Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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X lkxql FAME N-'N-fx., JUDITH CLARKE One of the most active Bennett seniors is Judy Clarke, Vice-President of the Senior Class. Petite and curly headed, she has won a permanent place in the hearts of all the Bennettonians who know her. In addition to her high oHice in the Senior Class, Judy is also the Secretary of the Student Council. Moreover, Judy has served BuHalo's youth by efficiently serving as the Secretary of the Inter-High School Student Council. Judy was the Secretary of the Junior Class last year. This year she has been working hard as the BEACON'S Circulation Editor. Among her other extracurricular activities are membership in the Senior Girls, Hi-Y and the Junior Council on World Affairs. In June Judy will receive a Gold HB. ' One of those people who likes everything, Judy could find no real pet peeves. At school she especially enjoys English and lists it as her favorite subject. The type of music she likes can be described as semi-classical. Being athletically inclined, she gets a great deal of pleasure from horseback riding. Pizza and cheese with crackers are J udy's favorite food. After graduating from Bennett, Judy plans to attend the University of Buffalo, taking a liberal arts course. We all wish Judy the best of luck and know that she will be as successful in later life as she has been here. JOEL GREENBERG Hands calloused from banging the gavel, Joel Greenberg is one of Bennett's most promising graduates. Throughout J oel's four years at Bennett, his leadership and ability have been outstanding. He will long be remembered as the able President of the Student Council, not to mention the Key Club and the Junior Council on World Affairs. He is a pride not only to Bennett, but to the entire community since he has been an important member of the Inter-High School Junior Council. This popular, energetic senior has had to carry a schedule book with him at all times in order to know which meeting he was supposed to be attending. During the school day Joel can be found almost anywhere, from 119, where he holds a position on the BEA- CON Staff, to 5E Student Council meetings. First roll call finds Joel a golden throated member of the Bennett Broadcasting System. In addition, he linds time to give valuable assistance as an office monitor. When asked what he liked, Joel replied Just about everything. His long list of likes is headed by summer vacations, riding in his Palmobile, good cooking, and pretty girls. Like most of us, Joel doesn't care much for heavy homework assignments or pop tests. Joel intends to pursue his college education at the University of Buffalo. Here's wishing him the best of luck and good fortune from all grateful Bennettoniansl FRANCES FOWLER Frances Fowler, one of the outstanding members of the Senior Class, is not a native Bennettonian. She came to us from Milwaukee-Downer Seminary, Milwaukee, Wis- consin, in 1957. During her two and a half years at Bennett, her poise, intelligence, and willingness to work have earned her a prominent place in the Senior Class. In recognition of her high average, Fran has been selected Valedictorian of this year's graduating class and will receive a Silver Honor Pin at Commencement. However, she doesn't devote all of her time to her school work. She is an active member of the Alpha- Omega Hi-Y and the French Club. This popular girl has been elected Treasurer of the French Honorary Society and is the jeweller of the Bennett chapter of the National Honor Society. This year she has further distinguished herself as Co-editor of the Special Features column ofthe BEACON. On her list of favorites Fran includes French, tossed salads, playing the piano and swimming. She also likes the Milwaukee Braves, of course! Her pet peeves are wearing boots in winter, deadlines, and math. With a career of teaching modern foreign languages in mind, Frances hopes to attend the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University, where she plans to major in French. We know that she can't help but be happy and successful throughout her life. 25

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, J HALL OF ,,..,s.AJ DONALD ALEXANDER Combine leadership, enthusiasm, a love for athletics, and a knack for work, and you come up with a person who is hard to beat. Such a person is Don Alexander, President of the Senior Class. YVell-known and well-liked throughout the halls of Bennett, Don can usually be seen running to make basketball or baseball practices, sports in which he has achieved major letters. During his four years at Bennett, Don has also taken an active role in the North- Delaware Hi-Y, being elected President in his senior year, and has been active in the Varsity and Key Clubs. His work as chairman of the flag marshalls, chairman of the Foreign Student Dance, and President of both his Junior and Senior class deserves a great deal of honor in the annals of Bennett High. During his career at Bennett, Don has acquired a long list of likes and dislikes. Head- ing the former is his love of wine, women, and song -Bennett's alma mater-wand strong among the latter is l1is animosity toward conceited people. With his career at Bennett behind him, Don now looks forward to majoring in psychology at the University of Buffalo and later studying at a seminary in preparation for becoming a minister. YVe wish hin1 the best of luck, and are certain that if he con- tinues in his later life as he has at Bennett, he will surely be successful in whatever he undertakes. FRANCES CELNIKER Sunshine girl would be an appropriate title for Fran. Her friendly disposition has won her many friends at Bennett. It's no wonder that she was elected Junior Class Girls' Treasurer last year and Senior Class Secretary this year. Her many activities include being secretary of the Junior Council on World Affairs and a member of the Student Council. Through her strong initiative she was appointed Freshman Editor of the BEACON in her first year and is now the Co-editor of the Alumni Column. In athletics Fran has also received great recognition. A superb tennis player, she has captured the winner's titles in Western New York Junior Girls' Singles, New York State Girls' Singles, and Buffalo City Tournaments for four years in a row. Needless to say, she will receive a Gold B this year at Bennett. Fran's many likes include Chinese food, pizza, swimming, good books, Frank Sinatra, dance music, and, of course, tennis. She is annoyed by drippy faucets and cracked Hi-Fi records, and has distaste for raking the lawn and weeding the garden. As for the future, Fran hopes to become an elementary school teacher, but isn't sure where she will continue her education. Because of her determination and radiant per- sonality, she is certain to be successful in the years to come. JAMES BLINKOFF Outstanding scholarship, warm friendliness, and a desire to work are three qualities that distinguish Jim Blinkoff. His list of activities includes not only membership in numerous organizations but also offices in many of them. Jim, a member of the Junior Council on World Affairs, participated in the Model U.N.g he belongs to the Honorary Society of English and Literature and is a member of Bennett's chapter of the National Ho11or Society. Naturally, he will receive a Jewelled Honor Pin at graduation. Treasurer of the Latin Honor Society in his sophomore year and President last year, Jim also was Captain of the Debate Team, President of the Debate Club, Treasurer of the Key Club, and is assistant editor of the Empire Key. However, his greatest accomplishment was undoubtedly assuming the position of Editor-in-Chief of our Bennett BEACON. As a culmination to three years of service to the BEACON, Jim was chosen to head the 1958-1959 Yearbook. Jim especially enjoys parties, American History, a well-run Driver Ed course, and witty satire. He dislikes waking up in the morning, tests given without warning, and bigoted people. Although he is undecided about a career, Jim hopes to major in history or political science at either Princeton or Vvilliams. We wish him the best of luck in future endeavors and know that he'll bring honor to his Alma Mater. 24

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,ui 1' f s. Q 'X RICHARD JUDELSOHN If you are looking fora man of well chosen words and boundless energy, you can't miss with Dickie Judelsohn. He is the Associate Editor of this year's BEACf IN. His skill with words is not limited to the pen, since Dick won the Mercer Club's speaking contest last year. He is also a member of the P. A. Crew. Dickie has been extremely active in service organizations such as the Key Club and the B. L. P. His executive abilities are demonstrated by his presidency of the Hon- orary Society of English and Literature and his leadership in the Junior Council on World Affairs, of which he is Treasurer. He has been on the Student Council for three years and is now Boys'-Representative-at-Large. Despite these activities, Dick has not neglected scholarship, since he expects to receive a Gold Honor Pin, and isxthe Treas- urer of the National Honor Society. He was awarded a Summer Science Fellowship at Roswell Park, and went to Panama as an exchange student the precious year. High among his interests is music. Dick blows a mean saxophone in the Bennett Dance Band. Thumbs up, says he, on modern jazz, pizza, and vacations. He dislikes long homework assignments and oversensitive girls. Dick hopes to attend Cornell University to study pre-med. VVe are sure that much will be heard from him in the future. For Dick Judelsohn, Bennetts motto is very apt. His best is yet to be. SUSAN GETMAN Some may remember Susan Getman as the lover of knee socks and hooks, but to others in the Senior Class at Bennett she is quite a bit more. Sue's friendly warmth, keen intelligence, and dignity have brought her admiration and distinction during her four years at Bennett. She has held offices in various school organizations, as can he seen in her Senior Profile. Her perseverance and interest in world affairs have resulted in Bennett's acquiring a touch of internationalism in the form of our exchange student. By no means confined to school, Sue's activities take her to Roswell Park Memorial Institute where, in her lab work she has learned to tolerate mice. As a member of Bennett's intelligentsia, Susie was the recipient of the Twersky Sci- ence Award in her sophomore year, and expects to receive her Gold Honor Pin upon graduation. Having survived three years of Latin, Sue is grateful to Shakespeare for the pleasure his literature affords. Spiders and split infinitives are Sue's only admitted dislikes. Tops on her list of favor- ites are classical music fespecially Beethoven and Tschaikowskyj, progressive jazz fpar- ticularly the groups of Jonah Jones and Ahmad Jamall, poetry of all kinds and English class. Hoping to enter Vassar or Wheaton, Susan is looking forward to a career in teaching or psychology, fields remarkably suited to her personality. FRANK RALABATE Add versatility, athletic prowess, and friendliness, and you come up with Bennett's Frank Ralabate. During Frank's four years he has done much for the name of Bennett High. As an athlete, he led our cross country team to two successive city champion- ships, making the All-High team on both occasions. Frank has also been a mainstay of the track team, running the mile in his junior year and the half mile as a senior. Frank was a member of the All-High Freshman Relay Team in his first year in Bennett sports competition. Because of his outstanding leadership, Frank was elected president of the Track Club in both his Junior and Senior years. hir. Ralabate's activities have not been limited to the athletic field by any means, since he served a year as Student Council chaplain. He formed and was first president of a Varsity Club for major letter men at Bennett High. Also, Frank was Secretary of the North Delaware Hi-Y during his Senior Year. Frank has a strong liking for pizza, and matzoth with butter. it is known that he absolutely cannot tolerate bologna sandwiches and people who can run faster than he can. Frank would like to attend the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Everyone at Bennett wishes Frank abundant success in all he undertakes. 26