The Park School - Spark Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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t- 'E -ll l l ,l l 1 ,L Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. ELIZABETH DE WEES WALKER Class Secretary 3, Council 1, 2, Spark Art Board 1, 2, Assistant Editor 2, Latest 3, 4, Co-Sports Editor 3, Managing Ed- itor 4, Girls' Discussion Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Singing Group 1, Sophomore Seminar. Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Soccer 1, Basketball 1, 2, Winter Sports 3, Modern Dance 3, Skiing 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, Intramural Co-captain 4. Libby's level-headedness and good sense have greatly benefited our school. She has been with us since kindergarten and has been ready to offer constructive ideas to clubs, activities and sports. Libby has demon- strated by this varied participation her intiative, vitality and good sense. All these qualities of strength show through her cheerful attitude, friendly nature, and outgoing personality. MICHAEL ROB ALPE RN Foreign Student Comm. 1, Study Hall Comm. 3, Latest 2, 3, 4, Co-Sports Edi- tor 4, Boys, Discussion Club 2, Singing Group l. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Golf 1, 2, Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramural Captain 4. Mike can be noted for his cheeriness and friendliness to everyone, as in the true Park School tradition. Mike has contributed whole-heartedly in the area of athletics. Basketball, baseball and especially golf have bene- iited from his able hand and Harm? For a general picture, one can say that Mike is a boy who has been happy and enthusiastic about his school and the important part he plays in it. 22 A great deal of the joy of life consists in doing perfectly, or at least to the best of one's ability, everything which one at- tempts to do.

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WILLIAM GREAVES STANILAND Council 3, 4, Study Hall Comm. 1, Sub- production Comm. 3, 4, Boys' Discussion Club 2, 3, Singing Group 1. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Wrestling 1, Volleyball f L 2, Hockey 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Crew 2, 3, 4. I l of ,v.,m K' - 4 We have found in Bill a person of an uncluttered mind, always ready to exert his force and common sense when faced with a problem. He shows this at all times, on the council, experimenting in the physics class, or while working on the lighting committee for the production. He also shows this force on the soccer field and on the hockey rink. All this has helped to make Bill a real asset to Park School. He that is silent observes many things? 1 KATHERINE ABBOTT YAGER l Production Comm. 4, Spark Art Board 3, Girls' Discussion Club 1, 2, Arts Dis- cussion Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2, Chair- man 3, Cheerleading 2. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 1, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Although to many people Kitty is a seemingly quiet girl, she has both a serious and friendly personality. She is a loyal and understanding friend, p with a sincere interest in everything around her. 1 .. Kitty is a devoted artist and is always willing to spend her time working . . . . on scener for roductions. ' As a tree zs known by :ts fruzts, so IS a y p man by his work. 21

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WILLIAM HERBERT TOMPKINS p Building and Grounds Comm. 3, Country M Fair Comm. 4, Sub-production Comm. 3, i 4, Spark Art Board 3, 4, Girls' Discussion Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Ski Club 3, 4. l -eww - - Soccer 3, 4, Bowling 3, Winter Sports 33 Skiing 4, Baseball 3, Tennis 4. Bill has a critical eye and is able to sight good and bad qualities in people precisely. His ironic laugh can often be heard, while his genuine smile can melt the stoniest of hearts. The timing and precision which Bill shows in all his academic and ex- tracurricular activities is especially evident when his strong bass voice joins the chorus in productions HI am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. 'S ' SUSAN KATHERINE RUSSELL Country Fair Comm. 3g Building and Grounds Comm. 35 Boys' Discussion U Club 3. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Volleyball 1, 3, Wres- tling 2g Track l, 2. P1 Susie's geniality and effervescence spark up our activities. Her bound- less enthusiasm and energy make her welcome anywhere, at any time, . i in any situation. B She's always interest in school aifairs and she is determined about accomplishing the objectives in which she believes. Susie's lively outlook on life and ability to find happiness wherever she is should always be a source of joy to her and to others. From a little spark bursts a mighty flame. 23