Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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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

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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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Wilson, 'tTech , vice-president, Kathleen Cameron, North Adams High, secre- tary, Alice Coecoran, West Springfield. It was also decided that another conven- tion be held at the Tech High in the Spring. After the meeting adjourned, a tasty luncheon was served in the auditorium. Entertainment was furnished by the E. R. A. Orchestra of West Springfield. The speaker at luncheon was Dr. Corss of Springfield College. At the conclusion the Pro Merito Song was sung. In the afternoon the members were transferred to the League Park where an exciting football game between West Springfield and Agawam was witnessed. About one hundred delegates attended, including almost all of Easthampton Pro Merito members. The Pro Merito Club wishes to thank Miss Alice Alvord, Mr. Howell K. Thayer, and Mr. Walter Karputis for providing the transportation. PRO MERITO PARTY AT MISS ALVORD'S On March 15, a Pro Merito Party was held at Miss Alvord's attractive home. The weather was fine and this enabled all the members to be present. Many interesting and amusing games were played and favors given to all. Also, delicious refreshments were served. The social finished with the playing of ttBeano . The members wish to thank Miss Alvord and Principal Thayer most sincere- ly for the entertainment. They also wish to compliment them on the success of the party, for it is greatly appreciated and it will never be forgotten. SECOND CONVENTION The second Pro Merito Convention was held at Springfield, Mass., on May 11, 1935. Saturday dawned bright and clear and everyone was in fine spirits. The delegation left Easthampton about 10:20 A. M., and registered there upon arrival. The business meeting was held in the old assembly hall, as the new one was incomplete, with Richard Wilson, presiding. The officers elected for the year were as follows: president, Harding Jenkins, Amherst High, vice-president, Pauline Wheeler, Arms Academy, secretary Ruth Woods, Tech High. Among other matters of importance, the Pro Merito flag and emblem were discussed. After the business meeting the delegates viewed the newly-built addition to the school. The large size of the building, the fine classrooms, the fully equipped laboratories and workshops, the unfinished auditorium, the gym with the adjoin- ing lockers, amazed all. Luncheon was then served in the cafeteria, during which the Pro Merito song was sung by all. The delegates returned to the auditorium where an inspiring speech was delivered by Reverend Walter Bailey, pastor of the Park Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Thayer, the president of the Governors' Board, was one of the speak- ers on the program. A short play was presented by the Tech and Commerce students. thirty-six