Northwest Classen High School - Round Table Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Political youth pushes for reform in policy from capitol to precinct Stirred by the realization that they had an urgent stake in American life, Knights responded by enthusi- astic involvement in the political and civic life of the community. Numerous students worked in the political campaign of Governor David Hall, whose upset victory was easily tabbed the number-one story of the year by state newsmen. For teenagers, a major news story was the Supreme Court ruling ex- tending voting privileges to 18 year olds in national elections. State of- ficials quickly began to take steps to work out legal aspects of registration. Six Northwest students served on the Mayor's Advisory Youth Coun- cil. They were Rodd Moesel, Cindy Gerlich, Mike Haxel, Kathy McKiddy, Rod Cranford, and Denise Emery. Regular meetings were held with city officials to discuss problems af- fecting the community. Planning for a Youth School Board which would join the city Board of Education for meetings was initiated. During Youth Citizenship Day, ap- proximately 4O Knights held state, county, and local offices. State of- ficers included John Gibson, who served as Supreme Court Judge, and Rodd Moesel, who presided as Judge of the Industrial Court. Working in poverty areas in the city was a major part of student in- volvement in city affairs. Eva Moesel was one of several students who took an 8-week training course to pre- pare herself for this project. Gloria Wishion, senior, was the only student to serve on the YMCA city-wide management board. ln Clean Sweep projects spon- sored by Student Council in the fall and spring, students cooperated with civic groups. Members spent sev- eral Saturdays working in the drive. i THREE new voters, Leath Parker, Donita Weatherby, and Melvin Hanson register when 18 year olds are ruled eligible to vote in federal elections by the Supreme Court. 22 0 Special Activities ABOVE: WALL TO WALL guests at Shep- herd Mall found Governor David Hall sur- rounded at the Inaugural Ball January 11

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E ABOVE: TYING Candy Cane Expresses proves to be tedious work for Student Council members Frank White and Sharon Browning. LEFT: GEE! lT'S REALLY SANTA CLAUS! declares one little girl at the Portland Trolley Center. Timi Pellow and Louann Thomas listen as she recites her Christmas list to jolly Kent Loeffler. Special Activities o 21

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BELOW: CONSULTING a city official, Mr. Steve Garmon, on a matter of policy is junior Rodd Moesel, member of the May- or's Advisory Youth Council. f f AND THIS goes to Representative Pierce. Running errands for Representative Fred Boettcher, Ponca City, is just one of the many duties of House Page, Jay Sweeney. Special Activities o 23