Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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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

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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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im Y , VL I ll- - 1 Cathy Long shows members U.N. Week posters as she reports on the progress of the publicity committee. boasted largest club membership in CHS history With signs in hand, ICOWA members enthusiastically parade up East Franklin Street in celebration of U. N. Week. ,I 'fflfy 1 fares Dividing the club into small study groups enabled the Iunior Council on World Affairs to provide many interesting and diversified activities for its members. Each of the seven small groups, called cell-blocks, were directed by one club officer and a cell-block leader. Monthly awards to the cell-block with the best program of activities kept club enthusiasm high. Political speeches and a United Nations parade made ICOWA's annual U.N. celebration unique. During the week of October 24-28, third Congressional District can- didates Charles Whalen and Rodney Love presented their political views to the community in two public meetings sponsored by ICOWA. In order to display the club's U.N. float, members also participated in a U.N. parade, walking behind the float from the high school to the Town and Country shopping center. There the float was exhibited throughout the day. Community service constituted a large portion of ICOWA's program of activities. Club members, with brooms in hand, eagerly took part in stadium clean-up after all home games. Much time and effort was also expended in door-to-door collections for cancer and multiple sclerosis. Membership in Centervi11e's ICOWA was selective, being open only to juniors and seniors with a C aver- age. Applicants Were also required to Write a theme stating their reasons for desiring membership and showing a definite interest in world affairs.