Lafayette High School - Oracle Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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NINA PANE PmT'o 'S freshmen they hesitated about opening the substantial oak door to catch a first glimpse of a new life. As soph- omores and juniors, they swung open the door, eager to renew experiences and friendships. As seniors they appreciate the significant part the doors of Lafayette had in their lives . They recall the suspense, eagerness, reluctance, and excitement that accompanied the simple opening of a door.

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Senior Class Officers JOHN REID President MARY SVENSSON Vice President Saluiaiory UR parents, teachers, principal, almost everyone we talked with, as- sured us that this was to be our day. We have had time enough, we agreed, for solemn faces and weighty thoughtsg this day would be dedicat- ed to us . Let there be laughter, quips, and jollity. And so it has come to pass . Because we realize, however, that our life could never be so happy as it is now had it not been for teachers, parents, principal, and friends, we welcome them with all our hearts to share our class day with us . As we think of Lafayette, do we not recall first the echoes of laughter as we met with friends each day in center hall? Can we forget that each year we met new friends who enriched our lives? We recall how we looked forward to being reunited with former classmates at the beginning of each school year. Friends have done much to make our four years happy. Opportunities for rewarding friendships have been open for each of us . Our hearts are filled with thanks for happy companionship . We realize we can not begin to express our gratitude for the care and understanding we found in our teachers . While we enjoyed a carefree life, the school ran smoothly, our course carefully charted. For three of our years at Lafayette Mr. Gott stood behind us . Day by day we saw his friendly face, felt his enthusiasm for sports and extra- curricular activities, and experienced his willingness always to help us in our difficulties . This year we have become increasingly grateful to Mr. Axlerod for his kind thoughtfulness of us . In this brief year, we have come to realize the wonderful school spirit he has aroused. We shall always remember our cheering assemblies and the night dances, the way we played together as well as worked together. Now as we are once again united, our hearts are a little sad because, although this is our day, we realize that the gaiety and happiness of school life are near an end. And so with our good companions and loved ones, we join in Loud sing her praises, knowing that as we leave gaiety be- hind and prepare for more serious duties, we shall praise Lafayette often and cast many a longing lingering look behind. KAY BURKE GORDEN HIPPLE ADELINE CAMPANELLA THOMAS REILLY Secretary Treasurer Marshal Marshal 18