Boys High School - Edisonian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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DRAMATICS hree of our munhere, vis. Mamas mlllilidg Gilbert A1ois1c,and Joseph Kennedy, have taken supplementary szeruisas in weekly evening cheese conducted hy lliss llaxgaret Ryan, Kin ehich classes group prec- tloe is givsnlg and we are certain that the results of such practice are evident in their platform appearances. We need, however, many more students on a volunteer basis, if we are to get the maximlm amount of student participation for our 8886111- hly nppcrtuit ion. indeed, we confidently expect that frm this year's freshman groups we will obtain at least twenty buiding orators or! ex- perience. We hope to take another step fcrsnrd during our next school year, in the fonmtion of a regular debate group, with perhaps an or- ganised debating team, such as other high schools live. Following the sljor stride fonard. which we effected this spring, in our annual public spdhng contest, this next step in advance should he possible, with your cooperation. .By way of summarising our contribnt ion to sehool activities, we call your attention to the fact that not a single American holiday passed this year, without same historical or modern-day playlet, deo- hmtion, or suitable exercise being offered in assenbly. The Oelunbue Day playlet, cumamcrative of 'me Greet n'evigstor', was s nther heavy dnntic offarlngg and was handled exceptionally well by the oeet of haue Daurelio, Paul Brrg, Gilbert Aloisio, and Joseph Kennedy. Insofer as we EDI' this las ,tha first presentation in any Buffalo school, of this partlsalar pllylat, entitled 'At the GUCCI of In Rebus . A modern-day episode, sn eftemath of World. War days, uae presented for Amietioe .Dyg and for Thanksgiving nay, an appropriate sketch, a reading of the history of that dey, and several deolanstlonet Praosding the Ghristsls holidays, a modern sketch, elxl a surprise Santa Olaus visit nude up the program, with s splendid address by the neverend. Dr. Broughton. Historical playlets for both Washington's and Linco1n's birthday! were P!Yll'llUld.li11l Ilemoriel Day was fittlngly observed with 'Exercises led by the Members of the mdw. ll. lhly American Legion Postu, an inspiring cue-ect offering. The oecss ion of 'Parents Night saw a humorous sketch Strolling Along' enacted, the players being Michael E11 ls, Joeepx Kennedy, and Louis Danni. Youth, love, Gold and pleasure. -Lemon The very flower of youth. ' -LM-euoe We have some salt of our youth in us. -Shakespeare He wears the rose of youth upon his. -Shakespeare This earning, like the spirit or s youth That leans to be of note, begins betinss. -Shakespeare

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SCI-IOCJL LIBRARY Use of library has increased this year. Last year an average of 1214 pupils per day read or studied in the library. The average per day so far this year is lh2. The number of books borrowed for read. ing at hone has remained about the same as last year, slightly over 60 books per day, Part time pupils who attend school on Tuesdays and Thursdays have frequently spent time reading books and magazines in the library. It would be very desirable to have the library open for the use of pupils every day, so that the part time puplle who cone on llondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays would have an opportunity to use it, and so that the libra- ry reaouross would be available whenever needed. The pupils are b9oomlng noticeably more skillful in using the card catalog and findixg for themselves the books they want, doubtless ae a result of the library instruction they receive in their English classes. llost of the users of the library are -to be congratulated for their fine spirit of co-operation ln handling the books and magazines care- fully and returning books promptly. The assistance of pupils has been very valuable ln the library in work such as arranging furniture, cleaning books, mending magazines and preparing new books. Those who have helped most frequently or who have acted as monitors during study periods arox Richard Fischer, Michael Giangreco, Gordon Thompson, Donald Browning, Joseph Hards,Thomas Newman, Richard Regula. llartln Coleman, Joseph Clmnerer. New gooks About 50 new booke have recently been added to the library. Several which have been greeted very enthusiastically arex Practical Alatsur Photography................. ...by Davis Elementary Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Neblette Boy's Book of Great Detective Storiesn.. . ...by Haycraft Chemistry and Its Wonders... ..... .... ...... ...by Brauer Among the popular new books of fiction arex Grey Wol!'....by llontgomerynna dramatic story of western cattlemen's war against wolves Take It Away Sant... .by lY1ng....Story of San Hubbard's career ln radio High Tension,-HW Haines...-a new story of the men who put up high tension wires, by author of Slim Dead lled....by llaseI'1eld....a young doctor, eonvictsd of a murder he did not oonnit, is revived after hanging, and escapes on a slave ahlp. X w

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.IDBIIILI 'me ldlsoniln, School paper, has completed one of its moat ano- cesstnl years. The Thanksgiving issue appeared under the editcrship ot Joseph Kennedy, aselsted by Geolle dlaxte, 002405 Thompson, James Poppenbecrg, Hound tnaklln, lhrtln Oolmnn and an able sta!! of class reporters. u The protxeoted illness of Joseph Kennedy necessitated ln s charge of edittrehlp. and Gordon Thlldl assumed this important post. Ih- der his direct lon the Ohrlstsne issue of the paper bloasased forth Ln two tme effect. Particular oredlt for the Christnms issue should be given to the class reporters for their very fine work ln the emxpllation of a letter to Sante Clans. The reporters to collaborated ln this were! Stanley Pejal. Kelvin Baer, William Shea, Kenneth Sohlao., Gilbert Alolsio, Rlohard Genes, Albert Bay, Janes Patteram, Lawrence Krestt, Joseph Buohehsr, Charles Delnhardt, rranklin llseder, clayton Kunman, Joseph Klein and Albert Diebold. A striking feature of the Bheter nmsber ot the kdlsonian was the artlstlo simplicity. A new member Joined the editorial stat! in the person of lllohael lllls ss editor of Boy Scout news. In addltim to the staff, particular credit is due to ltr. lladdlpn sho aqzervlsed the make up and lr. Smmsr, who supervised the lrt work ot this fine sohool paper. Chess Club The school year H38-39 was a very profitable one for the Chess Club. 'two years ago the Chess Club was organised. At that time we had a aeabershlp of only four boys. Since than we have grown to a present neabership of twenty. lo doubt, as the year rolls on there will be a gradual increase ln this lost fascinating game.. The club was organised for the purpose of cultivating the ability to think ahead, to plan, to concentrate and also to teach the boys how to play a good game for one's own amusement and for entertainment. During the tall and winter sessions the club has been very active, they net every Tuesday after school, the various aembers playing in cmpetition with each other. Approximately half of the boys lmew how to play the gene, the others were taught. 'those who knew how to play were also taught acne of the more ooaplsx and intricate moves. The officers of the club for the school year 1938-39 are IIN ---- Joseph Cabner IIIIOBT -- llohael Ellie 'Io the Freshmen and Sophcnores who will be returning next year,we make this special appeals U' you want to learn how to play a good gale, plan on jolnlng wlth ua in the fell. In the world of tomorrow, there will be lore tins available for leisure time activities. The working hours will be shorter, the play hours longer. The need for knowing ol' more play activities will be greater. Chess will help to solve this problea. ' The progral for next year is tentatively arranged and consists of inter-class onpetltion and also games with some of the other high school