Adlai Stevenson High School - Aurora Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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fmt Short of Fantastic At one of three Class assemblies students like Stan Edwards could question the Senate on Stevenson's problems. Mr. Brieske kept new ideas constantly flowing by prodding committees. OHicers: jack Hoffman Steve Antonishek Paul Pender . Linda Schmitt Donna Schoenberg Seniors: Dave Allain Noel Andreozzi Jim Button Hugh Culik Bob Daniel Bob Handley Barb Mattick Larry Meyers Dale Wendell Gloria Wolds Juniors: Peggy Barnes Maureen Belt 'Iack's restraint was evident in his use of the gavel for parlimentary purposes only. Corresponding Secretary Donna Schoen- berg efflciently dealt with the mass of letters required by senate business. I A Secretary Linda Schmitt did not conhne herself to taking notes as she and V .P. Steve Antonishek led the loyal opposition. Kathy Brinn Sue Chavey Nancy Fitzgerald Kathy Hobbs Rick Hartzman Howard Kimmel Tina Kram Robin Rosebrook Sophomores: Mark Cohen Donna Dove Iudy Filipek Sue Hoffman Ieff Moss Bonnie Palmer Mike Sheridan Pat Swift Marilyn Valeri Karen Ward .44 S..

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tudent Senate? er orma ncef The quality as well as the quan- tity of the extra-curricular activities at Stevenson was greatly improved by the addition of Mr. Brieske to the Student Activities Ofhce. His enthusiasm for all aspects of Steve- enson was one of the bright spots. Mr. Brieske's encouragement of new organizations such as the Spirit Club, and prodding of clubs such as the varsity club, gave more stu- dents a sense of participation in the events that make school pleasant. Much of the effectiveness of Mr. Brieske's office came from his use of suggestions to the senate which ,lack Hoffman spoke at various assemblies Paul Pender was elected Senate treasurer after his stint as junior Class President. were then relayed by the senate to an interested studentry. Mr. Brieske was kept busy contracting everyone from pop groups to overly-concerned parents. Stevenson's Student Senate participated in a wide variety of activi- ties ranging from the assignment of the concession stand, to the organi- zation of a leadership conference. Working through committees and individual senate members, the seemingly infinite supply of trivia was taken care of so that the group could move to more important topics. One of the most important projects undertaken by the Stevenson Senate was the improvement of communications between the studentry and faculty. The Senate accomplished this improvement through a series of Flash Bulletinsu which were issued several times during the year, and both factions were brought to a greater understanding. - we ,,,, . afar f 1 -is Vik- ' Senior Dave Allain gave his full atten- tion to the business at hand, whether it was official skirt lengths or vandalism.

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Senate Activities Ranged From Pop Concert to Easily the most popular of Senate projects was the Pop Concert. The concert was a three-way project with Franklin and Bentley I-ligh Schools. The many problems associated with a smoothly run program were divided among the three, and Stevenson, because of its central location and large gym, was chosen as the site for the different groups' performances. The enthusiasm of the crowd for the dif- ferent groups was apparent even before the start of the concert: a restraining gate gave way before the pressure of excited fans. After m 'the showfa very appreciative crowd-voiced their approval of the groups, performances. Whether the concert was referred to as the Rational's ' Coneert, the HappeningsPConcert,.ofr just the plain One of the best received groups was the Rationals with its bizarre appearance. Committee work kept Senators busy even when the general meetings were over. Senate activities covered such a wide range of activities that the concentrated efforts of several members were needed to deal with them effectively. The topics discussed and acted upon were as varied as school constitutions and candy machines. The students under the guidance of Bob Daniel saw every- thing from the swimming pool to the physics lab.