Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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BARBARA AARON Nl1'tIf7lf,t.t is a rmzrning grrlre of l'V0HlllYlIl0llIiU Harb . . . General Gym Monitor 1 Future Teachers of America 2 Future Nurses ol America 2 Red Cross Service Club 1, fi BEACON work 4 Gold HB hficliigaui State University JOAN M. ACKERMAN l 1'iendxllip ix ll zcurd, Ihc :'6ry.vigl1l of :chirh in print makes the lmznf 1:,'11rm .loanie . . . College Science Hall Monitor 4 Bronze Honor Pin Hebrew Club 1. 2 John L. Stamp Dramatic Society 3, 4 Science Club 2 Math Club 2 Red Cross Council 15 Red Cross Service Club 4 BEACON work 2, fi, 4 Variety Slion' 3 Cornell University MARLENE ADAMS l'oliIrnr.fv of Ilia mind is ln have dalimlix llmughl.t Mar . . . General Science St. Johns High School. Uniontown l'n.. 19525 Bishop O'Hern High School, 1954 Future Nurses of America 3. Recording Secretary 4 l5nl'l'alo General Hospital, Nursing RICHARD ADAMS Plain living and high lliirrkiligu Dick . . . Language l'rojectiou Stnfl' llralnatics fl. 4 Chess Club l Arsenic And Old I,a4-e K'The Man Who Caine to Dinnez Pre-Theological ELLEN ADLER There'll alwayx be a lady fair K'Ellie'l . . . College Entrauice Language Bronze Service Pin .lewelled Honor Pin Hebrew Club 1, 2. I4 Future Teachers of America 1-4 French Club 1 French Honorary Society 2, 3. Treasurer 4 Latin Honorary Society fl, 4 Assistant Circulation liclitor 3 Girls, Circulation liclittn' 4 llniversity of llu1'l'nlo CELIA ALTMAN nf:00l,7lI!.Y.Y is llw only in:fr.t!mrnl that never failxu Ceil . . . General Business Student Council 1 Variety Show 1, 4 University of BnH'al0 EDYTH ANN ASHELMAN Speak briefly and Io the pain! Edie . . . General Business Photograpliy Club 2. Treasurer 4 Cafeteria Wlfiitk fi, 4 Armed Forces RALPH B. ATKINS Ez'crylhing runirs if a man will only :L-nil Engineering Silver Service Pin Cold Honor Pin Projection Stafl' 1-4 Photography Club 2 Math Club Il, 4 Radio and Electronics Club 3, 4 German Club fl, 4 German Honoraiy Society fl Union College JOYCE E. AXLEROD CurioJily is lillle more than anolhcr name for lmpfi' HAXU . . . College Entrance Scienct Swininiing Nlonitot' 4 Otiiee Monitor 3. 4 Bronze Service Pin Silver Honor Pin Hebrew Club 1, 2 Math Club 4 .lohn L. Stamp Drnlnatic Club 3, 4 BEACON work 4 Variety Show 3, 4 Arsenic and Old Lace fl University of linflalo, Medical Secre ELAINE BAITMAN i'Kindnes.v ix virtue ilxelf' tary Bait,, . . . College Entrance Science Attendance Monitor 3 Hall Monitor 2 Faculty Assistant Hebrew Club 1. 2 Science Club 1 Junior Red Cross Service Club 1 Math Club 2 Erie County Technical Institute

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RAY SKAINE Combine enthusiasm. intelligence, personality, a knack for work, and a love of athletics, and what do you have? You have the exact characteristics of well known and well liked Ray Skaine. During Ray's four years at Bennett, he has excelled in sports, being one of our top defensive football players. Saturdays hero has saved the day many a time by bringing in that extra point when it was needed most. VVC here at Bennett are not the only ones who consider Ray an outstanding player: he was chosen as the top tackle on this yearls All High Team. In both his Senior and his Junior years, Ray earned his major letter in football. Ray is an all-around athlete. Besides football, he also excels in track. His classmates have applauded his ability and popularity by electing him Secre- tary-Treasurer of the Track Club last year and President this year. Nevertheless, all of Ray's interests are not devoted to sports. His partici- pation in the Hi-Y program led Ray to the Vice-Presidency in his Junior year and the Presidency in his Senior year of the North Delaware Boys Hi-Y. He is also on the Inter Hi-Y Council. In addition to this, Ray was on the projection staff and is a guidance monitor. This amiable Senior is also willing to lend a helping hand whenever pos- sible. VVe can all thank Ray for making the Bennett Ballroom attractive for our dances. Ray, like all of us. has his special likes and dislikes. Girls, friendly people, and convertibles head the list of his favorites, while Bermuda shorts, pizza, and braggers Find him less enthusiastic. Following graduation from Bennett, Ray is undecided as to which college he will attend. One thing is certain, however. Ray has made an indelible mark in Bennett's Hall of Fame, and whatever his chosen vocation may be. we are sure that he will succeed. ELLEN WITTMAN 'lEnergetic and competent are two of the best ways to describe one of Bennett's most active Seniors, Ellen Wittman. Wherever you turn you usually see this likeable girl. for she has such a variety of interests that she can be found everywhere. Her time is occupied by such things as carrying out her duties as Vice- President of the French Honorary Society and Treasurer of the German Club. She has displayed her talents as an actress in Bennett's play The Man Who Came to Dinner. Ellen's speaking ability also led her to partici- pate in the Mercer Speaking Contest and to win a gold speech pin. Her constant work on the BEACON began when she was a freshman. Last year she held the position of assistant literary editor, and this year she earned for herself the job of business editor. As a result of her work, she will re- ceive a gold BEACON pin. In her spare time, of which she has little, she enjoys dabbling in oils, play- ing bridge, and reading. Her many likes also include lobster, sleeping late. classical music, and BEACON meetings, Although she is hesitant about dis- cussing her dislikes, Ellen finally admitted that squash, unannounced tests, and report cards ind disfavor with her. Ellen still Finds time to keep up her marks, and, as a reward for her efforts, she is a member of the Legion of Honor and hopes to receive her jewelled honor pin upon graduation. Although she plans to enter college in the fall. Ellen hasn't yet decided whether to go into education or social work. But whatever field she finally chooses, we here at Bennett know that she will succeed. GEORGE STRAU SS The boy with the golden tongue, one of our most outstanding Seniors that's George Strauss. The attribute by which George has attained such widespread respect and renown was first manifest when he won the All High Oratorical Contest in his Sophomore year, Subsequently, he captured first place in the American Legion Oratorical Contest in Western New York, and, as a Senior, was a champion on the Erie County level. In 1955, George thrilled Bennett audi- ences with his portrayal of Dr. Einstein in Arsenic and Old Lace, and this year received plaudits in the title role of the HMan Who Came to Dinner. He has further utilized his unusual gift by serving as President of the John L. Stamp Dramatic Society, Captain of the negative Debate Team. and a member of the public address crew. George's numerous other accomplishments are indicative as well of his scholarship and leadership ability. The bearer of one of the highest averages in his class, he will be awarded a jewelled honor pin on graduation night. During his four years at Bennett. George has been active in the Latin, German, and French Honorary Societies, the German Club, the Legion of Honor, the Key Club, of which he is Corresponding Secretary, and has been elected Prophet of the Senior Class CWhew!J This likeable Senior rates lobster, languages, classical music, and acting highest on his list of preferences, while he has an avid distaste for liver and math. George professes a desire to attend Harvard or Princeton. He intends to study law, not dramatics as you might expect. in preparation for a job in the foreign service. We certainly wish George the greatest of success-W we know he will attain it.

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JAY BAKER The triumph of hnpr o.r1 etpclienrr J.B. . . . General Business Kenmore Senior High School Hebrew Club l Stage Crew Armed Forces BARBARA BALL Kind words are lhe music of the world 'KBarb . . . College Science Library Monitor 4 Junior Red Cross Council 4 Junior Red Cross Service Club 4 Kodaya Hi-Y 1. 2 Advertising Stall 3 300 Point Letter Variety Show 4 Eastern Baptist FRANK BARBARA The only way to have a friend is to be one Chick . . , Fine Arts BEACON 2, 4 Homerooni Basketball 1. 2. 3 University of Buffalo MARCIA BARCUN Beauty lin.: zrilh kirzdnaxs' I'Marcy . . . College Entrance Scienet French Club 1, 2 Math Club 2 John L. Stamp Dramatic Club 3, 4 Variety Show fl Science Club 2 Syracuse University LINDA FAYNE BARNEY Our friendx see the lletl in us, and hy that very fart mll lorfh the best from us i'Lydia . . . College Entrance Science Bank Teller l-4 Spanish Club I. 2 Science Club 3 Hebrew Club 2 BEACON work 1. If Variety Show 3 Syracuse University RICHARD BARNHART I work with patience, which is alia-ay.: flower Duke . . . College Entrance Language Silver Debate Pin Gold Service Pin Stamp and Coin Club I Chess Club 2 North Delaware Hi-Y 2 Debate Club 3, 4 John L. Stamp Dramatic Variety Show 2 Arsenic and Old Lacew The Man Who Caine to Debate Team 2, fi, 4 Emerson College ROBERT BARRETT They alto xerve who o Bohm . . . General Cafeteria Monitor Rifle Club Special Chorus 1, 2 Navy Club 3, 4 Dinner nly ,vland and wait JOSEPHINE BATTAGLIA Mu.ric'J golden tongue lov . . . Music Variety Show 2. ll. 4 Special Chorus 1-4 College ALICE BAUM Little women nrconiplixli great deed! MAIN . . . College Science Bank Teller 1-4 Guidance Monitor 1, 2, 3 Bronze Honor Pin French Club 1. 2 Honorary Society of Englis h and Literatu Junior Red Cross Service Club 1, 2 Math Club 2 Science Club 2. 3 Junior Council on World Affairs 2, fl Advertising Assistant 1, Assistant 2, 3 Co-Editor 4 Syracuse University GARY BECKER Each man har his ozirn desires: re3 all do not f1o.t.re,vx the .tame inclination Beck,' . . . College Entra Nichols 1954 Homerooni Basketball 4 Bowling Club 4 Advertising Staff 4 Track Team 4 nce Science University of Bultalo, Pre-Law