Burgard Vocational High School - Craftsman Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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DQCZl1.Cd tion The young men ot our nation have heen caiieri upon to ctetenci the cause ot treeciom time anci time again. We can 10012 into the pages ot history anct tinci this true since the ctays ot the Minute Men. Now these young men have heen caiiect on again. This time they are cietencting treeciom not tor their country alone, hut tor the whoie worict. Burgarct prouciiy, yet humhiy, pays trihute to its tormer stu- ctents who have iett to serve this cause. It is to them we ctezii- cate the 1953 Craftsman. The numher ot hoys trom our school who have troct the war- torn grouncts ot Korea is great. Many have given their lives or sheet their hiooci upon the Unitect Nations hattietieiri. Until the time this puhiication went to press, the toiiowing hoys have heen reporteci as casualties. It Thirteen have given their tives Davici Rumici it Alhert Keppler Leroy R. Bateman Richard R. Kopershi Ructoiph L. Bruclzner Niles Loveland. Ectwarct W. Byczhowsizi Dewey F. Macclintociz Richarct F. Gonsiorowsizi Rohert Nicoli Eugene Ishranctt Paul A. Roman Francis Windover A have been IAJOUVZJQJ Cari Bartelt Charles Pohlman Ravmonct E. Danhauser Jucison Quimhy Eciwarct Ectzert James Potter George A. Fachleo Ralph Romano Iames M. Hannon Wiltiani H. Schroder Thomas Higgins Iames P. Smith Donald G. Hohel Eugene Swiatele George T. Hiltcociz Xwalter Sturmer John Kraus Andrew Thompson Lawrence A. Baker Richard M. Even Richarfi L. Qven Xi' Two are missing Charles Avaretio William Schott

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This book was designed and printed in the Printing de- partment or' Burgard Voca- tional High School . The for- mat, typography, pressworlc and lithography were per- formed bythe students in our school shops. The publica- tion exemplifies the crafts- manship acquired by the Students.

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Ma. Golliwi Last J une, Burgard lost one of its finest instructors in Mr. Francis Collins. He retired from the teaching position after 31 years at Burgard and Elm Vocational. Mr. Collins is a graduate of the State Normal School and has earned a bacheloris and master's degree from the University of Buffalo. Hire served on the faculty at schools 53 and 21, and served in the Army in World War I. His work originally was in English and social studies. He became admin- istrative assistant in the day school and principal in the .evening session for several years, alternating with other faculty members. Wi-eshall always remember that the beginnings of our dramatic work at old Elm were in the hands of Mr. Collins. He is responsible for many firsts in this school. He is now living with his wife at 1320 6th Avenue North, St- Petersburg, Florida. We are looking forward to having Mr. Collins visit his old school whenever he visits his nativve city. Best wishes and good luck from all at Burgard! Ma. Zell Mr. Truman Dell is another one of Burgard's fine instructors who has left recently. He joined Burgard's faculty 31 years ago in the automobile de- partment. On October 24, 1952 Mr. Dell left to become assistant professor of teacher training at the New York State Department of Education. From 1940 to 1945 he was with the State Education Department and did teacher training work at Bell Aircraft, the Curtis Wright Corp., and the New York Central Railroad. He also wrote instructional monographs for the State Education Department. Mr. Dell was given a dinner party October 30th to celebrate his promo- tion to the State Educational Department. Doctor Benjamin C. Willis was the main speaker. Mr. Kamprath and Mr. Doebert also spoke. Mr. William H. Roberts was the general chairman of the party. . The State Education Department has received a very fine addition to its educational resources with Mr. Dell, who was always a faithful advisor to his students and conscientious in the performance of his duties. Best of everything, Mr. Truman G. Dell, from all the Burgard boys and faculty! . Ma. Sieffen Mr. Steffen began as an instructor at Burgard in 1917. First, he taught automobile mechanics. In 1923, Mr. Steffen started the first public aviation course in New York State. In 1924 he secured his pilot's license and started the formation of three Burgard Flying Clubs, owning the Eagle Rock, Waco, and Commandaire ships. Three years ago he helped in the development of the marine engine and boat building course. Now that he has retired, Mr. Steffen wishes to travel to Europe with his wife. At the present time he is on a trip which will include the Atlantic coast to Florida, through the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans, and then to California and up the coast to Washington. He also hopes to spend much time in boating and hunting. Together the Steffens run the Steffen Construction Company which is now building ranch type homes on Grand Island. With him go the best wishes of the faculty and students for the realization of his fondest dreams. His 35 years of faithful service to Burgard is indelibly recorded.