South Park High School - Dial Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Buffalo Invites You To: . . . her churches and synagogues which provide the contemplative atmosphere that bring men closer to their Godg where the problems of creation and all the revelation of the might and mercy of the Supreme Being are presented to the intrispective mang and where the indivi- dual may quench his thirst for that which makes him entire. . . . the Albright Art Gallery where you may be a member of the classes of instruction in the Fine Arts whether to follow your vocation or cu'tivate a hobby. Here too you may see in mar- ble, in oils, in water colors, the expression of man's artistic nature and enjoy one of man's most aesthetic forms of culture. . . . the Museum of Science where classes are conducted that give to those who enroll not only information of the physical world and its laws but also encourages organizations of profession- als and amateurs, such as the Buffalo Ornithological Society, Geological Section, the Amateur Telescope Makers and Observers of Buffalo and Guides of the .lunior Education Department. . . . the Historical Building where one may see portrayed the rich background of the Niagara Frontier, the turbulent history of the French fur trapper, the English settler and the American Indian. Here you can actually re-live the early formative days of our city and our country. . . . the Memorial Auditorium, with its diversity of indoor events and the thousands of people they attract, testifying to the fact that our citizens recognize the need for variety in life and appreciate good sports and entertainment in many fields. . . . the Civic Stadium which provides Buffalonians with diverse outdoor activities, such as automobile racing, gridiron battles, circuses and pageants. . . . the City Hall, Courts of Law and Council Chambers to observe the workings of a democratic government, to see how that government actually operates, and to secure a better understanding of the principles of democracy in practice. w

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In Memoriam Norman ll. Mctz Ha give-th his hvlovvul-slcepi' ,Nppoilitvcl to tht- South Park favulty in SP1JlPllll7f'l'.. l926. N1 r. Mc-tz vviilvvtl his vvrsatility in many fiolels. most mvmorahly as tlirvvtor of instrumental musiv. which position ho heflcl at tht- time of his death on Us-toh01'25, l95l. Dvstiiival to hc om' ol' thc lIlllSi0-lIlllk0l'S,u hc' gan' gc-uvrously of his talents, not only to South Park. hut during NX orlfl War l to his fellow soldiers. Those who wvrv privilogvfl to work with Norman Mvtz or umlvr his llirvvtion will always l'l'lll0lllll0l' him as an inspirvtl tva1'hvr. pativnt with our shortcomings. soft- spokvn. gcntlv. willing always to tlo a littlv uiorv than his sharv. llc awoke' in many a si11c'0l'0 lou' for the hvauty that is music. 'Sweet souls forever live ln boundless nivasure of the love they givin S

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Seniors Commencement marks the climax of four years of seco11dary school. It is both and end and a beginning, the end of our high school years, the beginning, for some, of a career in the business or industrial world, for others higher education in college or universities. Front the time we were freshmen at South Park our eyes were set upon that day when wc would receive our diplomas, certificates which bear witness to twelve years of education and which bring us closer to the realization of our ultimate goal in life. During these years we have made litany friends and through the guidance of competent instructors have learned to adapt ourselves more readily to a useful life in society. We feel greatly indebted and wish to extend our heartiest 'thanks to all our teachers who have earnestly worked to give us an adequate education. ln addition to schooling us in fundamental subjects, our teachers have endeavored to mould us into good citizens. They have taught us to be courageous in meeting our own problems and sympathetic towards the problems of others. ive have learned too, that to enjoy our rights as citizens we must perform our duties as citizens and, above all, to work together with our fellow man to preserve democracy. . . . happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection, should demean themselves as good citizens .... i' -George Washington. 10