Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Untrained Student Council Tightens School Discipline Believing in the principle of self-gov- ernment, students at MUS were given an opportunity to participate in deci- sion nnaking policies. The arnn by which students governed themselves was the Student Council. Although lacking in experienced members, the Student Council had a very successful year. Under the direc- tion of President Dick Fisher, the Council undertook to solve many of the problems of the school. The problem of the student lounge was dealt with first. A plan was ar- ranged so that each student aided in the maintenance of the lounge and lunchroom. Many students com- plained, but results were evident. Paul Jones and the Constitution Committee re-wrote the Student Council Constitution, bettering it by bringing it up to date. Chuck Farmer, the commissioner of Student Activities, revised the point system and helped the Film Series Committee plan several movies for the students. The Student Council successfully sponsored two dances. Each was profitable to the Council. The home- coming festivities were also arranged by the Council. For the first time at MUS, the sev- enth and eighth grades had their own Student Council. President Sam Var- ner will be known as a pioneer in the development of the lower school government. MUS has been very fortunate in having active, conscientious Student Councils, and this one was no excep- tion. The Student Council had the responsibilities of encouraging school spirit, providing self-government, and leading the student body. 50 — Organizations