Harlem High School - Meteor Yearbook (Machesney Park, IL)

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Spanish Club An enthusiastic response among the many Spanish students was the basis for the forming of this year's Spanish Club. The ambition of these students was to learn more about the language and customs of the Spanishspeaking people. Entertainment was provided throughout the year in the form of Spanish commercials and scavenger hunts. Tlic highlight of the year was the observance of Pan American Day, which was made more interesting through the participation of many of the members. Left to Right: treasurer. Jay Peterson; president, Russ Russell; secretary, Frankie Kraipo-wich; vice-president, Jim Wylde. Debate The Debate Team is composed of students who possess a genuine desire to develop good speech habits, to organize material for logical oral presentation, and to think on their feet.” Medicare became a well-known (or worn out) topic with the debaters. With only two hectic weeks to prepare, the orators” showed their Roman skill by winning two debates out of three in their first meet. The novice team deserves recognition and praise for their excellent representation of Harlem at the meets. Left to Right: Linda Williams, Linda Sutton; Pres., Roy Rosenblatt, Karen Whippier; Vice Pres., Rita Hake.

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Projection Club STANDING, L to R.: Duane Plapp, Larry Gray. Elaine Knox. Danny Hoffman. Scott Lindquist. Dave Knippcrath. Jay Elliott, Sandy Haye. SITTING. L. to R.: Sally Hodges. Darla Ersland. Linda Baldwin. The familiar cry. heard throughout the hallowed halls of Harlem— I don't need a pass! I'm in the Projection Club!! —is still a haunting memory for all former hall monitors. Much time and effort was spent transporting needed film and recording equipment from room to room. The activities of the past year have promoted much enthusiasm for the club members. including a trip to a Chicago Cinerama, which was the highlight of their social activities. Inspired by Mr. McGaw. their advisor, these students work with film strips, slides , and other needed audio-visual aids. This not only assists the faculty in teaching, but also helps to break up the everyday class routine for the conscientious student. Each year the many members of F.H.A. contribute much of their time to a service project. This year the main emphasis was placed on mental health, a project which was a guide post for all of the group's activities. A main event of the year was a trip to New Glarus. where the future homemakers visited a textile mill and gained much knowledge concerning different types of fabric. Bringing the very successful year to a close was the annual Mother-Daughter banquet, providing both the mothers and daughters an opportunity to meet each other and exchange ideas. Through the year's activities, the members gained an insight to their future as homemakers. F.H.A. Advisor. Mrs. Beaman; Vice-President. Gail Conklin: Advisor. Mrs. Welsh; Secretary-Treasurer. Cheryl Harwood; President. Bonnie Stanley.

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Jane Young, Secretary-, Pam Johnson. Vice-President; Holly Minclurt. President; Karin Lindsay. Ireasurer; Elaine Knox, Show Man ager. Kippers To utilize the facilities of Harlem's new swimming pool, the Kippers club was formed to promote synchronized swimming, a highly skilled and difficult art. The name Kippers is derived from the word kip, a stunt in creative swimming. The club required all members to be skilled swimmers and hard workers. Composed of appproximately thirty girls, the club met each Wednesday after school. Since most of the girls had never done any precision swimming before, they had to put in many long hours of practice. Under the competent guidance of Miss Smith the girls produced a lively swim show in May titled An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein.” The Kippers arc an excellent addition to Harlem's curriculum and are to be congratulated for a most successful first year. 165