Denby High School - Navigator Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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The Gamma Rh o chapter of the Girl Reserves sponsored as their main activity of the term, a skating party held at the Y.M.C.A. For- mal and informal initiations were held. President for the past term has been Shirley Anderson. Under the able and enthusiastic sponsorship of Miss Helen Kelly, the Senior Girl Reserves have had a full season of activities. Included are a skating party given in collabora- tion with the Hi-Y, a formal and an informal initiation, and the annual Christmas party given for needy child- ren. President for the past semester has been Harriett Bott. The Denby branch of the Michigan Affiliated F u t u r e Craftsmen Clubs is sponsored by Mr. Drapeau. During the last few years members of the Denby branch have carried several prizes at state conven- tions. A large share of the credit for this success should be given to Don Carter, president of the club and state secretary of the affiliated clubs.

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s Rf! 5 V' ' 10 ' f L, ... ' f, -iff. J' dubai are XJ K XJ , 1 m -L f ff r ff , M if ffw fj Denby's Hi-Y has progressed this recent term under the expert guidance of President Wallace L a r s o n. Recently the Hi-Y enter- tained the student body with an even- ing of movies and a semi-formal New Year's eve dance. Its members have cir- culated among the student body of Denby and have helped further the Hi- Y cause, To create, maintain, and ex- tend throughout the school and com- munity high standards of christian char- acter. Outstanding for its large amount of activity is the Denby's Dance Club sponsored by Mr. Arthur Carty. Demonstrations during the past semester have been given at several schools, including Southeastern and Northeastern. Several members re- ceived recognition after their partici- pation in the Night Club Varieties fea- tured in the recent Funfest. Conspicuous in its position in front of the office is the Advertising Club, whose tireless efforts produce the gay and informative post- ers that line Denby's halls as advertis- ment for school activities. Sponsored by Mrs. Marian Van Osenbruggen, the Ad club offers a fine opportunity for those interested in commercial artistry. pf ,fawidif

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To promote a bet- ter interest in science and more socia- bility among studentsi' is the purpose of the Science Club, organized by Dr. Vaughn. The thirty members recently took a visit to the Cranbrook Institute of science. Scientific experiments con- stitute further activities. The successful mo- ney making enterprises carried on by the Home Economics Club this year have consisted of selling potato chips and peanuts at football games, super- vising a bake sale, and sponsoring the sale of fruit cakes, which amounted to 375 pounds. Members of the club were hostesses for a city wide Home Eco- nomics Club's Christmas Party, Decem- ber 17. The Denby S al e s Club is in charge of sales for all school activities and functions. For the most part the sales are carried on through representatives appointed for each re- cord. Good salesmanship is stressed for membership.