McKinley High School - President Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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OOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOO E FRONT ROW: Gerald Maiola, Leonard Mierczewski, James Koch, Robert Jasinski, Ronald Gulino, Thomas Liu ngstrom, Donald Riccio SECOND ROW: Joseph McGee, Stanley Ross, Vincent Lombardo, Joseph Kaeter, Charles Litzenberger, Anthony LoTempio, Jack Vitello, Matthew Nycek, Salvatore Rinaldo, Ronald D'Amaro, Vincent Aquino, Edwin Reszel, Mr. Weber THlRD ROW: Philip O'Donnell, Robert Wesolowski, Larry Cleveland, Julius Zebehazy, Ronald Schuler, John Neffky, John Walko, Richard Curto, George Fedo, George Lakota, James Tornabene, Robert DiNunzio, David Coia FOURTH ROW: Paul Higgins, Francis Ferola, James Brzezinski, John Evoy, Thomas Mack, William DeJac, Dennis Worley, Robert Defibaugh, Sam Cali, Lawrence Neri, Kenneth Kendron Although the Band suffered the loss of many of last year's members through graduation and for other reasons, this attrition was more than made up by new students with musical interests. Some of the Freshmen and Sophomores who be- gan their participation this year have made exceptional progress and have al- ready taken their places in the Band. Moreover, boys who were new last year have grown in experience and ability and now function as leaders in the Band's endeavors. Especially valuable are three of last year's Freshmen: Edwin Reszel, John Vitello and Larry Cleveland who, along with Salvatore Rinaldo, a Junior have won themselves key positions in the Buffalo All High Band. This is quite exceptional in view of the fact that some of the high schools in the city are not even represented in that organization. We have a special advanced Wood- wind Choir this year which has function- ed as part of, as well as in place of, the Dance Band for special assemblies and other events. This group will again re- present McKinley in this year's Parade of Bands sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Later in May they will be performing music of a more serious na- ture forthe Annual Music Festival of the Buffalo Board of Education. The Spring Variety Show will also feature the Band and its ensembles.

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0 0 0 O O SAFETY COMMITTEE Q Q 0 0 0 FRONT ROW: James Mecca, Roger Higgins, Russell Cardinale SECOND ROW: George Urbino, Michael Cady, Edward Gallivan, Thomas Bernstein, Thomas Lalle, Edward Herbst, Raymond Latchforrl, Ronald Ziccardi, Edward Higgins, John Derylak, Joseph Testa THIRD ROW: Donald Bacon, Peter Kifner, Salvatore Rinaldo, Donald Edward, Charles Carfley, Raymond Boreanaz, Michael Ebert FOURTH ROW: John Naffky, Robert Rokosky, John Cholnik, Robert Foley, Jerry Norman, Lloyd Logan, Francis McCarthy, Richard Brydalski, Norman Neely, Vincent LoTempio, Frank Bavaro The Safety Committee at McKinley has had a very busy year necessitating after school and week-end sessions. The year began with election of officers and necessary committee meetings. We sent two members, John Naffy and Secretary Jim Mecca, to the Fourth Annual Traffic Safety Conference at Buffalo State Teach- ers College. Vincent LoTempio, a mem- ber, attended as President of the Student Council. Problems of teen-age and adult drivers were discussed. A report was made by attending members to the en- tire Safety Committee. Later in the year the Committee pre- sented its safety assembly in which we received our lOth Annual Safety Award. The award was presented to Roger Hig- gins by Dr. Irvin Himmele, our guest speaker. Mr. Kamprath then received the award from Roger on behalf of the school. Dr. Himmele gave a short talk on accidents and their prevention. The as- sembly was concluded with a report on the Traffic Safety Conference by Mr. Na- pier, our advisor. We have had our regular meetings dealing with our school safety problems and the search for ways to reduce our accident rate. Proof of our diligence is the fact that this year's rate is lower than last year's. The Committee also acquired safety posters for all the shops. Shop re- presentatives will insure their rotation during the year. Each shop was provided with six posters. During the year the Committee main- tained its traditional safety engineers in the shops. Thanks are due to the student body for its cooperation in safety meas- ures and especially to our advisers, Mr. Napier and Mr. D'Arcangelo.

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OOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO FRONT ROW: Conrad De.loy, Thomas Bernstein, Vincent Lombardo, Marvin Alsion, Walter Jennings, Joseph McGee, Roberi Wesolowslci, Sanford Belsky, Philip Parchicci SECOND ROW: Mr. Weber, Leonard Mierczewski, Clharles Fiorello, Eugene Cariie, Charles Lynch, Richard Delmonf, Rey Baron THIRD ROW: William Harris, Lawrence Neri, Reg The Chorus was reorganized This year afTer several years' absence from The McKinley scene. All comebacks are pain- ful and difficulT buT ThaT of a singing group especially so. Some groups usually develop Their skill Through The long as- sociaTion of The members' voices and The naTural uniTy ThaT re-sulTs. An organi- zaTion comprised of boys in The high school age groups has The added diffi- culTy of changing voices. ln spiTe of These handicaps The Chorus made a delighful conTribuTion To The spec- ial ChrisTmas program and hopes To be heard aT Open House This Spring. AT The ChrisTmas program Marvin AlsTon made a very effecTive soloist. A smaller group selected from The Chorus perform- ed for The Spring Valley VarieTy Show and will also be heard aT The Jaycees' Parade of Bands. inald Garland The Chorus looks forward To an ex panded program and inTeresTed parTici paTion nexT year.