Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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SCIENCE The challenge of the space age has been strongly met by Bennett's Science Departmenl. Remodeling and the generous addition of new equipment have both greatly aided this de- partment. After General or Earth Science, Bennett's scien- tists embark upon the fascinating world of Biology. Dissec- tions and experiments provide ample opportunity for the in- terested student to pursue the answers to questions which puzzle him. Chemistry next challenges the student. Bennett s new lab- oratories have given students better facilities for conducting traditional experiments. Some of the chemistry classes tour local chemical companies to view first-hand professional chemical research. Physics enables students to learn some of the basic prin- ciples of the behavior of matter. Sound, heat, and electricity comprise part of the curriculum. One class, called P.5.S.C., is studying this subject on a higher level with college literature. Each of the described branches of the Science Department has helped us to understand the world about us. Many ont- side benetits such as fellowships to study at area hospitals are obtained through interests and knowledge gained at Bennett. Bennett High School will always profit from the Science De- partment and its excellent staff. MARY JANE SEMPLE Business As you practice, so shall you type Science courses prepare us to meet the Soviet challenge. 22 ELEANOR L. SHERMAN Languages Got it? FLORENCE SMITH English Let's start at the beginning FRANK C. SNOW Science You can learn chemistry by os- mosis, hut it takes longer ROGER SOMMEH Science Time for a study paper MAX SPANGENTHAL Languages Great ia truth, and mighty above an things

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sn 4 I ,-its--r t .' X ELMER ROSENTHAL nw f Physiml Education It doearft matter, everyone takes ' '. -35? , . showers NATALIE L. ROUND lllathematics It wouldn'l take a Philadelphia lawyer to figure that out ORVILLE I. ROWEN Social Studie: I d0n't want to give you a hint, but . . . MARIE A. SAMARIA Guidance Ambition has no rest! C. HOWARD SHAFFER Science mrllinkl l ln E 2 'M -r X M23 J Stal. .. Q n f : 'ii.fii it .'?5 iQ :'5 lL ' :iid V 3 gtg! We become healthy and strong through our Physical Education classes. ARLENE SEEGER Illusic Five minutes after school for every minute you talk now PHYSICAL EDUCATION The boys, under the able leadership of their gym instruc- tors, developed their muscles by the use of parallel bars, and other apparatus to he found in the gymnasium. They also participated in the exciting sports of baseball, basketball, football, and swimming. Uur Physical EJUCGHOII program is a training ground for the major letter athletes. The swimming monitors are Varsity team members who assist with the swimming classes. Letter- meu from the other teams use their gym periods for practice and conditioning. The girls also had fun in the gym and the pool. Participa- ting in baseball, volleyball and other team sports, they each developed a sense of real cooperation. This year, the State Physical Fitness tests were once again taken by every Ben- nett boy and girl, to determine whether he or she was a phys- ical genius or a physical wreck. Besides having a good time in these classes, Bennett's boys and girls are being trained by capable leaders in the arts of good sportsmanship, leadership, and coordination. They not only have developed healthy bodies through exercise, but have strengthened their personalities as well.

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MARY B. STRUNK Physical Education If you scratch your head, you'll get slivcrs EVELYN STUTTS Languages Sorter une feuille du papier DONALD H. SZEN Physical Education You cnn't teach old dogs new tricks! IRMA TIIIEL Mathematics All right? 0.K.? swish . . . LOUISE L. TRAVIS Science Science is organized knowledge SOCIAL STUDIES The writing of a term paper, was a project which occupied the spare moments of many American history students. These assignments, to find extensive information about one subject, benefited the pupil by giving him new knowledge as well as practice in making use of available reference sources. It is indeed difficult for students to remember every im- portant date, person, and event. For this reason, another method of conveying historic material to the student was through panels and discussions. In some classes, small groups presented skits to dramatize specific phases in their studies. Thus, these important ideas are retained longer than if they were taught by mental association. The information contained in thc history books was not the only source of subject matter. In the economic world classes, many topics of study were discussed in movies which were shown to the students. Moreover, much emphasis was also placed on the study of current events. Tl1is material was not obtained solely from local news sources, for some classes in- vested in a periodic newspaper to help keep them abreast of significant world developments. Thus, Bennett students leave our school ready to become useful and informed American citizens. PAUL ZACCARINE Social Studies Get to Brazil before America falls apart The study of Social Studies today is important to the citizens of t0Il'l0l'l'0W. 23