Amity Regional High School - Embers Yearbook (Woodbridge, CT)

Page 65 text:

DEBATING CLUB To improve speech habits, to gain better under- standing ot proof and definition, and to present ideas in as effective a way as possible are the aims of the Debating Club which was organized by Mrs. Florine Bendall. Once a week the mem- bers engage in debates on such pertinent sub- jects as: Resolved: Segregation should be abol- ished, and Resolved: The United States should give aid to the East. From recordings of their de- bates and constructive criticism of their team- mates and Mrs. Bendall, the members seek to im- prove their presentations. 473 L. STAMP CLUB The Amity Stamp Club, under the supervision of Mr. William Wright, has twenty-two members in its second year of existence. A May exhibit was planned, and the club took a booth at the Parent-Teacher Association Fair. Oficers of the club include: President, Walter Brigadier, Vice- President, Charles Stormes, Secretary, Nancy Tolman, and Treasurer, William Badgeley.

Page 64 text:

WATER COLORS CLUB The twenty-five members of the Water Colors Club under the direction of Mr. Fred Fay have enumerated the following purposes, to encourage painting with water colors, and to enjoy art. They have attended the Yale Art Gallery, and have exhibited paintings in the Woodbridge Town Library. President of the club is Gay Norton. ..... 'S ,gg Am? PAINT AND PALETTE The Paint and Palette Club was formed in 1955 to promote student interest in oil painting. With Mr. Eugene Waleski as the adviser, the group has attended lectures, and has taken trips to the Yale Art Gallery and Atheneum in Hartford. They have submitted art work to two exhibits. The twenty members of this club elected officers who include: President, Margaret Parker, Vice-Presi- dent, Claire Sheahan, Secretary, Susan Schneider, and Treasurer, Susan Grabber.

Page 66 text:

CHEERLEADERS 62 This year, under the supervision of Mrs. Elizabeth Evans and Patricia Sertilippi, the Varsity Cheerleaders were chosen. Led by co-captains Honor Peterson and Patricia Serhlip- pi, these twelve vivacious girls from grades ten through twelve have led cheers at all athletic events sponsored by the school. The cheer- leaders were organized to create enthusiasm and school spirit among the student body.