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

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CHESS CLUB Check-mate! Every Friday af- ternoon, Mr. Rocco Orlando refer- ees the thirty-two members of the Chess Club who range in ability from beginner to pro , The group has planned this past year to hold tournaments. UKELELE CLUB With the arrival of Mr. Williams, a ukelele enthusiast, the Ukelele Club was formed of Junior High Students with an interest in play- ing and singing to their ukelele accompaniment. They started by learning the chords and different strokes. They began playing pieces and, in general, having an enioy- able session while learning a skill that will provide them with a means of fun for the rest of their lives. 64 RADIO CLUB The chief objective of the Radio Club, headed by Mr. George Metz, is to pro- vide an opportunity for boys with a com- mon interest in radio to discuss, practice, and experiment with various electronic devices and circuits. Much of the time is devoted to perfecting technique in sending and receiving Morse Code. It is hoped that a school-owned ham radio station may be developed in the near future. Sitting: Richard Ward, George Terris, William Ostrow- ski. Standing: Raymond Rostowsky, William Monroe, Theo- dore Tickell, Richard Hare.

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LATIN CLUB S.P.Q.R. is the motto of the atin Club which was organized ty Miss Mary Faith Dargan. Stim- lating an interest in the classics nd furnishing an opportunity to Il to learn about Roman civili- ation are the prime obiectives f this organization. This year we Latin Club was given a lec- Jre by Miss Anita Flannigan, a oted Classicist. ln addition, the lub celebrates Roman holidays, nd makes reports on Roman cus- Jms, ways of life, and myths. ast spring the members attend- d the Junior Classical League onvention. SPANISH CLUB E, Habla usted espanol? Every Friday afternoon the Spanish Club meets with its supervisor, Miss Louise Simone, to further their knowledge of Spanish influence. The activities this year of the group have included films, a Christmas party, and a trip to a Spanish institution in the spring. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS Sitting: Priscilla Agnoli, Treasurer, Ann Eckhardt, President, Penny Chamberlain, Corresponding Secretary. Standing: Sandra Saches, Recording Secretary, Judy Wainman, Vice-President. LATIN CLUB OFFICERS Left to right are: Sue Perham, Consul, Sue Vaill, Consul, Pat Mur- phy, Scriba, and Linda DeLaurentis, Quaestor.

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THE TRIDENT The Trident, this year, took on a new form, having gone to the printer instead of the mime- ograph. Under the guidance of Miss Rita lvarson and Mr. David Maier, the staff of thirty-five news reporters keeps the students and faculty up to date on activities, news events, present fads, and local gossip. Paul Kosha is the present Editor, David Nordin, the Assistant-Editor, and Elizabeth Eaton, the Business Editor. Left to right are: Dave Nordin, Paul Kosha, and Elizabeth Eaton. THE AMITY SPOTLIGHT This year the school's literary magazine, the Spotlight, under the direction of Mr. Edward Cull and Mr. Matthew Coyle, published two is- sues, the Winter and Spring Editions. May there SPOTLIGHT STAFF Sitting: Debbie Benner, Sue Vaill, Pen ney Langeler, Pat Richter, Barbara M. Smith. Standing: John Bell, Lucy Lange- ler, Elizabeth Eaton. be many more to come! The staff members of this year's magazine are: Editor, Margaret Lan- geler, Assistant Editor, Susan Vaill, Business Editor, Barbara M. Smith, Assistant Business Editor, Patri- cia Richter, Production Editor, Doris Benner, Assist- ant Production Editor, Elizabeth Pike, Art Editor John Bell, and Assistant Art Editor, Lucy Langeler. I