Denby High School - Navigator Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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The purpose of the Denby Mother's Club, as in the past, has been to work for the betterment of Denby and the surrounding commun- ity. Under their auspices bi-weekly dances have been held in order to raise funds for the annual scholarship given to an outstanding senior. Other activ- ities include a Christmas bazaar. The Art Club was organized by Mr. Anthony to give stu- dents a better chance to study and understand both ancient and modern art. The twenty-four members have been making trips to art exhibits and galleries. In time the club hopes to establish an art scholarship fund for a deserving senior. An organization composed of outstanding musicians is Denby's Music Club, sponsored by Miss Hulda Martin. A dance and Christmas concert were a few of the activities given under their auspices.

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The Denby Forum has conducted its assemblies in the manner of the town meeting radio pro- grams. A guest speaker, either teacher or student, was invited each week to express his views on foreign and do- mestic affairs, after which the discussion was thrown open to the floor. Member- ship has been large but new students are always welcomed. Founded in Febru- ary, 1939, the Junior Dramatic Work- shop has continued to be one of the most interesting clubs in Denby. The p u r p o s e, according to sponsor Miss Dorothea Comfort, is to give dramatic instruction and experience to lower classman. The Funfest production of Mid-Summer Night's D r e a m and short radio programs have constituted the terms' activities. With Mrs. Marga- riete Shimmin as their sponsor and director, the Drama and Radio Club soared to new heights this year. Audi- torium activities, including plays pre- sented at the Funfest, assemblies, and programs given over the public address system, were under their auspices. The club showed a profitable year in spite of the absence of a senior play.

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During the course of the term the Denby Debating Team has participated in six official debates. They are the first team to bring a plaque to Denby. Speakers this term were Rose Hufnagel, Maureen Kaess, and Martin Shapero. This term a semi- monthly edition of the Denby Log has been presented to the student body. After the re-organization of the staff under the sponsorship of Mr. Wiesen- feld, much work was done to furnish the students with a different and true school paper. The present paper, similar to a daily newspaper in form, has been the result and has met with great suc- cess and approval. The Service Club was organized under the direction of Mr. Phillip Baird for the purpose of building character among the student body. Being the school's largest club it boasts a membership close to two hun- dred. Members control the halls and lunchroom during the school day and at the end of each term receive medals for length of service.