Technical High School - Techtonian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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I 1'lr:1 L I S I' ' , 1 -A And from the greatest to the lowest they listened, and when he had finished they spake one to another, Heed not his protests, but let him become our chief by the casting of lots. And as they wished, so it came about. Now it happened that many were wont to dance and be merry, so it was agreed by all to hold festival for all who dwelt in the Land of Learning. And when the gala day had come and had gone into the unseen past loud and many were the manifestations of praise for the Junior Class. And behold! it likewise came to pass atithis time that the claw did aspire to histrionics. So they got themselves together, those of ability, and did present to the people a wondrous play of deep and philosophical trend. When it was over the multitude was filled with admiration and did cry out, How marvelous is this thing that ye have done! And straightway, at the praise they did receive, the heads of the class did swell to their fullest capacity. Now when the twentyffourth day of the sixth month of the year nineteen hun' dred and twenty'seven was fully come, the sage and worldfwise Class of '27, known as Seniors, did send heralds over all the land-east, west, north and south--crying, Come ye, and make merry with us, for we depart shortly to a far country and on unknown waters. So they came in great numbers at the time appointed and did rejoice with the Class of '27 at their good fortune. Men of high repute in the land did speak unto the Assemblage words of wisdom and of cheer and did in mov' ing words bid farewell to those that were departing. ' And worthy Juniors to the number of forty, both men and maids, selected for their fairness of countenance and their high standing in the esteem of their fellow' men, held staffs of triumph crossed to make an arch above the heads of the mighty Seniors who did march beneath. And in due time these great ones did take their stand upon the High Place, signifying their departure, while with awe and rever' ence the Juniors did pass into the vacated chairs, making earnest effort to attain the :lignity of their predecessors. Loud was the singing and noisy the rejoicing that rang through the Halls of Learning that day. - IV Now this, the fourth year in the history of the noble Class of '28, has been one of hard labor and but little resting by the wayside, for the time is almost come for them to take their departure from the land. When, wise from the teachings of experience, they were confronted by the problem of electing one to pilot them through the momentous year, with one accord they called upon Joe Schmitz, who found favor in the eyes of all, and labored dilif- gently for the success of the Class. It came to pass, as pride surged to a new bigness within them, that these men and women, now become Seniors, began to crave jewelry befitting their station, and for significance of their approaching graduation. And at the same time it so hapf pened that certain ones who had already passed through the Gates of Wisdom, and were called Alumni took it upon themselves to renew their labors for their Alma Mater by sponsoring .a contest, that a ring suitable and worthy might be designed, that all who should graduate in future years might be known from the general peof ple apart. And the Alumni and the Seniors did join their efforts and did accomplish this task. Seventeen

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41-11 H-sh u ilrdl s. II Now it came to pass at the beginning of the second year that a new band of youths came up from the surrounding territory, and the members of the Class of '28, in the new dignity of their promotion, remembered the days of their own green' ness, and as the Sophomores of their day had done unto them, even so did they unto these new Freshman. They did show no mercy for the suffering of their victims and gave no heed unto their lamcntations, until all were bruised and full of much sorf row. Now when again the time drew near for the election of a Leader from their midst, and they were met in the great temple one of the aged and learned spake unto them in this wise: Choose ye one girt for the battle of life, one with great courage and brilliance. And when they had heard him there arose from the multi' tude certain ones who desired .to become Chict, and spake thus: The first, I am possessed of great wisdom. Make me your leader and I will guide you to success. Another, I have great deeds performed. Name me your leader. And still a third spake, These men but give you 'applesaucef List not to them, but elect me your head. But even as the Sophomorcs murmured among themselves, seeking to choose aright, there shot from the heavens a bolt of lightning and singled out him known as George King and struck him, smiting his hair red. And the multitude stood in awe, and gave thanks for having been delivered from political corruption, their leader chose for them. It so happened that during the early part of President Kings term of ollice scores of Sophomores were seized with a strange infirmity which did cause them to behave with horrible ferocity, grappling and wrestling with their fellows in seeming rage. Wise men were called to look upon them, who did examine them with much care and pains and did iinally pronounce the malady, as manifested inthe male, Football, and in the female, Basketball, and did assure the frightened leaders that the atlliction, while it needs must be contagious and likewise sometimes fatal, was yet a necessary evil and one that even the wise men knew not the way to cure. So, with many fears and dire forbodings, the disease was allowed to run its course, and lo! none died and few were seriously disfigured, whercat there was rejoicing throughout the land. Thus closed the second episode of the adventure in the Land of Learning. III When on the seventh day of the ninth month of the nineteen hundred and twentyfsixth year of our Lord the members of the band had again congregated inf side the wide portals of knowledge, after many weeks of sojourn in far and distant lands, a great ery went up from the throats of the people that they would have as their leader no other L-ut.Bob Lambert. But Bob Lambert rose and in the pres' ence of all said, I am not worthy of this honor. Choose ye 1ny comrade, Russ johnson. Sixteen

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:xr-1 If Now being advised that the Class of '27 spoke loudly and with bravado of its achievements in the realm of scholarship, these few Seniors deemed it necessary and proper to take from them that prowess. So, one and all, they pledged themselves to strive to their utmost to gain recognition for mental ability. And straightway it was done. For they did gather upon the altar of Honor so many of their number that the Class of '27 did hang its head in shame and did proclaim, All hail! For indeed this Class of '28 hath surpassed all in wisdom and henceforth shall be named in the books of the Great. And at the same time numerous Seniors did take their places among the warriors of the Land, and did go into battle with much gusto and flying of arms and clubs. and did bring fame and glory to the Class. Moreover, there were goldenftongued orators who conquered by strength of speech rather than brawn, overwhelming all opposition by rhetoric and logic. And in due time it came to pass that they gathered together and talked of a Skating party to be held in honor of the Class. And lo! it was done, even as they said. For on the night set apart for the festivity there came in colorful numbers from far and wide friends and followers of the Senior Class. And these did enter and did fill the place to overflowing. Many were there who suffered falls and bruises in this noble cause. And as the time drew near for leaving the beloved Institution, a cry arose from the throats of the people, Let us find a fitting gift to adorn the halls of this Land of Education, in acknowledgment of the benefits we have received therefrom. And as they spake, so it was done. For in fitting tribute, and wholehearted sentiment, they did purchase for their Alma Mater, a tablet, consecrated to those who did in noble combat for world democracy, give their lives. And as the Fatal Day drew near, sundry Seniors were prevailed upon to lead in celebration. For this gift of prophecy, William, David, of the House of Smith, was called to reveal the future. Frederick, surnamed Allen, should in lyric numbers sing the praises of the class. Also it was ordained that William, George, hailing from the House of Mueller, did in authority of his office, will to those nearest the hearts of the Class of '28 all possessions of worth. Milton Christian, son of Weiler, must needs be Official Historian, it being matter of common gossip that his head is crammed with lore of the past. And it so happened that the honor of Valedictorian fell to Thong Woo from the temples of Leong, for he did lead in scholarship all those entering into the Land of Learning. Now again they were called to select from their number those standing high' est in the estimation of their fellow men. This they did, and submitted their choice unto the wise and allfseeing ones, who, in solemn conclave, did choose therefrom two-one whom they deemed worthy of the Dartmouth Award, another to receive the Award of the Alumni. But according to the Law the names of these shall be kept secret until the final hour arrives. Now may fortune smile on these footsore and weary pilgrims and guide them through happy years to the end of their lives. Peace be with you all. Milton C. Weiler, '28 Class Historian. Eighteen