Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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SENIOR C ASS HISTURY FRESHMEN Who realized when we entered the front doors of Ben- nett High School on that morning in September of 1956, that we would never be allowed to do so again? Who knew that we would be the Class to witness the retire- ment of Emmons B. Farrar, Bennett's outstanding principal for twenty-live years? Did you know we would witness the coming of Lloyd A. Miller, and a newly painted and decorated school? What did we realize way hack when Larry Meyers was under live feet tall, and Iris Meznakowski was the dancing rage of the Freshman Class? Let's gn back and see what we were like in those days of 1956. Our Freshman Class was seven hundred strong, and after considerable worrying, we were assigned to our homerooms. Don Gilbert lost no time in beginning his fabulous athletic record. Don was football quarter- back, and with expert assistance from Joe Flood, Don Brunner, and Carl Johnson, we placed third in Harvard Cup play. Later in the year, we Freshman took over the Ben- nett stage at our own assembly. Bonnie Bursuck, Sandy Nordhoff, and .loel Russ made their stage debuts. The assembly was appreciated by all. In June, we had our first taste of high school exams, and then we left for summer vacation, knowing that when we returned our plebcship would be terminated. SOPHOMORES The Wise Fools they called us as we began our see- ond year at Bennett. It was evident however, that Har- vey Tananbaum was no Wise Fool. Harvey was at the top of the Class, and he often sported an average of over 9921! Other Sophomores were also proving that they were not Wise Fools. For the first time in Ben- nett history Cand the lastj, a Class elected 'Sophomore Ollicers. President Sam Johnson, Vice-President Nancy Parker, Secretary Debbie Fox, Girls' Treasurer Judy Eppers, and Boys' Treasurer Hanley Horwitz, excelled as Class administrators. In addition, Peter Trooboff did an excellent job in formulating the Sophomore Column of the BEACON. In its Sophomore season, the sensational Class of '60 was not without tremendous athletic representation. Don Gilbert received an Honorable Mention All-lligh in Football and Basketball. Steve Wagner and Bob Lipsitz were mainstays of Bc-nnett's Tennis team. Ath- letically, the female Sophomores were also not without adequate recognition. Sharon 0'lIara, Betsy llall, Bon- nie Bursuck, and Jill Kramer were key members of Bennett's cheerleading squad. Finally, i.n the spring of 1958, our respected principal, Emmons B. Farrar announced his retirement. We were all very sad to hear this news. All too soon, it was June once again, and the Wise Fools left, to return as Jun- iors in the fall.