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Student llodq 'ZWJW1-'Er-W1- FdFWJFWiW1-WFWI1-WA:-WW1-WW:-'Wr'WrWHW1-'Wx-'Zz-'WrWWWrW1:'WE T THE opening of the spring term Polytechnic again led the city schools in attendance. To supervise this organization, the Student Body elected Donald Hanson, president, Retha Gom- pertz, first vice-president, Georgia Hicks, second vice-presi- dent, Donald Cronin, secretary, Petro Evergettis, treasurer, Walter Fink, custodian, Marvin Compton, athletic manager. Millard Buckman and Charles Williams led the cheers at the rallies and athletic events. After much pro and con arguing, it was decided that the Student Court was necessary to the school and should be continued. Dick Gratton was appointed judge and Dorothy Smith, court secretary, filing all offenses in the catalog. The jury was composed of the presidents and vice-presidents from L1's to H4,s. Pete Evergettis with the assistance of Bob Heidenreich, managed the Student Body dues. This term The Loyalty Dues Campaign offered many advantages in that it was left to the students as to whether they wished to support the Sudent Body, and it was arranged so that any student wishing to own a card could earn sufficient money to enable him to pay for it. Georgia Hicks and her committee sponsored several dances in celebra- tion of such colorful events as Valentine's Day, February 29, and St. Pat- rick's Day. - Under the supervision of Bill Mackey and the rally committee, Mr. Gedar of the Y. M. C. A. of Berlin, Germany, was presented to the school, as was also Mr. William Finley, noted naturalist. A Student Body assembly was held March 28 for the purpose of discussing the proper use of the library. No faculty members were present and the success of the rally rested with officers and students. With Bill Mackey as master of ceremonies, a rally for the purpose of dedicating the newly acquired trophy case was held April 25. Under Donald Cronin the Clean-Up committee sponsored Poly- technic Beautiful Weekf' April 25-29. The long-awaited Public Address System has been installed. After trying out various kinds to test their perfection, the new one was at last chosen. It is portable, and may be installed in any part of the building, as well as in the court. Hello Week, similar to Spirit Week and Greater Polytechnic Week of previous terms, was the outstanding event of the semester. One entire week was profitably spent in the development of student control, co- operation and loyalty. The objective which the Forum Club and Student Body had in view was to promote friendliness and to assist the students in becoming acquainted. 'QHello Cards, with space for forty signatures of
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HWl'wFwFW wF.WFU TwHWl'wI'w dW ,W If fr' F1 f p fy are ,ff ,wif 1 M new friends, were distributed April 11. The next day, being student control day, the pupils ran7' the school. President Hanson acted in the capacity of principal, Retha Gompertz occupied Mrs. Murphy's chair, and Pete Ever- gettis took over the Dean of Boys' duties. Students, elected or appointed, conducted all classes. Thursday was the semi-annual Camera Day. The climax of the week came on April 15, when under the direction of Mr. Crowley, the Forum Club presented The Forum Fun Frolicf' Retha Gompertz was chairman of the annual Student Body banquet, held at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, April 29. Bob Heidenreich, master of ceremonies, contributed much toward the success of the dinner. Student Body officers and class representatives were invited, as were also Mrs. Mur- phy, Mr. Addicott and the faculty advisers, Miss Hatch and Mr. Koehler. Open House Night, April 28, members of the governing board con- ducted a model Student Body meeting. It was the first opportunity outsiders had to witness the functioning of this mammoth organization. THE GIRLS, STUDENT Bonv Retha Gompertz, first vice-president of the Student Body, led the Girls' Student Body, assisted by Rena Hunken, vice-president, Mary Craig, secre- tary, Billie Rix, treasurer, Molly Smith, athletic manager, Mabel Stack, publicity manager. The remainder of the governing board consists of the ' sidents of the classes. They are Mary Jane Hansen, Dorothy Smith, Mary Dowda anice Fourness, Rose Navone and Marion Russi. ontinuing the task of furnishing the Girls' Rest Room it has been completely equipped with medicines, blankets, sheets, etc., under the direction of Retha Gompertz. In behalf of G. S. B., Billie Rix gave a heater to the room. Dorothy Strittmatter was responsible for the quantities of flowers which graced every Girls' Student Body occasion. p Rena Hunken headed the committee in charge of the Girls' Jinx, which was held during May. The theme, A Modiste Shoppe, was very clever in that the entertainers were models of a fashionable shop. The annual luncheon, given April 13, was under the direction of Mary Craig. Colorful decorations of orchid and yellow added to the attractiveness of the affair to which all members of the board were invited. The rally committee, headed by Molly Smith, presented Mrs. Pearl Newman, who talked on Q'Personal Appearance. In January a reception was held for the freshmen, senior girls acting as hostesses. Anita Castro was responsible for the success of this gathering. A reception for new girls entering from junior highs or transfers from other schools this term was held during Hello Weeki' on April 13. The co-chairmen were Dorothy Smith and Retha Gompertz. During May Wash Day was held. Girls wore wash dresses and a general air of friendliness prevailed. In the afternoon a dance was given.
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