American School - Kawayan Yearbook (Manila, Philippines)

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E117 Prosecuting Attorneys Gibbs and Litwin listen intently to the defense attorney's cross-examination of a witness. COURT In the Student Court's second year of operation, it ren- dered decisions which will become guides for the future. Though it has operated successfully, it cannot yet be regarded as a fully effective part of student government. Revisions of the A.S.S.B.A. Constitution initiated this year wili enable the Court to become a more integral part of the A. S. government in future years. Keith Claxton presided over all Court proceedings. Priscilla Litwin and Eckard Bull were Associate Judges, and Terry Kleeman served as Alternate. They dealt speedily and efficiently with infractions of the Student Code of Behavior, which was put into effect last year. Sober-faced Student Court Justices offer grim prospects to errant students. From left to right are Bailiff Hank Hartline, Judge Eckard Bull, Chief Justice Keith Claxton, Judge Priscilla Litwin and Alternate Terry Kleeman.

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COUNCIL This year's Student Council proved to be a progressive one. Undertaking the revision of the School Constitu- tion and the Articles of Court, it sought to remove some of the ambiguities of these documents and bring them up to date with our growing school. Under President Charlie Jones the various committees were formed and a sound student government established. Certain rules were passed concerning student conduct at school parties and restrictions were placed upon guests from outside the school. The vote was taken away from the seventh and eight grade representatives since it was felt their unfamiliarity with high school matters hindered them in making sound decisions concerning council business. Senior class members were given the right to vote in A.S.S.B.A. elections and the sixth grade's franchise was removed. The latter action was taken when members of the council decided the sixth grade formed a formidable and uninformed block in the electorate and was unprepared to vote independently. During the second semester, Valerie Larsen's pres- idency saw a movement afoot to secure more well- defined administrative policy towards student activities. Though the repercussions from this action will probably be felt in the months to come, the council believed they were justified in doing as they did. Sophomore Representative Pilar Urra doesn't seem the least bit alarmed by Senior Representative Bill Dunkum's ravings as the rest of the council looks on in mild amuse- ment. THD Secretary Martha Anderson, President Valerie Larsen and Vice-President Hank Hartline look over some notes before a council session. X

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,,. ., f l2 N. ,. ,.L.,, . J' , ,,.. .. A, ,,, b' :'1 in ,-1,kV if . - H Members of the Kawayan enjoy a good laugh when the editor-in-chief A 10 r l ti announces the January twenty-ninth deadline for all material. Amid somber predictions such as the Kawayan's go- ing to be a big flop , this year's staff worked tirelessly to present what they hoped would be the best yearbook ever. The work was divided among the 'various editors who were: Edwina Litwin, Editor-in-Chiefg Chuck Har- rison and Nancy Howe, Sportsg Melinda Schultz, Photo- graphyg Valerie Larsen, Advertisingg Ann Daniel, Activ- itiesg Helen Klar, Gradesg Keith Claxton and Echard Bull, Circulation. Lay-out editors Linda McJennett, Gretchen Schulz, Susan Jones, and Candace Gibbs decided to put emphasis on originality and variety in their page lay-outs. A mong the new features this year are senior Coats-of-Arms , candid activity shots, and three-quarter introductory spreads. Many different type sizes were used to increase page interest and eye appeal. It was decided to include coior plates of typical Philippine scenes, too, since many students are in the Islands only temporarily and would appreciate these mementos in future years. The able assistence of Mrs. Street and Mr. Rojas at printshop added to this year's hoped-for-success. Advertising staff members include Vicky Schultz, Managerg Valerie Larsen, Claire Rittenhouse and Noelle Ayers. Not pictured are Leata Thomas and Kaye Fisher. Sharon Stewart, Jackie Liss- ner, Jan Hamilton and Photo- graphy co-editors Helen Klar and Melinda Schultz look over possible pictures for this year's Kawayan.