Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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THE STUDENT COUNCIL President of the Council .....A..,,,.........,,......,,......,,,......T,.,,.,....,.,.................... .........,,. E dward Hadro '35 Vice-President ,,.....4,,.,......,..,,. .. ....,...,................... VVarren Lux '36 Secretary ......,,..... .............. K atherine Hofmann '35 Treasurer .....,A.......3,,,.... ..,......,..4.4..,..,.,....,.........,,...,..... P eter Pacoeha '37 Freshman Class A,,...... ,,,....... E lizabeth Friel, Stephen Rapalus Sophomore Class A........ A.......,.,...,.,.....,,.....,...,....,...,...,..........., I rene Quinn Juniors Omer Laprade, Lorraine Martin, Eleanor Marciniak Seniors Edna Cruze, Robert Ewing, Peter Kokoszyna, Dorothy Mengel, Chester Milashesky, Jean Swiatek . Faculty Advisor ,..........,,.,,.....,..,........,........4......,.,.......,....................,,,.........,,,,........,,,.........,...,.........., Miss Graham The years 1934-1935 have witnessed several changes in the Student Council. There is now an assembly formed of one student from each home room represent- ing tl1e members of the High School at all the meetings of the Student Council. They have not the right to vote but may offer suggestions to the Council. Then, on the following day, the Assembly reports on the work done at the meeting. In this way, all the students of the High School are informed about the activities of tl1e Student Council. Among its various works, the Council has taken charge of the General Assem- blies. Through their efforts interesting speakers including Major P. Lynch and Captain W. E. Parker have been secured to speak at the gatherings. thirty-four

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'tLargo , Trees and Home on the Range . October 30, Pro Merito pins were presented. November 9, Armistice Day exercises were held with Major Lynch as prin- cipal speaker. Recitations were delivered by Mildred Culver, Alice Griggs, and Paul Meyer. December 4, Soccer Letters were presented. December 21, Christmas exercises were held, beginning with the singing of It Came upon the Midnight Clear . Then a recitation, Just for Xmas , was delivered by Aime Martinat. Following this, another recitation, 'tChristmas , was given by Dorothy Krumpholz. Adele Laprade sang, Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem , accompanied by Henrietta Stawarz. 'tThe Story of the Sheperd and Caleb Flint's Xmas were delivered by Adele Faivre and Anthony Lis, respectively. The exercises closed with the singing of HSilent Night . January 29, L. R. Talbot of the Audubon Society of America presented lan- tern pictures of various birds. He gave a description of each bird and an imitation of its song. February 21, In honor of Washington's Birthday a historical play was pre- sented by the Student Council. Washington's first cabinet meeting was repre- sented by tl1is play, in which the following students had roles: Edward Hadro, Katherine Hoffman, Peter Kokoszyna, Omer Laprade, Warren Lux, Peter Paeoeha, and Steven Rapalus. March 26, Mr. Burton Davis gave a very interesting talk, Preserving Food . He related how ice had first come into use. We were also told how ice was made in Egypt and how it had been made in Panama during the construction of the Panama Canal. His talk was very much enjoyed by the student body. April 1, The world's champion typist, Mr. Hossfield, demonstrated his re- markable ability as a typist. He was able to type one hundred thirty-five words in one minute. Two points in typing that he stressed were rhythm and the avoid- ance of unnecessary motions. May 29, Memorial Exercises were held with Captain Parker as principal speaker. A recitation was delivered by Franklin Mullaly, the salute to the flag was given and two patriotic songs, America and '4The Star Spangled Banner were sung. ' JULIA B. MAJKA, '37 thirty-three

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At the Assembly in commemoration of the birth of George Washington, it plzty was presented by :tn all star cast of the Council. Then, too, the Student t'ouncil has performed at valuable service in directing traffic in the High School. Sleeve insignias were procured by the members to show that they belong to the Student Council and wearing this insigniat they stood at the head of the stziirs :md directed traffic in the halls. So that our parents and other people interested in Ezistlnunpton High School may know what our Student Council is doing, it weekly article by Warren Lux, ehief reporter, appears in the Gazette. We are sure that the helpful work done by the Student Council is thoroughly nppreeiated by both the faeulty and pupils of lflasthampton High School. Minmuzn HLJl'RII-I.KN '37 PRO MERITO On October 30, 1934. the Pro Merito members were unnouneed by Mr. Thayer. They were us follows: Rita Anderson, Stella Bozek, Veronica Bozek, Stnsiai Dodn, Josephine Drondroski, Edward Hudro, Francis Hatdro, Adele Knrputis, Cecilia Kieszek, Stanley Kowalezyk, Anthony Lis, Sophie Prejs, Adeline Sliz, :md Julia Trytko. FIRST CONVENTION The first Pro Merito Convention wus held at West Springfield, Mass., on November 10, 1934. The members left the school Saturday morning. The reception was held from 10:00 A. M. to 11:00 A. M. Then at business meeting was held at the Y. M. C. A. Building with the President of West Springfield High School presiding. The following officers were selected for the year: president, Riehztrd thirty-fi vc