Harlem High School - Meteor Yearbook (Machesney Park, IL)

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Tm One of Many Thousands Representing My School 8oyi' Ste e Representatives: Brian Isox, Stan Bartilson, Ron Elborg Girls’ Stotc Representative: Gretchcn Kluth Art opportunity for high school students to live as self-governing citizens was the purpose behind Girls’ and Boys' State. Learning by doing gave them a new understanding of the function of our state government. Our student citizens attending Girls' and Boys' State were Gretchcn Kluth, Stan Bartilson, Ron Ekberg, and Brian Isoz. Each having excelled in either athletic ability, academic achievement, or all-round personalities, made the week a time of new and lasting friendships. Loft to right: Debbie Bnrnum. Treasurer; Vicli Shortt, President; Gretchcn Kluth, Secretary: Dcug Gilbert. Vice President. This organization cordially invited its members to take a look into the language, customs, and everyday lives of the peoples of the world. A journey to different countries was made possible through films and speakers from such countries as Holland ond India. In all such activities, I.R.O.'s exuberance was dominant. Their culminating activity was a Spring trip to foreign consulates in Chicago. This year the newly gained experiences and knowledge brought to I.R.O. the true meaning of the theme of understanding. View the U orld Through I.R.O. 62

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I have lived in several Norwegian towns, but now my hometown is Horten, about two hours ride from Oslo, our capital. My Norwegian family consists of Mom. Dad. and my three sisters. Here in Loves Park I have two sisters (Vicki and Lori) and one brother (Barry). The American Field Service gives scholarships to 3000 foreign students to live here in the U.S. for one year. I was one of the lucky ones who was picked, and my American family's name is Shortt. 61

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Betty Crocker Likes Debaters Supreme Combine 100 hours of research wiih desire to gain a personal knowledge of current events. Blend in room for improvement and decisiveness. Mix in a pinch of the gift of gab and one has the ingredients that are the makings of a good debater. If this batter is warmed in the oven of experience for a year of actual debating it will yield to the novice debater new self-confidence, good speech habits, the ability to observe all sides of an issue, and research proficiency. Glazed with a berth on the Varsity squad, the product is ready to be proven. When this dish. Debaters Supreme, was served with the topic: Resolved: That Congress Should Prohibit Unilateral Military Action in Foreign Countries. it won blue ribbons in effort and outcome. Loft to right: Jim Covert, Glcnno Ashby. Stan Bartilson. Kathy Bower . Student Librarians Show Interest . . . First row: Lloyd Pavey. Eva Quintanilla. Marie Rose. Lois Jante. Second row: Jeanne Wienjierel. Laura Knox. Dan Riggins. Brenda Phillips. Helmut Hein. Bruco Lance. Suo Harms. Advisors: Mr. Vineyard. Mrs. Sidcn. Mrs. Gartner. 63