Capitol Page School - Congressional Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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CLASS ORGANIZATICN By Richard A. Haefs This year two major changes were made in the class officer set-up. lt was decided that the system of a student council of class presidents gave those officers an unfair advantage. Therefore the student council was made to consist of one representative from each class ifreshman, sopho- more, etc.l and one member at large. Moreover, the elections take place at the beginning of each semester, thus providing two sets of officers for the year. Officers were as follows in this respective order: President, Vice President, Secretary-treasurer, and Student Councilman. FRESHMAN T . C. Chavarria L, Thomas T, Jones M. Hess SOPHOMORE R. Curtis C, Campbell C. Melchiorre D. Skubitz JUNIOR R. Harper J. Trask C- Morton P- Trdver SENIOR J, DQ,-ling E, Schade E. Ruf R. Squires FIRST SEMESTER - 66 -

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back: P. Traver, J. Trask, D. Cheville, R. Haefs, R. Curtis. Middle: R. Hansel, D. Skubitz, F. Flugger, L. Wattay, Miss Ethier, Director. Front: J. Suma, M. Harrison, R. Olsen, N. Bohrer. The National Association of Secondary- School Principals founded the National Hon- or Society in l92l. Its purpose was to stimu- late the scholarship, leadership, service, and character of the students of the Nation. The Society has done much toward accomplishing this goal. More than thirty-five hundred local chapters have been established through the Nation and in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the Philip- pines, Panama, Argentina, and China. The Capitol Chapter of the National Hon- or Society of Secondary Schools was char- tered this year under the direction of Miss Barbara Ethier, Faculty Adviser. The Page School can feel proud to be represented in this great organization. To become a member, it is necessary to have attended Capitol Page School for at least one semester, and to have maintained a schol- astic average of B or better. Morover, only members of the junior and senior classes are eligible, although sophomores may be admit- ted on a probationary basis. These members may be granted full membership when they reach their junior or senior years. No sopho- more can hold an office, but he has full vot- ing privileges. The advantages of membership are many. Enthusiasm for scholarship is created through- out the School, and each individual student is stimulated to develop better character and to be more active in school activities. The Society's influence certainly encourages stu- dents to continue their education. Also, its national scope gives an unusual prestige to the members. When the Chapter was formed, thirteen students were made members. At the first meeting on March 3, I948, officers were elected as follows: President, Robert Olsen, Vice President, James Sumo, Secretary, Don Chevilleg and Treasurer, Paul Traver. lt is hoped that in coming years many stu- dents of C. P. S. will enjoy the prestige that comes with membership in The National Hon- or Society. The charter members wish them all the luck in the world! -R. A. H.

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FRESHMAN E E. Cummings G. Kersten T. Jones C. Chovarrio SOPHOMORE J' T aCeY M' Hess M- Hobbs R. Curtis K' A JUNIOR R. Dunn D. Cheville C. Morton R, Hg,-,gel SENIOR W. Miller J. Sumo R. Olsen R. Hughes SECOND SEMESTER First Semester Second Semester T. Swafford J. Trask Student Council-at-Large .. 67 -