Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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ii.. ., 0 - iff,- .1 R QJ , i md HAPPY LEGISLATORS are these Student Senators listen- ing to Senate President Kovacovich. FRONT ROW: Super Webb, Stayman, Schatt, Mardian, Weiss, Gear, Buros, Gelt, McCracken, Cordell, Storrs, Phillipi. CENTER: R. Guirey, Liston, Krohn, Nathanson, Wilson, Grodzinsky Senators With A solid voice in student affairs - that's what Central High students are assured through their Student Senate. An accurate balance of representa- tion is kept, with each class electing its own senators. This year the Senate raised a strong- er-than-ever voice for needed reforms. Most ambitious of these was a full-scale study of the C merit system. The ad- . ministration is giving serious consideration to the Senate's recommen- dation this school term. 1 Mehagian, Heflin, Bob Blanchard, Ramenofsky, Stolfa, Hess, Samuelson, Sheri Guirey, Arnote, Fillmore. TOP: Zivney, Rosenthall, Faris, Evans, Messmore, Young, John, son, Hunter, McMonigle, Neilson, Eglington, Walker, Brenda Gold, Blair, Dillinger, Gus Blanchard and Hill. A Purpose . . Besides enacting reforms, the Senate furth- ered the cause of the cause of the student body by means of fund-raising projects. Start- ing the school year with a deficit, the group upped its treasury balance to over 52000. Projects included sale of Foreign Exchange stock, magazine subscriptions, a talent show, and sale of colorful Bobcat pins. Central was well represented at the Arizona Student Council Convention in Scottsdale this year by Senators Pat Mclvlonigle and Ken Weiss, who reported interesting and valuable information back to the CeHS legislators. As CHS grows in importance, the Senate hopes to streamline many facets of student government. Leaders especially want to bring new ideas on assemblies and the honor system. 6

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' t i . ,Q Q xszcg L A 4 GUIDANCE BOARD relaxes between student interviews. Here are Bob Storrs, Richard Mehagian, Mrs. Neff, Clerk, Beth Fill- more, Gus Blanchard, Mr. William Ball, adviser, and Peggy Hetlin. Every case the Board considered got a square deal. . . . With Thoughtful Care Justice-Tempered with mercy. Headed by Sponsor Ball and Student Body President Gus Blanch- ard, Guidance Board maintained a historically fine record by assisting many students who would other- wise have no opportunity to redeem themselves. The principle of student discipline by students was praised both by students and school personnel. EXECUTIVES AT WORK: Discussing a bill to be proposed to the Student Senate are this year's Executive Committee mem- bers Howard Nielsen, Cheryl Evans, Jerry Telfer, Ray Hunter, Careful thought, sound planning, and competent execution ot student body projects made the stu- dent government year a high spot in Central's history. Able leadership enabled the Executive Com- mittee to co-ordinate student body activities and recommend improvements. Every Bobcat at Central had fair and adequate representation in government. .lean Stayman, Patty McMonigle, Ned Sawyer, Libbie Bate, Chuck Sankey, and Brenda Gold. Service on this committee gives student participants invaluable training and experience. 53

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73 Observe Strict Law Rules Capable leader of Student Senate for i960- 6l was Ann Kovacovich, student body vice- president. Her sense of fair play and firm control of every situation guided the legisla- tive body through many a stormy session. Sponsor was Mr. Elmer Felton, who explained legislative terms and procedures and advised the Senate when it seemed to tread thin ice. Intelligent discussion and efficient treatment of bills marked this body as most efficient. Highlight of second semester was a tour of the Arizona Legislature and the State Capitol while the senate and house were in session. A visit with the Governor and explanation of the Superior Court operations were included in the worthwhile trip. Members were im- pressed with procedures in the legislature which resembled actions of the school Senate. WE'LL D0 IT! Senate Leader Kovaco- vich brings smiles to fellow Senate officers considering plans for the talent program. From left are Davenport, Telfer, Trent, Kovacovich and Wahe.