The Park School - Spark Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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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SENIORS A PRAYER Today, as every day, let us look forward unto the new horizon-the new horizon that will bring a new light and a better life. O God, help us to understand better that which cannot be readily seen, to feel that which is hard to feel, and to hear that which cannot be heard, for we must reach out beyond ourselves these days, with mind and soul, to renew our faith in things beyond our realm. Help us young people, to find the road that leads to the good life, and keep us on that road, though it have many a curve and many a hill. Give us courage to surmount those hills, and to carry on, when the road seems roughest. Help us, in these times, to see beyond the artificial luster, nowadays demonstrated so freely. Help us by giving us a true sense of values, on which to base our ideals and future goals in life, by which properly to evaluate our ideas and pastimes, and better to understand and control our emotions and passions. Help us to know what is right, and to want to do what is right, for most of us know perfectly well what we ought to do, but don't always do it. Thereby may we become better individuals, and serve our country better. In Thy spirit's name we ask for this guidance. AMEN Karl Heilborn Grade XII 0 DINING ROOM COMMITTEE-3 SPARK PRODUCTION COMMITTEE-4 Lit. Board-4 CLASS VICE PRESIDENT-3 Art Board-4 CLASS PRESIDENT-4 FOOTBALL-3 CHORUS-2, 3, 4 SOCCER-2,4 ORCHESTRA-2, 3, 4 BASKETBALL-2, 3, 4 BOYS' DISCUSSION CLUB-3, 4 Co-Captain-4 LATEST BASEBALL--2, 3, 4 Contributor-3, 4 TRACK-2, 3, 4 Whether it's a Freshman girl asking for help, someone frantically pleading for aid in designing a poster, the wrestling coach searching for a lost man, or the audience yelling encore! --you can be sure that Terry is the man wanted. His sturdy spirit and determination give him that up and at 'em attitude in his studies and in sports. This is seen in his performance on this year's soccer team and as captain of this year's basketball team. Terry's three years at Park have been characterized mainly by his leadership, friendliness, sports ability, and his know-how-to-have-fun. He has served in several class positions, among which was the iob of Senior class president. His efficiently placid dark-eyed exterior never gives hints of what fires are ablaze beneath. He often gives the intentionally misleading impression that his way with girls is completely their own idea. lWe wonderll lt is the combination of energy, spirit, and modest efficiency which makes Terry the likeable person he is. A merry heart maketh a cheery countenance. 4

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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