Beachwood High School - Oculus Yearbook (Beachwood, OH)

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Homecoming Queen and Attendants Council

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Tammany Hall The Student Council of 1963-1964 will go down in history as the First Re- forming Council of Beachwood. Re- acting to charges of unconstitutional practices from all sides, the tribunal of students moved swiftly to clean house. The first step was the disen- franchisement of all committee chair- men and club representatives. Under the old regime, these unelected people had voted in council, seriously warping the power structure of the body in favor of the Upper Class against the poorer classes (juniors and sophomores.) This was rapidly changed. The second major event was the re- Writing of the school constitution. A committee working under the auspices of the Student Council suggested massive changes in the antiquated and inept document, and the entire school voted on the proposed amendments. The Katz administration also did a stalwart job. Through a candy drive, the sale of Porkie hats and pompoms, and a Family-Fun-For-All, co- sponsored with the Senior Class, the debt accumulated by the last admini- stration was paid off; and by fastidious abstinence from any form of toxic drink, Treasurer Leeb restored re- spectability to her office. Finally, adding excitement and a new depth to council politics was the rapid rise to power of Boss Winger. By astute political maneuvering, charis- matic appeal, and, when necessary, the use of raw power (ask Jeff Fried- man, Dem--214), Winger elevated himself to a position of tremendous in- fluence in council. Roaming the floors during a meeting, he would make From council meetings are born the fund-raisers, pom- motions from any part of the hall, in- poms and porky hats, the book store, the candy sale, and timidate representatives, and freely the Exam Slam. criticize officers. However, Winger's opposition to council measures was usually thoughtful and beneficial . These factors contributed to start the foundation of a tradition which it is hoped future Student Councils will con- tinue and expand.

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Student Council Officers And Advisors Left To Right: Barbara Weiner, Vice President; Mr. Dober, Ad- visor; Burton Katz, President; Leslie Leeb, Treasurer; Mr. Dowling, Advisor; Karen Miller, Secretary. A view of the dance floor. Last year's Homecoming Queen, Vicki Volsky, joins the court and their dates on the bandstand for the coronation. Beachwood dances are always well chaperoned.