Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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VALEDICTORY Tonight, as we stand at the consummation of our high school career, a mingled feeling of joy and sadness possesses us all. We are joyous at the attainment of a goal for which we have so long been striving, yet sad because of the severance of our most intimate companionships. Tomorrow, we set forth anew-some to continue academic work in higher institutions, others to set out directly in their chosen voca- tions, all to apply the training with which Bennett has provided them. Since this may be our final meeting together, it might be well to examine the road we have just traveled, and draw from that experience some conclusions as to our future. When we entered Bennett four years ago, this evening was but a date in the distant future. Then, in the midst of unfamiliar surroundings, we began four years of intense study and concentrated effort, our curriculum a new and difhcult one. As time passed, we gained confidence in ourselves and accrued an enviable record of academic and athletic successes. More important, through our relation- ships with teachers and fellow students, we acquired a sense of moral as well as practical values. We were imbued with a love of truth, loyalty, and honor-those intangibles that forever mark one's character and emotions. Thus, our high school years have enriched us with the imperishable jewel of education, a gift with which we may confidently face the future. The record of past achievements naturally turns our thoughts to those who have played such an important role in our training and personal successes. To our parents, for their sacrifices and loving support, we owe a debt of gratitude which can never be repaid. As a class we extend to you a greeting, hoping that our careers in life will be such as to reward you, at least in part, for the assistance you have given us. There is another group before us tonight which merits special claims to our gratitude. I refer, of course, to our instuctors. To you, whose patience we have often tried, whose advice we have sometimes spurned, yet whose labors have im- pressed powerful influences upon our lives, we offer our humble thanks. Your in- struction has not only taught us a proper attitude toward life, but at the same time has inspired and encouraged us. It is with reverence and gratitude that we bid fare- well to you, the faculty of Bennett High School-our teachers, our benefactors, our friends. Fellow classmates, as we now step out into the challenging age that is ours, let us catch a vision of what is expected of us and then utilize the advantages we have been given. Fortified with the bulwark of our high school education, let us face the future, whatever its vicissitudes, with courage and determination. Above all, let us conscientiously put forth our best efforts, and resolve to make our lives worthy of those who have guided us in the past. Now, with grateful hearts we take leave, greeting cheerfully those who are to fol- low on tomorrow, and with a last lingering look into each other's eyes we bid farewellf, Bruce Weintraub 24

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DIANNE MURRAY A pinch of friendliness, a dash of sincerity, a sprinkling of bubbly laugh- ter, and a good measure of soft-spokenncss-result? . . . Dianne Murray! A warm smile and a friendly hello,' are bestowed upon all by this gal with the personality plus. Dianne's great likes are people, West Point boys, water skiing, She states lcotards as being her only pet peeve. Capability and a love for being with people have sent Dianne into a busy round of activity. Vice-president of her junior and senior classes, Dianne is also secretary of Senior Girls Hi-Y, active in the Hi-Y branch council, the president of the Junior Red Cross Council and the secretary of Buffalo Chapter, American Junior Red Cross. An interested and responsible member of the Student Council for her whole high school career, she is now the senior representative on the Executive Committee. Need a chairman or an eager member of a committee for a school activ- ity? Dianne's willing and wonderful. Although she is undecided on her choice of colleges CNiagara heads the list of possible H. Dianne is certain that her career will be nursing. If these attributes are a sign of success and happiness in later life, Dianne will reap abundantly. COLIN SMITH i'Places everyone! Curtain timelu The voice of our energetic stage manager, Colin Smith, is well known to anyone who has ever done stage work at Bennett. Through his untiring effort, our stage has become the best equipped and smoothest functioning in the city. Colin began his career as flyman, three years ago, and quickly advanced through the ranks to stage manager. He can be found on the stage not only every school day, but even on evenings and Saturdays, performing the end- less number of odd jobs required to keep the stage running smoothly. In addition to his stage work, Colin has amazing musical talents. He has played with the University of Buffalo, the State Teachers, and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestras. As if this were not enough, Colin is a member of the Legion of Honor and the Beacon Editor of the Spotlight. He is also the president of the Bennett Society of Model Engineers. Unbelievably, Colin could find no pet peeves. However, we discovered he likes good music, twins, and shop talk. Colin distinguished himself by winning the first scholarship of the Class of 1958 to the Eastman School of Music where he will study applied music. After college, he will, most likely, enter the field of professional music. Without the competent stage management of Colin, neither our assem- blies, nor our productions could possibly be successful. Wle of Bennett High School thank him. CAROL SHEINBERG Friendliness, sincerity, and keen intelligence are but a few of the numer- ous wonderful qualities possessed by Carol Sheinberg. Her activities covcr a varied Held and indeed she carries out diligently each task that she under- takes. Her hard work and popularity have accorded her the office of Girl's Treasurer of the Senior Class. An extremely capable person, she has also achieved the position of Secretary of the Legion of Honor. We owe our thanks for the many fine assemblies we have had this year to Carol, for as Chairman of the Program Committee, she has done an excel- lent job. For the past two years, Carol has been serving on the student council, contributing much to the welfare of the students of Bennett. In her Junior year, she was an active member of the Girls' Civil Defense Club and in her senior year her interest in foreign languages led her to join the French Club. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Carol has found time in her busy schedule to devote to work on the business staff of the variety show in her third and fourth years at Bennett, and to become a guidance monitor also. Besides all of her activities outside of school, she has still managed to keep her marks very high, and as a result, she will receive her jewelled honor pin at graduation. Always prompt, Carol Hnds that tardy people annoy her. She doesn't care for Chinese cooking but simply adores pizza. Math is the subject she enjoys most. After graduation from Bennett, Carol intends to enter State Teachers College. We know shelll be successful in all her endeavors.

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SUSAN ABELES Sweet and Fairu Susie', . . . College Entrance Fine Arts Science Club 1 Future Teachers of America l, 2 Future Nurses of America 1, 2 Hebrew Club 1 Art StaH' 2, 3 BEACON Work 4 Variety Show 3 Buffalo State Teachers College, Art Education PHILIP ABLOVE Who has lived well hat achieved sueeexsi' Phil . . . College Entrance Science 4 Year Service Pin Jewelled Honor Pin Chess Club 1, Secretary 3 Latin Honor Society 1, 2, Vice-President 3 English Honorary Society, Sergeant-at-Arms 3 Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4 Junior Council on World Affairs 3, President 4 United Nations Delegate 3, 4 Math Club 3 Legion of Honor 3, 4 Key Club 3, 4 Assistant Editor 'KEmpirc Key 3, 4 BEACON, Assistant Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4 Student Council 2 Variety Show 1, 4, University of Buffalo MAURICE ACKERMAN AJ fine a young gentleman as ever was seen Mo Gaxnbo . . . General YVork or Army RICHARD JOSEPH ADAMS Happy Go Lucky Guyi' 6'Monarance . . . College Entrance Engineering North Delaware Hi-Y 3, Treasurer 4 Track Club 2, 3 Rifle Club 2 BEACON Staff 2 Cafeteria Monitor 1-3 Track l-3 Homeroom Basketball 1-4 Variety Show 3 University of BuH'alo ROBERT ADEMA Thought is deeper than all speech College Entrance Science Bennett Boys Hi-Y 4 Track Squad 1, 3, 4 College CAROL JEAN ALAIMO K'Preeiuu5 and ever-lingering memories Carol . . . College Entrance Science Bronze Honor Pin German Club 2 Junior Red Cross Service Club 3 Girls' Civil Defense Club 3 Student Council 3, 4 BEACON Homeroom Manager 3 Gold BU for Girl's Sports Buifalo State Teachers College, Elementary Teaching LINDA ALEXANDER Prized beyond the sculptured flower Lyn . . . College Entrance Science Honorary Society of English and Literature 2, 3 Hebrew Club 1 BEACON Work 1 Variety Show 3 University of BuHValo, Division of General and Technical Studies MARGARET ALEXANDER No maliee to any human being K'Megl' - . . College Science University of Buffalo ARLENE ALT journey's end in lovers! meeting 'iSusie . . . College Science Hebrew Club 1, 2 Science Club 2 Future Nurses 1 Spanish Club 3, 4 Fencing Club 2 BEACON Homeroom Manager 1 150 Point Letter 'KThe Man Who Came To Dinner 3 University of Buffalo ELAINE AGNES ANDERSON Full nl pleasure, void of strife 'lAndy . . . Homemaking Bennett Y-Teens 1, 2 150 Point Letter Buffalo State Teachers College A!