Bloomington High School - Aepix Yearbook (Bloomington, IL)

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l With Its Organizations . . . 1957 N . l l l l l l l N l l l l l N Y Y l l l i l N l l ln Clubs Among the first clubs organized in the school were two literary societies, Webster- ian and Claytonian. Through the years, more clubs were established covering a greater variety of interests. In 1956-1957, 33 clubs and organizations, ranging from scholastic to entertainment interests, were available to the students who wished to participate in them. Generally, these clubs met after school hours.

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-1. fi ' 1 f 5. X i Elf R ik if Parent-Teacher Association As the school system progressed, a Parent- Teacher Association was organized in 1912. It acquainted parents of the community with the school and its activities. As participation in the organization increased, better relation- ships between educators and the general public were developed, more interest in school life was encouraged, and the bond between school and community was strength- ened. Z QRESENTS Qaiiiitfliyii-sf .swim Student Council Student Council was initiated in the year 1931-1932. This organization encouraged and supported a high standard of citizenship, desirable student activities, and participa- tion of students in school management. The group directed after-game dances, home- coming week, and the United Fund cam- paign. Each homeroom elected one repre- sentative to serve on the council. 7