Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Girls, Boys Staters Experience Learn b Doing nv- Vh '-lv- ' GIRLS' STATE DELEGATES-Susy Grossetta, Sharonn Watson, Last june, 250 girls from all over the state of Ari- zona gathered at the University of Arizona campus for Girls State. The four girls representing Catalina were selected by the faculty of the school, as were all participants. Upon her arrival each girl was assigned a city, county, and politicalparty, either Nationalist or Fed- eralist. Then the girl was assigned a roommate of the opposite party. Everyone was encouraged to run for some kind of an office. Elections were held at the city, then county, and finally state level. Gaining first- hand experience enabled each girl to more fully under- stand hovv government Works. A banquet featuring Arizonais Governor Paul Fannin and lim Davis, Gov- ernor of Boys State ended the Week. Girls State helped make us realize our responsi- bilities as a citizen, stated delegate Susie Salant. i ARIZONA v ' ' VSV' QNFYAQ -W- Cjllibs NAT!- Ian Waterson. , BOYS STATE DELEGATES-Front: Davis, Don Pearson. Back. gl Aan L DNA BUY! STATE T3 Twig! l 2 if l At Boys State it is pointed out that every Ameri- can is a stockholder in democracy and that it is up to each to encourage responsible citizenship and to pro- tect the liberties that We as Americans enjoy. An interesting learn by doing method is used at Boys State. The boys learn about democratic govern- ment by actually operating it. They establish a mythical 51st state patterned after Arizona. They elect their own state, county, and city officers from governor on down and set up legislative assemblies and councils. They introduce bills, organize law enforcement agencies and in other ways act as self-governing-citizens for a Week. Each boy learns that he has responsibilities as a citizen and that every act of government has some bearing on his life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. jerry Fitz, Clive Seal, Dave Bartlett.

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Y STUDENT COURT-Anne Tunnellg Anita Russo, Eve Grzybowskig Gail Wyman, bailiffg Bob Hoffman, chief justice, Kenneth Jaeger, ad- viser, Shaaron Elledge, recorder, Barbara Ewing, Sandy Shortman, Cha1ylHarralson. Court Is Judiciary Branch Student court is the judiciary branch of the student government. This court of laws is made up entirely of students, and the decisions are made only by these members. This court of justice handles all minor dis- ciplinary problems such as entering the halls, causing a commotion in the halls, or creating a disturbance in the school cafeteria. 'Any student who is accused of an offense is sum- moned into court. In the court his case is heard and ,yr-'ff of Student Government a decision is rendered according to its seriousness. The sentence usually demands a writing of a theme ranging from twenty-five to five hundred or more Words. After Writing the theme the defendant must appear in COUIT again and read the theme aloud to the court members. The hall monitor must work closely with the court for the system to run smoothly. It is only through their combined efforts that Catalina's Court System has been a success. a , yr y , l,l lplwi up ..' '55 Kenneth Jaeger, adviser It was a solemn moment in Student Court as the verdict was announced. 17:

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Anytown - Gives Inspirational, Reward ng Experience Anytown is a human relation workshop for high school delegates from all over Arizona. C.atalina's dele- gates were chosen by a board on the basis of their ap- plications. For one week last summer at Anytown, Catalinais delegates and all the other selected students lived together in perfect harmony in spite of their dif- ferences in race, color, and creed. Anytown usually has the privilege of having one or more foreign ex- change students attend. According to delegates, Anytown in all aspects is truly an inspirational and rewarding experience for anyone interested in human relations. Workshops were held every day where one could discuss prejudices, compare religions, and express ideas and feelings o-n almost any subject with the other delegates. Horse- back riding, swimming, hiking, singing, and games entertained the Anytowners during recreation and their free time. IMIKICWIEI Q Mfg? Q '! ' - 1-wflvmmh s ti, .61 A 5 - Always on the go, Anytowners never had time to spare as illustrated by Tom Bartholomew perched on a pole. ANYTOWN DELEGATES-Front How: Kay Hatcher, Bobbie Crose . . . Second Row: Willow Carter, Patty Schneider, Connie Graham . . . Back Row: Dave Bartlett, Tom Bartholomew, Gary Monheit. The hillside sing held in the morning and attended by every Anytown delegate provided enjoyment, if not musical harmony, for all. 'l'7'7