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

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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.

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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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SPANISH CLUB Row one: l. Rasmussen, Senarita Vila Balzac, S. Gillick, H. Baer Row two: J. Graham, S. Attwood, V, Win, L. Burge, B. Schuiling, M. Herscher, K. Runchey, P. Brown, S. Whitney Row three: S. Sonefeld, N. Porter, S. Cooper, M. Berles, J. Burleson, B. Blackport, K, Bennett, V. Thede eaptivates French and Spanish club members. Under the imaginative and energetic leadership of president Sue Gillick, Spanish Club had an outstand- ing year. With the aid of Senorita Vila Balzac, the club sponsor, a very interesting and diversified sched- ule was carried out. Vice-president, Suzanne Liber- man, secretary, Linda Rasmussen, and treasurer, Sara Bellaire also contributed toward keeping the organi- zation running smoothly and efficiently. Dining at a Spanish restaurant in Grand Rapids enabled the club members to get a taste of Spanish The Espanol officers welcome new members. cookery and customs. The members also wrote to pen pals in Spanish-speaking countries. These cor- respondences proved to be very fascinating. The club gave a dance on January 25 and presented a Spanish movie at the Eastown Theater to which Spanish- speaking students from all over the city were invited. During the winter the club raised money by holding several sales. A few informal potlucks and several guest speakers plus a two-hour movie at Michigan State University rounded out the year. Every dance must have a balloon blowing crew. wwf