Arts High School - Vignette Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Vita,, i«r capable leadership of Mayor Robert Brtamquell. the Council presented social affairs, supervised student oriental ions, continued support of our uar orphan and completed Arts High's revised Handbook and first boohcoters. The Student Council (above) is the student elected governing body of the school. It consists of two representatives from each homeroom and one from each club who voice student suggestions at the Student Council meetings. Under the guidance of Mrs. Longley, Mr. Chinoy, the administration and the faculty, the Student Council has worked most diligently. The Orchestra (below) under the direction of Mr. Pesile has grown from a few stringed instruments into one of the largest and most active groups in the school. Classes are provided for those pupils who arc interested in learning to play instruments. The members perform at assembly programs, concerts, graduation exercises, and on some special occasions.

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Extracurricular Activities In some schools the buildings are no longer settings for bustling activity when the last bell rings. Rut that is not so here at Arts. The students are always scurrying through the halls to attend various club activities. There are clubs for the future teachers, for fashion designers, journalists, modern dancers, scientists, radio operators, and craftsmen. The Library Guild always welcomes book enthusiasts and the Spanish Club gives the students a broad knowledge of foreign customs. Students who wish to contribute their time and effort take part in the School Service Club or in the Junior Red Cross projects. The Art Service Club enables us to display our art ability in arranging bulletin board displays, and the Stage Crete plays an important part in student productions. I have discovered that we have a rich program of extra curricular offerings to provide relaxation from the 44work“ of the school, as well as important learning experiences. In the planning and direction of activities many of us have developed qualities of leadership and followership for later responsibilities as citizens. There are clubs to suit the needs, interests, and abilities of us all. Most members satisfy their individual interests and still receive the advantages of group activity. The Art Service Club has three outstanding aims: 1-To serve Arts High School through Art in its many areas. 2—lo provide an opportunity to have more art experiences in the type of work most interesting to members. 3—To enrich social contacts by means of get-togethers, dances and trips. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 2:35 p.m. . Membership requirements: Sample of art work approved bv the club committee and 5.25 dues each term. Mrs. Rosamond H. Hopper is the faculty advisor. The aim of the Drama Club is to acquaint students with a knowledge of acting, and help them to enjoy and appreciate good plays. The faculty advisor is Mrs. Cozzens.

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The Radio Club is new to Arts High this year. It was formed at the request of several of the boys, and meets each Tuesday at 3:50 in room 215. At the club meetings, most of the time is given to code practice and the study of radio theory. The purpose of the club is to leam the fundamentals of radio operation in order to prepare for the F. C. C. examination and eventually to have a short-wave station at Arts High with our own call letters. In order to be a licensed operator, one has to know the radio laws, operating procedure, certain electronic fundamentals and be able to send and receive code at five words per minute. This entitles one to have a beginner or Novice” license. There are several advance grades of license privileges. The club is sponsored by Mr. Lowry whose radio call W2NXF is heard regularly on the short wave band. Mr. Lowry displays his talent in art while the members of the Radio Club illustrate some of their electrifying accomplishments. These smiling faces belong to the members of the Junior Red Cross Council, a group who do their best in helping others. The Arts High Junior Red Cross has many activities. At Christmas, Easter and other holidays we make favors and gifts for Day Nurseries, Hospitals, veterans and the aged. The Art and Sewing Departments have made many valuable contributions to the junior Red Cross. The Music students play for some of the aged people and other Shut-Ins. The regular meetings are held every’ other Monday in 318 under the supervision of Miss Kruek. Special meetings are called for the executive board and committees to organize and complete the projects. 26