North Shore Country Day School - Mirror Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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HIGH SCHOOL DANCES This year has been a gala year for dances at North Shore, for there seemed to be more than ever before. We started off the year in grand style with the annual get-acquainted Freshman-Senior dance, and although because of rationing each Senior boy had at least ten people in his car, everyone had a wonderful time. The Sophomores, a few months later, gave their traditional dance after the Vaude- ville, which was a climax to a very successful evening. During the winter the Sophomore girls put on a Valentine dance, which was strictly a turn-about. The gay decorations helped make the party a success, as well as the colorful person who produced those interesting lighting effects! The Juniors, too, have added their share to the year ' s gaiety. Their first contribu- tion was a juke box dance held during the football season. Their second dance was quite an experiment, for it was a hag and stag dance — no dates allowed. Although the juke box broke down toward the end, everyone, especially Mr. Smith, admitted the experiment had been highly successful. Plans for the Junior Prom are at this point well under way, and with all the finances and originality that this enterprising class possesses, it ought to be bigger and better than ever before. Besides the dances given at school, other wonderful parties were given at people ' s homes. All in all, we certainly have had lots of entertainment, and because the dances were original and so well run, this year has been fun for everyone. 25.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT This year ' s Council brought forth revolutionary ideas, and under the leadership of various Council Committees they were incorporated into the Constitution and Financial Plan. The first term Council made up a new Financial Plan which was a formula devised for the fair taxation of student enterprises, and to put an end to all disputes in regard to taxation problems. Using the old Financial Plan as a model, the council drew up a new plan. Under student leadership the wrinkles in the student proctoring system were ironed out, and, as the year progressed, the duties of the proctors were rotated so as to give most of the upper classmen a chance to share responsibility. The ever present problem of missing library books was brought to the attention of the student body. It was decided that books must be signed out in the presence of a member of the library committee. The main project of the second Council under the Juniors ' efficient leadership was the revision of the out-worn and ambiguous constitution. The Council elected a committee to revise the entire constitution and, as well, the intricate maze of bi- laws. This was done with a remarkable degree of success, and the 1945 constitu- tion stands revised and perfected. With this effective groundwork laid, we are sure that next year ' s Council should be very successful. 24

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A CAPPELLA A Cappella Choir was established at North Shore three years ago last fall by some of the girls who were very interested in singing. This organization is entirely independent of the school and is directed efficiently through the good will of Mr. Duff. Because of the loss of half the A Cappella, the remaining members this year chose six new ones to make it entirely different from the original. Thus the girls had to work very hard to come up to the good reputation the choir has made for itself. Mr. Duff finally succeeded in whipping them into shape, and theACappella made its premiere at the Hannaford-Greeley wedding. After their appearance at the Vaudeville, they were generally acclaimed by all as being as good or better than ever. As usual the A Cappella made its appearance before music clubs, at Great Lakes, and at the Christmas program here at school. The money received by the choir from their various visits is sent to the Master Records Company, which sends records to the service men. At the time this article is being written the girls are practicing for their spring performances. TheACappella is looking forward to the height of their career when they are to sing at the Cliff Dwellers this April. By that time they will probably be booked up for more performances. Next year we are all looking forward to an even better and more renowned A Cappella. 26