Kensington High School - Compass Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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evzltby Home Economics For every woman actively engaged in war work, another is doing her part in the home. With better nutrition and conservation of food and clothing urged by our government, the Home Economics classes have become a basic training center for girls who want to do their share. Miss Stoesser and Miss Nesper teach not only cooking skills, but the composition, nutritional value, and correct preservation of foods. Under Miss Meach and Mrs. Hyman, the girls learn sewing, beginning with simple blouses and cotton dresses and advancing to suits and coats. They study how to mend and care for clothes and can remodel worn dresses into new styles. Home Eco- nomics students are well prepared to help our country's conservation program. Miss Stnesseris girls learn the art of baking. Rcztzomng In March, teachers and student volunteers aided in the tremendous task of distributing War ' Ration Book Two, by which the government safe- guards our food supply. For a week, an armed soldier guarded the books, while the volunteers were busy acting as guides, filling in forms, sub- tracting coupons, and speeding the work of dis- tribution rapidly and efficiently. Miss Sanfieet, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Rosettie check Ration New styles in the making. Book records. 25

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Mr. Bergstrom watches Harold Sturm revive Earl Smith. The Clinic lVhether in active battle or working on the home front, Americans. to be victorious, must be strong and well. Under the able direction of Miss Armstrong, school nurse, our clinic works to safeguard the health of Kensington students. Infection is prevented by prompt attention to minor scratches or bruises, physical checkups are . S. Wants First Aid Classes To prepare students for wartime emergencies, a course in First Aid this year became a required subject for Seniors. Under the supervision of the Physical Education teachers, who hold Red Cross lnstructor's Certificates, every phase of the sub- ject was covered, with particular emphasis on accidentswoccurring as a result of bombing, dis- persal of poisonous gases, or other wartime dis- asters. Among valuable First Aid skills taught were the technique of aritificial respiration, how to apply splints, all types of bandaging, and treatment for shock. After completing the Standard Course, all who passed the required examinations were awarded Red Cross First Aid Certificates and are prepared to utilize their training in future emergencies. given, and health records filed for all students. Arlene Reis has her temperature checked by Miss Armstrong. , Ines Aloisio adjusts a sling on her victim Janet Tritchler.

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merzcvmzsm Essay mates! Another proof that Kensington students deeply appreciate American ideals was the announcement that Henry J. Hearn, a Junior, had won first prize in the annual Americanism Essay Contest, sponsored by the American Legion and the liujffalo Evening News. This prize, a Fifty Dollar War Bond, was presented to Henry by Mr. McDonnell on April 21 before the student body and faculty. This year, the theme of the contest was how Americanism was shown in the ex- periences of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker. Captain Ricken- hacker appreciated the essays so much that he sent an auto- graphed copy of his book, Seven Came Through, to each of the winners. The following inscription appeared in the book that Henry Hearn received: To my young friend 'cHenry J. Hearni' With every best wish Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Henry llearn shows his autographed copy Janet Fickenscher, a member of the graduating class, was Of Caviam RiCkef1bHCkf11 S l'00k- awarded an honorable mention for her essay. What's In ez came? If ever there is anything such as Americanism summed up in one human being, I feel quite sure it would be that of Eddie Rickenbacker. What is Americanism? Ask any one of his seven companions on those cramped, aimlessly drifting rafts which Hoated on a vast sea surrounded by man eating sharks for twenty-one days under scorch- ing sunlight. They'll tell you that Americanism is a Cod-fearing quality in man that makes him kneel and humbly pray to the Great Giver to spare his life. Did Rickenbacker do this? He certainly did, for it was he who led his comrades in prayer for food that would provide their bare existence. You know how this was answered, for out of nowhere came a seagull which perched its precious body atop Riekenbackefs own head. Their plea for water was answered in the form of another miracle. Clouds bearing valuable water moved against the wind as though being guided by an immortal hand. Americanism is synonymous with courage. Was Rickenbacker courageous? His companions told reporters how he sat pathetically holding a sick comrade whose death 'might well have numbed his spirit. But 4'Rick,, persevered. He simply would not give up. Courage! l believe that word does not begin to define that quality which seems to bubble over in that flying ace. Did Rick have faith in his fellow men? Never once did Rickenbacker throw away that half dead dame of hope - hope that his companions would return to America, hope that he himself would once again sit behind his big oak desk which stood in the office of a prominent American airlines company. Faith, courage, perseverance, leadership, hope. These are but a few of the elements that make a real man. Not just Eddie Rickenbacker but Eddie Rickenbacker --the American. 26