East Grand Rapids High School - Interlochen Yearbook (East Grand Rapids, MI)

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LATIN CLUB Row one: J. Mayer, C. Seime, Miss Hill, C. Fisher, M. McShcne Row two: N, Robling, J. Flett, A. Montgelas, C. Jarecki, J. Dunakin, C. White, D. Denman, J. Baldwin, V. Kirchgessner Row three: H. Tipping, N. Sharrow, E. Sheppard, J. Mayer, M. Montgelas, N. Folkerts, L. Carson, S. Turner Roman culture interests Latin students, Do as the Romans do is the motto when partici- pating in a Roman banquet. This includes wearing long flowing togas, using fingers instead of forks, and eating too much rich food. This banquet is one of the interesting proiects undertaken by the enthusi- astic members of the Latin Club to further interests in Roman culture and civilization. The Saturnalia Christ- mas celebration and the ldes of March were other festive occasions on which the club enioyed delicious refreshments and Latin songs. Giving those trophies that rise and shine. As a service proiect, the Latin Club cleaned and polished East's trophies. They donated gifts for the Student Council Christmas baskets and sponsored several sales as money raising proiects. Because of the enthusiasm of the members and the leadership of Miss Hill, their lively sponsor, and Carol Fisher and Carolyn Seime, co-consuls, fun and service have been combined to make the Latin Club one of our outstanding interest clubs under the new club system, started two years ago. Magistra Collis and her triumvirate in conference.

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JUNIOR RED CROSS Row one: E. Fyfe, B. Schuiling, B. Rowden, Miss Mc Carly, C. Runk, S. Grimes, D. Albers Row two: J. Andre, B. Barkwell, J. Beeman, T. Baker, C. Bryant, M. Hauenstein, S. Welch, S, Wood, N. Heaton, A. Mc Mullen, J. Oviatt, M. Berman Row three: V, Kenyon, J. Burleson, B. Ellis, D. Denman, J. Bird, J. Beerbohm, J. Mulnix, S. Stuart Volunteers strive unselfishl to aid others. After having completed many successful proiects, the members of the Junior Red Cross can look back on the school year with pride. Under the guidance of Miss McCarty, sponsor, Barbara Rowden, president, Carol Runk, vice-president, Mimi Berman, secretary, and Barbara Schuiling, treasurer, this organization has been extremely efficient and useful. The Red Cross sponsored this year's fall enrollment drive, more money was collected than in any previous year. The Red Cross held several sales and sponsored Painting signs for the enrollment drive. the International Art Program in which the members sent drawings and paintings from East's art classes to foreign countries. One of the main proiects under- taken by the enthusiastic workers was having various groups, such as the forensic speakers and the Triple Trios, entertain the aged in various homes around the city. ln addition to performing these many use- ful tasks and proiects, the Junior Red Cross has worked closely with the National Organization and the Grand Rapids branch office. Recruits prepare toys to send overseas. 5 3 1 Q Ei : if :um

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FRENCH CLUB Row one: Mrs. Bentley, M. Lamoreaux, N. Kingwill, M. Jennings Row two: M. Mc Shane, P. Flynn, H. Hoult, C. Cassidy, S. Nind, C. Fisher, B. Bryant, C. Turner, R. Rood, M. Heaton, B. Barkwell Row three: C. Ray, J. Leidlein, M. Frantz, B. Barclay, S. Altenito, M. Davis, S. Mc Bride, l.. Verdier, S. Gillick, S. Beaudrias, V. Buchen Row four: L. Cartier, M. Berman, C. Hudson, A. Schaefer, A. Calvird, A. Oltman, S. Grimes, S. Berger, G. Martin, P. Kravitz, B. Burgess, K. Keller Row five: R. Teggelaar, S. Mc Kinley, E. Sheppard, L, Ludlow, M. White, M. Mont- gelas, J. Sorenson, K, Stetfensen, P. Carrow, S. Webber, L. Dewey and the enchantment of foreign lands Only in its second year, the French Club had the honour of being one ofthe busiest and most popular clubs. Getting oft to a good start, the club sponsored a mum sale at the Homecoming football game. Their initiation, conducted solely in French, served as a good reviver after the summer. At Christmas time the club added to the holiday spirit with a lovely manger scene in the library showcase. During the year the members had numerous potlucks, a pep assembly, Demonstrating dramatic ability in skits. and several sales. March l was the date of their annual dance, the Mardi Gras . The event is re- nowned for its unique decorations and festive atmos- phere. French Club members also sent S22 to UNICEF and held a French banquet in a hotel in May. Heading the activities of the club were Nancy Kingwill, president, Mickey Jennings, vice-president, Marcia Lamoreaux, secretary-treasurer, and Madame Bentley, sponsor. Kathy and Sue put up the creche display.