New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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First class A decade came to an end, and with it the class of 1970 completed its history at New Trier. Seniors dominated all aspects of school life-authorized and unauthorized. They led all major organizations supposed to be run by seniors. By the end of four years they had discovered which washrooms were safe for smoking and which alibis advisers would accept for ditch slips. In addition to their school interests and actions, their thoughts centered on the omnipresent questions, aspira- tions, and anxieties concerning colleges. Trafhc jams developed in the middle of April as seniors mshed home to see if their test scores, grades, and activities resulted in a thick or thin envelope. Beyond the thoughts about colleges and school they became involved in national problems. One could see seniors on television attending the Conspiracy Trial or read about their participation in the Moratorium. Despite these singular accomplishments, the class of 1970 was similar to its predecessors by having an unsuc- cessful canteen and receiving their draft cards on their 18th birthday. The seniors never could have made it to the decade of the ,70's without the unrelenting leadership of President Dave Weinberg and his loyal officers. fDirect0ry: page 1133 A mature and responsible senior is left with the choice of what to do in his free time. tHowickJ The relaxed and informal atmosphere of the library offers senior Bob Elisberg a comfortable corner to study. tWebbJ

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:CT--v I Eating is not the only thing teachers do-it is just the most enjoy- able. lllnwivlsl 'T F118 G ' ' r1t New Trier held two referendums this year. The lirst. on December 6. I969. requested approval to increase the Education Fund tax rate from Sl.47 to 51.86 fpassedl and the Building Rate from 25 to 38 cents ldefeatedl. Believing that the defeat may have come from a misunder- standing about the purpose of the Building Fund C80 per cent for maintenance wages. 20 per cent for repair and renovationl. a second election was held on April ll that proposed a rate raise to 35 cents fdefeatedj. Following the second defeat. the Board announced that necessary maintenance money would have to be drawn from the Ed- ucation Fund. At the request of the administration. the Board re- tained Arthur Young Sa Company. management consult- ants. to study elliciency and effectiveness of administra- tion. faculty. and stafl. Such assistance was required. Dr. Cornog said. to supplement the staff in implementing recommendations for administrative reorganization. These recommendations were made by the visiting North Cen- tral Association evaluation committee. New Trier regretted the retirements of faculty members Miss Louise Hamilton. Mr. .lohn W. Rau. and Mr. Bailey W. Shearer. all after 40 yearsg Mrs. Henriette tRobert .l.l Bishop. after 36 years: Mr. Charles F. Lauer. 30 years: Mr. Loris A. Hoyt. 27 years: Mr. Allen A. Hurley. 22 years: and Mr. Robert E. Wilson. 20 yearsg and of Mrs. Kathryn tCharlesl Carroll after I8 years as secretary to the assistant superintendent and as student activities bookkeeper. The school was saddened at the death in October of Mr. Burnell H. Burr Landwer. head of vocational guid- ance. who had come to New Trier in 1939 as a teacher. tDirec'I0ry.' page l4A'j Men's C'lubroom at high noon: card sharls l.oris tCincinnati Kidl Hoyt and his gang calculate before they commit themselves in spades. lWvlilvl f i ,ws

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hy toward the poor by working on a paper drive to uid a ghetto industry. lMeier,l sn. get w f- ,. 1-- K nw :ei H ' . . i N Kflifflf 1- A1 lofi, senior Skip Weiss learns the joys of turning I8 as he registers for the draft with Dean Weingartner. Almrc, Sounds of Silence: Amid the chaos of New Trier. seniors at their canteen are able to lind za moment of tranquility. lWvlvlr, Afztlrlzml ,X an l 25