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

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zjouflfs answefz America, we answer thee, With youth at our command- We come with happy, eager hearts To serve this God-blessed land. The Torch of Freedom lights our way, And guides us as we strive To do the tasks prepared for us Upon the path of life. There must be hardships everywhere Along life's winding trail, But steadfast faith and courage true, Will never let us fail. And as the time flies swiftly by, We pause within the ranksg While to our Alma-Mater dear, We leave our grateful thanks. For she has lightened many cares That burdened through the years, And she has smiled when others frowned Upon our troubled fears. Then as we stand with tear-dimmed eyes To pledge our faith anew, We turn once more and wave good-bye And say - Farewell . . to you. Youth hears thy call, America! She comes to answer thee, For hearts are gay and hopes are high Where God has made men free! LILLIAN CIVELLO, Class Poet. 28

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WWW This year, for the fourth time, the annual senior poll, sponsored by Campus Topicsf has determined the class of '41s leaders in designated fields. William Dauria, popular senior president, has added another distinction to his long list of honors, by capturing two titles, Most Popular and Most Versatile Boy. He was an outstanding figure in athletics, an active member of the newspaper staff, and the able Sport's Editor of the Cleve- landerf, Winiier in the citywide oratorical contest, he also took part in the school play,f Stepping Along. This year's contest was unique in that Rita Saggese, Vice President, also was elected to two positions, Most Popular Girl and Most Versatile Girl. She is editor of Campus Topicsl' and the Clevelander and a member of the varsity debate team. jean Cirrincione, small, active senior, swept away all opposition and captured the title of Most Athletic Girl. Jean has participated in sports for four years and has the highest number of athletic points in the school. She is especially known for her enthusiastic baseball pitching. This year she is receiving a silver pin for four years' active participation in athletics. Michael Concilla, prominent football player, was selected Most Athletic Boy. Mickey, who played position of quarterback, is a member of the Monitors' Club. Although Mary Ballachino was a keen competitor for the title of Most Intellectual Girl, Frances Saccone emerged victorious. Frances, an honor roll veteran, has constantly earned one of the three highest averages in the school. As a climax to four years of high scholastic attainment, she was made class valedictorian. Quiet and reserved Joseph Lunghino was unanimously selected Most Intellectual Boy. Besides being a veteran honor roll member, he was an active participant in intra-mural athletics. Pretty Eunice Ellement, member of the Minute Girls and Honor Roll Group, was awarded the title of Best Looking Girl. This blue-eyed miss, who is President of the Home Economics Club, was in keen competition with comely Ida Mae Candler. Frank Patti, handsome junior Boys' Marshal, was justly selected Best Looking Boy. Daniel Grosso and Catherine Caputo, both well known for their impeccable wardrobe, were awarded titles of Best Dressed Boy,'y and Best Dressed Girl. Both are members ofthe Monitors' Club. 27

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Lllilllilll :aa Volume X, 'Edition I Courage and Service and Loyalty Be at my side! There is work to do. Matilda Hughes. WEATHER: Slightly Foggy FRESHMEN ARE BORN We entered Grover Cleveland High School with a too-young look, with our dresses above our knees. knickers below the knees, ribbons huge and very, very floppy, hair unruly, and eyeballs bulging. In other words, we looked like hor- rified rabbits snatched from the woods. We were only unimportant, mi- nute creatures who asked too many questions. When we timidly in- luired from the upperclassmen the iirection to a certain room, we were unmercifully sent in the op- Josite direction. It sounded per- fectly sane to us when we were told phat the gym was on the fourth ioor, the office in the basement, the iuditorium in Room 12, and the lunior Room was the room marked Dffice. A Freshman i advooi Q2-5:15 f CQ 1 ulffxlxi Vsllmvn ,f I . Grover 1 N if DEBUTS There were some of us who started out our Frosh life with a bang. When Frances Saccone topped the scale with 98W for an average, we all sat back aghast. This industrious person was one we all had the pleasure of being acquainted with. Dan Nigro also made a place of prominence for himself when he pleasantly startled us by tickling the ivories. When we came back to reality again, we found Angela Campanella and Della Caruso pattering about in elf-like dances. Mike Mancuso came to light and won his place on the All-High Basketball Team through an outstanding game on the Varsity Squad. Such accomplishments as these inspired us to be better Sophs than any before us. COMMANDMENTS OF UTOPIA Remember the ten commandments that were handed down to us from the years before. 1. Thou shalt do no homework. 2. Thou shalt go to gym only when thou desireth. Thou shalt bring thy pea-shooters to school because they cometh in handy. 4. Thou shalt not study after school for any reason. 5. Thou shalt not take exams if they bothereth thee. Thou shalt leave the trays on the cafeteria table. 3. 6. 7. Thou shalt honor the boys that weareth no ties. 8. Thou shalt not use stairs g use the elevator. Thou shalt not use any specified entrance. 10. Thou shalt not use the locker combination given to thee, bring thine own. Weren't we happy to discover that our new school was to be so much fun? The only drawback was that the faculty objected. I wonder why!!!!! 1' 9. , FROSH HAND-ME-DOWNS We soon learned to follow upperclassmen. We copied their pageboy hairdo, plaid skirts, bear jackets, and any what-not that was in style. 29