Williamsville High School - Searchlight Yearbook (Williamsville, NY)

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W1LL1.aMsv1LLE HIGH SCHOOL EDMUND WIDLER Ted The blush is becoming, but is sometimes inconvenient. If a popular vote were to be taken to ascertain the most distinguished citizen of W. H. S., we are conf iident that Ted would capture the title. In the first place, we hold this conviction because of the unusual athletic prowess which he has displayed in defence of his Alma Mater. Somehow or other, a game isn't a game without Ted. He has not only earned the appelf lation of HomefRun King in baseball, but has also shown marked ability in basketball and football. Secondly, his friends are thrown into iits of laughter because of his remarkable wit. This characteristic is prominent in his comical writings. In spite of his bored countenance, we that know him are positive that it is just put or1. Baseball '26, '27, '28, '29, '30 Basketball '28, '29, '30 Football '29, '30 Track '27 Searchlight Staff '29 ROBERT ZAEPFEL Bob Must I be called shy because I am modest? Bob graduated last year, but returned this year for - a Post Graduate course. Picture thislittle man strugf gling with Physics, Chemistry, and Trigonometry. All at once! Although Bob has had a diflicult program, he has shown himself to be a worker and a good sport. He expects to enter Canisius College next fall, and the entire class joins in wishing him good luck. Maj or-French l 20

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WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AUSTIN RIST EDITH SHAW Ede A smile, a laugh, a word of friendly greeting, 'Tis a live mind and worker you are meeting. Edith is a well known member of our classes, for she has gained her entire education in W. H. S. She has built for herself an enviable scholastic record. But Bde is also recognized for her sense of humor, which bursts forth in spontaneous giggles. As our student council representative, she has shown characteristic school spirit by promoting sales of tickets for school activities. Besides, she cheers at the games, and attends most of the school functions. We expect a distinf guished future for this busy bee of ours. Student Council '30 Searchlight Staff '30 Honor Roll '27, '28, '29, '30 Major-French Sonny I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer. Sonny is probably the most famous driver in Wilf liamsville. He can drive anything-Fords, Cadillacs, and fire engines. But he can do another sort of drive ing: he can drive his teammates on to showing the best in them and making the school proud of them and their sportsmanship. Sonny, as well as the other Senior athletes, is leaving with a very good reputation for effort, both in athletics and in scholastic work. Football '29, '30 Basketball '28, '30 Baseball '28, '29, '30 Class Vice President '29 Class Secretary '27 Majors-History, Mathematics 19

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WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS HISTORY With what hope and ambition, we, the class of 1930, entered into our high school career! How proud we were to be Freshies! Why, it seemed that we were on the very top of the world. However, just as we were beginning to enjoy these days, we found ourselves in the Sophomore class. Here we began to realize the true meaning of work. But alas! in no time at all we entered the ranks of the jolly Juniors. After one more year of continuous labor, we reached our much anticipated desire: we were Seniors! Senior year, our happiest but most toilsome year! With what pleasure we look back over the glorious past. As the result of our Freshman party our reputation was established for all of our future parties. It was during this year that several members of our class revealed their dramatic ability, by our presentation of two plays in assembly. The most important event of our Sophomore year, which we hope shall long be remembered, was the establishment of the custom of a Maypole dance, given on Arbor day, by the Sophomore girls. While Juniors, we began to realize more fully our coming responsibility. We were deeply interested in the Senior affairs. Time sped on and we found ourselves following in the footsteps of our predecessors. Our Senior year opened with a bang. The first event of note was the neverftofbef forgotten masquerade, an annual occasion, which is anticipated by all highfschool students. Much time was spent in preparation for our Washington trip. Two very entertaining plays, presented by the Seniors, aided a great deal in helping us on to the great capitol of our nation. On April eighteenth, our fondest hope was realized, we were safely speeding along toward our hearts' desire. The eventful days that followed shall ever linger in our memories. One of the most amusing, or perhaps I'd better say tragic, incidents that occurred during our trip down the Chesapeake was when two of our girls were nearly left in Yorktown. just as the boat was about to leave the harbor, away in the distance two girls could be seen running as fast as their legs could carry them. Much to our relief, their legs carried them just fast enough. After each one took his turn scolding these two naughty children, we went merrily on our way down the Bay. This is but a sample of what occurred during that memorable week. As our high school career draws to a close we cannot help feeling proud of the boys of our class who have taken part in athletics, bringing honor to our school. Then too, we must not forget those who by their talents, added to the success of our orchestra. Now we are about to bid farewell to our Alma Mater, to face new trials which may confront us. What the future holds for us, we do not know, but, whatever it may be, may we meet it with a smile, ever keeping as a memory, Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. BY EDITH SHAW 21