McKinley High School - President Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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The pages which follow are our attempt to record the activities of the present school year and the persons who took port in them. 2 Dedication to l Robert S. Hoole For I9 years principal of our school, Mr. Hoole won the affection and appreciation of faculty and student body for his untiring efforts to make McKinley one of the finest schools anywhere, He proved himself an administrator of ability and understanding. A believer in the full essence of democracy, perhaps one of his greatest contributions to the school was his fruitful fostering of the Student Council through which the boys of McKinley have had their share in the management of school affairs. Ever ready to help others and serve his country, Mr. Hoole now serves the cause of international understanding in the field of teacher training on Formosa. 3 ., Q fray-9.6 Q . I . ,, . K 45, K 'f A in , ,V A .f F 1 MM WW . g,,- - 2 . . , y . , :. ' X , . A , , Q. 1 - V - f' . 'g Q YF 1 r. . K, , Q A ,.W N fs A, A ,- wqgtt,-W. .1 . N ,V U 8, Hg, WH, mn' f , -.Jlf.,- I X '? ' ,' X ' .2-u. 7'w. ww W 'km . W 'Q The School That Builds For A Better Future 4 Ferd E. Kamprcth Acting Principal To the Graduates of 1955: The best is yet to be is a compelling thought which should guide your ambitions and planning for successful endeavors. You soon will attain the rank of McKinley graduates, o notable distinction indeed, but let it not be a finish for you. Seek to grow ever more in knowledge and the skills of your trade, and persist to the status of craftsman. Satisfying rewards come from holding to high aims and giving full service. Best wishes for success to each of you. Ferd E. Kamprath. 6 Since last June, the genial presence of Mr. Doten has been missing at McKinley, After 29 years at our school, where countless carpenters had learned their trade under his able and friendly guidance and instruction, Mr. Doten has well earned his retire- ment. We take this opportunity to express our appreciation and to wish him well. This June, another pillar of the McKinley faculty completes his serv- ice to the school. One of the first teachers of plastering in New York State, Mr. Massie has been the only instructor in the trade in 31 years at McKinley. A soccer enthusiast, he was for long the coach of a line of winning McKinley teams. We shall miss you, Mr. Massie. Mr. Robertson's career as a teach- er at McKinley was of I7 years' du- ration. His broad knowledge had been utilized at school in the fields of hor- ticulture, drawing, science and mathe- matics. For several years he had served as advisor to the yearbook staffs and more recently sponsored the Camera Club. His transfer to Technical High has been our loss. 7 Artie Doten William Massie Clarence Robertson XS Q .Q an N f David Allen Science Ervin Borth Machine Shop Lloyd Brossow Drawing Thomas Browne English Elmer Clobeeu Patfcrnmaking Dorothy Cloyrnon English Bart D'Arcongolo Plumbing Ben D'Areongelo Plumbing Joseph Deluhery Guidance Evelyn Didos Librarian Thomas Dobbins Carpentry Anthony Dombrowski English Chester Fissler Machine Shop Joseph Forti Physical Education Edmond Gionoddo Drawing Carl Gortzig Mathematics Adam Grundon Brickloying Russell Guest Acting Assistant Principal Mathematics Helen Jepson Harry English Kean Carpentry Charles Keib Machine Shop Chester L James King Drafting esniok Physical Education William Lasel Horticulture A9 nes Manning Social Studies Toblaio Martina . Horticulture Henry Napier Machine Shop Joseph Olivo Music Joseph Pepiciello Mathe Arthur Phelps English matics S, si yi Q A - , - . A l . . i f 1.2 ,.,,:H' Jf ' S , 4' i w, ?f'3-:5::S? Allen Speck Machine Shop Robert Tenerowicz Science Harlow Raymond Machine Shop Archie Rousselle Carpentry Maurice Rovner Social Studies Albert Schmidt Drawing Roy Schueler Sheet Metal Emil Schwegler Social Studies Florence Mugridge Secretary Martin Murray Engineer lO Dr. John Enright Nurse Ruth Ferguson Cafeteria Staff Viola Rose, Matilda Poufler, Olive Jea- cock, Genevieve Parlato H Y WX, fi 1 fx 2 2 .mag LOUIS J. SCOZZARO IIAggieIl 264 Prospect Ave. Mo. 6285 MACHINE SHOP Class Officer-3 iV.P.l, 4 Student Council - l, 3, 4 Golden Key - 4 iPres.l Safety Committee - l, 2 Dramatics -- 3 Football - 2, 3 Basketball - I, 2, 3 lCo-Capt.l Intramural Sports - l, 2, 3, 4 JOHN C. BARTOLOMEO Big John ll4 Claremont Ave. Go. 6734 CARPENTRY Honor Roll - l, 2 Student Council- 2, 3, 4 Golden Key -- 4 Safety Committee-2, 3, 4 Chorus - 4 Hi-Y - 4 Football -- 2, 3 Track - I Cheerleader - l Intramural Sports- l, 2, 3, 4 LIWIS E. BAMRICK lrish 685 Grant St. Su. 4509 BRICKLAYING Golden Key - 4 Safety Committee- l, 4 Football - 3, 4 Basketball - 4 Baseball - 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 RICHARD I.. CUZYDLO Charlie Owl 8l St. Florian St. Ri. 6814 PLASTERING Class Officer- 2 iPres.l, 4 Honor Roll - l, 2 , Student Council- l, 2 Hi-Y - 4 Football- l, 2, 3, 4 lCapt.l Cafeteria Monitor - 3 Intramural Sports- l, 2, 3, 4 I2 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer JOSEPH C. ABRAMO Hjoe.. 314 Trenton Ave. Mo. 5070 CARPENTRY Honor Roll -H 1, 2 President Staff 4 Chorus ' - 3 Intramural Sports -' A RONALD A. BACHAN Howdy Doody 102 Milton St. Tr. 1396 SHEET METAL Honor Roll A' 2, 3, 4 Safety Committee 4 Chorus--4 Baseball ' 3, 4 Track ' 3, 4 Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT A. BELICA 8 Point 14 Lester St. Fa. 0665 CARPENTRY Honor Roll I Student Council TT 1, 2, 3, 4 Golden Key '- 4 lSscy.J Safety Committee 2 Chorus 2, 3 Camera Club 4 Cheerleader ' - 4 Bowling 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports' f 1, 2, 3, 4 PAUL P. BETTI Banana 345 Potter's Rd. Wo. 1706 MACHINE SHOP Safety Committee -- 1 Chorus W l, 2 Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 RONALD A. BINIARZ Bean 75 Lynwood Ave., Orchard Park BRICKLAYING Honor Roll '- 2, 3, 4 Student Council W 4 Artisan Staff 1 Chess Club I Dramatics A- 3 Intramural Sports -4' 1, 2 3, 4 JERRY C. ALABISO Jerry 5 Verdi Walk Cl. 1617 PLUMBING Student Council K l, 2 Safety Committee -'K 1, 2 Band m' 1 Chorus ' f 1, 2 Hi-Y S 4 Intramural Sports Cafeteria Monitor -- 3 481 seventh si. of. 9213 A H 1, 2, 3 If ' 1 2 4 B i 2 3 4 FRANK P. BAGAROZZO Scooter MACHINE SHOP onor Roll f Student Council H ' Basketball fr aseball -- , , , Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 GINO A. BETTI No. 1 Betti Boy 345 Potter's Rd. Wo. 1706 MACHINE SHOP Safety Committee W' 1, 2 Intramural Sports W JOSEPH F. BIEHUNIK Horse 102 Norris St. Vi. 6390 MACHINE SHOP Safety Committee -A' , Intramural Sports 'H f , JAMES K. BOGOLD Syndicate Jim 219 Mulberry St. Ga SHEET METAL Honor Roll - I Student Council 1, 2 Chorus H- 2, 3, 4 Chess Club r 2 Cross Country '2, 3 Tennis W 3, 4 Track 3 lAsst. Mgr.l Projectionist -- 1, 2, 3 1-1 I F ,1 Rst., X Q' i I-,K '14 X 'G- ? 0 lil' DARWIN R. BORTH Hskip., 449 Winspear Ave. Un. IOOB MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll A K I, 2, 3, 4 .Artisan Staff 'Y I, 2 Cross Country r- 3, 4 Basketball K- 4 Baseball H 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports Y' I, 2, 3, 4 Bowling ' f 3 ROBERT A. BROMAN Lefty 88 Riverside Ave. MACHINE SHOP Safety Committee A- 3, 4 Ri. 3755 lSecy.l Chorus '- I, 2 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 RICHARD D. CAULFIELD Dick 2l9 Hazelwood Ave. Ta. 5533 HOQTICULTURE Safety Committee - I Baseball -r I, 2, 4 Intramural Sports -A I, 2, 3, 4 ARTHUR R. COLLINS ,,Ace,, 353 LaSalle Ave. Wi. 0592 MACHINE SHOP Class Officer - - 2 lSecy.I Honor Rolla I, 2. 3, 4 Student Council W I, 2 Bandf I, 2, 3, 4 Chorus rr- I Hi-Y 3 4 Track - I Bowling- 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports W I, 2, 3, 4 JEROME R. COOPER Hunky 64 Morrison Ave., Tonawancla MACHINE SHOP Class Officer-I lSecy.l, 4 lTreaSI Student Council - I Safety Committee' '3, 4 Intramural Sports ff I, 2, 3, 4 LAWRENCE T. BRENNAN Hot Rod I6 Harp PI. De. 5759 BRICKLAYING Honor Roll fu- I, 2 Dramatics ' n I, 2 Crass Country- I, 2 Track 'I, 2 Intramural Sports' I, 2, 3, 4 HENRY N. BRONISZ Bunzy 922 Walden Ave. Ba. 2I92 PLUMBING Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4 Student Council ' 2 Chess Club -- 2, 3 Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4 PETER M. CHERICO Pete 89 Trenton Ave. Ma. 9482 CARPENTRY Honor Roll r I, 2, 3 Artisan Staffm I, 2 Intramural Sports fr- I, 2, 3, 4 JOHN J. COOK Captain Cook 5I3 Stockbridge Pa. I324 MACHINE SHOP Class Officer A 2 Student Council 2 Golden Key- 4 Intramural Sports - 4 KENNETH D. CSONT Flannel Mouth 34I Wyoming Ave. Ta. 4987 CARPENTRY Dramatics f 2 DONALD A. CUNNINGHAM ,.DOn,, I8 Waverly St. Gr. 8484 PATTERNMAKING Class Officer ' - 2 Honor Roll - 2, 3, 4 Student Council - I Golden Key '- 4 Safety Committee - I, 2, 3, 4 Band I, 2, 3, 4 Chorus'- I, 2, 3, 4 Tennis ' I Intramural Sports -- I, 2, 3, 4 PHILIP M. DI ORAZIO Simon 52 Summit Ave. MACHINE SHOP Artisan Staff Y' 4 Basketball '4 Baseball 4 Bowling' 2 Intramural Sportsf' 2, 3, 4 Po. 2651 DAVID A. DUDKIEWICZ Big Duke I2 Bolton PI. Wo. 0443 PLUMBING Honor Roll - I, 2, 3, 4 I-li-Y 4 Football ' 3, 4 Cafeteria Monitor f 3 HENRY R. oumvuu Hank I85 Grote St. Be, 5876 PAT'l ERNMAKING Honor Roll W I, 2, 3, 4 Safety Committee '- 3, 4 RAYMOND F. EVEGE HROY., 37 Ada Pl. El. 2694 PLASTERING Student Council ' - I, 2 Safety Committee - I Track Y 2, 3 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 PHILIP DI FRANCESCO Cisco I56 Jersey St. Su MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll '2, 3, 4 Chorus ' Y I Footballk2, 3, 4 Track se 3, 4 Swimming W- 4 Cheerleader ' I Intramural Sports Y I, 2 Bowling ' 2, 4 JOHN D. DOMIN Fi. 0834 Gangster 4I George Urban Blvd. HORTICULTURE Honor Roll' 2 Baseball TT 4 Intramural Sports' ' I, 2 3 4 CLARENCE L. DUNOVANT Dunovonee 526 Broadway Cl 3489 SHEET METAL Honor Roll - I, 3, 4 Golden Key - 4 Safety Committee A- I, 2 3 4 Chorus Y I, 2 Hi-Y TT 4 Track N 3, 4 Intramural Sports - I, 2 3 4 DAVID W. EVANS Grouchy I28 Brinton St. Pa. 8667 SHEET METAL Honor Roll ' s I, 2, 3, 4 JOSEPH C. FALSONE Joe IO6 Breckenridge Ga. 6060 CARPENTRY Baseball -' 3, 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2 3 4 Bowling - 2, 3, 4 RICHARD C. FELGER Jeff 428 Schiller St. Hu. I839 BRICKLAYING Honor Roll- I, 2, 3, 4 Artisan Staff -W I, 2 Chorus - I, 2 Chess Club -K I, 2 Cheerleader H I, 2 Intramural Sports -' I, 2, 3, 4 GEORGE J. FINK Pork Chop BI Dornedion Ave. Hu. 4I52 BRICKLAYING Student Council f 3 Safety Committee- I, 2 Band Hn I, 2, 3 Football -A 2 Intramural Sports f I, 2, 3, 4 PETER L. FISCHER Pete 328 Wyoming Ave. Ta. 8305 CARPENTRY PATRICK L. FOX Foxie I95 Esser Ave. Be. 7785 MACHINE SHOP Chess Clubf 2 WILLIAM A. GABLER Kenmore Kid 398 Hamilton Blvd., Kenmore CARPENTRY Honor Roll - 2, 3 Track -A 3, 4 Intramural Sports' I, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM J. FERN Bill 68 Tracy St. Ma. 0244 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll f I Track' I, 2, 3 Intramural Sports ff I, 2, 3, 4 SALVATORE A. FIORELLA Little Flower 40 Elmwood Ave. El. 7802 PLUMBING Honor Roll - I, 2 Student Council - 3, 4 Intramural Sportsf I, 2, 3, 4 Cafeteria Monitor ' 3 RICHARD R. FONFARA Dick 70 Sunnyside Ave. Be. 6407 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4 Track M 4 Intramural Sports' I, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM E. FULCHER Gene 3I Sage Ave. Un. 4996 PATTERNMAKING Student Council f '3, 4 Safety Committee 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports H I, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM L. GAGNON Wee Willie 96 Rees St. CARPENTRY Class Officer -3 lPres.I Honor Roll Y I, 2, 3, 4 Student Ccuncil K- 3, 4 lSecy.I Safety Committee ---I President Staff ff 2, 3, 4 Cross Country 2 IAII V0c.I, 3, 4 lCapt.I Track - 2, 4 Intramural Sports -- I, 2, 3, 4 JOSEPH D. GALLIGAN Mme.. 4I7 Dewitt St. Go. 0025 PLUMBING Intramural Sports 77 I, 2, 3, 4 Cafeteria Monitor M 3 ROBERT J. GALVIN ,,Bob., 375 Crescent Ave. Vi. I95C BRICKLAYING Honor Roll A I, 4 Golden Key 4 Safety Committee -'H I, 3, 4 Artisan Staff 4 Intramural Sports '- I, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM P. GERNOLD BiIl IOS Hillside Dr., Orchard Park PATTERNMAKING Student Council - 3, 4 Safety Committee - 3, 4 Artisan Staff m 2 Bond 74 I Tennis -' I Intramural Sports -'Y I, 2, 3, 4 STEPHEN GNOCCHINI Crazy Shack 245 Victoria Blvd., Kenmore CARPENTRY Student Council W 4 Golden Key e- 4 I-li-Y g- 4 Intramural Sports! I, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT A. GOSDECK UGOS., 593 Masten Ave. Su. 5053 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll - I, 3 Student Council- I, 2, 3 lV.P.I, 4 lPresJ Golden Key f 4 Safety Committee -H 4 Artisan Staff g I Interecity Student Council -- 4 Intramural Sportsf I, 2, 3, 4 ANTHONY P. GALLUZZI Hpudgyn 228 Potomac Ave. Su. 3780 CARPENTRY Safety Committee Y I Chorus - 3 Chess Club m- 2, 3 Dramatics H 4 Intramural Sportsee I, 2, 3 FRANCIS J. GERACE Mad Machinist 46I Plymouth Ave. Li. 7527 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll H I, 2 Student Council 4 Golden Key' '4 Safety Committee ' I Band 'H' 2, 3, 4 Chorus ee 3 ROBERT K. GLASER ,,Bob., I69 E. Ferry St. CARPENTRY Safety Committee - 3 Baseball - I Intramural Sports Y I, 2, 3 4 LESLIE J. GOFF Les 3I Fowler Ave., Kenmore HORTICULTURE Safety Committee ' I. 2 4 Intramural Sportsm2, 4 JAMES R. GRAY Jungle Jim 536 Parker Ave. MACHINE SHOP Class Officer' 3 Intramural Sports - 2, Am. 0285 CARMELO P. GRILLO The Gee 239 Crowley Ave. MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll H I Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT E. HOFFMIRE Hoffy I7 Wadsworth St. Su, 5277 BRICKLAYING Honor Roll - I, 2 Student Council' I Safety Committee 'A I Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT J. ISAACS Chief Wahoo 223 Jersey St. Su. I7IO MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll ' ' I, 2, 3 Student Council Y' I, 2, 3, 4 Safety Committee f I, 4 Artisan Staff ' Y I Hi-Y '4 Football f 2, 3, 4 Irack 'm 3, 4 Intramural Sports 1 I, 2, 3, 4 ALBERT J. JUUL Madman 28I Jersey St. Li. 5240 CARPENTRY Golden Key - 4 Hi-Y 'H 4 Cross Country 3 Intramural Sports - 2, 3, 4 RICHARD J. KING Dick I30 Ontario St. Pi. 298I CARPENTRY Golden Key f 4 Safety Committee - 2 Camera Club K 4 Hi-Y '- 4 Cross Country N 2 lMgr.I Baseball - 3, 4 Intramural Sports' I, 2, 3, 4 ANTHONY R. GRISANTI Hercules 342 Linden Ave. CARPENTRY Band '- I Baseball ' ' 3, 4 Bowling 'Y 4 Intramural Sports' I, 2, 3, 4 Vi. 8I88 STEPHEN S. HRAB Shorty 83 Sayre St. Be. 7826 PLUMBING Honor Roll- I, 2, 3, 4 Safety Committee I, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y '4 Track ' ' 3, 4 Intramural Sports' ' I, 2, 3, 4 Cafeteria Monitor 3 ROY C. JAHREN Muft'I 256 Rodney Ave, Am. 5I53 BRICKLAYING Honor Roll I, 2 Student Council I, 2, 3, 4 Golden Key ' '4 Basketball 'Y 2, I3, 4 Tennis I, 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports-- I, 2, 3, 4 RAYMOND B. KESSLER, JR. HCOZH 3I E, Utica St. Su. 0328 MACHINE SHOP Hsnir Rollml, 2 Tennis? I, 3, 4 Intramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4 STEPHEN R. KURBIEL Steve 220 Amherst St. PLUMBING Honor Roll' ' 2, 3, 4 Artisan Staff '2 Cafeteria Monitor H' 3 Intramural Sports f 2, 3, 4 STANLEY S. KUSKOSKY Stan 36I Normal Ave. El. 9325 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll Y - I, 2 Student Council ' 3, 4 Golden Key K 4 Chorus 2 Chess Club 2, 3 Bowling ' A 2 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 RICHARD C. LAWRENCE Larry II2 Edson St. So. I224 SHEET METAL Honor Roll m 3 Safety Committee' 2, 3, 4 Chorus 4 Intramural Sports 4' 2 ROBERT G. McCARTHY Big Bob 203 Thompson St. Be. 6499 MACHINE SHOP Student Council '3 Golden Key f 4 ITreasl. Safety Committee 'fr I Football 2 tMgr.I, 3, 4 Cross Country ' f I Track I Intramural Sportsf I, 2, 3, 4 CHARLES H. MCCORMICK Muscle Man 7I Cass Ave. Hu, 2436 CARPENTRY Honor Roll 4 Golden Key ff- 4 Chorus 'r I, 4 Dramatics 'I Cross Country 2, 3 Track 2, 3 Intramural Sports -' I, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT D. MORELLE Hawk Eye I55 Peach Tree Rd., Cheektowaga HOP TICIJLTURE Student Council 1 4 Safety Committee 3 Intramural Sportsrf I, 2, 3, 4 ALLEN J. LA VENTURE frchompfl I5 Pembina St. So. 2390 CARPENTRY Student Council - 3, 4 Artisan Staffn' I, 2, 3 Chorus f- I, 2 Chess Clubf I, 2, 3, 4 tPres.l Dramatics 4 Cheerleader I, 2, 3 lntramural Sports I, 2, 3, 4 JOHN C. LOFFREDO Kingfish 86 Donovan Dr. Hu. 8573 MACHINE SHOP Safety Committee 'H I Intramural Sportsw I, 2, 3, 4 RONALD M. MCCAW Rocky 73 Hunt Ave. De. 0075 HORTICULTURE Intramural Sportsh I, 2, 3, 4 FRANCIS W. MCQUEEN Frank 277 Cherry St. Ma. 2548 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll S I, 2 Student Council 2 Safety Committee ' f I Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 PASQUALE T. MORRONE Pat 50 West Ave. Wa, 7022 CARPENTRY Student Council 3 3, 4 Chorus -' I, 2 Chess Club Y I, 2, 3 Dramatics' r I, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader - I, 2, 3 Intramural Sports - I, 2, 3 Bowling 4 CChair.l , ,J I il I ' 5. .- 1 at 4' A Q .y RJ' 1. I .1 IIAV i I I4 5 at .lil t.. lu MICHAEL R. MYDZIAN Midget Mouse 88 Kail St. Ri. 43OI MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll- I, 2, 3, 4 Artisan Staff- I, 2 Basketball - 2 IMgr.J Baseball- 3, 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 Bowling - 2 THOMAS D. PAWLAK Uncle Tom 34 Sunset St. Ri. 3932 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll- I, 2, 3 Band - I, 2, 3,4 Hi-Y - 4 Tennis - 4 Bowling - 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 WILBERT B. REINACHER Willie Lump Lump 3II Johnson St. Su. 3242 CARPENTRY Honor Roll- I Student Council - 4 Golden Key - 4 Safety Committee - I, 2, 3 Chorus - 2 Cheerleader - 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 Bowling '- 2, 3, 4 IChair.I PAUL D. RYAN Paul 26 Crowell Crt., Tonawanda MACHINE SHOP Safety Committee - 4 GRIFFITH C. SATRUM Grif I74 Somerton Ave., Kenmore CARPENTRY Student Council- I Chorus - 3 Basketball- 4 IMgr.5 Track - 3, 4 Intramural Sports - 3 WILLIAM H. NORMAN Hot Rod 535 N. Buffalo St., Orchard Park SHEET METAL Student Council- I, 2, 3, 4 Safety Committee - 3, 4 Intramural Sports s- I, 3 GEORGE F. RAVAS George 380 Westgate Rd,, Kenmore CARPENTRY Intramural Sports - I, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM P. ROSENBERRY Rosie 324 Northland Ave. EI. 8422 CARPENTRY Band - I, 2, 3 Chorus- I, 2, 3 Chess Club- I, 2 Intramural Sports' ' I, 2, 3, 4 Bowling - 2 RONALD E. SANDY Sandy 227 Hampshire St. EI. 7227 CARPENTRY Class Officer- I, 4 Student Council ' ' I, 3, 4 Safety Committee - I Chorus - I, 2 Chess Club- I, 2 Dramatics -- I, 2, 3. 4 Cheerleader- I, 2, 3 Intramural Sports - 3, 4 DAVID J. SCHEUNEMAN Lightnin I68I Amherst St. Pa. 7I3O HORTICULTURE Student Council - 2 Safety Committee - 2, 4 Camera Club - 2 Hi-Y - 4 Cheerleader '- 3, 4 Intramural Sports - 2 JOSEPH SCHOTTMILLER Shot Gun 76 Lafayette Ave. Ga, 9932 PATTERNMAKING Student Council - 4 Safety Committee- 2, 3, 4 lSuper.I Artisan Stott ' - 3, 4 lEditorI Intramural Sports- 2, 3, 4 PAUL R. SCHULZ Wild One 377 Genesee St. Ma. 7I45 PLUMBING Honor Roll I, 2, 3, 4 Student Council H- 3 JOHN SCHWEIKHARD SIonzo I3O Eaton St. MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll f A 3 Basketball ' ' 4 Intramural Sports -- I, 2, 3, 4 STANLEY A. SKOTNICKI Stan the Man 76 Race St. Vi. IO7I MACHINE SHOP Golden Key f 4 Safety Committee I Intramural Sports '- 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM W. SOBCZAK Bill 380 Esser Ave, Vi. 3852 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll - ' I, 2, 3 Student Council ' -- 4 Golden Key - 4 Safety Committee- 2, 3, 4 lSuper.I Football- I, 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports - I, 2, 3, 4 Bowling - 2 PAUL K. SCHROEDER Small Paul II6 Hamilton St. Be. 0850 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll- I, 2 Artisan Staff- I, 2 Basketball -- 2 lAsst. Mgr.I Intramural Sports - I, 2, 3, 4 Bowling - 2 RONALD N. SCHUTT Jake I24 Springville Ave. Un. 2937 CARPENTRY Honor Roll r- I, 2, 3 Chorus - I Intramural Sports f I, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT M. SEELBACH Seal 233 Barton St. El. 6925 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll - I, 2 Student Council ' ' I Chorus - I Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 JOSEPH M. SPINA CaIhoun I7O W. Utica St. EI. 0287 CARPENTRY Class Officer'-2 lV. Pres.I Student Council ' ' 2 Artisan Staff -A 2 Football - - I Projectionist- I, 2, 3 DAVID H. sTlNsoN G-ramps 489 Grant St. Li. 8995 BRICKLAYING Honor Roll -4 , , , Chess Club - 2, 3 Dramatics' - 2, 3, 4 Cross Country - Intramural Sports- , X it I .III its , -aw f A .q f ?i I -A . 1 M .,,. 'F , xv 1 2 3 4 I' ali 2 I 4 .A I me . -'- iiiii , I 5. ' if i I I f 'I .39 s . I ef I- I I I X 15' .QS PETER C. TABONI, JR. Piccolo Pete 42 Virginia St. Wa. 47l6 MACHINE SHOP Student Council- I Safety Committee I, 4 Chorus - I Track - I Cheerleader - I, 3 Cafeteria Monitor - 3 RICHARD TOMKINS Sl-1-Boom 46 Newfield St. De. 9I88 PLUMBING Student Council- I Safety Committee - 3, 4 Hi-Y-4 Cross Country -- I, 2 lCapt.g All HII, 3, 4 Track -' I, 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 Cafeteria Monitor- 3 DANIEL H. TRIETLEY Dapper Dan I47 Lemon St. Wa 8309 CARPENTRY Honor Roll - 2 Chorus - 4 Dramatics - 2, 3 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 DAVID P. WALSH Mr. Peepers IO7 Beatrice St. Ri. 2556 MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll '- 4 Intramural Sports - 3 Bowling - 2 DAVID L. WENTLAND David Niven 88 Burlington Ave. Am. 2987 CARPENTRY Band - I Intramural Sports - I, 3 DAVID E. TESSMER Davey Crockett 627 Broadway Ma. 8299 SHEET METAL Honor Roll - I, 2, 3, 4 Student Council- 3, 4 Safety Committee -' 2, 3, 4 lSuper.I President Staff f- I, 2, 3, 4, Chorus -- I, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics - 3, 4 Football f- 2, 3, 4 Track-A I, 2, 3, 4 Swimming ' A 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 PAUL TOWKACH Tall Paul I 95 Royal Ave. MACHINE SHOP Honor Roll - I, 2 Student Council- 3, 4 Golden Key -- 4 Chess Club - I, 2 Football '- 2, 3, 4 Baseball Y ' 2, 3, 4 Intramural Sports-- I, 2, 3, 4 Bowling -' 2, 3, 4 JAMES T. TUSKES Big Jim I95 Woodland Dr., Tonawanda MACHINE SHOP Golden Key - 4 Chorus ' 3 Football -f 2 lMgr.I Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 THOMAS C. WALSH UT-Om., l42 Hampton Pky. De. 6877 MACHINE SHOP Safety Committee- 2, 3, 4 Hi-Y - 4 Intramural Sports W ' I, 2, 3, 4 JOHN W. ZELLER Hot Lips I47 Gorton St. Ri. 759l HORTICULTURE Artisan Staff '- 2 Band - I, 2, 3, 4 Camera Club-2, 4 Intramural Sports- I, 2, 3, 4 . .U Q Q ,, A ---' A J .-Q K , . 4:57 X 'X ,X 'I Q Q .5 w 'Ur . i f X ,.,, fp w fm , H, Suggs W f Q 4' 1 'ff Lfzfj 5 , Y Z , 7. g 1 P a WR ' . 5'wf - Q ff' f. mm AQ .fl 8 s x' - K K W3 Ai ' : - ! ' ir' ULN . Y ' Egg M 4 u-1 1 Cy Hg. 47 1 ' f X '- A ff hx ' If Q -, ' :ff X tif' w . I4 sh , X N f r-V. . Y is Q 1 a ' w lz, T X'.- 1 f ., K , , w,ggL..,,. ,gy 4 4 34 , 'M A ,, 1 1 M 4 if ...jg A 47, A ' ,ggi A ' - few X 4 Q zo - is, . 'K at will be the clay - when You can tell the difference between Gino and Pau! Betti. John Cook stops driving a Plymouth. Bob Gosdeck does not try to help the school. Dave Evans doesn't grumble about something. Dave Tessmer doesn't draw pictures of Howdy Doody. i-lerb Meier gives up weight lifting. Joe Galligan comes to school five days a week, Jim Bogold doesn't fall asleep in some class, George Fink doesn't bring tuna sandwiches for lunch. Dick Felger gives up his paper route. David Stinson is absent. Bob Hotfmire has curly hair, Ronnie Biniarz gets himself a deer. Bob Galvin doesn't see Margie. Larry Brennan drives on the right side ofthe street, Rich King gets lOO in shop. Bill Reinacher stops singing in the shower. Louie Bamrick doesn't have a curl in his hair. Ray Evege stops thinking he's McKinley's Rudolph Valentino. Dave Wentland walks home from school. Mike Mydzicn gets a crew cut. Bill Sobczak and Bob Broman quit the Safety Committee Joe Spina eats only four sandwiches for lunch. Al l.aVenture combs his hair. Joe Biehunik does not buy soup or cake in the cafeteria. Tom Walsh passes history. Paul Towkach goes on a diet. Roy Jahren shuts his mouth for five minutes straight. Pete Fischer stops rniscalculating in math. Ronald Sandy measures six feet tall. Dick Tomkins says, Hello , to a teacher. John Loffreclo does not eat his lunch in the halls. Dick Fonfara goes to one of the school's sporting events. Doctor Deluhery stops doing magic. Frank Bogarozzo does not argue with Miss Didas. Bob Glaser gets a brush cut. Tony Grisanti gets fat because of stopping all athletics. John Bartolomeo stops looking at the girls. Art Collins learns to play the clarinet. Stan Kuskosky and Pat Fox stop fighting. Bob Isaacs does not come to school walking with a limp. Phil DiFranceSco is on the first string football team. Lou Scozzaro doesn't have to duck to pass through a doorway Joe Falsone misses a lay-up on the basketball court. Joe Abramo argues with somebody. Clarence Dunovant stops laughing. Steve Kurbiel misses the honor roll. Bob Morelle gives a great oration in English class. Pniil Qr'l'iiilt7 ininc tlnio Vvnrnnn l-lntors Asmnrirwtinn Senior Class Will We, the Seniors of l955, being of sound mind and body, and wishing to build ourselves a niche in the memory of those who follow in our foot- steps, so will and bequeath the following: Louis Scozzaro leaves the cafeteria supervision to Bob Gallant and Frank Krizon. Ray Kessler gladly leaves his history book to Charley Speakman. Steve Hrob leaves his drawing pencil to Joe Bero. William Gernold leaves his drafting skill to John Mordeno. Ronald Bachan leaves the great name of Howdy Doody to some worthy Freshman. Robert lsaacs leaves his nickname of Chief to Bill Isaacs. Kenneth Csont leaves his spot on the lumber pile to Tom Kalarovich. Stephen Kurbiel leaves his locker to a big Junior, Charley Manno. William Fulcher leaves all his hot air to Allen Canfield. Clarence Dunovant leaves his ability to loaf to Robert Vogt. Skip Barth leaves his curly hair to Dick Puerner. Frank Bagarozzo leaves his shortstop position to anyone who can earn it. Griff Satrum leaves his parking space to Stanley Macieiewski. Salvatore Fiorella leaves his high marks in Study to Tony Taboni. Paul Schultz leaves his Abe Lincoln beard to McKinley. Joseph Schottmiller leaves the loose rubber from his tires to Anthony Marano so that he can recap his. Henry Durmaj leaves his good conduct and checks in history to Ken Szymanski. Richard Lawrence leaves his heel-less sneakers to Joe Nolan. William Norman leaves the gym to anyone who can use it. Frank McQueen leaves all history to Red Tremblay. Joe Falsone leaves his bucket dunking to Wayne Tomkinson. Tony Galluzzi leaves to Paul Rubino his old, rusty carpentry tools. C Ronald Schutt wills his sharp plane and his nail-cutting saw to David ox. Don Cunningham leaves his solid gold, diamond-studded bench in front of Mr. Clabeau's desk to Richard Chase. John Zeller leaves his musical talents to Don Huenniger. Bob Morelle leaves Mr. Martino a year's subscription to Fur, Fish and Game Magazine . Leslie Goff leaves his sleeping hour on Wednesday to Ed Klaiber. Jack Domin leaves his hiding technique in the greenhouse to Jim McKee. John Bartolomeo, Bill Gabler and Steve Gnocchini leave their hockey rink and sticks in shop to Paul Leone, Frank Anastasi and Jr. Makosky. Willie Gagnon leaves the chore of cleaning up the lumber room in Mr. Kean's shop to Arnie Boyce and Len Stout. Arthur Collins leaves his band practice to Fred Tarantino. Stanley Skotnicki leaves his private lamp by the drinking fountain in Mr. Speck's shop to Bob Plewniak. Joe Abramo leaves his ability to saw through nails to Jim Male. To all those left behind we do hereby leave this inspiring message: Good-bye . 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CAIJWIOC4 Q L f X U 'Q '42 4-V FvaT1C'5 CooPeY 51. ve Kur51'0f JeTYY 9 26 K WC: f Junior Mechanics cizoups 301,322 FRONT ROW-W James Male, Andrew Lcwandowski, Philip lhle, Terrance Gorman, Paul Briggs, Ronald Raffel, Edward Daigrepont, Ernest Davis, John Naples, Robert Stickney, Stanley Maciejewski, Eugene Niemet SECOND ROW- lrwin Frawley, Roger Hallett, Donald Collins, David Cox, Richard Gromada, Arnold Boyce, Albert Watz, John Kushner, Eugene Avino, Wayne Wahl THIRD ROW Leonard Stout, Edward Jozwiak, Edward McKee, Thomas Curtin, Charles DiMario, Ronald Dolecki, Dovml Bolcwicki, Richard Przepasniak, Edward Klaiber, William Johnson GROUPS 331, 371, 372 'V ', ,,. ? ' s ,'l ' 1 in ,..,,,,M.s. FRONT ROW Norman Backlas, Jerry Stacharczyk, Paul Murphy, Philip Ackerman, Michael Freda, Ronald Piasecki, Erlqar Muenzel, Harold Grant, Samuel Roberts, Ciro Gerace, Samuel LaPorte, Peter Rizzo SECOND ROW Rolvert Kindred, Gillard Harrity, Joseph Griiewski, Jerome Waller, Neil Hamilton, Charles Farish, Philip DiOrazia, Bc-niamin Merriweathcr, Patrick Krehs, Richard Mueller, Norman Kapperman THIRD ROW Richard Puerner, John Fisher, Herhert Kick, Jrhn Scritarsiero, Gr-'aid Brown, Ernest Kish, Rawlin Gardner, Joseph Bardak, Garv Beimler, Norbert Kuntz, Gene Maraclc, Charles Spencer 28 .lunior Mechanics cizoups 351, 361, 373 FRONT ROW Robert Plewnlak, Angela Sarci, David Medyniki, Franklin Bailey, Ronald Paslar, Frank Krizon, Wullinvn VanDette, John Lombardo, Frank Queeno, Richard Chase, Donald Toczek, Richard Barnhard SECOND ROW Arthur Damres, Robert DeGlopper, William Farish, Carl Meyers, Alhert Bleyle, John Sanhlippa, kuqeiae Rukosky, Raymond Filscher, Eugene Brcz, Albert Endres, Ronald Muscarella, Bruce Poniyas THIRD ROW Charles Speakman, Henry Michnlak, Timothy Medynski, Allen Canfield, Kenneth Szymanski, Carol Johnson, Rnlwert Gnllani GROUPS 311, 321, 341 IRONT ROW -7- Joseph Wachowski, Robert Dietz, Frank Anastasi, Thomas Billings, Angelo Volpe, Anthony Talxoni, Geralrl Higgins, Samuel LoFaso, Murphy Nasca, Paul Leone, George Mayer, Roger Siiles SECOND ROW-Harry Drajem, Fobert M'L:he'I, Adam Gasiewicz, David Walter, George Clark, Jr., Richard Crummet, Donald Figura, Edward Baumann, Walter Hirsch 5 THIRD ROW Anthony Marana, Frederick Schmidt, Ralph Bayaro, Charles DiSaIya, Anthony Maknsky, Richard Danitz, Raymond VanDick, Carmen Martorana, Arthur Brese, Louns Vitello 29 .luniors' Progress Report SEATED - Frank Krizon, President: Robert Plewniak, Treasurer STANDING - Robert Gallant, Secre- tary, Eugene Rokosky, Vice President The Junior Class of i955 has done much to build McKinley into a better school. The class has contributed to many of the school activities, both athletic and non- athletic. Ronald Muscarella is Vice President of the Student Council. Bob Gallant has played three years of football and was co-captain of this year's football team as well as manager ofthe track team. Two Juniors are heads of the Civil Defense Training. They are Raymond Fitscher and Hank Michniak. In cross country we have two All- High runners: Irwin Frawley and Eugene Avino. John Fisher received Honorable Mention for his outstanding basketball ability. There have also been many Juniors participating in such activities as bowling, baseball, chess, the school newspaper and the yearbook staff. Such Juniors have all done their best to bring honor to McKinley. The fellows mentioned above are just a few who have done outstanding work while in their Junior year. There are many others who likewise deserve mention and approval. However, all of this could not have been achieved without the help and encouragement of the whole class. Sophomores' Inspection Record I -. . SEATED - Sam Cordarella, lst Vice President, Michael Murray, President STANDING - Anthony Nero, 2nd Vice President, Melvin Mikolaiczak, Secre- tarv The Sophomore Class of 1955 has really gotten off the ground level and has started up the scaffold that leads to the top of our trade education at McKinley. A bit older, more experienced and, we hope, smarter, we have tried to accomplish much for ourselves and for our school. Led bv our officers, we Sophomores have done our part in the activities at school. Joe Nolan, for example, has turned out to be an efficient manager of the cross country and the swimming teams. We were well repre- sented on the newly organized swimming team by Joe Gimbrone, Don Fratini, Bob Slocum and Charlie Strait. Mike Schnellinger came in among our first five men in cross country. Dave Florko and Don Galmbacher were ex- cellent players on the basketball team. ln general, where- ever there was something doing, the Sophomores were on hand to give a boast and a helping hand. When June comes we will have finished the first half of our stay at McKinley. We shall be one step closer to the graduation to which all of us look forward. 30 Second Year Apprentices GROUPS 201,211 FRONT ROW- Donald Kleinschmudt, Gerald Schoc-mick, Anthony Cammarcna, Henry McCarthy, Robert Kxsh, Arnold Kuntz, Ralmcrl Menclewucz, Robert Aszbach, Andrew Piazza, Donald Zummer SECOND ROW John Marshall, Gregory Nrzialek, Dominic Greco, Daniel Dragonettc, Ronald Baker, R1chardChelus, Robert M.'T1gue, Gerald Newell, Charles Strait, Michael Murray THIRD ROW Clifford Rose, Joseph Nolan, Charles Gordon, Roderick Strom, Robert Sporysz GROUPS 221,222 FRONT ROW ---' Frank Menza, William Behm, Anthony Giambra, John Augfburger, Melvin Mikolaiczak, John Keough, Frank Robbins, David Florko, Anthony Capozzi, Donald Stilwell, Dominic Salemi, Dominic Christopher SECOND ROW Donald Galrnbacher, Billy Brown, Donald Huennnger, Robert Grieble, Jack Tonnoser, John Dougherty, Robert Geodesky, Henry Suplicki, Peter Mangano, Donald D1P1rro, Michael Schnellinger, Anthony Sciolmo, Rnchard Pawlak, Louis Galluzzi THIRD ROW Leonard Fantauzzo, Joseph Tomasula, Donald Jurek, Victor Rncigliana, Donald Jettrues, Lawrence Consndine, Robert Gallwntrer, Ronald Boumgart, Anthony Caliguri, Ronaid Mitchell, Wayne Tarnkinson, Jerry Misslco 31 Second Year Apprentices GROUPS 231,241 BBQ' FRONT ROW -Salvatore D'Amico, Charles Teal, Daniel Tronolone, James Crabtree, Paul Rizzo, Paul Degentelder, Newell Taylor, Robert Bonafede, Leo Shackley, Charles Marino SECOND ROW - William Hoch, Richard Borycki, Ronald Celeste, Lawrence Worley, James Schihl, Richard Walt, Stephen Monachino THIRD ROW- -Lawrence Smyth, Donald Boyack, Ronald O'Hara, Carmen Marrano, Ronald Sexton GROUPS 251, 271 FRONT ROW--Robert Mutter, William Wieszczecinski, Richard Tuskes, Carl Soby, Andrew Sciandra, Valentine Ponrnl, Joseph Zarcone, Robert Showalter, John Toczek, John Lazar, Norman Kiener, George Hardy SECOND ROW---Jerry Albert, William Patterson, Robert Slocum, George Osvath, Joscnh Rackl, Peter Jeliinick, David Norman, Micnael Manfreda, Salvatore Bova, James Conners, Hi.rclcl Eaore, Josepli Schtum THIRD ROW-Raymond Maedl, Peter DiQuarto, Thomas Paris, Thomas McCrossan, Kenneth Mentor, Andrew D'Amato, Clyde Ives, Marlin Herkey, Nicholas Kuskosky 32 Second Year Apprentices GROUPS 261, 272 FRONT ROW -- Carl Heinz, Robert Pawlak, Peter Guido, Melvin Griqgs, Frederick Tarantino, Sam Cardarella, Joseph Sardina, Anthony Nero, Edward Huber, Joseph Logan, Frank Farina, Donald Fratini SECOND ROW--Gerald Kardasiewicz, Walter Jaros, Richard Root, Joseph Gibrone, George Lamm, David McMaster, Jerome Saldi, Eugene Cybulski, Joseph Eichhorn, John Gaudy THIRD ROW-Louis Group, Ronald Saskowski, Richard Schihl, Jrzmes Klblin, Nelson Wiedrick, John Stanley, Thomas Sykes Freshmen Apprentices' Report SEATED - Paul Rubino, President: Norman Heppel, Vice President STANDING - Ronald Fitscher, Secretary, Albert Bailey, Treasurer The Freshmen of i955 might be new to McKinley, but they were by no means slow in building themselves into an important segment of the school. Getting along at first was difficult, but the friendliness of everyone at McKinley helped to make all of us feel at home. About one half of the class has gone out for some sport or activity. Many of the boys tried out for varsity sports. Charles Mendola, Jim McHugh and Steve Misha- nec were on the cross country team. Mishanec won the Denny Trophy for outstanding Freshman cross country runner. John Burns won a major letter for football. Many members of the class took active part in dramatics, pub- lications, etc. This gave them a good start so that by the time they are Seniors they really will be able to produce results. As the year ends, we can say that we are now full- fledged members of the McKinley team. We are sure that next year will be an even better one for the boys who were the Freshmen of l955. 33 First Year Apprentices GROUPS x-1,x-2 FRONT ROW -V Robert Mason, .David Moss, Melvin Brown, Frederick Bardak, Valentine Herod, Joseph Coia Daniel Tremb- lciy, William Belter, Clark Skinner, Michael Sarrentino, William Isaacs, Anthony Domino i SECOND ROW' James Guida, Fatc-rt Caniglio, Edward Herrmcnn, William Nelson, Robert Rogawski, Michael Witkowski Donald Rosinski, John Burns, John Eubanks, Michael Tracy, Carlton Barker, Dennis Gorenfio THIRD ROW-Joseoh Ziemba, Robert Marino, Robert Krueger, Louis Curto, Paul Robino, William Venneman, Gilbert Spence Raymond Foegen, Leonard Giordano, Henry Kamienowski, William Slater GROUPS X-3, X-4, X-5 FRONT ROW? Marlin Grazizidei, Charles Vail, Harry Mineo, Rohr-if Eccles, Daniel Schmidt, Donald Ray, Louis Calahrese, Dennis Ritter, James Mcl-lugh, Paul McDonough, Reginald Szurgot, M'chael lngalshe SECOND ROW Frank Diminuco, Donald Sroka, Ronald Haist, Paul O'Connor, Norman Van Dick, Charles Mendola, John Teglash, Daniel Kushniruk, Daniel Stevens, Robert Koeth, David Brignone THIRD ROW-Donald Betker, Edward Krucenski, Harold Barth, Rosario Nola, John Davis, Larry Staqner, Virgil Richard' son, Thomas Hanley, George Roberson 34 First Year Apprentices GROUPS x-6, 101 FRONT ROW-- Andrew Grimaldi, Anthony LaCorte, Gerald Wagner, Albert Bailey, Ronald Kriegloaum, Augustine Sodaro, Joseph Bok, Ralph Haight, Charles lsch, James Moores, Robert Titus, Edward Krajonowski SECOND ROW- G'egory TL-miel, Francis Wishievfski, Iahn Rannane-'li, Patrick Calabrese, Daniel Drozdzak, William Edwards, Ronald Artlev, Fred Rock, Daniel Barone, James Ohrinacr, Michael Silvestri, Richard Karan, Thomas Telesco THIRD ROW- Michael McGee, David Hollingworth, Donald Collins, Joseph Donley, John Brzezinski, Alan Struebel, Arthur Hess, Thomas Weston, Thomas Diehl, Edward Johnson, Robert Donohue, Donald Bicio GROUPS 161, 171 FRONT ROW - Ronald Fitscher, Thomas Mikulec, George Burgnrd, Carmen Augella, James Blum, Daryl Moore, David Kerr, Frank Sardina, Ronald Schramm, James Molnar SECOND ROW - Richard Hanley, Vincent Vara, William Schneider, Richard Hussar, Thomas Rybak, Nelson Rappold, James DiFiglia, Richard Stahle, Herbert Sherry, Charles Pierce THIRD ROW e- Thomas Fish, David Ball, Steven Mishanec, Freeman Hill, Frank Marino, William Lundin, Charles Cobb, Allen Richter, Douqlas Nasca 35 First Year Apprentices GROUPS 172,173 FRONT ROW - Donald Dilimone, Peter Sciandra, lrven Duguay, Carmen Sero, Joseph Buczak, James Wood, Dessie Leisck, Rol'-err Koieras, Thomas Seaner, Paul Michaels, Frank Rusinek, Thomas Regan SECOND ROW -Norman l-leppel, Joseph DiBenedef'ro, Frank Kowalski, Walter Horton, Paul Puff, Daniel Kuczkowski,Thomas Higgins, Edward Koferos, William Larchford, Gordon Carrington, Joseph Sparacio, William Roche THIRD ROW e- Fiark Williams, Richard Esclwberger, William Miller, Robert Menfer, Paul Merrifield, Joseph Marsala, George Young, Richord Miller, Richard Sfoehr, Robert Eismon 910 OH! OH! MCKINLEY GUILLOTINE MCKINLEY PACKERS LITTLE PROFEQEOR 36 .K Qi A - Q 1' RA A ,N'Mm Right: Pointing up a fireplace Below: Constructing a gothic arch Building l2 corners g'icLfaying The bricklaying shop was active under the supervision of Mr. Adam Grundon. ln the fall, the bricklayers built an incinerator behind the School gym. Later they patched up a wall in the basement of Building E and put a doorway in it. The bricklaying Seniors have con- structed a supposed office building. The front entrance is a l2 wall in common bond and has a gothic arch for the doorway. There are also two segmental arch windows followed by a glass block panel window. Also in front of the building there is a planter box for flowers. The office consists of a fireplace, two doorways and two windows. The window jambs have a stack bond affair with a soldier course for the lintel. At the right is a basket weave panel to offset the re- mainder of the wall. The fireplace is of red Roman bricks followed by a stacked soldier panel surrounded by green terrazo tile. This type of construction gives the students practice in the work they will be expected to do while working in the bricklaying trade. if . as S . e,,5ggf5?5t , Lsjigv i fsvizlfff ,,,,. -f is , , fllll,ll?l llilia ln the process of learning to build, Mr. Kean's Seniors have worked on 4' by 4' roofs complete with roofs, boards and shingling. They have al- so worked on full size and miniature stairs. 26 foot span trusses on a 5124 pitch were constructed as a special job. Mr. Kean's Juniors have done considerable stair work and have built partitions with sheathing and clapboard siding. A joint effort on the part of both shops was the laying out and construction of a full length wall with two regular sized windows, a bathroom window, a large ll' by 7'fQ' section window and a regular 2'-8 by 6'-8 door. Mr. Dobbins' Sophomore and Jun- ior groups have worked on l4' by 8' houses which are 8' in heighth, have a 2'-8 by 6'-8 side door, and four beautiful awning windows. These one- piece windows are the feature of the houses. The bottom of the window pushes out and the top of the win- dow comes in. Mr. Rausselle's boys worked on general carpentry projects and on some elevation one-story house build- ing. A shed type roof was built on the house. Carlaenfry 39 Lcft: Learning by making models Below: Framing a house Lining up the trusses Above: Sticking molds . Making an ornamental fireplace Right: Putting in a miter pfadfering 40 A springtime visit to the Plastering Shop furnishes plenty of evidence that the school year, the last under Mr. Massie's supervision, has been a busy one for the plasterers. As you walk into the shop, you find displays of or- namental designs done by the Sopho- mares. There is a five-point star made by Paul Rizzo and Daniel Tronolone. The arch was done by William Scott and William Dixon. Then there is a diamond shaped design which is the work of Joseph Oppel and Paul De- genfelder. There is also a triangular design made by Ronald Celeste. In the adjoining room one sees Q gothic arch which is the work of the Seniors. In the next room, the Juniors have made ornamental ceilings and walls. Designs of squares and circles were made by Peter Rizzo, Ronald O'Hara, John Santarsiero, Samuel Ro- berts and Benjamin Merriweather. Next to this, one comes to the orna- mental walls and ceilings of the Seniors. There is also their fireplace made by Richard Cuzydlo and Ray Evege, assisted by Ronald Piasecki and James Crabtree. pfumding Plumbing is indispensable to mod- ern building. It is one of the oldest trades in the world. The Romans had built elaborate baths and solidly built aqueducts, some of which stand to- day. Consistent improvement from the end of the Middle Ages has led to today's high standards. ln McKinIey's plumbing course, students start with the fundamentals. As Sophomores, they learn the use of tools and start on pipe work. As .lun- iors, they start on lead work and also install a complete bathroom. This in- volves the drawings for the job, in- stalling all cast iron and screw pipe, all water lines, and, finally, setting the fixtures. ln the last year, stu- dents install a complete toilet room. This involves the same procedure as that of the previous year, but there is more work and it is more compli- cated. Also during the senior year, students keep on their wiping work and start work on sweating copper pipe. The boys also learn the funda- mentals of welding in their last year. When a student leaves the plumbing shop, he is well prepared for his trade. Above: Installing bath tubs Learning to wipe a joint Left: Roughing for a bathroom .Sher Web! Right' Rivcting drawers Below: Brazing while making a film cart An awning in the making ' l The modern builder is interested in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, gravity and forced air heating, and dust collecting systems. The Sheet Metal Department in our school pre- pares the students to handle well all work in these important newer fea- tures as well as in those which for years have marked the work of a sheet metal worker. The result is that our shop is always a busy one. This year there were seven Seniors, eleven Juniors and eight Sophomores in Mr. Schueler's shop. So far this year, the shop has turned out a num- ber of jobs for the Board of Education, our school, and for the boys them- selves. Some of the jobs that were made in the sheet metal shop were awnings, railings, cabinets, projection stands, mortar boxes, flower plant stands and a film stand. Most people do not realize the scope and opportunities presented by the sheet metal trade. There are many openings in the field. As proof, we can cite the fact that during the last eight years we have had lOOfW placement in our sheet metal classes. Today metal is used so widely and is taking the place of other materials to such an extent that the present is of- ten spoken of as the Age of Metal. ,Norficuhure When the building is erected, the horticulturist beautifies the grounds. Our horticulture course consists of two main branches: landscaping, under the direction of Mr. Losel, and green- house maintenance, under Mr. Mar- tino. The school grounds are main- tained by the landscapers, while the greenhouse raises plants, which, in turn, are used by the landscapers to beautify the grounds. The first and second years consist of rotating terms between greenhouse and landscaping. ln the third year, the student has his choice of taking landscaping or greenhouse. Third year landscaping includes elementary surveying and schrub and tree trim- ming. The Seniors in landscaping have advanced surveying, lawn work, landscape design and tree work. The Juniors in greenhouse work spend most of their time sowing seed, taking cuttings and helping with the care of the greenhouse. The Seniors take on more advanced responsibility and see that plants have sufficient moisture and proper temperature. All students are given the opportunity tc work in the horticulture field during the spring and summer to acquire the two hundred and sixty outside hours of work which are required. Left: Our garden in the summer Below: Digging away Transplanting Above: Seniors at their machines Form grinding Right: Juniors at work 7WacAine .Slap The tools and ports important in phases of modern construction are produced by the Machine Shop De- partment. This department trains boys to become good and skillful ma- chinists. Students receive four years of training under the supervision of qualified instructors. After gradua- tion, the boys are qualified for jobs as machinist apprentices. The Freshmen aided by Mr. Barth, Mr. Fissler and Mr. Raymond com- pleted their usual first year jobs. Their projects consisted of plumb bobs, tap wrenches, gear studs and combination wrenches. The Sophomores, instructed by Mr. Fissler and Mr. Barth, turned out their required projects which in- cluded gear pullers, vises, V-blocks, centerpunches and V-pulleys. The Juniors under the guidance of Mr. Napier and Mr. Keib made their third year assignments of surface gages, tool-bit grinding gages, tap wrenches, and some jobs for the other departments of the school. The Sen- iors under Mr. Speck this year made their fourth year projects such as sine bars, gears and threading. They, as all other boys in the department, worked on jobs that would help them when they go out into industry. l9affernmaLin.g The art of patternmaking is one of the most essential trades in the mod- ern industrial world. It is indispens- able because a pattern must be con- structed for anything that is to be molded. Patternmaking, therefore, will be in demand as long as foundry prosperity exists. The patternmaker fashions in wood what the draftsman has drawn. Then the molder can du- plicate his work in the specified metal. McKinley is the only school in Western New York that offers a thorough course in patternmaking. The course is under the direction of Mr. Clabeau. The Seniors have acquired much knowledge of their trade since they first started. They are skilled at sharpening the carving tools used in patternmaking and have experience in using the bandsaw, grinder, jointer, lathe and drill press. Their assign- ments this year included the construc- tion of patterns for vises, automobile manifolds, and valve bearings. The Juniors completed the drill press table, punch press and ball fitting. Less difficult patterns, such as the yoke and elbow, were assembled by the Sophomores. The Freshmen made simple patterns. Above: Operating the lathes Patterns in the making Left: Adjusting the guard on a bond saw SCIENCE In the science classes at McKinley, the students learn the scientific prin- ciples involved in the work they do in their chosen fields. Whether it be knowledge of botany for the horticul- ture students or the applications of physics for the others, science pro- vides information that can help do many jobs not only more easily but efficiently and safely too. A science class learns about light MATHEMATICS Those in the building trades, as well as all other tradesmen, need ma- thematics in their work. lt is one of their most essential tools. Measure- ments of all sorts, calculations of cost and needs for materials are among the vital pieces of information which our classes in mathematics, related to our trades, prepare us to handle. Carpenters in Mr. Guest's math class DRAWING Knowledge of reading blueprints, drawings and sketches is basic for all the trades taught at McKinley. ln the same way, producing such visual aids in preparation for jobs of various sorts is a necessary skill for the tradesman. Our drawing classes train us for this important requirement. Mr. Gionaddcfs busy drawing room ENGLISH Throughout the day, whether on the job or in social situations, a person has need to speak, write, read and listen. The aim of the classes in Eng- Iish is to prepare students to do those four essential things correctly, so that their communication with others is more than satisfactory. Recording a report in English class ffsgvag I-ii GUIDANCE Problems r e I a t e d to learning, trades, employment, personal adjust- ment, health, and others that face teen-agers in great numbers are brought to the guidance office daily. Through the efforts of the counselor, boys, parents, teachers and employers have the opportunity to work together for the boys' welfare. Friendly help from Dr. Deluhery SOCIAL STUDIES Our social studies classes prepare us to take our part as worthy citizens of our country. Economics and politi- cal geography of the world, the history of the world and of our country, the functioning of our government, all are subjects that these classes pre- sent to our attention. Mr. Schwegler teaches World History LIBRARY The school library does its utmost to provide the opportunity and the ma- terials for reading both for informa- tion and for pleasure. New books and rhagamnes, and new equkmnent are added whenever possible to make the Hbrary one ofthe rnosf useful and most pleasant rooms at McKinley. Seekinq infarmaiicn in The library 'CM OUR MEN IN UNIFORM 'W s JKW ' . A-.,,,, -qua AN INTRAMURA.L GAME ' WINTER VIEW FROM 31 A .J A NEW ADDITION TO Q 3 L Q .Sf 3.6. ig I ii ang R Q ii The Builders' Annual l 1 SEATED -- Richard Barnhard, Donald Stilwell, Anthony Nero, Frank Robbins, William Gagnon, Edward Krajanorvski. STANDlNG-- John Stanley, Gerald Kordasiewicz, David Tessmer, John Brzezinski Proafreading names in the copy Co-Editors: William Gagnon, David Tessmer Editorial Staff: William Gagnon, Donald Stil- well, Dominic Christopher, Anthony Nero, .lohn Stanley, Edward Krajonowski, Thomas Seaner, Augustine Todoro, John Brzezinski, John Keough Art Staff: David Tessmer, Norbert Kuntz, Richard Barnhard, Gerald Kordasiewicz Photography: Hairy Drajem, Anthony Mara- no, Joseph Gajewski, Gerald Brown, Billy Brown, Ronald Muscarella Sports Staff: Robert Gallant, Eugene Bicz, Thomas Mikulec, Irwin Frawley Activities Staff: Joseph Schottmiller, Wilbert Reinacher, Richard Felger, Robert Morelle, Stephen Kurbiel, William Norman, Henry Dur- maj, Eugene Rokosky, Neil Hamilton, Frank Krizori, John Santarsiero, Frank Robbins Faculty Advisers: Ervin Barth, Anthony Dom- browski Building Trades News SEATED-Edward Kraianowski, William Isaacs, Raymond Fitscher, Joseph Schottmiller, Robert Kind d Robert Galvin, Philip DiOrozio STANDING-Allen Canfield, Thomas Curtin, Joseph Nolan, Raymond VanDick, Emil Schottmiller, J Erzezinski, Augustine Sodaro This year, as in the past, the Mc- Kinley Artisan has proved itself to be dependable. The staff has worked hard all year and has produced four fine issues which were enjoyed by both the faculty and the students. We would like to express our thanks to our faculty advisers, Miss Jepson and Mr. Dobbins, for their generous assistance. Also, we would like to thank Mr. Kamprath, Mr. Guest, Dr. Deluhery and Mr. Phelps for their fine editorials. Next our appreciation goes to our editorial staff, including Joseph Schottmiller, editor-in-chief, Raymond Fitscher, exchange editor and sports editor, and Robert Kindred, news edi- tor. Our hard-working reporters were Joseph Nolan, Emil Schottmiller, Ray- mond Van Dick, John Brzezinski, Ed- ward Krajanowski, Allen Canfield, Philip DiOrazio, Robert Galvin, Tom Curtin, James Blum and Augustine Todaro. Thanks also go to William Gagnon who, although not on the staff, had contributed several good sports articles. The McKinley Artisan has had a successful year. We hope to have o bigger and better one next year, Circulating The Artisan Building Trades Council The Student Council is a demo- cratic organization made up of the students. This year, its officers were: Robert Gosdeck, President, Ronald Muscarella, Vice President, William Gagnon, Secretary, Paul Towkach, Treasurer, John Bartolomeo, Ser- i geant-at-arms, Mr. Schwegler, Ad- viser. The achievements of the Council this year have been many. lt sent two representatives to leadership school at Forty Acres, and conducted a Booster Club to raise funds for school activi- ties. It sent trained representatives for active leadership in the newly or- ganized lnter-City Student Council and provided material for their con- stitution. The Council conducted a football rally to stimulate attendance at games, initiated a successful Blood Donor Campaign, provided leadership for intramural sports, and, in general, A meeting of the Executive Committee worked fOr the good Of the bgyg, FRONT ROW-Mr. Schwegler, Paul Towkach, Robert Gosdeck, Ronald Muscarella, William Gagnon SECOND ROW-Andrew Grimaldi, Paul Murphy, William Schneider, Joseph Schottmiller, Robert lsaacs, Francis Gerace, Wilbert Reinacher, Robert Belica, Ronald Haist, Daniel Stevens, lrven Duguay, Donald Kleinschmidt THIRD ROW-Ronald Sandy, David Tessmer, Robert McCarthy, William Sobczak, Robert Gallant, Eugene Rokosky, Louis Scozzaro, Stanley Kuskosky, Raymond Fitscher, Eugene Osvath, Frank Krizon, Ronald Biniarz FOURTH ROW-Samuel LaPorte, Terry Hawkins, Robert Morelle, Victor Ricigliano, Alan Struebel, Paul Rizzo, Anthony Sciolino, Charles DiMaria, Richard King, Anthony Marano, Harry Draiem, Frederick Tarantino, Sam Coaorella FIFTH ROVV-'Michael Murray, Arthur Brese, Neil Hamilton, Roy Jahren, Eugene Bicz, John Burns 52 rd Safety Promoters This year, McKinley's Safety Com- mittee has done a great job and won another national award. The faculty advmers for this acHvHy were AAL Napier and Mr. Ben D'Arcangelo. The officers for the first term of the year were William Sobczak and Anthony Marana for the morning shops and David Tessmer and Charles DiMaria for the afternoon shops. ln the sec- ond terny the afhcers were Joseph SchaHnHHerand DonaM Cunnmgham for the morning shops and the aftere noon shops were led by Stephen Hrab and Roben Brmhan. Among the tasks the committee has undertaken this year was hallway traffic control. Also the safety men from each shop were responsible for the preparation of safety posters. Last, but not least, an accurate ace count of our accident rate has been kept up4o-date on thelarge buHeHn which is in the main corridor of the V'tSg Qs A Q. ,X QIIIIIISIFSSSIIIIIH Keeping our safety record up-to-date school. FRONT ROW- Donald Cunningham, Joseph Schottmiller, William Sobczak, David Tessmer, Stephen Hrab, Fobert Broman SECOND ROW-Neil Hamilton, Thomas Walsh, John Dcugherty, Robert Isaacs, Ronald Muscorella, Robert Gosdeck, Robert Galvin, Clarence Dunovant, Lewis Bamrick, Peter Rizzo, Robert Gallant, Ronald Bachan THIRD ROW-Edward Kraianowski, Peter Taboni, Gerald Brown, Thomas Diehl, Paul Ryan, Richard Puerner, Joseph Gimbrone, John SanFilippo, Wilbert Reinacher, Robert Belica, Robert Kindred, Anthony Taboni, Albert Endres, Richard Lawrence FOURTH ROW-Louis Group, Timothy Medynski, Robert Pastor, Robert Koeth, David Scheuneman, William Johnson, Robert Rogawski, Douglas Nasca, Richard Danitz, Thomas Fish, Leslie Goff, Donald Kieinschmidt, Peter Sciandra FIFTH ROW-Andrew D'Amato, Edgar Muenzel, Anthony Marana, David Walter, Charles DiMaria, Harry Drajem, Charles Gordon 53 Building Supervisors FRONT ROW-Ronald Muscarella, Robert McCarthy, Louis Scozzaro, Robert Gallant, Robert Belica Frank Krizon SECOND ROW --- Pobert Plewniak, James Tuskes, Paul Towkach, William Sobczak, Richard King, Wilbert Reinacher, Robert Gosdeck, Clarence Dunovant, Gillard Harrity, Anthony Taboni THIRD ROW-Peter Rizzo, Donald Cunningham, Robert Galvin, John Cook, Stanley Skotnicki, John SanFilipp:, Eugene Rokosky, Charles Farish, Eugene Bicz, Richard Gromada, Lewis Bamrick This year a new organization was formed at McKinley and was named the Golden Key Society. The chief duty of this organization is to super-- vise the cafeteria. Its officers are: Louis Scozzaro, President, Robert Gallant, Vice President, Robert Belica, Secretary, a n d Robert McCarthy, Treasurer. The first faculty adviser was Mr. Kamprath. The members also will be on hand on Open House Night and other spe- cial occasions to usher people to dif- ferent areas of the school. The active membership of the Golden Key So- cietv is l5, and there is a reserve of thirty alternates. All of the members are identified by armbands which bear the initials ofthe Greek name of the society, Gamma Kappa Sigma. Next year we hope to expand this organization. Students of good stand- ing who wish to join next year will face a board of Golden Key officers and the faculty adviser. An expression of gratitude on the part of the faculty and the student body goes to this new organization. Golden Key men on the job Builders' Friendship Committee SEATED-fEdward Baumann, Gerald Brown, Philip DiOrczio, Neil Hamilton, Arthur Collins, Stephen Gnocchini, Mr. Grundon, Norman Kapperman STANDING-Joseph Bero, Richard King, Daniel Trietiey, Patrick Calabrese, Donald Collins, James Conners, Joseph Tramontano, Harold Boore, Ralph Bavaro This year at McKinley another new club was formed. The name of this organization is the Camionner's Boys' Hi-Y. The purpose ofthe club is to build better relations between stu- dents here at McKinley and to give them the training of good citizens. The officers of the club ore: Neil Hamilton, Presidentg Arthur Collins, Vice President, Stephen Gnocchini, Secretary, and John Bartolomeo, Treasurer. Mr. Grundon is our facul- ty adviser. Some of the activities enjoyed by the boys in the club this year were a splash party with the Riverside Girls' Hi-Yettes, a weekend at Allegheny with the Bennett Girls' l-li-Y, and sev- eral dances held with the Kenmore and Kensington Girls' Hi-Y Clubs. An invitation is extended to all boys here at McKinley to join this truly worthwhile club. We are sure every- one will enjoy every minute of be- longing to the group. An important objective of a club is enjoyment and that is exactly what our members A HN Spicer, pam, offer new-comers. 55 Builders' Exhibits At Christmas time the Dramatics Club presented a play based on the circumstances surrounding the writ- ing of the popular carol, Silent Night. The Chorus and the Band joined in this presentation, entitled The Perfect Christmas Song. David Tessmer acted as the Narrator. Other parts were taken by Andrew Grimaldi, Ronald Sandy, David Stinson, Robert Rogowski, and Albert Endres. The staging was handled competently by Pat Morrone, Anthony Galluzzi, Allen LaVenture, and Thomas Kalarovich. The audience participated in the pro- gram by singing a selection of Christ- mas cc-rols. In April a one act comedy, He Tried With His Boots On, entertain- ed the student body. The leading role of Wilbur Maxwell was played by Ed- ward Jozwiak, whose performances of such roles have delighted McKinley audiences for three years. David Stin- son gave a splendid performance as the irritable Mr. Maxwell. A scene from our spring play SEATED Edward Krajanfwwski, Andrew Grimaldi, Arthur Hess, Mr. Phelps, Miss Clayman, Thomas Weston, Augustine Soclcro, Ronald Sandy STANDING- Pat Morrone, Robert Kindred, David Stinson, Edward Jozwiak, Albert Endres, David Tessrner John Brzezinski 56 Labor Harmony THE BAND SEATED Gilbert Spence, James Malnar, Thomas Rybak, John Zeller, Frederick Tarantino, Ciro Gcracc Robert Aszhach, Daryl Moore, Michael Ingalsbe STANDING-Joseph Logan, Donald Cunningham, Donald Huenniger, Arthur Collins, Lawrence Worlcy, Noll Hamilton, Gerald Brown, Edward Krucenski, Richard Stoehr THE CHORUS SEATED Edward Krojanowski, Albert Endres, Ronald Eachan, Daniel Trietley, Neil Hamilton, Richard Lawrence Robert Aszhach, Richard Przepasniak STANDING- Edworc!Joi'1nson, Donald Cunningham, Robert Kindred, Lawrcnco Worley, David Tessmer, Andrew Grimaldi, Richard Chose 57 Builders' Social Committee This year the Bowling Club started the season with ten competitive teams, each team consisting of four to six players. Every Monday during the season from October through March, the boys met at 3:l5 and bowled three games. Every week the teams' wins and losses were listed on the bulletin board together with the schedule. The latter was prepared by Mr. Klaiber, owner of the alleys and a McKinley alumnus. Ten cents was collected from each boy every week to pay tor the awards presented at the end of the season. The first place team was the Gut- terballs. Members of this team were Joe Falsone, Bill Reinacher, Tony Grisanti, Bob Belica and Dick King. The second place was won by the Lucky Strikes, whose members were Bob Grant, John Fisher, Bob DeGlop- per, Don Huenniger and Paul Tow- kach. The high sinale award was giv- en to Don Collins for his high score of 244. Another award went to Ron Baker for his season average of l64. Many of these some boys received pins for bowling 200 or more for a single game. All set to bowl SEATED-Donald l-luenniger, Harold Grant, Joseph Falsone, Anthony Grisonti, Pat Morrone, Wilberl Reinacher, Richard King, Robert Belica, Raymond Van Dick, Arthur Collins STANDING-Arthur Dofnres, John Fisher, Philip DiFroncesco, Henry Suplicki, Robert Gallwitzer, Robert DcGlopper, Eugene liicz, Norman Kappcrmon, Edward Baumann, Donald Collins, Ronald Baker, Donald Jurek 58 , In competition with Canisius Building Movers club. SEATED-,Albert Bailey, Anthony Nero, Richard Przeposniak, Joseph Tramontana Walter Horton Allen LaVenture, Frank Robbins, Donald Stilwell STANDING-William Latchford, Frank Kowalski, Nicholas Kuskosky, Joseph Gaiewski Mr Kng 59 The Chess Club started off this year with twenty two members but eventually settled down with a small but organized team of thirteen Our club entered a city wide com petition sponsored by the Queen City Chess Club, which offered a trophy to the champions The boys who took part in the tournament were Allen LaVenture lpresidentl John Marshall Nick Kuskosky Anthony Nero Joe Gaiewski, Albert Bailey Frank Rob bins, Joe Tramontana and William Latchtord. We were not too success ful in this interscholastic competition We lost to: Bishop Fallon 0 5 St lo seph's Collegiate 14 Bennett O5 Technical i-4 Kensington O 5 Bishop Ryan iV2-3V2 and Grover Cleveland 'E-4512. Our one win was against Can sius by a score of 3 2 ln class play Allen LaVenture again led with a record of 28 wins 5 losses and 3 ties John Marshall came in second Next year we have 9 players re turning to the team Allen LaVenture is the only member who is graduat ing. Our thanks go to Mr Kinq for his patience and leadership of the rmTlzii5' M ' iq 'Z ' 4 QA-fikkff ' . v 4 Ti :w.:1fMa.fi1' sk . , Ki ,, ,.,, mmm L: l7'C'55'5' IA ms P H maze cxwsaei nasT's1 I U 'r Tum' BALL ' , rf is 2-.. wig 1 'f r H Gwiii? mi mi 1 my Tv mire . 'zfurscl M emu.. MQMIZFTIJ 1 fm gnmezrrgrzm F 7. D fm n 1' H FIV-'V VTQTTI fy , .fm , T571 A S 455 51,3 S . Fygf . 'Nm XS 4 I ll f if 4 is CM' I V . 1 X A f I h g .i 3 ' X xi. . 4 .1 ' 34 fb' ffilir Q' e A Cross Country Builds Endurance llwir Q? FIRST ROW-Joseph Logan, James Mcl-lugh, Ronald Filscher, Joseph Nolan, William Schneider SECOND ROW? Charles Strait, Darwin Barth, Albert Endres, Thomas Mikulec THIRD ROW7Wayrie Tomkinson, Steven Mishariec, Irwin Frawley, Eugene Avino, Raymond Fitscher, William Gagnon, Richard Tomkins, Michael Schnellinger, Frederick Tarantino, Charles Mendola i l l lhe e-qht who reoresenred McKinley at the All High The five who assured us victory: Frawley, Avirio run: Front--Barth, Endres, Tarantino. Standing: Gagnon, Tomkins, Schnellinger Frawlev, Avino, Gagnon, Tamlzins, Schnellingcr 62 LEFT TO RIGHT-Tomkins on the rung A couple of seconds after the meet began, Schnellinger working hard to pass an opponent McKinley Retains Cross-Country Title - This was the headline in the local papers telling the city that the Mackmen had successfully defended their title. lrwin Frawley led home the parade with can All-High second place, finishing behind individual winner Frank Finnerty of Tech. Then came Gene Avino in the fourth posi- tion to gain All-High honors for the second straight year. Captain Willie Gagnon placed sixth, and Dick Tom- kins showed his heels to eighty-nine fellow runners as he copped the sev- enth position. Mike Schnellinger brought home the championship when he finished thirtieth. Other McKinley runners were: Darwin Skip Borth, 34th, Al Endres, 45th, and Fred Tar- antino, 84th. The rest of the squad included Tom McClure, Chuck Strait, Charley Men- dola, Joe Logan, Jim McHugh, Ron and Ray Fitscher, and Steve Mish- anec. Our manager was Joey Nolan and his assistants were Wayne Tom- kinson and Bill Schneider. Gagnon, Tomkins and Borth are Seniors, Tomkins being the only har- rier with four years of service. This marked McKinley's seventh cross country championship in the last eleven years under the able coaching of Dr. Joseph Deluhery. fhe finish time Irwin Frawley iust a few yards away from 63 Football Builds Strength FRONT ROW- James Schihl, Donald Jettries, Patrick Calabrese, Donald O'Hara, Peter Rizzo, George Hardy, Thomas Telesco, Paul Rizzo MIDDLE ROW-William Isaacs, David Florko, Paul Leone, Lewis Bamrick, Robert Gallant, Paul Tow- kach, John Dougherty, Roger Stiles, Robert Vogt, David Tessmer, Peter Jellinick, Terry Hawkins, Robert Kish, Robert Isaacs, William Hoch, John Fisher, Ronald Dolecki, Mr. Grundon, Mr. Lesniak TOP ROW-- Gerald Kordasiewicz, Robert McCarthy, Donald Huenniger, John Burns, William Sobczak, Joseph Gimbrone, Eugene Rokosky, David Dudkiewicz, Lawrence Worley, Donald Galmbacher, Richard Cuzydlo, Philip DiFiancesco The first day of the football season brought out about 50 boys under a new coach, Mr. Lesniak, and his as- sistant, Mr. Grundon. Led by co-cap- tains Bob Gallant and Dick Cuzydlo, the team met its first opponent, Riv- erside. It was a hard fought game and the final score was 20-7 for River- ff side. In the next game, we tackled Burgard, the latter coming out on top t 6-O. However, we will never forget how the Macks' line held against such a strong team. Next the Macks faced the champion Kensington Knights. Both teams were scoreless until the third quarter from which time it was Ken's game by a score of 26-6. Then we were badly beaten by Grover Cleveland, 20-O. ln the following game, we met South Park. The Macks took advantage of every break and finally came up with our first victory by beating South Park 7-6. On a rain-soaked field, the Macks couldn't get started against Technical and were beaten by a final Jelliriick trying to catch the ball SCOVG of in 64 Basketball Builds Coordination SEATED Stanley Macieiewski, David Florko, Gerald Brown, John Fisher, Lewis Barnrick, Richard Wolf, D i B th Ronald Fitscher orwn or , STANDING-Griffith Satrum, Eugene Bicz, Donald Gclmbacher, Norman Kazmark, Charles Mendola, Frank Bagarozzo, Raymond Fitscher, John Schweikhord, Mr, Keib Although McKinley's basketball team did not have a successful sea- son, the spirit ofthe fellows on the team won the appreciation of all. Our team this year was a young one and fairly inexperienced. We had a chance to win many games, but inex- perience took its toll in the nervous- ness and excitement when the game got close. Mr. Keib, our coach, is to be con- gratulated for the work he had done with the team. Thanks go to the squad for their interest and loyalty in attending practice and performing to the best of their ability. A word of gratitude is also due to the mana- gers for giving their services to the team. The latter group consisted of manangers Griff Satrum and Stanley Maciejewski, and assistant manager Ron Fitscher. Lewis Bamrick, Darwin Barth, John Schweikhard, Frank Bagarozzo and John Fisher have played their last game for McKinley. Fisher and Jahren try to get the hall Baseball Builds Dexterity FRONT ROWfAnthony Domino, David Florko, Andrew Piazza, Allen LaVenture, Wayne Tomkinson, Harold Grant, William Isaacs SECOND ROW-Dominic Greco, Pat Calabrese, Richard Wolf, Raymond Foegen, John Fisher, Richard King THIRD RONV+Vincent Vara, Anthony Grisanti, Joseph Folsone, Gerald Brown, James Obringer FOURTH ROW--Paul To-vkach, Joseph Eichhorn, Frank Bagarozzo, John Stanley, Mr. Kerb FIFTH ROWw-Francis McQueen, Mr. Speck, Donald Sroka, Frank Marino, Robert Menter Frank Prezioso starred at the plate ond Jim Winger on the mound as Mc- Kinley opened its i954 defense of the Cornell Cup by defeating Emerson ll-8. Then, although held to one hit, ci single by Jerry Brown, McKinley with the help of walks and errors man- aged to outscore Lafayette 5-l. John Fisher pitched a three-hitter to win. McKinley was handed its first de- feat of the season by Grover Cleve- land, 9-4. Tied in the sixth inning, Grover came up with five runs to win. Sam Todaro paced the Macks with two hits. Next, McKinley ab- sorbed one of the worst defeats of the season at the hands of Riverside. The Mcicks were held hitless as Riverside won 5-O. ln the final contest, McKinley had to go nine innings before defeating South Park by a score of 3-2. In a playoff game for fifth place in the final standings, McKinley was beaten by Technical 7-2. We finished the season in sixth place in the final stand- ll'lQ U 3'3 record- Grisanti and Towkach warming up 66 Tennis Builds Skill i-RONT ROW-Terrence Gorman, Melvin Mikolajczak SECOND ROW-Eugene Cybulski, Robert Isaacs, Roy Jahren, Ray Kessler, Charles Speakman, Thomas Pawlak THIRD ROW-Mr. Schwegler, Carl Soby, William Wieszczecinski, Robert Mutter, Joseph Bardak, John Schweikhard The tennis team opened its I953- l954 season under Mr. Schwegler as coach by meeting Grover Cleveland. We had expected an easy win and wound up losing by a score of 2-3. The second game, against Riverside, resulted in another loss, 4-l, with our first doubles, Fred Byledbal and John Alexander, bringing in the only score. The same doubles and Bob Haas as first singles won two points in the game with Burgard, who won by a score of 3-2. Our losing streak continued in our games with Kensington, O-5, Lafay- ette, 2-3, Bennett, 2-3, and Technical, 2-3. Finally our luck turned and we won over Emerson by a score of 3-2. Mike Cmor, second singles, and the doubles of John Alexander and Fred Byledbal, Charles Speakman and Ray Kessler, brought in our score. Picking up spirit, the team met South Park and defeated them 4-l. Our third victory came when we met Seneca and defeated them 4-l. In our final game against East, we lost by O-5. Our boys played well, but luck and the Members of the tennis team at practice l'0ln5 were 0Q0ll'lSf U5- 67 Track Builds Speed l FRONT ROW-Stephen Kurbiel, Neil Merkling, Michael Schnellinger, Stephen Hrab, lrwin Frawley, Darwin Borth, William Gabler, Charles Thomas SECOND ROWgJohn Dougherty, Robert Eccles, Anthony Nero, Ronald Bachan, David Tessmer, Joseph Bak, Valentine Herod, William Gagnon, Norman Heppel, Robert Gallant THIRD RONV--Mr. Lcsnicik, George Roberson, Martin Graziadei, Andrew D'Amato, Donald Galmbacher, William Schneider, Richard Fonfara, Thomas Mikulec, Charles DiSalvo FOURTH ROW-V-Gene Maracle, Louis Group, Gilbert Spence, Robert Shanahan, Norman Kazmark, William Edwards, Charles Mendala, Griffith Satrum, William Patterson, James Connors, Charles Strait, Frederick Tarantino, Herbert Kick ln our first meet of l954, we com- peted against Riverside and Grover . M ,,,, Cleveland and came out on top with a score of McKinley, 58, Riverside, I9, Grover Cleveland, l8. George Woods won the l8O low hurdles and the high jump. Other firsts were Charles Thomas in the lOO yard dash, Richard Borycki in the broad jump, Leonard Harlos in the pole vault and John Faliszewski in the shot put. Next, McKinley met Kensington and Lafayette and suffered a loss. The score was: Kensington, 57, Lafayette, 29, McKinley, l3. We had only one first place man, Leonard Harlos, who tied for first place in the pole vault. We met Technical and Burgard on May 20 and again suffered a double loss. The score was Technical, 45, Burgard, 32, McKinley, 22. At the All-High trials, four Mc- Kinley men qualified. They were George Woods in the l8O low hurdle, Irwin Frawley in the mile, Leonard Harlos in the pole vault, and John Tessmer jumping the hurdles Faliszewski in the Sl lO'l' pllf. 68 Swimming Builds Stamina FRONT ROW-Allen Canfield, Donald Fratini, Joseph Nolan, Thomas Mikulec SECOND ROW- Mr. Grundon, Robert Slocum, Charles Strait, David Tessmer, Joseph Gimbrone Ready for the race The beginning ofa new competitive sport was undertaken during this school year. After several years of talking and hoping, a real effort was made to organize a swimming team at McKinley. The fact that we do not have a pool at school was a big drawback and great credit must be given to the boys who turned out for the team and willingly traveled away from school for practice sessions. lt is hoped that more such fellows will turn out next year so that we can have a team of which we can be proud. We believe we have good pros- pects for a good team next year. The team has been practicing at Riverside pool on Tuesday afternoons and at Lafayette on Friday afternoons. The boys have been developing their starts and turns together with kicks and power strokes. The team hopes to be in competitive swimming meets next season to try its abilities against real competition. Our coach, Mr. Grundon, is a fine instructor and has worked hard in trying to get up a good team. Let's back this new ef- fort in every way possible. Intramural Sports Build Good Sportsmanship SEATED - F. McQueen, F. Bogorozzo, R. Fon- foro, R. Seelbach, S. Skotnicki, J. Cook STANDING - A. Collins, D. Barth, P. Betti, J. Schweikhord LEFT TO RIGHT - P. DiFroncesco, F. Bogorozzo R. Isaocs, J. Schweikhord, P. Betti SEATED - W. Rosenberry, J, Folsone, W. Gog- H071 STANDING 7 A. Grisonti, R. Schutt, R. King W -f'. it X -Yue 2 1 V 5' . - - f . Friends who sponsored The Group 101 - Horticulture Mrs. Susan Group Joseph Kern Charles Barone Group 371 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Puerner Groups 201, 301, 401 Ernest Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Harry Norman David Gleed Charles L. Gray Feltons Flowers Jaeckl Service Nick's Pants Shop A. Hubbard Arvid Svenson S. S. Kresge Co. Battles Luncheonette Mr. and Mrs. James Stanley Groups 311 and 411 Francis A. Walsh Paul Everest Mrs. Geo. Ihle L.orbeers Flowers Mr. and Mrs. J. Felchowski Mr. and Mrs. J. Dolecki Edward McKee Mr. E. Bolewicki Mrs. H. Bolewicki Mary Everest Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Frawley Jerome Loiacono Eichenseer 8. Voy Mrs. Charles Gosdeck Mr. Allen Speck Ralph Billstone Mr. and Mrs. Diego Mendola Mrs. M. Hussar Richard Hussar Christian Marx Fred Hodson Rev. A. H. Juergens George Flock Mr. and Mrs. Albert Norman Genevieve Parlato Florence Mugridge Mr. and Mrs. Earle Patterson Wm. J. Weinbach Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Meyers Mr. S. Guzzetto Mr. Joseph Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Peter Taboni Group 272 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kuskosky, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gino Betti, Sr. Mr. B. Malvern Mr. A. F. Malvern President for 1955 Mr. Nelson Schutt Mr. Harold Gagnon Mrs. Grace Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kamienowski Group 271 Mr. F. Kalzmarek Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Kowalkowski Mroszczak Hardware Morris Augsburger Ben Jaffe Jack Freedman Mrs. Rita Backlas A Friend Roger Panone Mrs. Emma Queeno Richard Cuzydlo Phyllis Mahoney Stanley Nowak Mrs. Frank Galmbacher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Galley Helen M. Russ Frank Galmbacher Angelo C. Lombardo Josephine Vaccaro Stanley Emmordino Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Herkey Daniel Pawlak Fred R. Call Sam Gugino Larry Lichtenthal Rapp's Restaurant Ernie's Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Larry Yates Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Alico Carol and Pat Louis Menza Mr. Paul Walsh L.ouis F. Group John Glegota Anthony Masietto Jim McHugh Dr. Tracy M. Bissell Group 241 - Plumbers Mr. and Mrs. Cosimo Bartolomeo Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cirincione Mr. Peter Nuessle Miss Ann Clark Burgio Bros. Grocery Masten Service Station Lou Transfer Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cook Margaret Zarcone Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Endres Miss Julianna Endres Miss lrma M. lvancie Drawing Room 20A Drawing Room 20A George Geekie Arthur Collins Mr. Allen Broman Mrs. Mildred Bellanca Sam Mordino Mrs. Raymond F. Barth Mr. Angelo Bellittiere Mr. Paul P. Betti A. Tirone's Market Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. lngalsbe Mr. George Chase Woodin Flower 8- Gift Shop George Gitchell Thomas Walsh Mrs. Anthony Fonfara David Kerr John Fisher Mr. Harold Grant Group X6 Mr. Wm. Wieszczecinski Mr. Carl Soby, Sr. Mr. Herbert Boyce, Jr. L.ucy Snell Mrs. Agnes M. Manning Plumbing Class of '55 Paul Ryan John Sweikhard Mrs. Lillian McQueen Richard Tomkins Steven Smiegielski Mrs. Edward Seelback Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo Scozzaro Lorraine Szczesniak Frank Breier, Jr. Mrs. Emiel Tessmer Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Csont Mendola TV Service Nathaniel F. Oddo Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Roberson Mrs. Richard Wagner Group X5 Group 251 Norbert Kuntz Group 272 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murray Mr. and Mrs. Harold Murdock Mr. George lhle, Sr. Mr. Carl Gortzig Pvt. Charles J. Gorman Roy Shiavone Helen McLeod John Bobek Shirley Ann Guarino Mrs. Pauline Niemet Joseph Jogord Sidney Gerstman Group X6 Mr. and Mrs. J. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Albert Slater Group 172 Francis Delano Mr. and Mrs. George Boyce Mr. and Mrs. J. Zeller Mr. Andrew Belica, Jr. Mr. Andrew Belica, Sr. Group X2 Mrs. Pietro Berardi Group 272 Mr. Anthony Fiorella Mr. Edward L. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Alabiso Pat Fox Mr. Stephano Petruzzella Mr. Thomas Pawlak Mr. and Mrs. Willi Gabler Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Treitley Mrs. Stephen Jellinick Mr. Chester Lesniok Group 172 David Scheunaman Mr. and Mrs. K. Hoist Mr. and Mrs. John Teglash John Maly Mrs. Olga Thomas Linde Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvestri Group 173 Group 173 Robert Meltreacher Frank Bagarozzo Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Isaacs Mrs. Emil Brese Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Higgins Mr. Weldon Farish Mrs. Mary Toczek Joseph Pepiciello Group 171 and 172A Group 172 Mr. Luther Burns Charles Gordon William Fulcher John Guida Mr. Clinton Jeffries McKinley Alumni Assn. The Seven Guests Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Barth Robert G. Reis Mr. Frank Kordasiewicz Annette Group Mr. Harry Fish Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krizon Group 373 Ernest McGregor David Norman Group 272 Mr. William Graham Mrs. Joseph Zwolski Mrs. Joe Stellmack Joseph Galligan Mrs. J. Durmaj Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gimbrone Peter Sciandra Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rappold Richard Prozniak James Tuskes Mr Benedict Sokolowski Mr. William Suplicki Mr. and Mrs. George F. Sieber Mr. and Mrs. S. Gallant Mr. Frank Hanley . and Mrs. Stanley McCrossan Say-Hey Hockey Team Mrs. Laura Sobzak Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gnocchini Mr. Ronald H. Cooper Mrs. H. W. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Ciro Gerace Friendly Merchants who sponsored The President for 1955 Adam Aszbach Tailor Shop 59 Heward Ave. Fred W. Clobo Freddie's Plumbing Servi 2248 Bailey Ave. A. A. Bock Time Piece Expert 102 Elmwood Ave. A. Garaleck 8 Sons Plumbing ond Heating 990 Kenmore Ave. Buffalo 23, N. Y. Alford Gabner Wedell'S Bakery 865 Tonawanda St. Raymond Van Dick Plumbing and Heating 368 LaSalle Ave. The School Store Room 21A McKinley Voc. H. S. Tibor J. Panty Panty's Flower Shop 744 Tonawanda St. Ken Perry South Park Home and Auto 1929 South Park Ave. Striker 81 Huetter ce Supply Albert Lomeo Lomeo's Delicatessen 272 Lower Terrace Mr. King's Rollcall Group 301 McKinley Vocational High School Ben Tomkins General Contractor 46 Newfield St. Varsity Shop Sporting Goods 414 Amherst St. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Podsiadlo 107 Springville Ave. Eggertsville 21, N. Y. Sigmund Menclewicz Sportsmen's Restaurant 1518 Broadway Bailey Lumber Co. 1545 William St. Buffalo, N. Y. Congratulations to the Class of '55 Rybak's Delicatessen 49 Reservation P. H. Curtin Promotion Manager WGR Corp. - WGR TV Channel 2 WGR Radio - 55 on your dial Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Bergman Jewelers and Silversmiths 42 Rand Ave. 780 Tonawanda St. Buffalo 7, N. Y. Frank Spanton Minute Delivery 291 Niagara St. -Q I .4 -A qw- fhl I F 4 ! 'z ,fi ,Z . ,-1 I w ' ' 1 'l . , . 1 ,, . p.. 1 . 4 I t ,.. .. . , m -wx , y , V, , I ' 4 1 5 - A , , ,r ,-, . ,gh X , , J 1: 11. - - 'I ' . ig,-15' - 1 'zl' f':,!ejf, '- .PN . A5 ,t L, - -4 ,- f ' ' EM , E 3:94 Ig. . 1 . . , ,nv .Xu vi' Y J' 'lv ,- 7- 16 1 X.-., , -- w-1-...-.-.......,, .x4ufogralaAa