Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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President . . . . Robert Stuart Vice-President . . Peter Gdvidn Secretary . . . . Stephen Pilcher Treasurer . .,,. Sylvia Sarafian Adviser . , Mr. Malcolm P. Gallagher Nl-IS Debating Club The violent polemics to be heard in 1305 ol a Thursday alternoon merely signifies the gathering ol the Debating Club. lwo members who have volun- teered at the previous meeting talce op- posite sides ol a controversy selected by the club. A mediator chosen from the club otliciates, and when both sides have been heard, the spealcers question each other. Then the debate is turned over to the spealcers. Every member is given a chance to participate in either the debates or the spirited discussions following. The club tries to develop in its members a better lcnowledge ol vital issues and seelts constructive solutions to current problems. This spring the Debating Club partici- pated in a debate with our traditional rival, Brookline lpligh.

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948 Chemistry Club Although chemistry clubs are notori- ous lor their disturbing habit ol blowing up buildings, the Newton l-ligh Chemis- try Club is not Cas yetl guilty ol this faux pas. The club concentrated this year on a study of hydroponics, the science ol soil- less gardening. Practical studies were also conducted in the Fields ol lood and plastics. At the end ol the year, the club con- ducted a gastronomic experiment with various chemicals, vitamins, and minerals, mixed with certain other chemical com- pounds and washed down with solu- tions of CO9 under pressure, to prove the theory that the best way to close a club year is with a party. President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Adviser . . Newell Trask . . Lee Seigal . Phyllis Page . . Paul Reid Mr. John C. Hall

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948 Drama Club The purpose ol the Drama Club is to give all those Juniors and Seniors pos- sessing dramatic talent a chance to gain practical experience through participat- ing in the productions ol worthwhile plays. Last September, tryouts were conducted lor all who wished to join, since membership is limited, only the most talented were selected. A popu- lar trio, the Raleigh Brothers and Larry Lee ol the Lee Brothers, entertained at thisyeafsfirstmeeting. Theclubpartici- pated in Christmas Vespers, this year's Drama Club playflpeg 0'My l'leart, fol- lowed in February. All ol the members had an opportunity to do their parts in serving on the various committees as well. Members also participated in play read- ings. A theatre party, planned as a feature ol regular club activity, was another pleasant undertalcing. President . . Vice-President Secretary . . Treasurer . Adviser . Kenneth Mcliusick Carol Holmes Betty Osterlund Louis Mahalikos Mrs. Jean Wiens