Palmyra High School - Tillicum Yearbook (Palmyra, NJ)

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' 54 OFFICERS -C, Ringholm, Secretaryg T, Leonard, Vice-Presidentg Mr. H, Kraus, Advisorg J, Ulrich, Presidentg P. Pellecchia, Treasurer. ET C jetzb, n. Junior Engineer- The Junior Engineering and .Technical Society, ing and Technical Society. an organization of scientifically oriented students, engages in a broad study of the various forms of engineering and science. Each of its members com- piles his own yearly project, in addition to partici- pation in trips and discussions. The advice and encouragement given by Mr. Hubert A. Kraus is supplemented by many interesting films and lectures. The atmosphere of preparation for engineering and scientific careers is the most inspiring aspect of the Jets' program. FIRST ROW-E, Yewdall, C, Ringholm, R, Eldensohn, B. Garrahan, T, Leonard. SECOND ROW-S. Satrom, M, Wyllie, R, Yost, B, Wyllie. THIRD ROW-D, Drew, J, Ulrich, C, Cargill, P, Pellecchia, R, Wallace. iiffrsi

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7 Cboiz statj, n. a program of E S t .ti youth government sponsored 51 e by the American Legion. The 19th session of Jersey Boy's State at Rutgers University included fourteen outstanding Juniors from Palmyra. The boys, chosen on the basis of school service and ability, were given a Week of intensive training in government, both theoretical and practical in nature. The theoretical instruction was turned into actual prac- tice With the election of all of the Boy's State officers, from mayors to governors. The boys, upon their return to their schools, are then better qualified to act in positions of public trust. A A FIRST ROW-B, Wyllie, W, Shaner, E, Yewdall, L, Ad- ams, M, Mays. SECOND ROW-M, Wyllie, W, Chrup- cala, S, Dunn, D, Styer, W, Herndon, C, Cargill, S, Satrom, W, Sclight, C, Eck. G1RL'S STATE-C, Ringholm, J , Salmonsen, V GIRL'S CITIZENSHIP-J, Cochrane, J, Horner. Cgurlz statl, n. a girls' pro- , y gram similar to that of Boys' S State, also sponsored by the American Legion. Jersey Girl's State, run concurrently with Jersey Boy's State, had among its members two Junior girls from Palmyra. These girls obtained practical experience in all phases of government. Girl's Citizenship Institute, held at Douglass College the Week preceeding Girl's State, instructed Palmyra's representatives in the duties of a citizen. The program's primary goal is in the formula- tion of a working knowledge, among these girls, of their civic responsibility.

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OFFICERS-C, Cargill, Presidentg Mr. J, Murphy, Advisor, R, Eiden- sohn, Vice-President. ide-bat'J, n. to consider a question by a discussion of arguments on both D sidesg a formalized argument. The Debate Club, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Murphy, has as its primary function develop- ing the speaking abilities of the students at Palmyra High. This aim is achieved by participation in vari- ous speech contests with neighboring schools, cli- maxed by the Temple University Speech Festival. As members of the New Jersey Forensic League, the debaters compete in extemporaneous speaking, dramatic interpretation, original oratory, and other speech activities throughout the State of New Jersey. This organization, in developing powers of speech, is also developing in its members the ability to reason and think clearly, thus better preparing them for future positions of leadership. FIRST ROW-J, Croft, R, Eidensolm, L, Senft, E, Griffith, J , Caruso. SECOND ROW-C, Car- gill, S, Goldberg, T, Horton, R, Clauss. 1