The Park School - Spark Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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HAROLD L. RUSLANDER COMMUNITY CHEST CHAIRMAN-3 FOOTBALL-2, 3, 4 ATHLETIC COMMITTEE-4 Co-Captain-4 STUDY HALL COMMITTEE-4 SOCCER-I CHORUS-I, 2, 3 BASKETBALL BOYS' DISCUSSION CLUB-2, 3, 4 Manager-4 LATEST WRESTLING-I, 2, 3 Circulating Manager-4 TRACK-I, 2, 3, 4 Contributor-I, 2, 3 SPARK Contributor-I, 2, 3 The solid workmanship that is Harold's aim in his hobby, printing, also makes him look for good organization and quality of performance in all phases of our school life. To any discussion he contributes from a wide range of experiences a carefully considered iuclgement, but tempers his seriousness with a subtle sense of humor and a pleasant smile. Through his years at Park, Harold has made use of his special skill by printing handbills, tickets, programs for many Park functions, and head- lines for the LATEST. Because of his exacting sense of the value of money, he was often called upon to serve as financial chairman. His success as chairman of the Community Chest campaign in 1952 is proof of his thoroughness and drive. Because of this same spirit the football team depended on Harold's power to tackle and block the opposing team, as well as the coach. Besides participating also in wrestling and track he showed his general interest in sportsmanship as manager of the basketball team and as a member of the Athletic Committee during his Senior year. It is the part of a wise man sometimes to be siIent. CAROL ANN SERNOFFSKY PRODUCTION COMMITTEE-4 HOCKEY-I, 2, 3, 4 Vice-Chairman-4 BASKETBALL-I, 2, 3 CLASS SECRETARY-l, 3 MODERN-DANCE'-14 CHORUS-l, 2, 3, 4 - BASEBALL-I, 2, 3, 4 GIRLS' DISCUSSION CLUB-2, 3, 4 TENNIS-'l, 2, 3, 4 SPARK Lit. Board-I, 3 We are fortunate to have such a talented person as Carol in our midst. With her interest, ability and discrimination, Carol has been an active member of this year's Production Committee. Her lively musical sessions always draw an eager crowd and inspire our other virtuosos to chime in. Especially at the after-thesis party Carol, along with the other senior musicians, really sparked things up. Carol modifies our blue Monday feeling with her cheery Did you have a good time this weekend? Rousing ourselves from our weariness, we think back to our date, look up at Carol's smiling face and sigh, maybe life isn't so bad after all! With Carol even a blue note has to cheer up. 6

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PAUL L. OPPENHEIMER STUDENT COUNCIL LATEST Financial Chairma rr-4 Contributor Representative-3 SPARK FINANCIAL CHAIRMAN OF PRODUCTION-3 Subscription Manager-2 SOCCER-I, 2, 3, 4 COMMUNITY CHEST COMMITTEE-3 BASKETBALL DINING ROOM COMMITTEE-3 Manager-3 PARK-HARLEY COMMITTEE-2 WRESTLING-2, 3, 4 CHORUS-l, 2, 3, 4 FENCING-I BOYS' DISCUSSION CLUB-3, 4 TRACK-'l, 2, 3, 4 July, l957: Monsieur Paul Oppenheimer, the ambassador of good will from America, arrived 'here in Paris today for a two years' stay. Vous Stes le bien-venu, monsieur! It wouldn't be hard to imagine this in the Paris Soir, since the very mention of Paul recalls enthusiastic reports about Europe and his strong determination to go back there soon. He certainly ought to fit in quite well since his dress is worthy of an Englishman, and his generosity and love of gaiety are unequaled by those of any Frenchman. His knowledge of financial affairs would top that of any Scotchman, and his temper could beat that of a Russian, Spaniard, and Italian all rolled into one. Park School has profited from Paul's questioning spirit and desire for real understanding which have stimulated many to re-examine the va- lidity of some of their pet ideas, particularly since Paul's charm and finesse make his criticisms easy to take. The heart is as big as the voice is loud. I MARCIA .IEAN BUELL PRODUCTION COMMITTEE SPARK .CHAIRMAN-3 Art Board-3 STUDY HALL COMMITTEE HOCKEY-2. 3, 4 CHAIRMAN-4 BASKETBALL-2, 3 COUNTRY FAIR COMMITTEE-2 BOWLING-4 CHORUS-2, 3, 4 GOLF'-3 GIRLS' DISCUSSION CLUB-3, 4 LATEST News Editor-4 Got a problem? -Call on Jean! You can be sure of getting the help you need, whether it is turning the heel of a sock you are knitting or organizing an important proiect. Jean's driving power has helped pub- lish the LATEST at times when it seemed impossible to make the dead- line. Her work on the Study Hall Committee has been the downfall of many an unruly student, but she administered iustice fairly, and the supervision of the study hall has reflected her influence. ' Under her chairmanship, last year's Production Committee succeeded in the difficult iob of coordinating in one program two very different presentations. Extremely versatile, Jean has great ability also in the field of sports, where she has both participated and led. Because of her friendly outgoing personality, Jean is not limited to serious pursuits alone. She is a good mixer, and has a variety of in- terests both in and out of school. All succeeds with people who are of sweet and cheerful disposition. 5

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JEAN H. HOOKER STUDY HALL CHAIRMAN-3 COUNTRY FAIR COMMITTEE-3 CHORUS-3, 4 onus' DISCUSSION CLUB--3, 4 LATEST Business Manager-4 BASKETBALL-3 With the cry something must be done about this! Jean has delved into every iob, from heading the Study Hall Committee or making posters for Country Fair and productions to managing the business for the LATEST. Her activities on the costume committee for our spring per- formances have shown her exceptional capacity for work and her efficiency. Jean's fellow students respect her for her unfailing sense of right and her inner need to uphold the right as she has seen it. From her deep knowledge of human troubles rises an understanding of people and a desire to help them with their problems. But lest you see her as a solemn Cassandra, remember her sparkling unconventionality, the unconcern with which she pokes fun at herself, her ability to see the humor of incongruous situations and human foibles, including her own. Time cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety. ROBERT MORRISON cHoRus-3, 4 N BOYS' DISCUSSION CLUB-3, 4 LATEST Contributor-3 SO CCER-3 Manager-4 BOWLIN G-4 TRACK Ma na ger-3 Nothing is impossible to the willing heart. lf you ever need Bob, you'll probably find him enioying the sociable atmosphere of Streeter. This haunt is like a second home to him, and he is the one most responsible for keeping it neat for his classmates. Once emerged from there he makes his way without over-agitation, smiling at the frantic hustle about him. But watch Bob in one of his more determined moods! When he suc- cessfullyl assumes charge of the young fry in the school bus, it becomes apparent that he has some qualities most valuable for his planned vo- cation, social work, namely persuasive affability and determination to create order out of chaos. As for showmanship and range of voice as the Moth, he can easily vie with Yma Sumac. -7