Dana Hall School - Focus Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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flllll From the beginning ol' school the mem- bers ol' the Focus board could be recog- nized by the deep liirrows wedged in their brows, their baggy eyes, and their probing questions as to who you are, what you do, and what you want to be if and when you grow up. But despite the lrenzied hours spent in Compiling and arranging material we all did have a XN'OI'1Clf'1'll1l time with this our brain Child. Nliss Grimes, as ever, was our guiding star, without whom we would have lallen into the depths of depression and lost our way many times. But now, we, the weary members of the board, hope that you will have as mueh fun reading this as we did making it. Ed1'!0r-izz-Clzifyf I.i!fragy Editor B1z.t1'1zm' .llazzagw Picture Editor Art Editor Molly C Ilark Brenda Bowman Margaret Traylor Sally Hackett Ann Shellabarger

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT it -4 1 . x-- .. ., ' 'L L' ' --4 . J . , s x T , , ., , Y .- 1 ,. ,r .',s .. 5 S T A4 t., .. X1 , fs '- -- . .f 1 o 5 ,t I Student government has had a very successful year under the leadership of Esther Hamilton. To lurther its service to the school, the Council has been revised. There is now only one House President for the Main Building, who has under her direction the House Representatives of each ol' the corridors. In addition to its representation on the all- school council the non-resident students have elected a subsidiary council of their own number which functions directly in matters pertaining particularly to non-resi- dents. At our suggestion the school has experimented with inlormal breakfasts which means that we may eat breakfast as soon as the bell rings without waiting for the en- tire tablc to assemble, thus saving much needed time. Our special activity has been to establish a new system whereby the student body may become more independent. thus strengthening the qualities of responsibility, cooperation, and school spirit. This new merit system divides the girls into tour different groups according to their aca- demic and citizenship ratings, and conlers privileges and responsibilities earned by personal achievement. VYe have tried to live up to the standard that a good citizen is one who lives harmoniously in his community, helps solve its problems, and actively shapes its growth. We believe these innovations have and will continue to benefit the girls and the school as a whole, which is our ultimate aim. T5-il l 1

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During the school year an unusually line spirit and enthusiasm lor athletics were lelt throughout the school, and sports played a large part in the extracurricular activities ol' nearly everyone. The hockey season was quite long since the weather remained tavorable up until December, and although the varsity was not un- defeated, more outside games were played than ever before and many new contacts were estab- lished. In February a hockey ban- quet, at which awards were made, was given to the varsities by Miss Bowlby, and it was an experience which those girls will long treas- ure. Basketball was by lar the most popular winter sport, and although the classes were large, everyone had an equal chance to practice and play. The Varsity played several outside games, and the season was I55l ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President Audrey Shippee Vice President Alex Ordway Seerelagz Lee Garrison T7'BH,l'uT67' Sheila Sweeney very successlul. In addition to varsity and class games, round robins between houses were held on Friday nights, and voluntary practice on Saturday afternoons. Badminton was also very popular this winter, and both singles and dou- bles tournaments were featured and adepts played outside schools. The ski weekend, which was spent this year at Russells in North Conway, New Hampshire, was a great success and almost without mishap. Although the weather was only lair, the spirit and the skiing were excellent. Cheer Leaders were a great MissBow1by addition to the games this year, and played a large part in making this year a success. Under the excellent leadership of Au- drey Shippee the organization was run elliciently, maintained its high standards, and Iurthered interest in athletics.