Centerville High School - Elkonian Yearbook (Centerville, OH)

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honor system demonstrated active democracy Elected to represent senior class for Homecoming weekend were Connie Weidle, Queen Sally Owens, and Sharma Stone. At Fairmont East journalism workshop, local TV newsman interviews Rod ney Love, Third Congressional District candidate, after program. Cries against conformity, war, and inflation were heard both nationally and locally during the turbulent years of 1966-67. Students at CHS voiced their opinions, pro and con, on these subjects in social studies classes and in various club meetings. Organizations such as Iunior Council on World Affairs enabled interested students to learn about national and international affairs. During UN week special programs were given to acquaint students with the principles of this organization and its handling of international affairs. Candidates in the Third Congressional District race, Charles Whalen and Rodney Love spoke at the Magsig auditorium on the aims of the UN and the struggles for world peace. All classes were involved in school government by participating in class elections. Worthy candidates were nominated and then elected to represent their class on the student council and as class officers. Student government, the new honor system, and elections brought more responsibility and a knowledge about the fundamentals of democratic structure to CHS. As in the past, Centerville students used these privi- leges to their advantage to improve student life and to solidify their relations with the faculty. 9

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Contending for awards of distinction provided a chal- lenge for Centerville High School students. After spend- ing many endless hours of effort and hard work, CHS students prided themselves in their accomplishments. No matter how small or insignificant the accomplish- ment seemed to be, whether it was receiving an A on an English term paper or finding the value of a de- terminite in an Alegbra ll equation, students excelled and learned. Yet achievements were not limited to classroom work alone. CHS students had.initiative and drive. They ex- celled in bigger and more outstanding fields of achieve- ments--not only in scholarship but also in athletics, leadership, and service as Well: Tom Kidwell was honored as an area finalist for the Iunior Ambassador Award: Mary Cowman was selected as a semi-finalist in the National Honor Society Scholarship Programg and Dave Cope, as most valuable football player, was pre- sented with the first annual Sonny Unger Award. These were just a few of the honors awarded to CHS students this year. And because of these achievements students renewed their self-respect and personal pride which helped to mold a more Well-rounded individual. poses proudly after having been named Montgomery County 4-H Fair Queen for 1966. self respect, personal pride, sense of responsibility Before adding first-place trophy won in Stebbins competition, senior Coed Patty Weese admires other CHS trophies.