Manchester High School - Anchor Yearbook (Manchester, MA)

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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

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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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Director Demonstrates A Point Though the students of Story High have presen ted and enjoyed successful plays each year, for the first time a formal group has been formed to study and ex- periment with the theater arts. This group is under the supervision of Mr. Purpel, director of school plays for the past two years. The club is planning to present several short plays and will be instrumental in selecting and presenting the annual school play. Although the club is small, it is hoped that it will take roots and become a permanent organization at Story. French Club Plans STANDING, Left to Right: Mr. Purpel E. Gulfillan, J. Christensen, J. Johnson, J. Dermody, C. Winsten, C. Morgan, C. Lockwood. SEATED: L. Forss, M. Parady, M. Lane, C. Eyberse. Successful Program For the first time in four years a French Club was organized in September under the direction of MissDobens. The fourteen members of the club chose at their officers Judy Christensen, president; Cintra Morgan, vice president; Susan Mollison, secretary; and Evelyn Jennings, treasurer. Nancy Manning serves as the program director, and Mary Knox is in charge of publicity. Early in the year the club ran a successful food sale and Miss Dobens won the beautifully decorated cake that was raffled. The club aslo sponsored an as- sembly at which slides of famous landmarks of France were shown. Science Club STANDING, Left to Right: T. Manning, S. Mollison, Miss Dobens, E. Jennings. SEATED: N. Manning, E. Gilfillan, J. Christensen, M. Knox. Watches Experiment A science club was organized in the fall under the direction of Mr. Edwards and Mr. Zani. This active group, composed of sixteen science-minded students, meets once a week on Thursdays. The primary aim of the group is to prepare pro- jects for the science fair, which takes place at the Memorial School in March. Members of the club also become acquainted with the uses of the visual aid equip- ment. Future field trips are planned and various science kits will be constructed. Bob Davis leads the group as president, with David Cressey, vice president; Corliss Lockwood, secretary; and Harry Hull, treasurer. STANDING, Left to Right: Mr. Zani, J. Hyland, R. Davis, R. Kenison, M. Notman, C. Lockwood, H. Spring- er, D. Cressey, E. Gilfillan, Mr. Edwards. 23 J