Bennett High School - Beacon Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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.IUNIORS The beginning of our third year at Bennett marked the halfway point in our high school careers. Already our Class had left an indelible mark on Bennett history. It was this year, however, that the Class of '60 began its most significant achievements. Starting right in, our harriers won the Cross Country Championship for the second successive year. As if this wasn't enough, our Football team, filled with Junior Stars, enjoyed an un- defeated season, and gained control of the Harvard Cup. Also that fall, was Bennett's fine Variety Show, Tell IL To The Illarines. Juniors again headed the card with superb performances by Sam Boykins, Daryl Clark, Bonnie Bursuck, and Al Rizzuto, to mention only a few. Who will ever forget that day in March when mem- bers of the Junior Class first took their look at College Boards? Our Class, led by Harvey Tananbaum, Ron Krauss, Rosalyn Goldman, Peter Trooboff, and Bob Potter excelled in the three hour nightmare. Springtime meant Junior Class elections, and Sam Johnson was again elected as chief of the Class. In addi- tion, the able ofliceholders wcrc: Debbie Fox, Vice- President, Leslie Wright, Secretary, Judy Eppers, Girls' Treasurer, and Don Gilbert, Boys' Treasurer. Our able representative to the Executive Council of the Stu- dent Council was Hanley Horwitz. Perhaps the most distinguished achievement of our crew was the number of representatives we placed on All-High Teams. Don Gilbert received the accolade in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Joe Flood was also a Football All-High first stringer, and Bob Dickman and Cary Presant were Tennis selections. As ifthis wasn't enough, Elbert Blanks was All-High high jump- er in Track competition. The Tigers succeeded in cap- turing the all around athletic supremacy award, the Williams Cup. The 1958-59 term was a successful one for Bennett, and the Junior Class was thoroughly inspired with the spirit and reverence which makes our school the finest in Buffalo. The Juniors of Bennett had proved that in their final effort, which was to begin in the fall, the best was to be seen! SENIORS Early in the fall, we again began proving that we were a special Class. Our Tiger Football team again won the Harvard Cup. The Bennett goal line was only crossed once in the entire season. Eleven Seniors re- ceived All-High recognition. Joe Flood, Don Gilbert, Carl Johnson, and Don Orsalits were first tcamers. The fall season was also State Scholarship time and thirty-four Seniors won varying money grants. Also along academic lines, seven Bennett Seniors achieved national recognition as National Merit Scholarship finalists. They were: Ilarvey Tananbaum, who now had become the leader on the newly instituted All-High Honor Roll, Ronald Kraus, Rosalyn Goldman, Frank Chasen, Tom Wallsten, Bob Potter, and Cary Presant. Sam Johnson, elected Class President for the third time, gained wide-spread attention when he was elected National Hi-Y President. Sam toured the nation and gave much time to this worthy project. Peter Trooboff, became Editor of the BEACON, and following thc vic- tory of the 1959 Yearbook in the Western New York Yearbook Association Contest, a bigger and better Bennett Yearbook was in the making. Bennett's all im- portant Student Council took on new responsibilities and projects under the leadership of President Hanley Horwitz. Winter time was once again victory time, and the Bennett cagers captured the Yale Cup, with Elbert Cootie Blanks, and Don Gilbert reaching All-High stature. Bennett paced by other outstanding Seniors as well, was undefeated in regular season play. Senior achievements were also numerous in the thes- pian arts. Seniors star-studded one of the best Variety Shows in history, Anchors Army. Arno Lascari, Evan Hankin, Sybil Lorbeer, Al Rizzuto, and Bonnie Bur- suck turned in memorable performances. Let us also mention the school play, George Washingtolz Slept Here. Pat Roberts, Sunny Dozoretz, Larry Hankin, Dave Gallahue, and Charles Coleman proved that their his- trionic ability was of the highest caliber. Finally, after four unforgettable years, graduation was before us. After the diplomas were received, we were officially past history. Our stay can best be par- alleled to the four seasons. First we were winterg cold and unknowing, but white with youth. Then we were springg our eyes open and our minds blossoming. Next we were summerg approaching ripeness, and as ambitious as the growing crops. At last we were fallg mellow and experi- enced. Soon, we will again be covered by a winter blanket. We are confident that the knowledge, experience, and respect we learned at Bennett will help us through any gale or maelstrom that we may encounter in our future endeavors. kDavid Manch Senior Class Historian

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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.

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'L ,, .. x . 'xuizrnx 5 if ai Q i 60' SW' 6-IM.. inn nun an 5 4... ss.. F' ess. 1 - .M f . W Q . . 1 I ' ' AM rr- '- ---f'il'1T.i5? f -- . -. at M '. II l i .. -. .. - , t' 19 Q il ' ,f '..1Ii.. ' . . A : R n ut W , I t .. i , ' x 'X . X ... i f. 1 N v, -A 1 5- HALL OF MARY LOUISE BRECKER Look out, World! Ilere comes Mary Lou Breeker! lf you don't know her yet, you will, because she's one of Bennetfs bestgand that's good! Just to give you an inkling of what's in store for yougthis sparkling-eyed blonde is the winner of a New York State Scholarship, and the Chromatic Club Award. Mary Lou has also been President of the Music Club, and Secretary- Treasurcr ofthe Baud and Orchestra for the past two years, in addition to being the Vice-President of the Future Teachers Club. Impressive, hey? But just remember that she hates being late, and of course, homework. Mary Lou says she lovcs camping out and her flute. It is with great reluctance, that we relinquish hcr to you. We only hope you give her your best treatment, because she will give you hers. SONY A DOZORETZ Sunny is truly an apt name for this fair-haired Senior. Tenth in her class, she will receive her Jewclled Honor Pin in June. She is Vice-President of our National Honor Society and Secretary of the National French Honor Society. Her proficiency in speech has led her to win the Mercer Speaking Contest and to become active in the National Thespiau Society, where sl1e is Secretary of the Buffalo Chapter. Business Editor of the 1960 BEACON, office monitor, and cheerleader are but a few of her varied activities. ln addition, she is Cap- tain of the Debate Team and has a lead in this year's school play. Topping her list of likes are witticisms, sports ears, cool people, and water skiing. Among her few dislikes are washing dishes, shrimp, hypocrites, and people who call her Sonya. Wherever she attends college and later continues her pursuit ofa law career, we wish her the best of luek. We know she will bring honor to her alma mater and will succeed in all her endeavors. JUDY EPPERS Hi Judy is a familiar phrase heard in the halls of Bennett when amicable and cheerful Judy Eppers is seen. Leadership, responsibility, sociability, and a sunny disposition have brought Judy to be elected Sophomore and Junior Girls, Treasurer and Senior Girls' Secretary-Treasurer. She also serves Bennett as a Studcnt Council and Executive Council member, Secretary of the Junior Red Cross Service Club, and an active member ol' Senior Girls' Hi-Y. Guest speakers have left our auditorium with a warm feeling toward Bennett because of Judy's poise and pleasantness as our Mistress of Ceremonies. Judy's day is a diet of talking on the telephone, baking cookies, sewing, and playing the piano. Her favorite pastime is cheering our teams to victory. Home Economics at Wittenberg University is Judy's selection for her college education. With her previous success and radiant personality, Judy will surely attain a bright future. 30