East High School - Trojan Yearbook (Waterloo, IA)

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LIBR ARIANS' CLUB Fmsr Row fSliA'I'liD CN 1-'Loow Q: E. Truax, D. Eiekelberg, L. Beinert, G. Starr, I. Sulentic, D. Sterrctt, P. Sulentic, P. Mildenstein, K. Myers. SECOND ROW: L. Barney, F. Alones, D. Cordray, S. Coonrod, M. Tref- 3 .IL ger, 1. Lown, S. Mumby, R. Eickelbcrg, D. Schmidt. if THIRD Row: A. Bukoff, L. Fisher, N. Bartlett, E. Bouck, F. Gonzales, L. Bixby, F. Burke, D. Young, R. Jordan, L. Allenswortli, H. Nicholas, M. Redeeker. Only those students whose scholastic standing is average or above and who are interested in library work are selected to act as library assistants. As regular credit is given for the work, each student spends three periods a week in class work and Hve laboratory periods in the library. A student in choosing to become a library assistant is preparing to give valuable service to the school. In return for training. In addition to as cataloging, reference many desirable traits of this he receives valuable such library techniques work, and desk work, character are developed as a good worker is always reliable, efficient, resourceful, enthusiastic, and patient. This work, too, benefits a student in other studies and carries over into the use of public and college libraries. O Accessioning new books O Numbering volumes last Tu CDK5' This year, in addition to training in the re- sources of a library and how to use it, a pre- vocational tryout in library work has been intro- duced. During the third six weeks of the second semester, students have been assisting at the public library during their laboratory period. This gives new experience and an opportunity to prove the value of their study in a different environment. This training will also give good preparation to those students who want to do part-time work while attending college. Students who take library science are eligible to membership in the Librarians' Club. Along with their social activities this group aims to be a service organization and through their efforts to make the library an attractive place to study and to browse. Readin Are Thei

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In Friendship Villag Xvith l riendship Villagey' serving as the lively theme for all meetings, enthusiastic members attended interesting sessions at which speakers ably covered the year's topic. A festive winter carnival was held at the uvillagel' in the Y. W. C. A. building featuring a musical program, dancing, and booths gayly bedecked with serpentine and bright balloons. Based on the purpose of creating better feeling among East High girls, the organization's activi- ties, featuring informal ucoziesl' and the secret palm plan, were outlined at the fall retreat under the supervision of Miss Ruth Buss, Girl Reserve secretary. The highlight of the year was the district con- ference of Friendship clubs which was held in XVaterloo March 30-31. President Betty Land- graf, Vice-president Pat Cowan, Secretary Doro- thee Gilbert, and Treasurer Marjorie Ogden worked over every phase of the conference, panel discussions, and the dinner. Social Chairman Muriel Flesher, Program Chairman Ruby Stokes, Service Chairman Byrdine Hartman, and Publicity Chair- man Ruth Eickelberg, and all members of the club cooperated to make the gathering an out- standing success. Zealous advisory board included Miss Erma Prizler, Miss Florence Black, Miss Eva Smith, Miss Velma Older, Miss Lillian Enlow, and Miss Carrie Hansen,

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Vritin' 'P ec1a1t1es QUIl.l. AND SCROLL Ifmvr Row: Betty Nlortensen, Pat Cowan. fii' Sitoxn icoxxz Ber- neita liernett, Betty Landgraf, Betty -lean Jeffries, Helen Jean Brandes, Avidly watching their string booksi' grow to the 100-inch length required for membership in Quill and Scroll society, enterprising Orange and Black staff members exert their best efforts to improve their copy. Rigid requirements for membership, the highest honor a high school journalist can receive, include 100 inches of writing published in the school paper during at least one semester of staff work, scholas- tic standing in the upper third of one's class, the recommendation of the staff advisor, and the approval of the national executive secretary. Pat Cowan, president: Betty Mortensen, vice- presidentq Berneita Bernett, secretaryg and Helen -lean Brandes, treasurer, othciated at this yearls meetings. lane Magee, Alean Magee, Betty Ilordan. if Noi vit Il'Rll5ZxliI11 Redden. Actual work got under way after the mid-year banquet in Blackis Tea Room. Then members of Quill and Scroll, Lll'lClCI' the capable leadership of Co-editors -lean and Jane Magee, carefully planned the third WfIIllf4'lI Hoi'xr', yearly magazine devoted to literary contributions of East High students. The Xv!U01fK'II Horst' was released May 31 on East's combined Creative Wi'iting and Creative Art Day set aside for the appreciation of fine arts. This year's journalism clubis activities were concluded at the Quill and Scroll banquet follow- ing the Creative Wfriting and Creative Art Day at which Editor XVard Barnes of Eagle Grove, president of the Iowa Press Association, spoke following the initiation of new members. The banquet arrangements were under the manage- ment of Berneita Bernett and Betty Jordan. O Adding fo card catalog I Ciifflllllfillg umong students Page Tvi ents ci