Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICER Raw I: L.. Konrad, S. Johnson, D. Fox, J. Eppenx, I... Yvright, II. Tanaulraum. Row ll: II. Horwitz, D. Gilbert, D. Rfnncll, N. Parker, R. Krauss. PRESIDENT ....,. VICE-PRESIDENT. . . SECRETARY ..,..., BOYS' TREASURER. . . GIRLS' TREASURER . . BOYS' MARSIIAL. . , GIRLS' MARSIIAL. . . PROPIIET ....,., IIISTORIAN ....... VALEDICTORIAN. . , SALUTATORIAN. . . . . SAMUEL C. JOHNSON . , . .DEBORAII G. FOX . . .JUDITH M. EPPERS . . . . DON A. GILBERT . . . . LESLIE G. WRIGHT . . IIANLEYxM. IIORWITZ . . . . LINDA L. KONRAD . . . . NANCY E. PARKER . . . . . . . .DAVID E. MANCH HARVEY D. TANANBAUM . . . RONALD M. KRAUSS

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F RESHMEN . . . Sophomores . . . Juniors . . . now, as Seniors, we can look back upon four enioyable years at Bennett, and we can recall memories which we will cher- ish forever. At the culmination of our high school years, we can begin to appreciate all that has been done for us: the education given, the advice rendered and the experi- ences gained in cooperating with others. As we go out into the world, we will all have cz solid foundation for suc- cess provided by our excellent training at Bennett. 'MW , ..'!.' 1 f ,, 4' - W-. .:-- ' Y .1 ' f , if -1,53 , :.- ,- ,a ffx 2 K' Vg,-W' ' I Q .4 ,ef-' Q . 'Nj ., ff' ..,..f .,..,,,,, ,lr y, w ' ' - 54.491 J' --.F--.L f. - f M. :-2.-sf in f,,,. x' X M- K! ,,sIS's4:T..i 1 1 V .xi K - , 2, 0Zw+sf W peff'f'f'l tvtx-T i

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Graduation marks a transition for us, dividing the world of childhood from that of adulthood. Now is the time when we must face the reality surrounding us. We are about to enter a society that can be harsh and demanding, confusing and perplexing. How we fare in it depends on the training we have heretofore received. Four years ago we entered Bennett High School, as optimistic, yet chary, freshmen. Bewildered at first by our strange surroundings, we soon found a place for ourselves within these four walls. Making acquaintances and forming friendships, some of which will last our lifetimes, we became an integral part of the Bennett family. It was here that we received that training invaluable in conditioning us for the future. Stimu- lated by our excellent teachers, we worked assiduously, acquiring knowledge to aid us in earning a livelihood, either immediately upon graduation or following higher education at college. Beneficial experience was provided by the vast extracurricular program offered at Bennett. Those of us with athletic ability were afforded the opportunity to develop their prowess. Honor societies, service organizations, and special activities clubs brought us into contact with others having similar interests. Co-operation with fellow students was conducive toward the reconcilia- Lion of the egoism characterizing childhood with the consideration for others denoting the mature individual. In retrospection, we realize the gratitude due our principal, Mr. Miller, and our assistant prin- cipal, Mr. Raiken. It is only through their unremitting efforts and outstanding leadership that Bennett is able to maintain its enviable reputation as one of the foremost secondary schools in the country. Also deserving our most sincere thanks are our teachers and our guidance coimsellors, who have spent many long hours instructing, encouraging, advising, and otherwise assisting us. They have all left their impression upon us and their perseverance in our inculcation should not pass unrecognized. We all, I am certain, should like to express our own individual appreciation to our parents, who have thus far guided us through life. These devoted people have borne our tribulations and mo- mentary setbacks with us and have shared in the exultations of our successes. They have been the dominant factors in preparing us for life as mature adults and responsible citizens. To them go our most heartfelt thanks. With these ideas in mind, we, though a bit apprehensive, face the future confident that we shall succeed in our prospective endeavors. We have benefitted from the best possible training at home and at school: our parents and our teachers have done their utmost to assist us. It is therefore with the spirit Optima Futura that we leave Bennett-the feeling that the best is yet to be. 8.7 27 ALEDICTORY