El Monte High School - Trails End Yearbook (El Monte, CA)

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COMMISSIO 52 'haf . q lv f t 2 'tX , ' f'fQ.' The commission is the governing body of the Associated Students of the Bl Monte Union High School. The purpose ofthe organization is to pro- mote and assist in the control of the activities of the Student Association and to help give students an understanding of, and an opportunity to as- sume, civic and governmental responsibilities. The commission operates under the Associated Student Body Constitution and the advice of the Administration. Miss Bobbie Hopkins, faculty ad- visor, Worlcs untiringly with the group and through her guidance much valuable experience is gained by all those participating in this Student Govern- ment work. The first semester Work was carried out under the capable leadership of Bill Norton. This is a war year and all of our activities were centered around the winning of the War. The officers who assisted Bill were Sue Starr, vice-president, Betty Conklin, secretary, and Caroline Hendin, commissioner of finance. The second semester president was Don Garri- son, Whose administration Was highlighted by a lee-p Dance put on to raise money so that our Student Body could purchase a jeep. Many fine assemblies were also given. Officers to aid Don were Sol Polansky, vice-president, Iorane King, secretary, and Don Pollard, commissioner of finance. Bill Norton, President, First Semester TNA.. f ,-..-,1,.A,-N