Desert Sun High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Idyllwild, CA)

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i «aiSifv«BBT — jjs;,. ACTIVITIES ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Our wholehearted thanks go to the Entertainment Committee for planning such enjoyable and amusing activities this year. Our Christmas formal provided a TOP finish to the last school day of 1956. Frequent Wednesday night dances gave us a breather during hard academic w eeks. Under Nick Partch and Bob Walker, chairmen for the first and second semesters respectively, the com- mittee labored untiringly for the students ' pleasure. Extra dances, movies, and parties added flavor and sparkle to our social life at Desert Sun. Charlie Siies. Ann Hochbeig, Mike Gallagher. Chet Solace, Mrs. Searles adviser; Flora Hunter, Nick Pcrtch, chairman. .r-r i U : . it u-ii Vi i -• ' :% ' i 39

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PLANNING STUDENT Dana Wood, vice-president; Pat Berger, treasurer; Sharon Kilpatrlck, S. S. U.; Herb Baron, president; Steve Lesser, gifls; Nick Partch, entertainment; Bob Walker, entertainment; John Bishop, S. S. U.; Barrett Covington, sports; Jerry Wedell, secretary; Mr. Richert, adviser. STUDENT COUNCIL Meeting three times a week at noon with its faculty advisers, Edie and Mr. Richert, the Student Council has had the opportunity to handle many student problems and activities. The Council has acted as a liaison between the students and administration. The most important accomplishment of the Student Council this year was the completion and ratification of the Desert Sun Constitution. Student Body acceptance of our new constitution enabled the Council to stand on a basis of law in meeting student problems. The members of this body this year have shown a tremendous interest in bettering their school life. 38

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GIFTS COMMITTEE COMMITTEES -TRAINING By completing various projects throughout the year, the Gifts Committee has Uved up to its motto of wiUingness to help others. Aid was sent to the unfortunate Hungarians through Care. Establishment of a student store selling soft drinks and candy enabled the Gifts Committee to raise money for the needy of Laos. Because of the generosity of the students, boxes of clothes were sent to Indians in New Mexico, who have been described as The Shame of America. The Red Cross was grateful for the money raised to help the needy in our own county of Riverside. Our appreciation goes to all the members of the Gifts Committee for the outstanding services that they have rendered this year. Pat Berger, Jack Russell, Miss Greene, adviser; Steve Lesser, chairman; Bill Witherspoon. Joan Borden, Gail Roome. Sandy Stein. 40