Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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Kathy King suggests punishment tor defendant to other court mem- bers: Elaine Miller, Chris O'Keete, Debbie Long, Bonnie Wheeler, Steve Folkerth, A1 Fordyce, Ieannie Easton, Cynthia Brewer, Bob Melberth, and Kay Bersch. Not Pictured: Sherri Pean and Chip Reese. Violators ot school codes tried by Student Court Court scribe Bonnie Wheeler collects ballots for verdict from judge, Steve Folkerth, and head juror, Al Fordyce. 85 Formed last year to alleviate problems of discipline, the CHS Student Court was put into operation for the first time this year. The court was based on the theory that the trial of a student by his peers was more effec- tive than the assignment of a detention. Composed of three representatives from each class and a senior judge, the Student Court functioned under the advisership of assistant principal, Mr. Keith Krantz. Meeting whenever necessary to hold trials, the court tried student violators on the basis of the defendant's plea, testimonies of witnesses, and answers to court members' questions. The Student Court ruled on such cases as students' skipping classes, presenting illegal passbooks and ID cards, and violating honor study hall rules. After ques- tioning the defendant, court members discussed various aspects of the case and voted to decide the verdict, each member having one vote. Members then discussed and voted on suggestions of appropriate sentences. During the year, the court set precedents with such punishments as aiding in stadium clean-up for students with forged ID cards, and suspension of honor study hall passes for violators of study hall rules.

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Student Council members attended Workshops Nolan Graham performs weekly task of emptying suggestion box. In an attempt to give better representation to the student body, the Student Council added an extra rep- resentative from each class. The council also sent two members to Western Ohio League Student Council Workshops. There they compared council procedures with representatives from all schools in the WOL. Also initiated this year was the annual Student Coun- cil Week during which the council held a panel discus- sion to probe students' suggestions and complaints. The purpose of the week being to inform and better Student Council President, Nolan Graham, advises officers Bob Dchner, treasurerg Sally Owens, vice-president, and Evie Evers, secretary. acquaint the students with their government, the fact that all council meetings are open to the student body was stressed and attendance was encouraged. The most outstanding ot the council's innovations was the introduction of honor study halls. This system al- lowed any student on the honor roll to spend his study periods in unsupervised study halls or to go to the li- brary Without authorization of a teacher. Other accom- plishments included the sale of orange drink in the cafeteria and the annual Talent Show. Student Council members STANDING: Charlie Hartshorn, Sally Owens, Iohn Glueckert, Scott Hallabrin, Tom Mundhenk, Tom Lagedrost, Marty Melberth, Rick Ohmer, Mary Granson, Sue Warriner, Tim Young: SITTING: Rick Beatty, Ianet Mayer, Judy Stewart, Sharma Stone, Evie Evers, Helen Heighway, Carol Atanador, and Bob Dohner attend monthly meeting conducted by president, Nolan Graham. 84

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Program chairman Tom Kidwell listens intently as Republican Congressional candidate Charles Wha- len delivers campaign speech to voters. Attired in Roman toqas with laurel wreath crowns, lim Metzger and Diane Hanqen serve ravioli to customers at foreign foods bazaar. 92 members strong, J COWA Clint Walcott carefully guides float down Centervil1e's main street. Cell block leaders Iill Messham and Tom Laqedrost lay plans for the February project in hopes of winning the activity award. 86 4