South Eugene High School - Eugenean Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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STUDENT COUNCIL A Place to Speak Your Mind r Q 2 g , he 7Q,vMm,,w3i. - I ,Af in Senior Mary Barlle odds point in Sfudeni Council discussion of election procedures United under the leadership of the executive council, this years energetic Student Council contributed to school government in many ways A revised constitu tion was proposed, amended after active discussion, and accepted in an all school vote as the major busi ness of the year Implementation by statutes followed Minimum GPA requirement controversy absorbs from lefr Paul Mackie Dove Murphy the pattern of state and federal governments Striving for improved class to council communications and increased participation, student government de manded considerable time and talent of the 61 home room representatives Standing committee chairmen took the lead in introducing legislation and supervising stu dent opinion surveys which aroused interest in such issues as the 2.00 GPA requirement for student body officers and the budgeting of funds. The sincere desire to achieve, the heat of discussions, and the lively humor of the students made the bi- monthly meetings a time of challenge and learning for all involved. 24

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Vice-president Gary Pape Sludeni Manager Rob Bearden Capably filling the executive positions of student govern- ment, officers were well-occupied with summer workshops, regional conferences, and a new school constitution, as well as the regular business of the school. Intercity cabinet meet- ings and a visit to Beaverton High School, which was later reciprocated, provided opportunities for a useful exchange of ideas. Benefiting from a National Association of Student Councils conference in Bangor, Maine, and an international student conclave hosted by the New York Herald Tribune in Wil- liamsburg, Va., President jon Hoffman brought back fresh ideas and spirit. Such problems as the decline of manners and morals and the need for better communications between students and Student Council were met head-on under his leadership. The supervision of the annual Charity Drive rested with Vice- president Gary Pape, a great responsibility which he accepted with enthusiasm. Substituting for jon at several meetings, Gary did much to coordinate backstage operations of the executive council. Working with Gary was Student Manager Rob Bearden, who ofiiciated at the many pep assemblies and games. Minutes, agendas, and correspondence occupied Secretary Kay Kuchera's time while Linda Smartt, historian, kept an attrac- tive scrapbook of all publicized South Eugene activities and achievements. The heavy financial responsibilities of the student body were continually felt by Co-Auditors Bob Shearer and Larry Yok, and Co-Treasurers Allie Cum- mings and Marge Blair, under the supervision of Miss Mary Mallery. Presideni Jon Hoffman

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and Dick Warlick, School business occupies Jon Hoffman and Gary Pape. JAG' Standing committee chairmen, from left: Tom Maddron, Constitution and Statutesp Dave Lorence, Policies and Practicesp Gretchen Campbell, Activitiesg Toni Schrader, Budget and Finunceg Ellen Smith, Publicity and Recognition: Dick Warlick, Assemblies. Not shown is Janet M:Cornack, Tutorial. Jon Hoffman takes lead during open forum in February on stu- dent behavior problem. liz: