McKinley High School - President Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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76 THE ARTISAN AUDITORIUM FROM THE REAR The older boys have seen the need of some well organized social club and this organization is termed the Vocational Boys' Brotlierhood. To become a member of this club a student must have made a name for himself in some activityq passed in scliolarship and personality. The Brotherhood has had dances and stag parties and many things are learned about others wishes in meetings which sometimes become rather st1'ai11ccl because of dilferences of opinions. Another order which always has seemed a. little unearthly or underground is the Geeks To become a. member of the Geeks one must have qualiiied on the field of glory, that is, be a full fledged athlete and to have gained honors for McKinley. If any trouble arises or if any forceful hand to enforce obedience in the school is needed the Geeks are foremost in the fight to produce law and order. Wlicise names appear in the order's rollcall no one seems to know. This body of men, as they are all well porportioned, have shown themselves of great usefulness, leading the way to all newcomers and raising the standards of McKinley. Of course, as must bc expected at Hallowe'en time, a little play is offered by the Dramatic Club. These plays have always been a success and they are especially enjoyed if the action is spooky, rather mystifying and of such a nature as to instill a little fear of something supernatural. Tlianksgiviiig time comes and everyone is happy and expectant of good Heats. We are very fortunate to have, we think, the best cooks in town, not only in skill but a.lso in heart and we are always surprised at the various holidays to see special olferings of cakes, .ice cream a.nd puddiugs. 1 a.1n,sure

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THE ARTISAN 75 ll l 1,5 , N' i il rt W N i 95' l CAFETERIA Social Lite in a Boys, School All work and no play seeing to have inade Jack a dull boy. .lf there is one thing a school should not be, it is a dull place. We want it pleasant, homelike and sociable. 'lfhe McKinley Vocational School for boys has all these qualifi- cations. Social gatherings bring to mind people in their best dress standing about in dignified and unconifortable positions. At times, l.lllCO111fllO1'lZlblC may be applied to McKinley, especially when some student has been given the opportunity to speak before the assembly because he has in some way distinguished himself either in oratorical or athletic ability. It is always noticeable that the audience enjoys the speaker more than the speaker enjoys the privilege of making his address. Many times talent is discovered and eueouraged by new boys being called upon to speak. Singing and music furnish great enjoyment to the students and in our assemblages we are glad to sing for our many visitors. All the people of the school including the faculty are given the pleasure of singing or they may play their choosen instrument before us on the stage. Again oftilnes the audience is surprised and well pleased with the quality of the voice or music. At the time of the opening of school in September the senior class is made responsible for the entertainment of the entering class. The seniors take a great interest in this work and the juniors are well cared for. At this time the newcomers are shown the ways of the school and in inany cases the wayward ones driven back to the path of learning and work. lt is a real pleasure to see a new boy enter into the field of social activities and push them over the top 100 percent fashion. -

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THE AIiiTl.SAN 77 the cafeteria is an attraction to everyone for its good food and as a social center. u After Thanksgiving the snow comes and the indoor sports are in full swingg everyone is out to push the teams over the top and competition is keen. Christ- mas time is nearg the Christmas play is presented, everyone seems to feel the spirit of the season and even the faculty seem much lighter in assigning workg boys are anxious to complete little masterpieces of their art illltl the shops are a scene of great industry. Tl1e last day of school before Christmas has at length arrived and now a little surprise 'to the students, a 'tmovie' most iitted to the season is to be shown. As this announcement is made in assembly everyone appears to brighten and all faces glow. The last day of school is no longer just work, but has become interesting and everyone wonders when the movie will be shown. The afternoon session begins but the ringing of the bells call us to the auditorium. The movie is giveng the whole student body is together to the last minute before school is excused and after the picture has been shown tl1e principal wishes everyone the best of all Christmas times. Our next big event is McKinley Day, in honor of the martyred president. ,lt might also be called senior day because the seniors ofliciate and present the program. Everyone is to bring parents or relatives and some of the boys bring shy pretty girls who may later become relatives. The morning program is well balanced with singing, speaking and musical numbers. The exercises are finished and now the parents are shown about the building and are informed in detail about the shop the student using. Now lunch is ready, 'I said lunch! But lunch is a poor name for such a dinner. 'lf thus far the people have not been impressed, the dinner must surely have helped greatly to satisfy their feelings and at least one good impression is made. In the afternoon a musicale is given by the music department and a movie is shown. Members of the faculty have been presented to a great many parents, many friendships have been established and ideas and desires exchanged. Junior Day is the next attraction. This program is lighter than the one given on Senior Day, possibly because the Juniors wish to cheer up the seniors who will soon be leaving their Alma Mater because the end of the year is rapidly approaching. This day is siinilar in program to the one given by the graduating class with the exception that one or two students may be called upon to give honor to them, to address the juniors. Sometimes the honor is nobly acquitted and then again Knot so goodj. But the day is enjoyed by all, and at this time prospective new students for the school are warmly welcomed. Field Day at Erie Beach comes, everyone, young or old, seems to strike a happy medium and all are boys again. Vile parade proudly down Main street in our Sunday best with our band ahead gayly playing. Our hea.rts are light and we are out for a jolly good time, a.nd if anyone should ask us if we had a good time, we would show surprise. Graduation and becoming members of the Alumni Association now interests the seniors. The Alumni have a banquet for the senior class after which the association rcassembles in the auditorium to hear the special speaker of the pro- gram. Great interest is shown in the Alumni Association and many good times are had by the McKinley Alumni at their Alma Mater during the year. To become a member of the McKinley Alumni one must not only graduate but also pass the test which all good loyal Alumni members have been subjected to before being a. full life sized McKinley Alumnus. Our social life is so varied and fitted to school life that surely no one can say, McKinley is a dull place.