Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Pres.: Gail Gensler; V. Pres.: Bette Viano; Sec.: Nancy Watson; Treas.: Saleh Daher; Adv.: Mr. Flaherty. STUDENT COUNCIL The 1969-1970 Student Council gave to its suc- cessor the task of creating a new student govern- ment by the 1970 Christmas vacation. In accord, the Council this year established committees to formulate government proposals. It also sponsored a student referendum to discover student senti- ment on basic questions pertaining to government. The results indicated a majority of students were interested in the concept of a school government; one in which the faculty, administration and stu- dents would all participate in decision-making in certain areas. In trying to arrive at a feasible form of government employing this idea, the Council continued past its December deadline. It also real- ized that if the faculty and administration were to be involved in the government, they should also be involved in the planning stages. Thus, a Govern- ment Advisory Board was formed consisting of 4 teachers, 4 parents, 4 students and 1 administrator to continue the work. 29

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Pres.: Thomas Seder; V. Pres.: Richard Kelley; Sec.. Paula Bozoian; Treas.: Patricia Boundy; Adv.: Mrs. Cortese. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Scholarship, leadership, service and character are the four qualities upon which National Honor Society membership is based. A service organiza- tion, N.H.S. provides B.H.S. with both a tutoring program and a scholarship fund. The national guidelines set for the society limit its members and necessitate the exclusion of some well-qualified, potential members. This year, however, N.H.S. members, rather than protest these inequities, in- volved students from all classes in their under- takings. Many hours of work were put into the or- ganization of the tutoring program, which functioned throughout the year by providing tutors on both a permanent and temporary basis. 28

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Pres.: Russell Bonanno; V. Pres.: Curt Sauter; Sec.: Barbara Dutka; Treas.: Pam Small; Director: Mr. Tower. BAND That’s all for today, I’ll see you people in the Field House ready to go at 8:00 Saturday morning . . . We’re too late for pre-game, so can we make the “W” at half time? It always turns out so well . . . The rush of activity that is the football season, ended with the Thanksgiving game. From that time on, Band members concentrated their efforts in the preparation of programs for the Christmas, Spring, and Pops Concerts . . . Trumpets, you should listen to the clarinets. They know the music ... Mr. Tower, are we starting three before 7 or seven before 3? Band members work hard, but not without reward. Their outside activities included a Christmas Party, a trip to Symphony Hall to hear the Vienna Boys’ Choir, and the traditional end-of-the-year Band Party. 30 4mme