Royal Oak High School - Oak Yearbook (Royal Oak, MI)

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GIRLS' LITERARY CLUB This semester, because of the fact that only a very few were lost by graduation, only six new members were taken in. As usual, both a formal and an informal initiation were held in the cafeteria followed by a dinner. Under the chairmanship of Erla Smith the club gave a lovely tea in the gymnasium for the mothers. Perhaps one of the most inter- esting meetings this semester was enjoyed by the 44 members when Mrs. J. H. Tracey gave a book re- view of If I Had Four Apples one of the year's best sellers. Her vivid portrayal of all the characters made it seem as if one actually knew them. The Girls' Lit club is known for its delightful annual spring dance, and this year was no exception. Barbara Backus was general chair- man and all committees worked hard to make it a success, and to all who attended it certainly was. Baskets were distributed to needy families during the holidays. TRAVEL CLUB Formed to enable high school students to become familiar with industries in this vicinity, the Travel club has sponsored many trips -this semester. Among lthe places visited were the Ford Motor Company, Detroit Edison, U. S. Rubber Company, National Bisquit Company, and the University cam- pus at Ann Arbor. Officers elected to direct the club activities include Guy Warner, president: Donald Branch, vice- presidentg Louise Theobald, secre- tary: Kenneth Ayton, treasurer: Margaret Cook, historian. Miss Sanderson is sponsor of the group, which is composed of 50 members. A banquet was the major social activity of the year, and the annual boat trip to be held after the close of school will attract many students. I-Il-Y CLUB The Hi-Y Club has just completed a most successful year. In the past inactivity on the part of the club has been caused by poor attendance at -meetings. This year, 1-however, PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN a new rule has been passed which brought the members out to meet- ings. Much of the credit for the suc- cess is due to the enthusiastic leadership of the president. It sponsored two all-school parties with the Royal Oak club: brought Mr. Grayearth, the Sioux Indian, to speak before a school assembly: subscribed to Mr. Grayea.rth's workg and attended numerous city and district Hi-Y meetings. With the RO club, the printing of swimming and basket ball schedules was sponsored. A word of credit should also go to the speaker's committee, to whom we are indebted for bringing Rev. Davidson, Mr. Grayearth, and others. - HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics club of the Royal Oak High school was organ- ized in 1933 under the direction of Miss Mary Moore, home economics teacher. There were twelve members when the club was first organized and there are twenty-eight at the pres- ent time. One of the clubs annual events is the Mother's Day Tea at which the members entertain their mothers. The members of the club must each earn 50 points to receive a club pin, and abide by the club aims which are Service, Co-opera- tion, and Home Making. The present oiTicers are Helen Hilliard, president: Dorothy Goode, vice-president, Marjorie Eckert, secretary: Dorothy Davis, treasurerg Darel Holmes, publicity chairman. T. 1.i GLEE CLUBS The glee clubs are a part of the regular curriculum of the Royal Oak High school, open to any pupil with the love of music and ability to sing. The boys' club meets daily sixth hour and the girls' club meets daily seventh ho1u'. Both clubs have been under the direction of Miss Esther Mary Atkinson for the past two years during which time they have presented many in- teresting and varied programs. In November the student body . THE OAK W8.S 8I1t8l't8.ll'lEd by all unusual Thanksgiving assembly at which the combined boys' and girls' clubs presented three new school songs and two new yells which were car- ried out effectively with bright col- ored flags, hats, and sweaters. At Christmas time the music de- partment presented its annual con- cert assisted by the High School orchesrta and the Junior High School glee clubs. Two perform- ances of this program were given, one for the parents and one for the students. At Easter time the combined clubs sang the cantata The Cru- cifixion by John Stainer. This beautiful piece of work was given as an Easter service and was re- ligiously carried out by lighting effects and choir robes. The Grin- nell Music House kindly lent the school an electric organ to be used at this performance. Within the larger group are many smaller groups such as quartettes, trios and sextettes which have made a name for themselves by singing at many places around Roy- al Oak. They have sung at many of the school assemblies and been well received by the student body. The clubs plan to present more performances this spring in their own inimitable way. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Light is the symbol of truth. This is the motto of the National Honor Society. The emblem of the chapter ls the flaming torch which is the sym- bol of light borne into the dark places. Just as the Indian, in pri- mitive days, lighted his torch to en- able him to find his way through the dark forest, so must they who seek truth light the torch of knowl- edge. This society strives not only for a. high scholastic rating among stu- dents, but also for the developments of fine character, leadership, and service. Students from the 11A, 12B, and 12A classes are elected to the society on a basis of the above points. The organization serves our school by sponsoring paid assem- blies and supervising the flower fund. Flowers are sent to students