The Park School - Spark Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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JEROME G. JACOBSTEIN STUDENT COUNCIL 2, 4 Treasurer 4 COMMUNITY CHEST COMIWITTEE Chairman 3 BASKETBALL 1, 2, 8, 4- Co-Captain 4 TRACK 1, 2, 3, 4 SOCCER 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 4 BASEBALL 1, 2, 3, 4 MARIANNE NIEMAN FOREIGN STUDENT COMNHTTEE GIRL'S DISCUSSION CLUB 3 4 BASKETBALL 3, 4 SPARK LITERARY BOARD 4 TRACK 4 ART DISCUSSION CLUB 3 HOCKEY 4, Since Marianne appeared at school last Spring, she has become a very familiar sight around Park. Her long easy stride, blonde hair, and cheerful personality are well known to everyone. She is one of those few persons who can discuss any subject in a candid manner. llfarianne has brought a fresh vitality to Park and has enlarged our familiarity with the customs and habits of foreign peoples. One of the more cosmopolitan members of the Senior Class, lVIarianne has lived in Europe and South America for the greater part of her life. Marianne is particularly adept in sports and uses her height to great advantage in badminton, basketball, and track. She is equally at home on the hockey field, for the strength of her shots strikes fear into the heart of any goalie. Thus with undaunted good spirits and with sportsmanship and drive in athletics, Marianne has made contributions to the school that will last in our memory long after she has gone off to conquer new worlds. The flight, the freedom of the soulf, LATEST 8 CHORUS 2, 3 TENNIS 2, 8, 4 Captain Q, 3 A little car, held together by wires, nails, bobby pins and sheer luck, whizzes around the corner, hitting on one or two cylindersg out steps a tall, lanky Senior known to all as Jake.,' People gather around attentively to hear the latest View on the issue of the day, be it a Physics problem, a girl, or Mr. Mols. His classmates look at Jerry as a man of high ideals. He thrives on principles, such as those found in Senior Math and Physics. Jer', is always the one who questions and argues a theory, asking to see upon what principles it is based. Known about the academic circles as Brains',, Jerry has the envied talent for pulling good marks no matter how unprepared. He does his best when called upon, his bril- liant jobs on the Community Chest Committee and as Treasurer of the Upper School show that he has the capability of producing. Jerry has a light side, too. 'When free from worry and academic burdens, he uses his wit to entertain his classmates. At a. party, in Streeter, or even in class, Jake can pop a good joke at the right time. Also on the athletic field, Jer has shown great ability. He throws himself wholeheartedly into any game whether it be soccer, basket- ball, baseball or tennis. By his sincere interest and through his excellent leadership, Jerry has contributed greatly to Park and its traditions. With what a genius, for administration we rearranged the rumbling universe? . 18

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NANCY .l. COWAN FOREIGN STUDENT COMMITTEE CHEERLEADING 2, 3 3 ART DISCUSSION CLUB 2 COUNTRY FAIR COMMITTEE GIRL'S DISCUSSION CLUB 1, 2, 3, 4 Chairman 2 TENNIS 2, 8 SUBPRODUCTION COMMITTEE 4 MODERN DANCE 4 SPARK ART BOARD 3, 4 SOCCER 1, 2, 3, 4 STREETER COMMITTEE 4 TRACK 1, 2, 3, 4 The old adage, Looks are deceiving, certainly fits one of this years,Senior girls to a UT . Nancy's smallness has not hindered her in any way. Full of boundless energy, she is a hard and industrious worker, whether it be as a member of the Foreign Student Commit- tee, as Editor of Spark Photography, or as a teammate on the girl's soccer team. ' Nancy isn't all work or play, but a little bit of each. Her infectious giggle emanating from Streeter can be heard echoing all through school. Her ability to dance, especially to the popular durge, 'They had to carry Harry . . . , her keen sense of humor and love of fun make her a welcome addition to any party. This Kenmore girl who swore she'd never wear knee socks, who cuts her own hair, who loves ice cream, who likes to watch animals being operated upon and is the best friend anyone could ever ask for -is Nancy. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. BERNARD MAN DELKERN .IR STUDY HALL COMMITTEE 3 COMMUNITY CHEST COMMITTEE Chairman 4 LATEST 3, 4 Sports Editor 4 CLASS SECRETARY 2 CHORUS 3 TENNIS 2, 3, 4 BASKETBALL 1, 2, 3, 4 TRACK 1, 2, 3, 4 SOCCER 2, 3, 4 Bernie is a great guy. YVhether in Streeter, on the athletic field, or in class, he presents himself as a personification of the Park School ideals. Always ready with a joke or a smile, Bernie is a popular fel- low. I-Ie has participated in such sports as soccer and basketball. His work, on student government committees has proven him a worthy, capable, and efficient person. A Hne athlete and a good scholar, Bernie Mandelkern will not easily be forgotten by his classmates. H e had no malice in his mind, no rujles on his .s'h'i'rt. 17

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THOMAS H. KRAKAUER PRODUCTION COMMITTEE s CHESS CLUB I SUBPRODUCTION COMMITTEE TRACK I, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4. BOWLING 3 LATEST 1, Q, 3 FENCING 4. SPARK LITERARY BOARD 4 SOCCER 1, 2, s, A BOY'S DISCUSSION CLUB 1, 2 WRESTLING 1 SKI CLUB 4 V A small guy with a big mind and vivacious personality is Tom. Always willing to express his view openly, he has given many a trou- bled Park Schooler his frank, helpful opinion of the situation at hand. Be it in American History, Streeter, or Spark Literary Board, Tom is ready to express his own theory for the Solution of the problem. This individualistic trait makes him an essential part of the Senior Class. Tom is always first, whether it is applying to college, solving a physics problem, or getting to Streeter at recess. Combine this abil- ity with his boundless ambition of becoming a research chemist, and you have one of the busiest seniors at school. Whatever the project, Tom chips in to help, no questions asked. . . . unlimited interests . . . lots of energy . . . ambition . . . TOM. There is' never a bond, old friend, like th1Ls'. LESLIE A. FISHER GIRL'S DISCUSSION CLUB 1, Q, 3, 4 TENNIS 2, S, 4 SPARK ART BOARD 1, 3 ATHLETIC COMMITTEE Secretary 3 BASKETBALL 1, 2, 3 FOREIGN STUDENT COMMITTEE MODERN DANCE 4 4 TRACK 1, 2, 3, 4 PROGRAM CHAIRMAN 4 SOCCER 2, 3, 4 SPARK LITERARY BOARD 4 Co-Captain 4 CLASS SECRETARY 4 Password: Oh, come on, you guys! Nickname: Fish Chief Interest: Boys Motto: Giggle . .' . ! A scream trails out of Streeter. A baggy orange sweatshirt billows down the Held. Fish is either being carried off over the shoulder of some gallant boy, cheering the soccer team on to victory, or laughing in glee as one of her teammates lands head first in the mud. Les has a serious side, also. You may hear her say quite frequently, Gad! I've just got to get to work! And believe it or not, she does! Leslie gives her all to anything! she decides to tackle, scholas- tically as well as in her extra-curricular activities. She is always ready to give assistance with committee work and can be depended upon to do extras', on Saturdays. In all her capacities she is a very fair minded person, getting along extremely Well with her friends. She is always willing to give advice and devotes time to those who may seek it. Leslie sees the right unquestionably separated from the wrong, and all her actions stem from her firm convictions. Fd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. 19