Technical High School - Techtonian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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'l 1 N l 4-if -f , ' o lzilri Valedictory away R. President, Faculty, Classmates and Friends: jllvf Another year of our school life is drawing to a close. We have good reasons to remember our school with gratitude. Day after day we have assembled here, and the associations which cluster round this place we X- can never forget. They will go with us through life and form an im' portant part of the experience of each of us. The events of this day and of the past school days are to be remembered and recalled with pleasure and we hope with pride, as years go on. We can not take leave of these familiar scenes and pleasant associations with- out acknowledging the debt of gratitude we owe to our school and to our teachers for their interest in us. Now we are about to begin another stage of our life's journey. With the ed- ucation we have obtained here as a tool, we have to clear our own path in this broader world which is opening up .before us. The road to success may not be smooth, it may be steep and rugged, but to those of us who have skill, knowledge and power and have mastered the hardest tasks that have been set before us, this new experience should be but a matter of patience. For all your days prepare, And meet them ever alike, When you are the anvil, bear- When you are the hammer, strike. As we, the Class of 1928, leave you, our admirable superiors, the juniors, will in turn enjoy the guidance and counsel of our beloved teachers. And now Seniors, the Class of 1928 will soon be separated and will never be united in a school room again. May prosperity and happiness attend both teachers and classmates in the days to comeq Thong Woo Leong '28 Nineteen

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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

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4 1 I I l ,. Wqg e usiird X QUEEN' X. rx- llfi--- - - 4..n c lt is the Seniors only who are acquainted with the Senior Council. Other classes have neither entered the stage nor acquired the knowledge to be able to un' derstand or participate in such advanced undertakings. Thus, the Council is most important. In a way it takes the form of a secret order. In reality it is the basis and background of the Senior Class. The Council members plan all Senior activities. It is they who, with faculty advice, are responsible for the plan and success of the Senior Constitution. It is they who made possible pleasure and happy memories of Class Day. Though they have done their utmost to make this an immortal year, it is only the Seniors who can bring about the triumph of Commencement. We sincerely wish and hope that all the Seniors have fought to the end and won. Violet Notter '28 Twenty