most Likely to Succeed Slcepiegt g Arlene Brflck Bud Mfifffiw Martha Mansfield Cod McClure grains Jgm Eatlim Gloria Gress Dan Schurr of '1 ld H210 nston Elizabeth Spicer Chuck Whelan Biggest Heartbreaker Done the Most for Bennett Jeanne Burlingham Hal Bergwall Jeanne Crane Jim Eaton Doris Raymond Wayrme Rutter Arlene Brock Bud Morrow Shirley Mitchell Margaret Russ Sherman Wright .S M hw ! Page 67 ,- 1 - Favorite Subjects-Chemistry, History. Sports Participant-Baseball, Swimming. Spectator-Football, Baseball. Favorite Orchestra - Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey. Favorite Singers-Bob Eberly, Frank Sinatra, Helen C'Connell, Dinah Shore. Favorite Songs-Tangerine, Skylark. Favorite Authors-Daphne de Maurier, Edna Ferber. Favorite Movie Stars - Bette Davis, Sterling Hayden. Favorite Radio Personalities-Bob Hope, Red Skelton. Favorite Radio Programs-Red Skelton, Lux Radio Theatre. Now that all that is said and done fand we realf ly did count themj we'll get down to brass tacks. . . The following ditty was presented by next year's fivefyear seniors . . . Roses are red, Violets are blue, I can't graduate, And neither can you. Remember when we were Freshmen: That hazy first day and the assemblies with the Four Ukesf' Lunch occurred in the middle of the fourth per' iod. Iris Hassler was beauty queen of the Iam- borees, Russ Carnes was every girl's dreamfman, and Betty Waterhouse attracted the stag line, When Torn Kincade's thoughts strayed to janet Smith, or so we were led to believe by Jeanne Crane and Bud Morrow in Freshmen Frolicsng Those were the days when Pledge Betty Lang proposed to senior monitors every day at lunch, and a future sorority member, Ginny Casten, wore pigtails . . When we marveled at the spacious halls and at the high and mighty seniors, and shook at the mere mention of Latin class . . Ah, yes, things were so different, none of us went steady, Earl Chapman brought his lunch in the funny paper and proceeded to read Dick Tracy during Science class . . and a certain admiring fan snapped a pic' ture of Miss Welch during class . . Those were the days of knickers and pigtails, of Bennett Ball' room dances where all the Freshies turned up stag and where Artie Shaw's Begin the Beguine -5 was something to rave about . . and we can't forget that fatal memory of the I. test. Dip me in rubber and call me priceless. Hello, sugar, who's rationing you! If you want to hear a good argument, just get Chuck Whelan and Marilou Schaefer on the sub- ject of orange, and then ask her to read her Ode to those who wear orange on St. Patrick's Day. It's just coincidental that the Valedictorfan and Salutatorian of our class should form a couple, but Rhoda Rial and Bob Stroman have been hittin' the hot spots lately . . How about a loan of those brains Q just for the exams, of coursej? . Something extraordinarily unique-that baseball game between the Dopeys and the Phil Hashers . . and they need an umpire, fellas! It seems that Jack Sullivan and Paul Sundheim are about to serve their country . . . oops, we for' got, this issue is for Seniors only, but at this point we'd welcome any news about up and coming juniors and even rejoice at the antics of the meekf est Frosh. Those dark objects, known in the best groups as circles, are once again making their appearance, even on those who know they have to pass e'.'e:yf thing to graduate. Shfhfhfh!! the enemy may be listening. If you must talk to someone--don't give any information. Our little spy, Sammy the Snooper, is at large He mght be anywhere-under any table, behind the door, on the land, or on the sea--but not in the air-he doesn't fit requirements. And if you decide to uncover that skeleton in the closet, don't be surprised if he has a friend. Well, gang, here is what he's reported. Don't be surprised if he has a friend. Don't blame us- all we know is what we hear. Sammy starts out early Monday morning. Any Monday morning-they're all the same. Every' body's recovering from the weekfend fwe'll tile that under future referencej, walking around with eyes half open, trying to catch up on their sleep, and, but why go into that-we've all seen them. Deco's-corner of Main and Hertel---first stop. ,W VVYY I kN ik, I Page 68 Here he finds Pat Gibbons and Mary Forsythe dis' cussing choses de cour over their cups of coffee. Before religious instructions--because it doesn't take an hour to get to church-Unterecker's takes in a bit of filthy lucre. But not as much as after school. Then Sammy finds the Dopeys, Sally Smith, Doris Deyhle, and joan DePuy, exchanging jokes. Harris's is a natural. Pooch and Helen Guile are the only ones we can mention, though. S. T. S. could distinguish others through the smoke, but, unfortunately they will return to their Alma Mammy in the fall. Our boy Sam sneaks into Durkins every once in a while. 'May Morley says fquotej Je vais au Durkins tous les joursf' Accompanying her are jean Pettis and Mildred Pfoltzer. Trailing janet Smith and Jane Rieske to Bird's, Sammy meets Margaret Russ, ,lane Helfrich, Mary Lou Shaefer. Elaine Darby, and Dorothy Church, and hears bits of conversation ending thusly: .... our new house ,... wonderful clothes at the Sample ,... Sullivan, . . . and you know Butler!! Sammy the Snooper agrees with us that this is written by one who hopes that no matter what ever might happen, we will always be friends!! . . . How nice it is to put your hand out and walk through the sunshine ,... and to share everything with someone else-your hopes and fears with one who understands and respects you . . . Sammy says it's a matter of opinion-but did you ever try sharing your girl with someone else? What has Zim's got? Sammy shadowed jean Hagerman, Rhoda Rial, and Janice Kuhn one day and couldn't decide whether it was to see the ferkfers fthose hard-working specimens of manly pulchritude-Jim Eaton, Jim Stewart, and Rudy Loefflerj, or whether Bud De Vinney and Bill Berger were the main attractions at Herzog's. Sammy admits that he envies the weaker sex- and their daily cokes on the house. Sometimes Sammy gets a little out of hand and says that we are mistreating him-just because he belongs to the union! But we fixed him by saying that we'd tell his girl, Heliotrope, that he has a habit of yelling Hey, Mabel to almost everyone. Requiring peace and solitude, Sammy sauntered over to that soda emporium on Main, known as Love's. Here he falls over Alice West retriev- ing a lost penny, and tries not to listen to the hen session of Alice Green and Gerri Silverman. But you know Sammy! For a little gay spirit fs?J at night, Sammy visits the humdrum life of the upper crust fcrumbs to youl, which by this time is bursting into bloom. The first on the list is Gladysz's, known to its weekly inhabitants as J. B.'s. There, on Wednesf day nights, Sammy is amazed to find those beautif ous Delta Gammas, and their everready Romeos. On weekends, Sammy talks to Pooch Riccuti fand considers himself bravej, to various members of the football team-and winks at Alice West, Doris Deyhle, Pat Houck, Gerry Silverman, Sally Smith, and others. We think Sammy the Snooper gets around-seems he sees all, hears all, and tells all. Oui? And soofooffoofoofoo to Cole's. Having whis- Qpered conversations, Sammy spies Pat Houck, Rudy Loeffler, Jean Mueller, Sally Gardner, Betsy Palmer, and their many beaux. With a true nose for gossip, Sammy drives his Austin to the Air Lanes, commonly known to the gang as the Auf, Here, he joins the Conga chain with Phyllis Scott and Chris, Alice West and Harry, fand sometimes on stag party nights, Jack Wattj, janet Goldstein and Jerry, Pat Houck and Mac, ,lean Mueller and Bud, Shir' ley Steller and jerry, Sally Gardner and Fred, Sally Smith and Willie, and many of the Bennett nightflifers. Here, Sammy admits, the evening is brought to a grand Hnale by the national anthem. P. S.-We're wondering how Sammy is the morning after ! ! ! ! !! Pat Carroll poked her finger through the hole in her locker the other day just for fun,-and even though she pulled with all her mighty strength, it refused to come out .... Then another day, Pat became tired of waiting for a bus, and not to be denied, she managed to get a ride in a patrol wagon. When some Freshmen girls were raving about how adorable Hal Bergwall looked in his baseball uniform, they didn't know that Martha Mansfield Continued on page 96 Page 69 QSM? i 'k ATHLETICS W fgnxsef' 5 QSML' ' V Peg 70 Page'7I A I b n, A Y ' ll I' . B 0 Y S ' I O R T S fumes Eaton-Donald Iolmston WILLIAMS CUP STANDINGS Kensington .................. 8 I 4 9 6.5 I 8 I 35.5 Bennett ...,.... ...,.... . 495 , s 5 s I 2757 6 I 34.6 East ..,..........,..,...., 7 I 1 Iio Uio 4 3 32.0 South Park .................. 6 I 7 6.5I l 9 29.5 Tech .................................I 9.5i3I5I9I?wI29.i XVe're in the home stretch now, in our l94lf42 athletic year. The Willianis Cup Race has been the closest in years and it is the first time in a long while that Bennett has not led all the way. The Fall sports put the Tigers in front with 25 V1 points, to 21 for Kensington and 19V2 for South Park. A rather poor winter season saw our swimf ming and basketball teams drop our standfng in the YVilliams race to second with 34 points, IVZ points behind Kensington. Now, at this writing, our spring contingents are entering the field of battle. The contests in which they compete will no doubt determine the winner of the coveted Willianis trophy. The prospects for Bennett appear comparatively good. However, anythng can happen in Buffalo High School comf petition, so we will not attempt to be prophets. Gur only words are that we wish our teams the best of luck and hope that when these words are published they will be at the head of their ref spectlve leagues. We know that they will do their best to bring that Williams Cup back to Bennett for the 10th time. r I Ist Row-Talboys, Decker, Getz, Keliher, Harimayer, Schurr, Flynn, Trahey, O'DonneII, Bafi, Hunf. 2nd Row-Mensonides IAssisI'anI' Managerl, Webber, Coley, Rutter. Dobbins, H. Bergwall, Peterson, Helmer, J. Bergwall IManagerI Fink, M. Bergwall, Bnusr, Johnsfon, Coach Braun. t- I I 1 K Page 72 i l Y . . . W Id Row-Farrar, Dietrich, Green, Scully lCapfnunl, Burley, affers, F II y 2nd Row-Weber, Butler, Liebrofson, Walker, Armsfrong, Lincoln, F h Nichols llillanagerl. BASEBALL BENNETT 0 3 2 0 4 2 0-II RIVERSIDE . 0 5 0 0 0 0 0- 5 The Bennett baseball team inaugurated the 1942 season with a victory of llfi over their feared opponents and rivals, the Riverside Frontiers. The Tigers went into battle with their positions held down mostly by untried and inexperienced players. These players, however, proved themselves more than capable of representing Bennett High School and produced the results that a veteran outfit would. The Orangemen jumped into the lead in the second inning, with a splurge of three runs. Traf hey started things rolling with a single to left field. Helmer, running for Trahey, stole second and third, and then came home on a passed ball. The pitcher then walked jack Keliher. Dan Schurr came up to bat and with two strikes on him, picked out a high ball and poled a tremendously long home run over the left fielder's head, scoring Keliher ahead of him. The side was then retired. River' side, in their half of the inning, displayed a bit of that never say die spirit, and sent five runs across the plate, thus assuming the lead. These scores came on three hits, three walks, and two errors. Bennett retaliated immediately, however, and tied it up by a homer by Johnston with one mate aboard. The fifth inning was the next to see nreworks. The Tigers batted around and with a hit by Bob Talboys, another home run by Schurr, two walks, and a few errors, managed to produce four more runs. A leftfhanded pitcher assumed the hurling duties for Riverside and he received the same ref ception that his teammate had. All the Bennett batters got their stick on that ball and pounded it furiously. In the sixth, the scoring was completed when the North Mainers made two more tallies. As they had been doing all afternoon, the Tigers ran the Riverside catcher ragged and, when they got on base in this inning they came all the way around. Decker got on by an error, followed by Page 73 kgs, a walk by Keliher, his third of the afternoon. Joe Flynn hit safely, and a couple of batters pushed them around to score the two runs. From then on there was no scoring. This victory gave Coach Braun and the rest of the baseball world an indication of what kind of a team Bennett was going to have. Everyone was hoping for a fair finish by the baseballers for the sake of the Williams Cup. They now saw the possibility of a good finish. Let us wait to see how this prediction compares with the actual out' come of the Cornell Cup Series. BENNETT m0303030-9 LAFAYETTE ., 0 O I 0 I 0 0- 2 The Bennett Tigers continued their winning ways by trouncing Lafayette 9f2 on Diamond I in Delaware Park. The Grange lineup was a bit ref vised for this game, but it proved to be as suitable as any tried heretofore. The opening stanza offered very little excitement as only one man managed to reach first on a hit. However, in the second inning, the Bennett guns began to Hre. jack Hartmayer started off with a single to center field, followed by a similar one by Dan Schurr. joe Flynn walked, filling the bases. The next two men were less fortunate though, and grounded and struck out respectively. Dick Traf hey, our cleanup hitter, came to bat and brought the stands to their feet with a screaming hit through third base, pushing two runs across the plate. An error enabled another run to be scored, which com' pleted the scoring for this inning. In the last half of the third, the: Violets touched Norm Decker for a lone run which allowed them to come within hail' ing distance of our Tigers again. This lasted only for a short time, however, because Bennett netted three more tallies in the following stanza. Three successive singles set the stage for this rally. Dick O'Donnell was the first to turn the trick, followed i l i Is? Row-Pffeir, Burken, Their, Swain, Loveland, Unidenf, Elkin iAssisfan+ Coachl, Guider, Dowd, Davidson, Bihr, Faber, R. Siuarf. 2nd Row-Bonner, J. Sfuarf, Olshan, Kloner, Morrow, Eaton, Rofh, Zimmerman, Fassel, Flannigan, Fox, Rochwarger. Third Row-Wood fManager,, Korman, Holiyer, Hofifman, Higgins, W.eingarden. Kurland, Marfin, Robinson, Edelman, DeVinney, Mefchel, Bremen, Maunz, Klein, Bebaur, Greenberg, Kea+ing, Graves, Vesfer, Smifh iAssis1an+ Managerl. 4fh Row-Nuwer, Willer, Burden, Male, Twersky, McClure, Goefz. .. ., EYES-1,w ' sail. ,gf 5 f' . K, , has 49 ' . . ,. . 5-Q' , -' N is . .s s. . - ' X. -1 '. Isl Row-Pirson, Cowan, Tifficlriian, Fink, Rogan, Kraeiz, Proclmnow, M.orris. 2nd Row-McClure, Meisfer, Whelan, Sundheim, Collis, Hoffman, Sullivan, Ricciufi, Roth, Eaton, Morrow, Reigsfad. 3rd Row--Sfaubifz lAssisfanf Coachl, H. Bergwall lAssisfanf Managerl, l leigl1ling,Warman, Ed Graff, Moesch, J. Bergwall, Feuerslein, Harf- mayrrv, Souln, Sfransliy, Manos, Sloman, Fox, Abelson, Coach Braun. 4fl'i Row-O'DonneII lManagerl, Grisfmalier, Meischl, Roberts, Niesen, Greenberg, Hunfer, Welker, M. Bergwall, Boyer, Dispenza, Croop, Whifcomb lAssisfanf Managerl, Johnston llvfanagerl. by l i'ed Helmer and Norm Decker. U'Donnell was forced out at home, but the other two were sent home by a walk and an error. Keliher ground' ed out, thus ending this miniature rally. There was no more scoring until the sixth inf ning, when Bennett for the third time, produced three runs. This time it was Schurr, Rutter, CTDon' nell, and Flynn who provided the fireworks. This last splurge put the game on ice and Decker calmly finished out the contest, permitting Lafayette to score but one more run. The team looked even better, playing well both defensively and offenf sively. Mr. Braun appeared a bit worried over the hitting power of his team, but novv seemed a little pleased and reassured. But, he refused to admit it and remarked, Anything can happen. I5on't base anything on today's game. I'm not for' getting that we have four more games to play. BENNETT IOI20004-8 McKINLEY l0IO0020-4 For their third game of the season, the Bennett Tigers traveled to their jinx diamond in Riverside park. Heretofore, the Orange men have met with trouble and many times defeat on this battlefield. This year was no exception. The boys managed to escape defeat and bring back an 8f4 victory, but not before they encountered serious difficulties. The first man to bat for Bennett singled to een' ter, to give the boys a good start. He was followed by a sacrifice by Joe Flynn and a hit by Dick Traf hey. This brought the first tally of the game, put' ting the Tigers in the lead, never to be headed. However, the Macks came back in the last half of the second and pushed a run across the plate. Ben' nett went ahead again in the third with the aid of two walks, a ground out, and an error. The Paqe 75 My M determined Macks again tied it up in their half of the innfng. The game remained at a standstill for two inf nings, waiting for the two run splurge the boys from Main Street produced. This time it was Dan Schurr who started things rolling. He went to second on a passed ball, and continued to third base on a fielder's choice by Fritz Helmer. Talboys walked. Pitcher Getz grounded to the mound, the pitcher holding Schurr to third and catching Getz at hrst. However, the next man up singled sharply to right, sending in the two runs. McKinley was unable to do a thing until the last half of the seventh inning with two men out. Two hits, coupled with a walk and an error, brought the tying runs across. The Tigers, seeking revenge for that poor showing, went to bat, and immedif ately produced four runs, featured by hits by Sin' clair and Talboys. The boys, heartened by ihis comeback, held their adversaries scoreless for the extra inning. TENNIS The tennis team has not as yet participated in any interfschool matches. They have, however, trained hard all winter in preparation for the maiches which start about May 12. The lads can be counted upon to do their best for Bennett, and that is all we ask. The team at present will play as follows: First singles ..............,. .,..................... E d Scully Secondusingles ...........................,........... Harold Green Third singles ......................,......................... Dick Burley First doubles .................. jack Butler, Dick Farrar Second doubles ...... Ned Dutrich, Dick Walters TRACK Getting off to a late start, the track team found itself barely in shape for its Hrst meet of the year. Coach Rosenthal's charges made their debut on a cold, rainy day, facing East High School through the mist. Cff to a bad start in the high hurdles, the Tiger trackmen fought back valiently with all they had, but failed to overcome the lead which East continued to increase. High spot of the meet for Bennett was the trio of first places turned in by the three Aces who ran with the trackmen. Mor - row was best in the 220 sprint, Roth in the 'broad' jump and Ea ton in the 100. Bob Burden grabbed the only other Hrst for Bennett in the pole vault. The team is comprised mostly of newcomers, who all turned in fine performances ' Chuck Kurland in the shot put, Bob Goetz in the high jump and Bob Refgstad in the pole vault, all fs ' fs 1 ff V if.. ' X Page 76 QQ show promise in the Held events. Dick Zimmer' man and Mort Fox in the hurdles, Elton Devinney in the quarter mile and Don Nuwer in the 100 yard dash, will undoubtedly prove their worth be' fore the season ends. As a whole the team is fairly strong and should place among the first three teams in the Al1fHigh iMeet. STATISTICIANS AT WORK Have you ever wondered just how the combined efforts of all our teams compared with those of their opponents? It really means nothing, but just for the sport of things, let us look at some of the totals our various teams compiled. For instance, take a gander at these figures! The Bennett grid' men scored 120 points to only 6 for their adverf saries. But then, our football team was excepf tionally good this year. All of our teams were not so fortunate. Let us continue. For five sports and a portion of two others, the Tigers have scored as follows: Bennett Opponents Football .................... ........ 1 20 6 Golf ............................. ........ 3 2 5' 3 44 CrossfCountry .................. 187 204 Swimm 'ng ........................... 3 21 31 3 Basketball ........................... 418 4 'S 8 Baseball C4 gamesj ......... 34 16 Track fone meetj ......... 48? F g 68 W - TCTAL ........................ 1453! 14095 OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS Bennett has often been called the Cakefeaters school in regard to its athletes. This name cannot possibly have any basis, for all we have to do is consult the results of the games of various years to see that Bennett has been near the top in pracf tically all of them. Also, we may note that on many allfhigh teams Bennett is well represented. Yes, instead of actually being considered softies on the gridiron and court, we have discovered that the Tigers are feared and aimed at no matter who their opponents may be. This year has been no exception as far as the athletes are concerned. We have some outstanding performers who have been honored by selection on allfhigh teams. This column has done something different this year in paying tribute to these athletes. It has picked the boy who it thinks deserves the title of best all' around athlete of the year. This honor goes to Clarence Roth. ' Clarence, after two years of getting experience, ' Continued on page 98 G I R L ' S P O R T S Gloria Blanchard - femme Cram: Bennett High School, Tuesday afternoon. Dear Emmy Lou: Wow! Am I tired! We just beat the Fresh' men in the volleyball championship of this year. You know 207 is going to be pretty proud! We really had a pretty good team if I do say so myself, but so did the Freshmen. This is the second chamf pionship game that we have played, and we won both times, but such a close score! Maybe you know some ol' the girls on our team- Gloria Blanchard, Capt. Mildred Mittleman janet Meyer, Manager Shirley Newman Florence Cutbill ,lean DeGrahr Dorothy Davis May Morley Margery Davis Mildred Pfoltzer Phyllis Cermoney Peggy Breeze Margery Hagburg Dawn fairhurst Betty Miller Ruth Hoffman You know, our gym teachers picked two major teams this year in volley ball, and a very good game was played between them. Betty and I went- we had friends on both teams, but we were glad when the Blue team won. Here are our best volleyf ball girls: GRANGE- Ina Ginsberg, Capt. Roberta White Sara Kintner, Mgr. Florence Truskey Shirley Newman Carolyn johnson Marylin Fassett Ruth Marshell Elmira Lesinska Ann Collin Sylvia Swerdlofi Ellen Fanning Betty Warren Mary Cuthbert r l ls? Row-B. Wimber, J. Depuy, J. Deevraff, J. Burlingham. M. Power, M. Russ, E. Spicer. Znd Row-E. Brown, P. Hermoney, R. Smifh, S. Newman, F. Cufbill, N. Eckert, R. Rechmen, J. Smith. G. Blanchard. 3rd Row-J. Rieclce, J. Crane, C. Warme, G. Blessing, M. Davis, M. Hagburg, D. Davis, J. Meyer. Nor in picfure-M. Cronin, R. Rial, M. Goetz. -1? imma' N , 6, L' i7 gf 'F ' ft, 42, 'I . 5 S ,, f ,f Page 77 ,- R MK BLUE- Betty Ginsberg, Capt. Ruth Kintner, Mgr. Florence Cuthill Ellen Zimmerman Mary Aesterle Maxine Swerdloff Jean Blaney Thea White Harriet Spendelow Nancy Lyall Margaret Buscumb Lola Vollmer Elizabeth Buschnell We have la ed in another semi final ame but year and now I have those cherished 500 points and I'm safe for my letter. Speaking of letters, I get my gold NB this year. Girls' Letter Day was May 29th, and all of the letter girls were excited. There was a tumbling act and Maggie Russ and Pat Carroll did their graceful Indian Dance for the benefit of the whole school. Girls who have worked in sports for four years Here are the champs: P Y ' 8 , let's not talk about that. The Junior basketball team beat us by a score of-, well let's not go into that! Elmira Lesinska was the champion team's captain, and here are the rest of the players: Dolores Helmbrecht Pat Zeis Betty Ginsberg Mary Lou Wester Ina Ginsberg Harriet Spenddor Elaine Brown You know those Freshmen. They have really put us to shame as far as swimming goes. This is the first time there hasn't been a Senior team fthat doesn't mean that there aren't any good Senior swimmers, but I guess they were just too lazy to come out for team practicej. Well, to go on with the story, those peppy little Freshmen took the coveted plaque right from under our noses. toward their Gold B sit on the stage on letter day. Here we are, and we all have to wear pure white dresses. Gloria Blanchard Gloria Blessing Elaine Brown Jeanne Burlingham Pearl Bueche Jeanne Crane Florence Cuthill Gloria Chrestlick Muriel Cronin Gloria Gress Margery Hagburg Peg Lyall Janet Meyer Mildred Mittleman Shirley Newman Martha Mansfield Margot Power Rhoda Rachman Alice Black Barbara Barker Marcia Goulding Roberta Riegel Joyce Irving Jane Crgan Carolyn Johnson Suzanne Craig Shirley Miller Margaret Easton Isabet Middleton Marion Cave Beverly Birk Ellen Bean Friday afternoon. Sorry I didn't finish and mail this sooner, but just after I listed the Freshmen girls, someone called. fDon't get the wrong idea, it was a girlj. She wanted to find out about the hike we were taking Wednesday to Williamsville. It was fun, but it certainly is a hard way of taking off those extra pounds. This is the fifth hike I've taken this fi'i P fi? Q. Y QNM, I Page 78 Dorothy Davis Rhoda Rial Margery Davis Jane Rieske Joan DePuy Margaret Russ Jean DeGraff Elizabeth Spicer Naomi Eckert Joe Smith Margaret Goetz Ruth Smith Phyllis Germoney Carol Skaer Janet Goldstein Carol Warme Betty Mae Wimber Last year's sport, ping pong, was carried over to this year. Mrs. Petzing again was chief super' visor. After the individual matches, June Schaffer and Esther Wilcox challenged each other for the championship. However, fate stepped in and this game was never played, and due to the illness of Esther, June Schaffer then received the title. This seems like a sissy game, but it takes a lot of en' durance and trickiness. Speaking of endurance, I Isl Row-Rulh Kininer, Harriet Spendelou, Rufh Smith, Doris Clark, Miriam Huer 2nd Row-Joyce Irving, Sara Kinfner, Louise Bushnell, Marie Caldwell, Virginia Wand, Ruih Ring, Geraldine During, Doris Vollmer, Mary An Car , M r J S I n y a y ane lee e, Gladys Carson. guess l just haven't any. Today in gym we figured out our Physical Fitness Index. Well, I guess I am just a physical moron. I'd give ten years of my life il' l could do just one little pushup. Anyway, my legs were strong. That must be due to the bicycling l've been doing with the school kids. lncidentally, for the first time this year, they had a pay day at the University of Buflalo and six outstanding girl athletes from Bennett's upper classes went. I know that .lane Rieske, Florence Guthill, Alice Scherbarth, Gertrude Nelson, and Betty and Ina Ginsberg were the representatives from Bennett. The girls spent an active day at Glark Gymnasium playing badminton, shuffle board, volleyball, deck tennis, and basketball. They played with girls from schools throughout the city, and also Kenmore, Tonawanda, and Amherst. Our Bennett girls lost only basketball, but won every other sport. Now I shall have to be going and doing some homework. Lots of love, SUE SENIOR. P. S.-All kidding aside, we really want to tell everybody what a swell time we had being sports editors this last year. Our censors, even though strict, were fine to work with, and we would like to thank Miss Roberts, Mrs. Strunk, and lvlrs. Petzing for their cofoperation. Gur thanks also go to our faculty advisor, Miss Nairn, who has helped us through the dilhcult spots in the planning of our columns. We want the contributors to know that we appreciate their help and wish them the best of luck in carrying on this work. ,IEANNE AND GLORIA. I 'ci 7 1 F ai' Q' ' -A gi' , x. I ' 79 5 'k ORGANIZATIONS Bernsfein Broclr Cohen Muelke Conrad Smifh Walters RED CROSS KNITTERS J. Cohen F. Kaufman S. Goldman A. Boice M. Downarcl B. Dailey R. Klein J. DeVinney L. Woodworfh E. Brown E. Bengarf B. Hoffman Mrs. Smering, Advisor lNof in picfurel xxx ,W X , F53 N is Page 8I I We qw iiii RT PHILOMATHIANS lsf Row-B. Gallivan lTreas. ll, E. Darby lV. Pres. 2l, J. Crane lSec. Il, W. Ru'Her lPres. 21, J. Rieslre IV. Pres. Il, M. Mansfield lSec. 21, K. Robinson lTreas. Zl, noi in pic- iure, J. Sfuarl lPres. ll. 2nd Row-P. Locke, S. Slellar, J. Mueller, D. Church, E. Spicer, D. Deyhle, J. Burlinglwam, G. Gress. 3rd Row-A. Gabriel, J. Sweet, A. Eberi, R. Rachman, M. Seiberf, F. Wright, P. Nagy. 4-'fh Row-D. Austin, N. Burliard, B. Edgecomb. D. Cary, J. Keafing, J. Armsfrong, B. Sfroman. The Philomathians traditionally have carried on this year as the rival literary society of the Philof sophians. This year they chose a new faculty advisor, Miss Wood. A megaphone selling contest was held between the Mathians and the Sophians. To show their good will after losing the contest, the Mathians treated the winners to a skiing party at Chestnut Ridge Park. In November they sponsored a dance, the proceeds of which were given to the Red Cross. An amusing assembly program was sponsored in order to advertise the dance. ln the middle of the year new oilicers were elected. These were: President, Wayne Rutter, Vice President, Elaine Darby, Secretary, Martha +Mans6eld. The Philosophian Literary Society kept its officers for the whole year. Under the supervision of Miss Federman, the new facultyfadvisor, the club has progressed in activities. New members were ad' mitted, increasing the active membership to about fifty persons. The Philosophians were victorious in the SophiafMathian megaphone selling contest. Next they sponsored the Red Cross old clothes and toys drive, which was most successful. Cn December llth, Dr. Charles Elbert Rhodes spoke to the club and its visitors, the Philomathians, on the subject of books and their advantages. A small profit was made on their annual Christmas dance. Another accompilshment was the drawing up and ratifying of a new constitution. Plans for the future include the election of next year's officers and the annual Sophian Freshman Declamation Contest. PHILOSOPHIANS l Isl Row-M. Fisher, J. Bufler lSerg+.- al-armsl, Roth lPres.l, Brock, Geer- money lSec.l, Helfrich IV. Pres.l, noi' in picfure, Miss Federman lFac- uly Advisorl, Bergwell lTreas.l. 2nd Row-P. Nagy, A. Wes+, P. Scolf, M. Goodman, D. Obrechf, B. Mehl, A. Scherbarlh, S. Newman, M. Goefz. 3rd Row-M. Schaefer. J. Hagermann, S. Gray, D. Eiss, C. Coifis, F. Hoff- man. 41h Row-J. Wesselman, P. Mounffori, P. Stevenson, J. DeGraFf, J. Kuhn, A. Menge, lsfanding behind R. Smifh-M. Sievensonl. 5th Row-M. Russ, J. Gehman, M. Solomon. bfh Row-M. Bergwall, J. Walker, P. Werler, P. Guenther. lNo+ in Picfurel-R. Trahey, E. Scul- ly, D. Bail, D. Powell, R. 'Livings'lon, J. Sluhman, D. Johnston, H. Duffy. Page 82 JUNIOR LEAGUE wall. 5+h Row--Eaton, Ruffers, Unidentified R. Sfuarf, J. Sfuarf. Scully, Eiss, Bali. Gould. 2nd Row-Simon. Loonslr, Mueller, Sweet, Houck, Huggins, Spicer. Ist Row-Wiesbeclr IV. Pres.l. Sfeller Rec. Sec.l, Jack Keating fPres.l. H. Bergwell fTreas.l, Wright ICor. Sec.l, Miss Maurice lAdvisorl. The junior League is a comparatively new club in Bennett. The faculty advisors are Miss Maurice and Miss Ford. Because of unfortunate circumstances the club has not been as active this year as it had aspired. The schedule was somewhat interrupted, when its president, james Stuart, had to resign his position and new oflicers were elected. The initiation of new members provided an amusing meeting. To aid in the sale of defense stamps and also to help the League secure a bond to present to the school, plans for a dance were made, to which a Life lvlagazine photographer was to be invited. However, because of the spring sports program, the plans were interrupted. As a closing event of this year, an assembly program was presented. The Legion of Honor has really lived up to its name this year. It began the year by electing the following officers: james Eaton, president, Jeanne Crane, vice president, jane Rieske, secretary, and Donald -lohnston, treasurer. During the football season its members sold Bennett Tiger pins, repref senting the new name given Bennett's athletic teams. At the request of Mr. Farrar many of the members acted as ushers on Parents' Day. At the beginning of the second term another election of oflicers was held with results as follows: president, Winstcnn lvlorrowg vice president, Doris Kcnnell, secretary, lane Helfrich, and treasurer, Norman Burkard. Since the membership consisted for the most part of seniors, several eligible juniors were invited to join the club so that the Legion membership now exceeds forty persons. LEGION OF HONOR Isf Row-D. Kennell IV. Pres. Ill, J. Crane IV. Pres. Il, J. Helfrich fSec. Ill, J. Rieslie fSec. ll, W. Morrow lPres. Ill, J. Eafon lPras. Il N. Burkard iTreas. Ill, D. John- sfon lTraas. ll. 2nd Row-E. Darby, C. Coifis, P. Germoney, D. Obrachf. E. Lasinka, M. Power, A. Lyon, M. Flagler, I. Cunaf, M. Scowden, M. Russ, G. Lawrence, A. Brock. 3rd Row-W. Gallivan, C. Roth, R. Byron, W. Ruffer, L. Rochwarger, K. Fradin. O. Shelgran. 4th Row-N. Fuhr, D. Cary, W. Edge- comb, R. Sfroman. Page 83 6+l1 Row-Morrow, Ausiin, M. Berg- 4fh Row-W. Gallivan, A. Johnson. 3rd Row--Obrechf, Co+'fis, Nagy, Bur- lingham, Gress, Gabriel, Sieberf. AT T FRENCH CLUB lsr Row-R. Ro:enihal, O. Shelgren .lSec.l, J. Truesdale IV. Pres.l, M. Goodman lPres.l, G. Gress, lTreas.l, J. DePuy. 2nd Row-E. Lesinska, A. Lyon, P. Mc- Cormick, S. Yenoff, R. Wychoff, B. Yasinow, D. Church, M. Stevenson. 3rd Row-C. Dankman, M. Goeiz, E. Vidal, J. Wesselman, E. Baefzhold, R. Smilh. 4fh Row-P. Elsier, H. Eslrin, J. Nason, G. Lawrence, W. Simson, E. Swartz, E. Rosenthal. At the suggestion of its faculty advisor, Mlle. Iassogne, the French Club has been aiding the Red Cross by knitting. The meetings on Wednesday afternoons hav elncluded some interesting and unusual programs. Slides of Paris, of the palace of Versailles, and of Roman ruins in French North African col' onies were shown at two of the meetings. Along with these, Miss Severence gave talks. Several memf bers presented a humorous play about Americans in a French restaurant at another meeting. Mary Goodman, Margery Packard, and iMargot Power, with Kenneth Fradin accompanying, entertained the club with the singing of French songs. At various other meetings, the whole club joined in singing and learning songs in French. At times the meetings have been devoted to games for the enjoyment of the members. As you can see, membership in the French Club proves valuable and entertaining to any conscientious French student. The German Club has had an interesting though interrupted season. Early in the fall it set up a contribution box for Red Cross donations. Then, at the annual Christmas party, each member conf tributed to this fund instead of exchanging a gift with a fellow club member. The combined results were then presented to the Red Cross. Songs and games have been regular features of the meetings. In adf dition to all this, the club members invited other interested students to a meeting at which they were privileged to hear Dr. Sutter of the University of Buffalo, who gave an interesting talk on Mozart, def scribing his life, his works, and concluding by playing a Mozart rondo. The members plan to round out the year's activity with their annual picnic at Chestnut Ridge Park. GERMAN CLUB l Ist Row-R. Sfuarl, J. Wiedmann, E. Schwartz, C. Mueller, M. Schular lSec.l, K. Robinson lPres.l, M. Pfancoo IV. Pres.l, M. Power. 2nd Row-J. Kealing, D. Drews, A. Lebowifz, D. Helfman, Muellre, J. Weinsiein, B. Mahl, E. Guclovifz. 3rd Row-Wall, Riebling, Fisher, R. Roth, R. Slroman, D. Zangerle, J. Slorer, D. Vellrer, L. Twersky, H. Smilh. Page 84 , BADMINTON CLUB Isl Row-Paul Werler flsr Serg+.-at Arms, 2nd Treas.l, Lee Graves llsf V. Pres.l, Ellen Fanning f2nd Pres.l, Edna Briggs flsf Pres.l, Bob Schrei- ber l2nd Sergf.-af-Armsl, Kay Hec- ror flsl' Treasl. 2nd Row-Shirley Webber, Evelyn Tremberfh, Margie Schroer, Marion Thompson, Serene Soibelman, Gerry Durning, Marge Pfancoo. 3rd Row-Ann Diefrich, Esther Lash, Per Hess, Doris Verbeclz. 4+h Row-Emory Bechf, Philip Twer- sky, Lanny Pennario, Ari Finn. 5+h Row-Chuck Quinn, Ari Yeales. M'ssIng members-Nancy Watson l2d Sec.l, Esfhor Dewifz, Bob Dewifz, David Cavanaugh, Bob Ellsworih, Herb Thier. Une of the most active organizations in Bennett is the Badminton Club. Twice a week the club's members drag themselves about the court of imaginary lines in room 331. Their only regret is the low ceiling, which encourages fto put it mildlyj unlawful playing, introduction of heretofore unheard of rules, and featherless shuttlecocks. The Badminton Club opened Bennett's spring social season with a very successful dance, both socially and Hnancially. This St. Patrick's Day Dance was attended by all the socially alert Bennettonians. Although it was an outstanding feature, the weekly meetings are also highlights in Bennett's weekly activities. The club has done much to further the interests of the students toward a goal of health, happiness, and success obtained through sports. All in all its members believe that this year will stand out as one of the most successful the Badminton Club has ever had. Although you may have heard little about the Chess Club this year, its members have been very active. The meeting place has been Room 222, where their faculty advisor, Miss Carpenter, has been rl willing arbitrator on a battlefield filled with rooks, kings, bishops, and knights. The year's activities were begun with a tournament which classihed each member as to playing ability. The top five were then selected to represent Bennett in a series of interfschool matches, two against Kensington and two against Burgard. The first match against Kensington was taken easily by Bennett, but in a return match our representatives were defeated when Kensington scored a terrific comeback. At Burgard, Bennett took two straight matches with scores of four to one and three to two. CHESS ctus l Left fo Right- Isf Row--H. Bonner, D. Eriell. 2nd Row-M. Siegel, C. Fell fV. i Pres.l, J. Fell, R. Farrar fPres.l, Wallenhorsf. 3rd Row-K. Hecfor, Cowan, Twerslry, S. Hollher, E. Gelner, G. MacLeod, R. Hale. Page 85 C BOYS' HI-Y Isf Row-H. Bergwell fV. Pres. ll, J. Siuarr, K. Robinson fSec. Zi. C. Rofh fTreas.l, B. Edgecomb fV. Pres. 21, N. Burliard fSec. I, Pres. 21, D. Johnsion fPres. Il, J. Hud- son fSergf.-af-Aymsl, B. Sfroman fChap.l, J. Eaion, W. Morrow. 2nd Row-J. Kirch, D. Marchand, P. Metzger, D. Byron. A. Johnson, R. Rosf, M. Bergwall, B. Mensonides, B. Gallivan, D. Ausfin. 3rd Row-G. Duihie, K. Whiicomb, J. Cooke, W. RuHer, D. O'DonneIl, N. Cusimano, D. Cary, J. Builer, G. Grebe, H. Johnson, N. Fuhr. Under the able leadership of its officers and new advisor, Mrs. Wilkinson, the Boys' HifY began in the fall with their paper drive, which terminated prohtably. Many other worthwhile projects were carried out, among which were: letters to boys in South America, letters to Bennett graduates in the service, and the donation of blood to the Red Cross Blood Bank. Representatives were sent to the Albany HifY Conf ference and the Clean Clder Boys' Conference. Along the social line, two ski parties were held and a joint meeting with the Girls' HifY. Bill Edgecomb represented the HifY as fire chief on I-IifY Day in the city government. Speeches by Mr. Carl Hoffman of the Buffalo Museum, Mr. Harold Weber of the Buffalo Better Business Bureau, and Mrs. Wilkinson, helped to make the meetings more interesting. The years 19414942 have been very active ones for the Cirls' HifY under the leadership of President Phyllis Germoney. Their meetings are divided into three parts: Hrst the dinner, second the business and then the entertainment. They have had several speakers at their meetings who gave talks and movies of New England, Yellowstone National Park and the Holy Land. Perhaps the most popular meetings have been the joint meetings held with other HifY Clubs of Western New York. Later, there was a Fathers' and Daughters Banquet. Cccasional quizzes or round table discussions on popular topics of conversation were held. Having put on their HifY assembly, and their Mothers' and Daughters' Banquet they are planning a beach party to be held in june. To serve their school they aided in collecting news' papers, coathangers and old clothes. GIRLS HI-Y lsr Row-P. Locke lProgram Chair.i, B. Lang ISec.l, P. Germoney fPres.j, J. DeGra'Ff, fV. Pres.l, J. Crane fCouncil Rep.j, J. Kuhn fTreas.l. 2nd Row-P. R. Creighion, J. Bur- lingham, J. DePuy, A. Menge, P. Nagy, P. McCormack, A. Lyons, E. Baehhold. P 3rd Row-J. Hagermann, D. Church, M. Russ, M. Fisher, M. Goeh, A. Scherbarih, J. Smifh. 41h Row-G. Gress, J. Gehman, P. Stevenson, R. Rial, E. Spicer, A. Brock, D. Oberchi, P. Mounifori, J. Helfrich, A. Gabriel. 51h Row-M. Goodman, E. Darby, J. Wesselman, M. Scowden, M. Simp- son, C. CoHis, G. Lawrence, D. Eiss, L. Weaver. bfh Row-M. Schaefer. M. Mansfield, G. Ouierson, M. Seiberf, F. Wrighf. Page 86 COLOR GUARD Left fo Righf-Jane? Wally, Julienne Truesdale, Jean Wesselmann, Lois Weaver, Jane Rieske lleaderl. Doris Kennell. One of the hardestfworking organizations in Bennett is perhaps the least known. The majority of Bennettonians will merely respond with a quizzical smile when the Color Guard is mentioned. Too few of us realize that it is the girls of the Color Guard who so faithfully raise the American flag each morn' ing and lower it again each day at the close of school. And this job must be done in fair and foul weather alike! The group is composed of loyal and patriotic Girl Scouts. Their leader for the year has been Jane Rieske and the honor will fall next year to the Girl Scout selected by this year's members as worthy of the responsibility. Our hat is off to the Color Guard which keeps the American flag waving above Bennett. Your elected representatives who comprise the Student Council have certainly outdone themselves to justify your confidence in them. The Council handled the ticket sale for the school play as well as the concert presented this spring by the music department. originally the movie club, collected money and arranged for the presentation of farewell gifts to Mr. Farrar and Captain Smith, and began fingerprinting again this year. But that's just the beginning. Bennett's representative body also found time to conduct the charity and toy drive at Christmas, sponsor several assemblies, including one to introduce the Council members and another at Christmas, and do its share for the Red Cross. And what would the school year be without the Bennett Frolics? Yes, the Student Council sponsored the show again this year. The student body of Bennett owes a large debt of gratitude to the Student Council for its work this year. STUDENT COUNCIL lst Row-N. Kamprafh, C. Casfle, M. McCausland iFresh. Rep.l, M. Goodman Hun. Rep.l. H. Bergwall lBoys' Rep. af Largel. P. Germoney fGirls' Rep. af Largel, J. Bergwall fPres.i, J. Crane fSec'fl, C. Rofh lSen. Rep.l, G. MacLeod lSoph. Rep.l, J. DcGraff, N. Lyons, G. Carson. 2nd Row-H. Tolley, D. Case, M. Cowells, E. Dietrich, J. Hoffman, D. Shannon, L. Connors, A. Schmuckar, J. Gehman, J. Wiedman, J. Wied- man, J. Hagermann, B. Barker, D. Hadley, O. Shelgran, D. Slioog. 3rd Row-W. Pafferson, J. Keating, J. Siuari, R. Prochnow, M. Vollier, M. Walsh, A. Brock, J. Medlin, J. Gard- ner, A. Nelson. P. Elsfer, I. Cunaf, R. Briff, 5. Meyers. 4fh Row-C. McClure, G. Manos, J. Harimayer, N. Fulwr. Page 87 l. R. C. 1 Leff fo right- lsf Row-E. Vidal, M. Slevenson ,lTreas. I1, M. Olshan lSerg+.-af- Arms 21, D. Raymond lTreas. 21, R. Smifh lPres.1. ll. Rachman IV. Pres. 21, M. Paclrard lSec.1. R. Wyclroli, E. Guclowifz. 2nd Row-M. Fox, H. Fasseff, E. Brown, A. Menge, R. Cohen, M. Solomon, P. Elsier, S. Yenofl, V. Jerge. 3rd Row-l. Oyen, E. Goellner, R. Chazan, S. Besfry, N. Paul, L. Twer- sky, H. Scheer. 4'I'h Row-P. Kloner, W. Edgecomb, P. Twerslry, D. Cowan, P. Gueniher, T. MacDonald, E. Grossman, M. Sie- gel, M. Weissman, R. Marchand. Nor in picfure-K. Fradin lV. Pres. 21. The International Relations Club has met every other Tuesday this year under the guiding hand of its faculty advisor, Mr. Turner, and really fulfilled its chief purpose, by discussing most of the important current world events. Miss Ford was kind enough to give an illustrated talk on the strategic areas of this war at one of the meetings. The I. R. C. has also sponsored the Armistice Day assembly program, as well as bringing to Bennett Sergeants Carrinton and Hart of the Marines, who showed a movie about the United States Marine Corps for boys who were interested. There are plans to conclude the year wiQh a club party. The I. R. C. officers fRuth Smith, president, Rhoda Rachman, vice president, Mar' jorie Packard, secretaryg and Doris Raymonr, treasurer1 have certanly done their utmost to make this year an outstanding one in the club's history. Although a riding organization is almost impossfble in midwinter, the Riding Club of Bennett has been unusually actve. On November 2nd, it opened its season ofhcially with a two hour ride. The day's mishap was the loss of the smallest member, who had never ridden before. The event was climaxed by a wiener and marshmallow roast. Under the able leadership of Miss Huck, they have conducted meetings every Friday afternoon, during which plans for the regular Saturday morning ride are made. However, Saturday's rides are dependent upon the condition of the weather. The riding enthusiasts will end their season by a picnic ride. RIDING CLUB lsf Row-J. Gilmour, S. Breenbaum, M. Simson, V. Casfen, V. Jerge. J. K1odel, A. Menge, E. Goellner. 2nd Row-J. Soll, D. Fancher, N. Lyons, C. Johnson, J. Sandy, P. Cook, P. Eacoclr, D. McCarlhy, K. Nason, J. Whalley, J. Wiedman, M. Hun+, N. Cusimano. Page 88 TRI-Y lsl' Row-M. Nylierf, B. Mackay, S. Pafricola lSec.l, K. Smifh lPres.l, V. Jerge lV. Pres.l, D. Cruffenclen lTreas.l, B. Merquardf, D. Umbach, M. Solomon. 2nd Row-J. Klipfel, H. Kildahl, L. Bronlie, M. Kildahl, S. Gefiy, J. Bickel, P. Gilbert L. Cole, E. Tren- berfh, R. Chelan, R. Hoffman. 3rd Row-M. Barry, G. Bevingfon, C. New, J. Brown, E. Goefz, A. Unger, D. Roberfs, S. Fruchibaum. 4fh Row-M. Perrymen, J. Garlinger, V. Albrechf, V. Laird, P. Eacoclr. E. Fanning. Sfh Row-H. Marlin, J. Fuhrman, M. Cooke, G. Caher, J. Cite, G. Davis. bfh Row-I. Oyen, E. Brown, E. Goell- ner. The TrifY is an organization of Girl Reserves affiliated with the Y. W. C. A. Cn Cctober 3rd, Mrs. Traeger of the International School of Beauty Culture spoke to the girls about the care of the skin and hair and the art of makefup. Mrs. Mitchell of the junior Red Cross and Miss Zazo of the Internaf tional Institute in War Torn Countries, were guest speakers at later meetings. On December 15th, the girls bought Christmas gifts for poor children and sent ,greeting cards to children in England. On March 7th, the AllfI3ay Conference was held at the downtown Y. W. C. A. Trips were conducted through' out the city, a fine dinner was served, while a fashion show and other entertainment closed the affair. The Spring Dance, a huge success, took place the 27th of March at the Kenmore Y. W. C. A. They plan to close their activities with a hayfride and an installation tea. The fine work of the Bennett Players is recognized each year when this organization presents Bennett's annual school play. The Whrile Town's Talking, this year's presentation, ranks among the most successful both from an artistic and financial standpoint. The delightful comedy was so ap' preciated by the public that it attended in sufficient numbers to make it possible for the Players to turn over five hundred dollars into the school fund! Interesting meetings with monologues by ditlerent mem' bers, quizzes, and short dramatic presentations have also highlighted their year. The two night meetings proved a great success. just ask a member. Plans are afoot to round out the year with a party and the presentation of Players' pins. One couldn't close a summary of the Bennett Players' work without giving a vote of thanks to Mr. Stamp. BENNETT PLAYERS Isl Row-D. Cary, N. Duschelr, D. Obrechf lSec.l, W. Edgecomb lPres.l, J. Sfamp lAdvisorl, D. Kennell lV. Pres.l. E. Collins. E. Diefrich. 2nd Row-A. Brock. P. Brock, L. Persch, C. New, V. Loonsli, R. Har- ringfon, S. Beslry, P. Bryan, R. Tay- lor, W. Morrow, R. Neilson. Top Row-N. Hollman, J. Keflela, S. Gray, E. Derby, M. Russ. F. Esch- baclw, R. Voder, B. Russ, J. Gilmore, A. Renclaccio, J. Laveffe, D. Bond. Page 89 BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Eugene Kaza, Ben Miller, Marvin Palanker, Sol Sfone, Carl Group, Evelyn Grenberih, Befh Brownstein, Beverly Schnellbach, Margarei Per- ner, Mary Jane Leonard, Karl Mc- land, Donald Kelker, Ira Case, Rich- ard Welker, lsadore Sunshine, Margo? Powers, Jack Cunaf, Selh Harris, Mary Alice Sfraub, Frederick Cad- well, lrmene Kulowski, Dan Shungol, Richard Feinsinger, Shirley Greiser, Doris Schmidt Shirley McCullock, Anne Barker, Elizabefh Bushnell, Ar- lene Boice, Mary Hess, Saralee As- kin, Kafherin Mackey, Gerry Colson, Lynn Lnyder, Paul Guenfher, Lawr- ence Hardy, Gloria Bushmalia, Jo Smith, Marilyn Schueler, Helen Carl, Louise Bushnell, Nancy Kampraih, Roberf Vesler, Neal Croap, Clarence Luck, Bur+ Brofhers, Richard Luchner, Roy Lindblom, Alan Levy, Norberl Michall, Bob Mccubbiso, Theodore Ulm, Lloyd Schad. Jerry Goede, Donald Wilson, Richard Gardner, Shirley Kershenbaum, Ella Schmid, Marilyn Schofi, Barbara Dailey, Gor- don MacLeod. The Orchestra has increased in size by onefthird this year and is doing much better work than in previous years. It has indeed been busy throughout the year, playing at almost every assembly, at the presentation of The Whole Town's Talking, and at the Bennett Frolics. Then to cap the climax the Orchestra had a prominent part in the concert presented by the music department this spring. The hope of these musicians is to gradually make a name for Bennett in the music world by developing a fine band and orchestra. A marching band to play at next year's football games is the immediate goal of Mr. Kostick, who has done so much for Bennet's Orchestra. The whole school wishes him and his musicians success in all they undertake. Those were not riots you heard on the fourth floor for several weeks prior to an interfscholastic def bate, buat rather Bennett's able orators preparing to meet all opposition. For behind the clear and conf cise speeches heard in assembly lie hours of research, thought, and preparation. Mr. Axelrod and his contingen worked not only after school, but Saturday mornings as well. Our vvellfbalanced teams car' rled Bennett's colors to South Park and Technical, while on the home front We played host to Fosdickf Masten and East. Although Bennett did not attain quite the success our debaters' work surely war' ranted, our teams were a credit to Bennett High School and We can be justly proud of them. DEBATE TEAM I94I-42 Lei+ to righl lsfandingl-Winsfon Morrow, Ralph Vawfer, Wayne Rul- ler, Jerome Wallens, Mr. Axlerod, Morfon Siegel, George Grobe, Kenneih Fradin, Jules LaveHe. Lefl io righi' lseafedl-Annabelle Rekoon, Phyllis Germoney, Jane Rieske, Jane Helfrich, Millicenf Sol- omon. Page 90 Kausland, Harlow Davis, Jack Row- OFFICE MONITORS Leff fo Righf- Isf Row-G. MacLeod, E. Bechf, D. Rosenfield, H. Pfeiffer. 2nd Row-E. Swarfz, Rufh Rosenfhal, N. Duschalt, M. Nyharf, Miss Shan- Iey, E. Smifh, P. Gilberf. D. Ames, E. M. Briggs, B. M. Wimber. 3rd Row-N. J. Burlingham, J. Trues- dale, S. Reiman, J. Kondel, J. Rey- nolds, N. Jeacoclr, B. Rummell M. Williams, N. Kamprafh, S. Sulfanili, K. Hecfor, M. Russ, J. Knochen- nauer, A. CoweIIs Seeger,E. Schmid. 4fh Row-P. Germany, I. Cunaf, L. Beffs, J. Swan. D. KenneII, J. Rieske, J. Crane, S. Schlichf, M. Bailey, E. Goellner, E. M. Rosenfhai, M. Solo- mon. 5fh Row-B. Marquardl, K. Smith, J. Shaffer, B. Dailey, D. Deyhle. The Office Monitors are one of the oldest active groups in Bennett High School. The selections are made each term from a long list of applicants. Miss Shanley, the Administrative Assistant, chooses the Monitors on the basis of scholarship, personality, and personal appearance. The duties of an Office Mon' itor are to act as service unit-sf-running the switch board, going on errands, filling out college applications filing cards, and serving Mr. Spear and Mr. Lein. lt serves as valuable experience for the girls who intend to continue their office work. Not only does it teach cooperation, but coordination and dependability. This type of work acquaints one with the faculty and the manner in which the school is operated. Bennett High School Library has been doing its part this year to give the soldiers readlng material. The entire school cofoperated splendidly in the drive for Books for Soldiers launched in the fall. After Captain Farrar was called into service, the Library Monitors made and sent him a scrap book as a gift. The book contained newspaper clippings of student and faculty activity at Bennett. Shortly afterwards, the Library staff was pleased to receive a letter and a picture of our former principal. All of our students are enjoying the new book made possible by the gift of S20 from the Student Council. These books were on display in the front hall for a few days before they were put in circulation. Names of Library Monf itors who were camera shy but who have earned their certificates, are: Alice Bambam, Blanche Brooks, Catherine Crea, Eleanor Fuller, Dorothy Hoag, Natalie Hollman, Caroline johnson, Mary Griffiths and ,lean Mueller. LIBRARY MONITORS Sealed IIef+ fo righfl-Suzanne Rai- kin, David Cowen, Jean Broom, David Johnson. Sfanding fleff fo righfl-June Shaf- fer, Jules Laveff. Lois Cole, Dolores Helmbrechf, ArIene Eberf, Joan Gascoigne. Page 9I BEACON MAJOR STAFF lsi Row-Rachman, Russ, Spicer, Bis- geier lEdiiorl, Bellas, Goellner, Bushnell, Kennell. 2nd Row-Locke, Newman, Cufhill, Crane, Blanchard, Obrechi, Gress. 3rd Row-Nichols, Marchand, Johns- ion, Eaton, RuHer, Bait, Ausiin lAssoc. Ed.l, Cowan, Twersliy lAssoc. Ed.l. Noi in picture-Rhoda Rial. EditorfinfChicf Associate Editor Associate Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Advertising Manager Assistant Advertising Mgr. Circulation Managers Literary Editor Art Editor Office Manager MAJOR STAFF Bernard Bisgeier Lewis Twersky Delmer Austin Wawne Rutter David Batt Anastasia Bellas Virginia jerge David Cowan Benelope Mountfort Rhode Rial Phyllis Locke Edythe Coellner BEACON STAFF ls? Row lleff 'fo righil-V. Jerge, E. Schwartz, B. Birk, R. Vawfer, H Jacobson, H. Gorslry, S. Besfry, J Sandq, A. Scherbarih luniden+i fied. 2nd Row--J. Knodel, A. Anderson, M Drumb, M. Simpson, J. Whalley. D. Obrechi, M. Schueler, G. Mac Leod, S. Gray, M. Fisher, A. Lebo viii. 3rd Row-N. Burlrard, R. Schick, D. Buch, N. Cussimano, H. Meldrum, E. Darby, P. Germoney. M. E+en goff, W. Morrow, E. Scully, J. Sfuarf. Page 92 DEPARTMENT HEADS Concert Note Editors Musical Highlights Editor Photography Editor Alumni News Editor Head of Interviews HeardfInfThe'Corridors News Editor Club Notes Editor Boys' Sports Editors Girls' Sports Editors Humor Editors Margot Power Elizabeth Bushnell Rhoda Rachman David Nichols Doris Kennell, jane Helfrich Margaret Russ Elizabeth Spicer Annabelle Lebovitz Mary Widdowheld Gloria Cress Dorothy Cbrecht james Eaton Donald Johnston Jeanne Crane Gloria Blanchard Shirley Newman Florence Cuthill ' BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Principal ' Speech Spear, Ray W. Assisiani' Principal Lcin, Herbert S. Cfiice Force Shanley, Marion X. Biehler, Theresa Hyams, Lillian Ari' Giesecke, Margaret Holmlund, Mildred Smith, Amy Classical Brewster, Frederick Daly, Sarah Unholz, Ethlyn Commercial Federmand, Bessie Maurice, Rosalyn Murphy, joseph English Crandall, jessica Dunham, julia Harrington, Mary Clare Hodges, Dorothy Howard, Grace Jepson, May ' McNamara, Bernadette Muntz, Evelyn Nairn, Bessie Robinson, Arline Smering, janey fMrs.j Wood, Mahell Woodward, Pearl Wright, Jessie Hayes, Irma Unholz, Ethlyn Stamp, john Home Economics Egner, Esther Schaefer, Evely I1 Industrial Aris Tilley, John Librarian Croll, justina Maihemaiics Brown, Ruth fMrs.j Harris, Leah Kellie, Jeannett e fMrs.J McNerny, Elizabeth Round, Natalie Shults, Erna Welch, Winniferd Modern Language Jassogne, Florentine Mayer, Emilie Quinn, Ethel Severance, Mildred Sherman, Elean Kostick, Julius Nichols, Paul Of Music I V l Science Axlerod, Abraham Hagen, Cora fMrs.j Hayes, Irma Huck, Florence Pickard, Ethel Schelbach, Alma Snow, Frank Social Science Beach, Violet Brettle, Eleanor Carpenter, Charlotte Ford, Mildred Gabriel, Helen fMrs.l Kreinheder, Charlotte Schreier, Hildegard Sheldon, Marion Turner, Elmer Wilkinson, Irene QMrs.j Disbrow, Thelma Physical Education Braun, Fred Holderer, John Kreincr, Arthur Petzing, Georgia fMrs.j Roberts, Ethel Rosenthal, Elmer Strunk, Mary fMrs.l Warters, Vivien Cafeieria Direc+or Tutton, Mabel Nurse Laughlin, Norine fMrs.l Honorary Rhodes, Charles E. fRev.j P age CLASS HISTORY Continued from page 16 so much more to us. Four of us-Jeanne Crane, Phyllis Germoney, Clarence Roth, and Harold Bergwall-were elected to the Student Executive Committee. Football highflighted the early part of our senior year as the team in which members of our class predominated secured the coveted Harvard Cup once and for all for Bennett. Gerald Stransky, Chuck Whelan, Jimmy Eaton, Bud Mor' row, Clarence Roth, Carlton McClure, Ralph Def Graff and A1lfHigh John Cottis were all members of this championship team. Next event of the year was the school play, The Whole Town's Talking, which saw Arlene Brock and Bud Morrow take the leading parts with Betty Miller, Elaine Darby, Audrey Randaccio and Bob Taylor in supporting roles. Pete Johnston and Clarence Roth, as co' captains of the basketball team, piloted it through a rocky season. Stan Sloman, Dan Schurr and Hal Bergwall saw major action during the games. The swimming team was made by Dick Moesch, a member of the Class of 1942. Dick Trahey and Bob Talboys turned in some AllfHigh golfing with Dan Schurr and Earl Chapman close behind. This golf team won the high school championship. It is interesting to note that while the boys of our class are doing so well in athletics, there are about thirty girls who are close to earning their gold Bs for girls' sports. Each day we hear the voices of Sherman Wright and Sherwood Bestry as they carry on their work on the Bennett Broadcasting System. The editorship of this year's Bennett Beacon has fallen to Barney Bsgeier and we find on his major staff -+ Lewis Twersky, Wayne Rutter, Penelope Mount' ford, Rhoda Rial, and Phyllis Locke. Jxlany more of our class are constant contributors to the school magazine. Most of Bennett's clubs continue to function harmoniously under the leadership of our seniors. Sherwood Bestry claimed the distinction of representing Bennett this year in the Boys' Allf High Cratorical Contest. In the midst of the confusion caused by our entry in the 2nd World War, we were suddenly startled when our old friend, Mr. Farrar was called to active duty in the army. A few weeks later he was followed by Mr. Smith. However, we were indeed fortunate to receive a splendid new principal in the person S . f fy ,WW - um Page 94 of Mr. Spear who was formerly the Assistant Principal at Riverside High School. The climax of our senior year was reached with the election of the senior officers. The trust of the class was placed in the more than deserving and capable hands of the following: President . Vice President . . . Jimmy Stuart . . Jeanne Crane Girl's Marshall Boys' Marshall . . . Girls' Treasurer . Boys' Treasurer . . Secretary . Prophet .... Girls' Class Night Chairman Boys' Class Night Chairman Salutatorian . . . Valedictorian . . Arlene Brock George Grobe . Phyllis Germoney Pete Johnston Jimmy Eaton Bud Morrow Jane Helfrich Hal Bergwall Bob Stroman Rhoda Rial MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued from page 53 group from the chorus, went to Riverside. The following program was presented. 1. Piano Solo-Fantasie Impromptu ............ Chopin Edmund Cohen 2. Flute Solo-Nocturne in E flat Major...CI1opin Robert Vester Elizabeth Bushnell at the piano 3. Vocal Solo-The Bell Song from Lakme Delibes Janet Medlin Edmund Cohen at the piano 4. Violin Duet-Suite Antique ..................... Stoessel Edmund Cohen at the piano Harry Taub and Eugene Kaza 5' . Vocal Duet-The Nightingale ................ -..Curry Marjorie Goodman and Moreay Smolev Assisted by Janet Medlin, Pearl Smith, Elizabeth Bushnell, Maxine Weisberg, Marian Michel, Jean Britt. Gloria Marlotte at the piano. The AllfHigh Orchestra, composed of outstandf ing students from all the schools, including Ben' nett, will have given their first important concert inhlileinhans Music Hall by the time this is pub' is ed. CLASS PROPHECY Continued from page 15' Propliet-Well, mystery voice, what do you think his future will be? Mystery Voice-Heh, heh, heh, heh, I don't think there's any future ahead for him. Mystery Lady-I want to see him married to me-that's a good future. joker-You must be kidding, could only be a gag, You really don't expect a man, do you old hag? Prophet-Enough! Now for the glimpse into the future of the FadfLad. What sort of an outfit will we have on in the future? What amazing style change the future will bring to the lover of wild and newfangled clothes-Time Marches On! 'Trumpets blow, you're in the army now, and soldier comes marching across stage with helmet, pack and gun. He stops in center of little stage, salutes, and then points down at his pants. Soldier-What a gyp! Not even a cuff on my pants. This is one suit that ain't zoot, but it doesn't stop a hepfchickf!! 'With that music begins again and soldier com' mences same wild dance. Curtain slowly closes and when fully closed, slide screen is lowered and white spot shines on curtain break. Announcer-We hasten to add that more than the zoot suit kings will be serving Uncle Sam before many years are us. In fact it is a pretty future prediction for all male types. But now on with the show! 'Curtains part and projector flashes the last slide on screen-Sal, the Big Time Gal-Type eight. Curtain closes and there is tremendous trumpet fanfare, rolling of drums and clashing of cymbals. 2D Armouncer-There is a type of girl whom none of us can have failed to distinf guish during the course of our stay at Bennett. Yes, it is Sal, the BigfTime Gal. The girl who strives for luxury and riches, to whom high school friends are only children, for whom there is a definite pot of gold waiting at the end of the rainbow-she hopes. This girl had to have glamour and romance - orchids, gardenias, dances, and a bevy of goodftime Charlies who didn't mind the expense of her much sought com' pany. Ah yes, the bigftime gal. Prophet-The girl who mounted herself upon a lofty pedestal and set herself as the acme of femininity-a jewel for all devoted blades to seek for themselves. See her first as she is tofday .... Green spot flashes to stagefright where 1Mystery Lady stands. Mystery Lady-Do you mean me? Amber spot flashes to stagefleft where joker stands. Ioker-Some women will never understand That they belong in nofman's land! : White spot flashes back to center break as cur' tains slowly open. Stage is set with hall monitors table. Gold back drop referred. Slide screen is of course raised. Boy is seated at desk. More boys are seen to right of desk. Action begins when girl enters from right and all heads are turned in unison and utter long low whistle. Boy at desk falls on floor. Little man tries to follow her but is swiftly intercepted. Girl then returns. First Boy-Hi Sal! How about a date this Fri' day? Second Boy-Yeah, how about a date this Saturf day? Third Boy-What about you and me this Sun' day? Hall Monitor-How about a date anytime? Bigf'Tirne Gal-Sorry boys. I'm booked solid un' til New Years. How about next year, kids, or will you still be kids? Fourth Boy-Gee Sal, I guess you're sure a big' time gal! Bigffime Gal-Sure thing, sonny boy, strictly from dixie, I'll see you in a couf ple of years-so long you guys. Unison-Boy, isn't she marvelous. Hall Monitor-With her ambition she ought to set the world on Ere. Prophet-Time changes all things and so too Sal, the BigfTime Gal. Let us see her now. Is she in the lap of luxury. Has she hooked a millionaire? Does she dwell in a bed of roses? Is she a Hollywood glamour girl. Does she outfdo Scarlet O'Hara and DuBarry? Only the magic hand of the future reveals the answer. Clash of cymbals as curtains opens revealing wash woman with long mop attending to floors. Miserable chair is in center of set as only furnif ture in home. Wretched looking man, her hus- fki rsffsf. 'H Page 95 QM- L , band, appears at stagefright. Bigfffime Ga!-A-Oh there you are, you worm. Husband-What have I done now? Bigffime Gal--I'1l never forgive you for letting me get hooked with you. I thought sure you must have had a million dollars -you didn't have anything else to justify your life. Ohhh .... Husband-What's wrong, ain't youse happy on twelve bucks a week and living in beautiful flat' bush? Bigffime Gal-Oh of course, I just love it. What a bigftime Gal I turned out to be! fContinues moping while mate just stands ridiculously and watches. She pushes mop and knocks him overj MysteTyVoice-Poor Sal didn't quite get to the big time. But she has a home and a devoted husband and the simple necessities of life. Would she trade her sweet home life and poor sustenance for the glamour of Hollywood and Broadway? Would she rather have the wild times of a DuBarry than the married life of Mamie O'Toole? Would she trade her happy home life for anything? Prophet-You're darned right she would-for anything, brother! joker-And as this prophecy doth end, Pray to me your ears now lend. Forgive our efforts, great and small, 'Cause they weren't anything at all. For we have only tried to suitfcher, With our interpretation of the future. 'Prophet and ghosts and mystery lady have mean' while gathered about Crystal ball on Stagefright as spot flashes on them. Footlights out. Spot changes from white to green to red to amber to blue. Prophet-The tale is done, the future is now read If anyone ever asks you, let it be said By this little token: The Prophet has spoken! THE LONG AND WEARY END HAS NOW ARRIVED AND I WELCOME IT HEARTILY. HEARD IN THE CORRIDORS Continued from page 69 was walking ahead of them-or maybe they did! Says Tom Reigstad of his typewriter: The only thing wrong with my typewriter is that it doesn't spell right! Who was it that called up a recent Hood Party and claimed that she was 3rd from the left at you know where? When the phone rang in the library the other day, it was a call for Katherine Whitcomb .... Nobody responded. Then a meek voice, coming from Kenny Whitcomb, said, You couldn't mean me, by any chance? Phil Germoney, maylbe one of the peppiest in the senior class, but nevertheless, she fell sound asleep in English class the other day and almost fell on the floor. Did you know that this year's junior Represenf tative and a P. G. fa fighting son of Irelandj are on the steady list? janny Kuhn and Jeanne Crane invited Kenny Robinson and jim Stuart over for dinner one night and fed them on hamburgers with an inch thick piece of onion, and then topped it off with garlic salad. fYou'd think it was initiation, wouldn't you?j Then there are certan ones among us who voted for girls as their favorite study, and for the football team as doing the most for Bennett. We give you a quotation from the 1939 winter issue of this column: Bud Morrow is thatfafway about a certain fairfhaired damsel of 123 who has what she calls French bangs ' . . The only diff ference now is that it's a darkfhaired damsel with' out bangs in 223. Golden glow is a flavor of ice cream, but it also happens to be the latest fashion for complexion. fSunburns, you jerk!j And so to you juniors who will carry on where we leave off, we bid a fond adieu, and hope that your last year will mean as much to you as ours has to us, and that your happy memories and friendships will be as abundant as ours have been. SPICE, JEANNE E3 WOODY. QSM' A if Page 96 ALUMNI NEWS Continued from page 51 . Leonard Ruben is a member of our Army at historic Pearl Harbor. Norman Vester, who is with the Army, was ref cently moved from Alabama to California. Richard Strauss has gone overseas with an American Expeditionary Force. jack Shanahan has been assigned to duty in the Boston Navy Yard after joining the U. S. Navy. Kenneth Spaulding is another Bennett graduate who has been sent for duty on foreign soil. Howard Amy has been assigned to an Army camp in Alabama. For Nothing Can Beat the Army Air Corps. Richard Shaw has joined the Army Air Corps at Maxwell Field, Alabama. Frank Shay has signed up with the Royal Can' adian Air Force. Robert Shay, Frank's brother, is also airfminded, but is in the American Air Force. Richard Mansfield, a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, has the important job of flight instructor at Randolf Field. Ian Hudson of the Army is a member of the Def tachment Medical Dept., which is now stationed at the Army Air Base at Savannah, Georgia. Al Pankow is engaged in active duty with the Air Corp in Hawaii. Anchors Aweigh My Boys. jack Bird is a Cadet in the U. S. Navy and is now in jacksonville, Florida. Ensign Melvin Blessing is at present stationed at Washington, D. C. Donald McLeod has signed up with the Navy under the Vf7 Program. Ensign Ed. Kuhn is at present doing statistical work at Panama. Robert Zwierschke of the Navy is aboard the airplane carrier U.S.S. Lexington. Bud Pierce, a Hrst class seaman in the Navy, is at the Great Lakes Training School. Richard Lippard is at the Naval Air Base at jacksonville, Florida. Herman Linderrnan is now helping Uncle Sam as an ensign in the U. S. Navy stationed somef where in Australia. Andrew Keller is now in the U. S. Naval Acad' emy at Annapolis, after receiving an appointment to the school last year. We did it before And we can do it again, And we will do it again. MUSIC FOR MORALE Continued from page '52 male chorus, presented their annual Mother's Day concert in the Statler Ballroom. Under the capable direction of James G. Anwyl, with Harold Chandler at the piano, the Chanters opened their program by singing Dedication by Franz and Thou Art Repose by Schubert. Following these numbers the guest performers of the evening, Miss Isabelle Worlunan Evans, violinist, and Miss Martha Gomph, harpist, beau' tifully rendered Anton Rubenstein's Romance and L'Amour Toujours by Friml. Other selecf tions played by Miss Evans and Miss Gomph inf cluded Ave Maria by Schubert and the ever' popular Liebesfreud composed by Fritz Kreisler. Outstanding in the next group of selections by the Chanters were Mother of Mine, The Lord's Prayer, and Nightfal1 -Air from Liebestraum by Liszt. After singing Keep in the Middle of the Road and Sir Arthur Sullivan's immortal The Lost Chord, the entire audience joined in the singing of the StarfSpangled Banner, thus closing a sim' ple but most appropriate and beautiful program. Page 97 QM- A ? BOYS' SPORTS Continued from page 76 became a three letter man in his third year at school, receiving letters in football, basketball and track. In 1942 he resumed his career as halfback on the championship football and best displayed his ability in the final game, where he constantly ripped through the Tech line for long gains. When winter arrived, Clarence was elected cofcaptain of the basketball team. He proved himself to be a great asset to the team, being the fastest cutter, and also the highest scorer. Many times, Bennett's opponents placed two men against Roth in an eff fort to stop him from scoring. Now, he is par' ticipating in the sport in which he probably is the best-track. Last year, he finished second in the city in the broad jump and was a member of the allfhigh relay team. This year he looks like a ref peater, perhaps in both events. At any rate, Clare ence has proved that he is a man of ability and capable of competing with the best. Another three letter man who has attracted much attention is Dan Schmrr. He is a wizz at golf and loves to play the game. Last year he gained a position on the allfhigh team in this sport, but was not fortunate enough to do so this year. In basket' ball, he made his presence known by his aggressive tactics and regaining the ball off the backboard. Now, he is a member of the baseball team and is hitting at a terrific clip. In the first game of the year, he hit two home runs, which is a rare feat. There are a number of two letter men, too numerous to honor singly. But, here is a list of the men who have brought honor to themselves and to the school as well, by being selected on all' high squads: H onofrable mention Roth-basketball Whelan-football Meister-football Hoffman-football Roth-football Manos-football Riccuiti-football First team allfhigh Sullivan-football Hartmayer-football Cottis-football Sundheim-football Talboys-golf Trahey-golf Second team allfhigh Eaton-football Walker-swimming Johnston-basketball f IV' A ,.,,,. Page 98 On March '7, 1942, an Athletic Merit Dinner was sponsored by the University of Buffalo to honor one hundred selected athletes from schools in the Niagara Frontier. This event has been held for the last three years. After a luscious turkey dinner, U. B. coach, jim Peele, announced, as he presented the Athletic Merit Awards, that Bennett High School, including this year's athletes, now leads in numbers, twenty of Ben' nett's representatives having been presented with their medals in the three years. The jury of Award which picked the recipients included the Sports Editors of the Courier and the News, the President and former President of the junior Chamber of Commerce and the Supervisor of Physical Education in Buffalo Schools. Bennett was represented by Jack Hartmayer, Clarence Roth, Jack Sullivan, Paul Sundheim, Bob Talboys, Dick Trahey, Pete Johnston, and jim Eaton. UP AND COMING Well, cheer up Bennett. All your athletes will not graduate this year. We, the editors of this sports column, have picked a group of your out' standing rookies whom we mention below, 'to' gether with their sport. Remember, though, that it's up to you to give them your support, either on the field or in the stands. 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Perhaps it was the smell of Spring with its promise of Summer - but over here at North Park the other day We were reminiscing about some of our graduates, and recalling all the Bennettonians who are North Park Alumni. Some of them are married now, and bring their children in to see us. Others have left Buffalo but write to us now and then. Of course many are following successful careers' in business as competent private secretaries, junior excutives, and valuable office assistants. While this nostalgic mood was upon us, someone suggested that Bennett's Class of 1942 would be interested in reading the names of these young people, and in knowing where they are employed. There just isn't space for all of them, but here are a few you might know or remember: A Arlene Albing Jeanne Anderson Betty 'Becker Martin Bennett Edward Bihl Harriet Blanchard Dorothy Cadmen Virginia Chapin Grace Churchill Eugene Corcoran Edward Costin Dorothea Dietrich Patricia Durkin Dorothy Ferguson Mary Fitzsimmons Henrietta Gratton Pegge Gray Jayne Gregory Doris Grey Julia Hellriegel Ruth Herlan Alice Hewett Marion Holbrook Dorothy Howe Edna Jehle Lorraine Keim Vera Kibler Jeanne King Roslyn Liberman . Betty Mason James McCaifery Jean McDonald Jeanette Meyer Edward Meyers Robert Meyers Patricia Morabito Gregory Moynihan Washburn Crosby Co. American Allsafe Co. Marine Trust Co. Chevrolet Motor Es? Axle Division H. T. Lennen Dairy Curtis Aeroplane Linde Air Products Co. Merwin, Paul, Lesswing Es? Hickman Bell Aircraft Corp. U. S. Army Hotel Statler New York Telephone Co. Cereal Byproducts Co. Yellow Truck Ei Coach Mfg. Co, Bell Aircraft Corp. Chevrolet Motor E? Axle Division Marine Trust Company Buffalo Electric Supply Retail Credit Company Marine Trust Company Remington Rand, Inc. Bell Aircraft Corp. Acme Steel E? Malleable Ironworks Chevrolet Motor Divison City of Buffalo Quaker Cats Company Remington Rand Inc. W. A. Case Er? Son Mfg. Co. Plastergon Vfallhoard Co. National Gypsum Company Aetna Casualty Company, Texas Chevrolet Motor E3 Axle Division Liberty Bank of Buffalo National Manufacturing Co. Niagara Machine E? Tool Works Bell Aircraft Corp. Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp. Roca Nelson Jane Outerson Marie Overend Marion Pappe Jean Passage Cecilia Polder Eleanor Puglisi Grace Reardon Estelle Roth Virginia Ruehl Mary Ryan Ann Sauter Esther Schiefer Betty Schuessler Betty Schuh Mary Jane Schieferle Arleen Schultz Josephine Schwindler Molly Scully Nora Jane Smith Catherine Snyder Geraldine Spinney Althea Sommer Grace Sommer Alice Stafford Geraldine Tschabold Janet Tucker Doris Van Eps Betty Vantine Antoinette Vigneron Doris Weber Betty Weppner Allen Westbroixk Helen Whalen Harry Whitney June Zimmerman Prudential Insurance Co. GMAC Civil Service, Washington, D. C. Remington Rand, Inc. Curtiss Aeroplane Thomas Industrial Center Prudential Insurance Co. F. N. Burt Company Autocar Sales E3 Service Co. City Chevrolet Co., Inc. Iroquois Gas Corporation Hickman, Coward E? Wattles, Inc Prudential Insurance Company Chevrolet Motor EJ Axle Division Pierce Ei Stevens GMAC McNulty Es? Schwert lvletropolitan Life Ins. Co. Granger fi C-o. Remington Rand, Inc. GMAC Prudential Ins. Co. Iroquois Gas Corp, N. Y. Central R. R. Linde Air Products Prudential Insurance Co. W. A. Case Et? Son Mfg. Co. M Ei T Trust Co. Bell Aircraft Corp. Remington Rand, Inc. Iroquois Gas Cor,pn. Winter Bros. Co. Aetna Casualty Co. U. S. Marines Aetna Casualty Co. NORTH PARK'S CLASS of 1942 has quite a Bennett representation. Of course you know: June Altman Arlene Backus Eunice Bebee Norma Burlingame Mary Cook Judith Cummings Jane Davis Jane Dennis Eleanor Eiss Marjory Fairchild Patricia Galvin Dorothy Gardiner Jane Good Phyllis Gress Betty Lou Griffith Iris Hassler Marie Ketzer Marion Korn . Jane Krotz Jean Krotz Gloria Leiter Ethel Marshall Yvonne Moulder Marie Niles Nancy Norton Norma Passage Barbara Poppert Dorothy Robinson Doris Rowland Carola Rudolph Nora Ruehl Mary Silner Alice Steinmetz Betty Swanson June Truckenbrod Evangeline Vigneron Jane Wheeler When You Select Your Business School-Ask These Bennettonians About NORTH PARK. We Have An Intensive Summer Course For Students Who Plan To Enter College ln The Fall. ' ' JULY6 -I - - - AUGUST28 I d BUSINESS ADMINISTRAIEION COURSE FOR BOYS ADVANCED SECRETARIAL COURSE FOR GIRLS NORTH PARK BUSINESS SCHOOL FLORENCE H. WATT, DIRECTOR Regular Complete Courses tor Autumn Open ' SEPTEMBER 8, 1942 Catalog Sent on Request izasaaui-wvv:n.-r af.,