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

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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

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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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18 THE CLEVBLANDER Debate Team captured the trophy. Then came Junior Day. For heroism, leadership, and initiative, oiiicers were elected to represent the class. Among them were First Mate Gilbert Sauer, with assist' ants Mary Castrianno, Elinor Sorenson, Charles La Mendola, Jedidah Montgomery and Joseph Bruckf lier. Their Junior Day Ceremony completed the year and they were promoted to the station of senior' ity. Once again the curtain was lowered on a memorable year. ACT IV-SENIORS REPORT FOR DUTY For the last time, the curtain was lifted and these young men and women assumed responsibility as the Class of 1937. Early in the fall, the lighthouse was sighted and they knew their work as earnest, hearty seafarers had not been in vain. They became an invincible armada which won victory over many obstacles. With mingled joy and sadness they enacted their last scenes, Senior elections, Class Day, and Graduation. Equipped with passport, the diploma, they anchor now peacefully in a quiet and beautiful harbor. The magnificent clipper has docked, and each lifeboat sets out for a diff ferent shore, perhaps crossing one another's path, perhaps never to meet again. Winds may roar about those tiny vessels causing them to dip and sway, but they shall fight desperately for they have passed the tests of seaworthiness. There will be times, also, of splendor, when glittering blue water will be matched by lofty white clouds, days of tranquility almost equal to that of the pacific' harbor of high school. May these ships meet with no disasters but sail smoothly onward ever sturdy, steady, and erect! And so-the curtain falls on the denouement of a truly happy drama. lcil The Rainbow It rained today, 'twas cold and grey, And all the world lay still. The birds, they slept, and all was wet . . When from atop the hill . . The sun came out, in glory shone, And from my window pane The clouds turned white and all was bright, And no more fell the rain. The birds flew forth and filled the air With song . . . and children played. The trees shone bright, it was a sight To see what the rain had made. The grass was wet and to the eye, It looked like velvet green. The air was moist, the breezes danced, All shone with silvery sheen. Then lo . . across the azure sky, In colors, oh, so bright, A rainbow spread its gorgeous band It was a splendid sight. The blue and orange and rosy red, Entwined with dainty pink. And as I stood, in wondrous gaze, Its beauty I did drink. SALVATORE MARSIGLIA