American School - Kawayan Yearbook (Manila, Philippines)

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Smiling Reception Committee members await the arrival of new students. Publicity Committee The Publicity Committee was organized at the beginning of the year as a special com- mittee to publicize school activities. The com- mittee turned out many gay posters for the Sock Hop, the Shangri-La dance, Hernando's Hideaway and the many other parties given by the Dance Committee. During the basketball season, members made posters almost weekly to boost student interest in the games. Aside from this type of work, the committee was also asked to plan the redecoration of the canteen. They decided on a green and white decor with menu cards, banners, and pictures. The rear walls of the canteen were reserved for posters, Christmas decorations, and art dis- plays. All agreed it was a job well done. Members: Priscilla Litwin, Chairmang Kaye Fisher, Vice-Chairmang Marsha Frameg Tim Kendallg Dan Callejag Wilma Braatg and Ray Domingo. Reception Committee The work of the Reception Committee got under way at the beginning of the year with Pat Harrington as chairman, and with a com- mittee of seven. Vice-chairman Marie Ander- son, became chairman when Pat departed shortly before the end of the first semester. The committee worked to make all new students welcome. Member greeted new ar- rivals, helped them find their way around, and introduced them to fellow students. They worked hard at a job which, in part, belongs to every student in the American School. Members: Kaye Fisher, Gil Cepeda, Marion Pulver, Fred Burns, and Jim Danisch. Tim, Dan, Kay and Pris cut-up during a poster making SGSSIOII.

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ill l y 5-iz Q-gr, W,,.,. L 'S it 5 -M9515 Q . gf -Q ,,,. , .1 ,. ,, 1 Keeping careful watch over this year's Student Body Officer elections, Edgar, Marty, Chairman Bill, Linda and Fred were kept on their toes making sure election rules were not violated by hopeful candidates or over-zealous supporters. The Election Committee was chosen early this year since it was necessary to hold a special presidential election. Bill Dunkun was appointed chairman by the Student Council and he chose his committee. Peti- tions were made available and two can- didates responded, Candace Gibbs. and Valerie Larsen. Campaign and election dates were set up and and election code put into effect. The campaigns were conducted in a fair and sportsman-like manner. The elections were the most orderly and ef- ficient in years. 9822 of the eligible voters cast their ballots, with the number of de- faced ballots kept at a minimum. The results were: 170 for Larsen and 164 for Gibbs. Members: Linda McJennett, Martha Anderson, Fred Burns, and Edgar Priest- man. l l The Awards Committee, made up of the three student body officers, the chairmen of the standing committees, and the editors of the Kawayan and the Bamboo Telegraph, met during the latter part of the school- year to decide what awards to give upper school students for participation in all extra-curricular activities, except sports. Major and minor certificates, medals, plaques, and, in exceptional cases, trophies were awarded to those who had the requisite number of points throughout the school year. All awards were presented at the Awards Assembly held at the end of the school year. To the Awards Committee goes the job of selecting those who should be recognized at the last as- sembly for their outstanding support of school activities. , rrrae'r crrfrr l ,,. ..., ii

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41 4 llillll iilli 'umlll:A , 5 xii - 4 A This year, great interest was shown by one of our seniors, Ann Daniel, in starting a Dramatics Club. Under the direction of Ann Daniel, and the sponsorship of Mrs. Hourihan and Miss Lind, the Dramatics Club was born in late July, with Ann elected president, Candace Gibbs, vice-president and Marcia Florio, secretary iibrarian. Mem- bership was confined to juniors and seniors. The major production this year was The Tender Edge, given in an assembly for the student body, and it proved a successful first attempt. The many members have displayed great interest in its activities, and stem- ming from this interest have been associated with activities outside the jurisdiction of the club. Shakespearianna, a group of Shakespearian actors, extended to us an invita- tion to see them perform, but it never materialized. A fund raising campaign is planned by the officers to get next year's club off to a good start. Although still in its infancy, this club has proven a great success, and we hope it will be a permanent fixture in the future years at the American School. V' ,ml Secretary Marcia Florio, President Ann Daniel, and Vice-President Candace Gibbs discuss The Tender Edge set. Linda McJennett, Jim Danisch, and Gamy Gar- riz during a Tender Edge rehearsal. 4 The Duke lBill Dunkumj in- forms the three prospective executioners QGamy Garriz, Edgar Priestman, and Jim Danischj that the losing ap- plicants Will lose their heads along with his seventh .wife ' Jeananne.