Manchester High School - Anchor Yearbook (Manchester, MA)

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i r | LEISURE TIME OFFSTAGE Many extra-curricular activities are offered to the young students to provide entertainment and relaxation during leisure time. These ac- tivities not only stimulate interest but also help produce well-rounded citizens.

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Critics ' Choice For Special Recognition Girls ' and Boys ' State Representatives Joan Dermody — Philip Tilton Joan and Phil were selected by the American Legion to represent Story High at Girls ' and Boys ' State. They were chosen on the basis of scholar- ship, le ade r sh i p , character, and citizenship. National Honor Society Roberta Bennett Roberta has the honor of being the only senior member of the National Honor Society. Student Government Day Representative John Carroll John served as Secretary of State on Student Government Day, when stud- ents from all over the state assumed the duties of state government for a day. Manchester Women ' s Club Mary Lane, Roberta Bennett, and Judith J ohnson were chosen as honor- ary members of the Manchester Women ' s Club for the year. Science Award Edward Gillfillan Ed receives the Science Award as the outstanding student at Story in the field of science. 20

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Yearbook Staff Gleefully Checks Final Copy Work on the ' 59 yearbook was begun early in Sep- tember by eight staff members under the direction of Mrs. Genewich. Work continues unabated until the deadline date of February 15 as staff members work on the dummy, scurry around digging up information for writeups, pose for pictures. The staff ' s goal is to produce a yearbook worthy of another first-place certificate when judged by the Co- lumbia Scholastic Press Association next fall. The staff further hopes that the book meets with the approval of the students and faculty and will prove a source of enjoyment for many years to come. SEATED: Mrs. Genewich. STANDING, Left to Right: E. Gilfillan, P. Kaiser, S. Emerton, J. Dermody, J. Johnson. M. Emslie, R. Bennett, P. Tilton. Student Council President Leads Discussion Composed of three representatives from the Senior class and two representatives from each of the other classes, the Student Council is a representative body active in planning and sponsoring many school functions. The group meets frequently to discuss current problems, to make important suggestions regarding school policy and activities. The members express the views of their respec- tive classes and in this way are able to apply the prin- ciples of democratic government to their school life. The council planned and sponsored dances during the football and basketball season. Officers for the 1958-59 season are William SEATED, Left to Right: D. Cammett, D. Curran, H. Laskowski, president; Laurie McCoy, vice president; Nally, L. Brissette, P. Tilton, W. Laskowski. STAND- Louise Brissette, secretary-treasurer. ING: P. Foster, T. Goodwin, L. McCoy. Nancy Manning Argues For The Affirmative One of the busiest clubs this year has been the De- bating Club. At their first meeting early in October they elected the following officers: Edward Gilfillan, president; Evelyn Jennings, vice-president; Nancy Manning, secretary; Mary Ellen Knox, treasurer; and Betty Lou Crocker, librarian. Other members include Susan Mollison, Judy Christensen, and Marcia Parady. Since the first meeting the club has been busy learning the rudiments of debating under the expert guidance of Mrs. Miller. The club has debated on two occasions with stud- ents from Gloucester High School. The first debate was held at Story on October 1, on the resolution, All testing of atomic weapons should be banned. The second debate was held in Gloucester on De- cember 18, on the resolution, Communist China should Left to Right: S. Mollison, N. Manning, B. Crocker, be admit ted to the United Nations. Mrs. Miller, E. Gilfillan, E. Jennings, J. Christensen, M. Knox. 22