Grover Cleveland High School - Clevelander Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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16 THE CLEVELANDER School Calendar October 11, 1936-Columbus Day. The discoverer of our country was honored by a series of short panegyrics given by Catherine Giovinazzo, Marie Giovinazzo, Joseph Cannizzaro, and joseph Na les. Novemlijer 10-Armistice Day. The anniversary of our country's entry into the war was observed by several stirring philippics against war's cruelty. Angela Vaccaro, Gilda Costello, Grace Cala' brese, Marian Austin, with Rachel Andelora as introducer, participated. November 28-Thanksgiving Day. The nation's day for recognizing the benefits of a benign Creator was solemnized by speeches and poems delivered by Beatrice Costello, Lillian Hawkins, Nancy Valvo, James Barnes, with Charles LaDuca as master of ceremonies. December 4-Grover vs. Masten. Our Debate Team, composed of Erma Sill, Catherine Giovinazzo, and Daniel Kerr, defended the difficult side of the question and were defeated by the score 9f6. December 11-Chromatic Club. Grover entertained the Chromatic Club in its annual visit. Two accomplished pianists, one the sister of Mr. Kennedy, the other the sister of Miss Schlenker, held its audience spellbound with intricate compositions. December 18-Letter Day and Honor Roll. Athletes and Scholars were jointly honored on this day for the merit of their labors in their respective fields. Roses were awarded to the three highest students scholastically, while Mr. Kennedy eulogized the outstanding athletes. December 23-Christmas. The Music department collaborated in a pastoral presentation commemf orating the birth of Our Lord. Its simplicity was impressive. Margaret Maraschiello was a soloist. February 11, 1937-Lincoln Day. A dramatization of the Mary R. S. Andrews story, A Perfect Tribute, served to honor our martyr President. The cast included Robert Maher, John Mul' lane, Charles La Duca, John Chiavaro, Joseph Cannizzaro, Daniel Kerr. joseph Guerra gave a touching portrayal of the dying soldier and Robert Overbeck was excellent as Lincoln. February 19-Washington Day. Mr. Adler delivered an instructive and interesting address on the principles in the Washington Farewell Address. March 12-Honor Roll. Dr. Bapst, our new Superintendent of Schools, was the guest speaker at this assembly. He spoke on the Peter Pans of school life, and his imposing appearance and kindly manner won all our hearts. March 18-Grover Cleveland. The centenary of Grover Cleveland was observed in this school when the History Forum presented a dramatized sketch of the great Buffalonian's life. March 19-Grover vs. Lafayette. The home team was again unfortunate, losing a heated debate by the close score of 8f7. The team included Joseph Cannizzaro, William Blomberg and jedidah Montgomery. March 25-Athletic Award. An assembly program devoted to honoring the athletes was held and Gilbert Sauer, an outstanding candidate for sport honors, was presented a gold medal for achievf ing a position on the all-high baseball team last year. April 10-Chevrolet Motor Company Program. Four onefreel motion pictures were presented for our entertainment. These films, on varied subjects, were received with pleasure by the student body: May 7-junior Day. After planting a tree on the campus, the Junior Class marched into the audi' torium. Robert Overbeck, President of the Class, welcomed the guests. A play, Conscience, in which Marian Austin, Robert Cverbeck and Anthony Perla took part. May 21-Honor Roll. Two hundred twenty students were honored for their scholastic achieve' ments. In addition the students were entertained by Mr. Louis Rich. He showed an astonf ished audience how easy it is to remember almost anything. May 28-Memorial Day. At this assembly the boys' quartet rendered Tenting Tonight and the assembly sang The Star Spangled Banner and America The Beautiful. Marian Austin as mistress of ceremonies introduced our guest speaker. june 4-Class Day. After a beautiful processional the class prophecy was dramatized. June 9-Recognition Day. Athletic letters were awarded to 48 boys. Gold pins were given to Senior girls who fulfilled the requirements. Recognition was given to many students for worthy service to the school.

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THB CLEVELANDER 15 Valedictory Tonight, we have arrived at another milestone in the journey of life. After four years of en- deavor, our efforts have been recognized. Here within these walls, we have spent four happy years in preparation for the intricate problems of our future life. And now, as we try to peer into the enshrouding mist of the years to come, we are overcome with the realization of the burden which will be cast upon young and untried shoulders. We are told that this is the most important period in the history of the world. We are told that leaders are needed who can interpret passing events and solve problems of momentous importance. We become serious when we think of the responsibility this entails. We feel that we need vision, faith and courage to do our part. We are grateful tonight that we have been prepared to face the experiences of our future life by the capable faculty, Mr. McDonnell and Mr. Kennedy, our everfhelpful principal. Our beloved teachers have, during these four pleasant years, imparted to us that essential knowledge which makes for a fuller and better life. Their patience has been pressed at times to the limits of human endurance, but they have reasoned with us, pointed out the error of our ways, and shown us the light. We pray that their efforts have not been in vain. s Moreover, as we look about us we find another reason for our success. It is none other than our parents whose faces are now wreathed in contented smiles in striking harmony with our own. It is they who have nourished an undying faith in our abilities, it is they'who have extended kind and comforting words in our moments of discouragement, it is they who have instilled in us the proper incentive and encouraged us to achieve our goal, and it is they who are now quietly reaping the reward for their patience and sacrifices. Now, as we look at each other, we at first see nothing but smiling, carefree faces enhanced by the sparkle of dancing eyes. However, upon closer view, we notice that behind each shining eye there are unshed tears. We naturally feel loath to change the gay tunic of youth for the somber cloak of manhood and womanhood. We feel sad as we leave our Alma Mater whose walls have refechoed our gay laugh' ter and have heard our most intimate secrets, we sorrow over the breaking of the ties of friend' ships which have been true and sincere, for as we pass through these portals tonight, we reluctantly sever the bonds which have maintained these too short friendships. And now as time ticks away the minutes and seconds of our last hour here, we turn to the poet, James W. Foley, for inspiration: New days, when diligent we build New castles of enduring good, New deeds by strength and purpose willed, New hopefulness, new brotherhood, New trust that bides and never ends, New blessing showered on old friends, New faith in heaven, new gratitude . . JosEPH CANNIZZARO, Valedicrorian i....C PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECORD It is rare that a school has the privilege of recognizing perfection in attendance throughout the entire high school course. Madeline Haley and Concetta Licata, two seniors, have achieved the unique 'distinction of a spotless attendance and tardy record for four years. I l

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THE CLEVELANDER 17 Log Book of the Class of 1937 All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. CHARACTERS: An enthusiastic group of sparkling youths. TIME: The years 1933f1937. SCENE: The deck of a ship on the sea of life.. C ACT If-FRESHMEN ENLIST One fine September day of the year 1933 came a shipload of bubbling and energetic children. Often they had heard high school life referred to as a four year's voyage and now they appreciated this metaphor for indeed they felt at sea-not a calm and majestic one but a rough, stormy, tossing one with choppy Waters. The huge structure of the auditorium engulfed them, filling them with a timorous sensation. Intelligence tests were administered and after this trial, they were placed under the guidance of able captains, the faculty. Now the craft was equipped with everything that navif gators believe essential to weather the severest gale. With courage, determination, faith, and trust, the sailors set out on their course. At first, the tempestuous sea made progress slow, but eventually they became accustomed to the hard work. Admiral Kennedy, and Commodore McDonnell would call assemblies now and then in order to give rules to this bewildered crew. Often they were spurred on by the reminder of their port, graduation. A few shipmates willingly participated in the Christmas play, Mimi Lights a Candle, and again in the spring comic operetta, In Old Vienna. Recreational periods were spent in sports, freshmen homeroom teams. The first battle which the naval squad en' countered was the Examination Combat of 1934. An easy victory resulted and as reward-a leave of absence-summer vacation was granted. So the curtain fell on the First Act. ACT II-SOPHOMORES ASSEMBLE After an intermission of several months the crew returned to the stage for the opening of-fthe Second Act. No longer were they awkward seamen who blundered and stammered, but a turbulent crew, floundering on high seas as an effervescent school of porpoise, seeking in a piratical attempt to wrest treasures from books. Avoiding many a shipwreck, the second year mariners flooded the school activities, a deluge into clubs and sports. But always piloted by the good Admiral they steered clear of any form of mutiny. In scholarship, the Honor and Merit Rolls gave distinction to many of the tars. Ever bearing in mind the words of Lawrence, DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP, they ventured forward, discovering, conquering, and.solving new problems. A successful vaudeville show gave some relief to tired brains. Addresses by Dr. Ernest C. Hartwell, Dr. Robert T. Bapst, and Captain Calf vert K. Mellen urged them on to greater effort. The gangplank was lowered and another romantic Ventllfe WHS OVCY. ACT III'-JUNIORS ORGANIZE The stage was set and the curtain rose on the Third Act. The tempest of the first two years subsided and the ship cruised along in harmony with the deep current of school life. There was evif dent a zest for hard work with the realization that they were accomplishing something worthwhile. In dramatics, the operetta, Oh Doctor! , proved to be a very successful achievement. In athletics, honors were awardedato the participants as a token of appreciation for their services. Another conquest, the K 1 X