The Park School - Spark Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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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

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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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l Q f A man so various that he appeared to be not one but many. CAROLINE THROOP SAUNDERS Cacky is always in the center of any discussion, using her clear think- ing mind, whether the topic be humorous or otherwise. She can squelch anyone with a wry remark, but usually contents herself by amusing everyone with her sharp wit. All this combined with a keen intelligence adds up to a sparkling personality which has delinitely left a lasting impression on Park. DAVID ARNOLD PATTON Class Treasurer 1, Dining Room Comm. 1 1, Sub-production Comm. 3, Spark Busi- ness Board 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4, Model UN 1, 2, Chairman 2, Boys' Discussion Club 2, 3, Singing Group 1, Sophomore Seminar. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, Track 3, 4, Golf 1, 2, 3, 4. David has the ability to carry out a responsibility, either placed upon him with the confidence that it will be completed eiticiently or one that he has rendered to do. He has displayed capability through his perseverance and purposeful work. When free from work and academic burdens, David uses his wit to en- liven the class. Council 3, Community Chest Comm. 2, Park-Harley Comm. Chairman 4, Spark Lit. Board 1, 4, Girls' Discussion Club 3, ' Sophomore Seminar. Soccer 1, Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling 1, 3, Modern Dance 2, Winter Sports 1, 3, Skiing 4, Track 1, Softball 1, 2, Tennis 1 3, 4. , Pretty to walk with and witty to talk with. 24