Cody High School - Comet Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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FORENSIC CLUB . . . Front Row: E. Sloan fspon- sorl, K. Simon fvice-presidentj, M. Kellogg Ipresi- dentl, J. Bowler fsecretdfyl. J. Lehman, V. Krupic fsergeant at armsj, B. Koitsits. Second Row: J. Kahus, C. King, J. Haase, C. Garvey, G. George, C. Webb, F. Rettig. Third Row: C. Skolasinski, J. Blum, B. Shields, B. Polk, A. Bassin, J. Sleggall. Fourth Row: D. Gurczynski, M. Ravifz, S. Clifford A. Custance, S. Richie, L. Washington, S. Lyons. Fifth Row: J. Williams, L. Bocan, C. Whitelaw, R. Constable, F. Rockwood, M. Bednarski, B. Mit- chell, R. Morris. Back Row: J. Pelletier, K. John- son, G. Vredenburg, R. Kowalewski, R. Pisz, D. Sweetenham, D. LaCroix. achoof Jloeec acfiuifiea affain. momenfum The art of successful speaking took on a new aura of respect this year. Students were impressed at their fellow classmates' skill in speaking before large audiences with ease, as many members of the Forensic Club participated in Cody's programs as well as out-of-school competition. The Forensic Club offered students the valuable opportunity of training themselves in speaking and then practicing these skills through the most active schedule in forensic history. With a program of discussions and debates in the fall, they began the year by hosting the Michigan High School Forensic Discussion Clinic here at Cody. Those not associated with speech were amazed at the ease and sureness of the many panels which debated before an audience of students, teachers, and judges..Five trips to state colleges further broadened their scope of speech activities. Cody orators' fancies turned to competition in the spring as they busily prepared their speeches for various contests. Many members wished to go beyond inter-school competition. Robert Morris proved himself able to speak impressively when he placed first in city, state, and regional contests last spring. He continued to rank high among his competitors as he took fourth place in the national Knights of Pythias competition during the summer. And as they progressed throughout the year, their ability to relate thoughts with clearness, meaning, and poise developed. Forensic Club members then realized the advantages and opportunities of knowing how to speak well. Forty-nine

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ala! worha fo Linclfe Lienclfy refafiona The Human Relations Club traditionally has its eye on the world of tomorrow . . . whether this world will exist or not depends on the public relations of its in- habitants. Sincerely wishing to improve this relationship, the Human Relations Club provided as many opportunities as possible, this year, for its members to become acquainted with all kinds of people. Representatives of different races, religions, countries and many students and teachers at Cody were included in this traditional brotherhood program. Foreign exchange faculty members and students who related their interesting experiences to club members were Miss Vera Gustafson and Mr. Edward Anthony, Cody's faculty visitors to Hawaii and England, and American Field Service representatives Jill Mackie and Jill Dinwiddie who spent their summer months in Pakistan and Turkey. Willing workers of this goodwill group gave unselfishly of their time to make a success of the Christmas campaign for canned foods. Urging Codyites to help the less fortunate, they collected approximately 550 cans of food, to begin the building of an extensive supply which was drawn upon when needed. Joining the Round Table, a city-wide organization of Protestant, Catholic and Jewish members, they worked together for mutual understanding and friendship. Z Q . DEMOCRATIC HUMAN RELATIONS CLUB . . . Front Row: N. Rusk Ipresidentj, R. Gran- feldt fvice-presidentj, P. Czyzewski fcorrespond- ing secretaryj, S. Lyons frecording secretaryj, F. Rockwood ftreasurerj. Second Row: K. Miyoshi fsponsorj, E. Wernette, J. Kahus, J. Smith, A. Gornbein lsponsorj. Third Row: E. Wright, D. 'Gt Ulianelli, J. Grant, M. Rudick, K. Simon, L. Smigulec. Fourth Row: J. Johnson, S. Smith, A. Bassin, J. Ruszkiewicz, L. Luko. Fifth Row: M Eklund, L. Washington, J. Miller, S. Naiiar Back Row: C. Seeba, R. Leahey, T. Shafer, K Bates, S. Charney.

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Fifty ALPHA Y-TEENS . . . Front Row: W. Lile fpresi- dentl, K. Gragg fvice-presidentj, P. Teagan frecord- ing secretaryl. C. Seeba Icorresponding secretaryj, J. ,Rankin ftreasurerj, B. Foster Ichaplainl. Second Row: V. Krupic, E. Wright, J. Frost, C. Demick, P. Teeley, E. Rodocker. Third Row: N. Palin, J. Haase, M. Koppy, T. Jones, B. Hunter. Fourth Row: C. Webb, M. Rudick, J. Mackie, B. Mitchell fsergeant at armsj, J. Johnson, J. Kahus. Fifth Row: P. Perrin, S. Bizick, P. McCray, B. Vowtz, B. Reitenga. Back Row: J. Yule fhistorianjf S. Char- ney, S. Machan fI.C.C. representativej, G, James, J. Anderson, L. Semmens. groulaa acfiuefg- Jerue Jcdoofancl communify Cody's Y-Teens characterized the spirit of youth working and playing together in the Christian atmosphere of fun and fellowship as they enthusi- astically served and supported their school, community, and fellowman. They found pride in being part of the national chapter, sponsored by the Y.W.C.A., and pleasure in active membership in the Alpha, Beta, and Y-Ette Chapters at Cody. Cody Y-Teens began this year's calendar of activities with the traditional candle-light ceremony to initiate new members and once more bring together the old. The holiday spirit soon captivated the girls and they began early to make stuffed dolls and colorful scrapbooks for hospitalized chil- dren. They were peanut venders, too, selling cans of nuts at Christmas to earn money for charity purposes. Serving Cody, the Y-Ettes volunteered to assist at the Saturday morning Y.W.C.A. recreational program. The pennies they diligently collected from friends and classmates were given to the Children's Home, adding pleasure to the routine life of the children living there. Highlighting another eventful year, more Cody Y-Teens enjoyed active club membership than ever before as the new Beta Chapter became part of Y-Teen life at Cody.