Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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GOOD GOVERNME T PROGRA James, Shirley, Robert, Richard, Daniel, joyce, Frank, and Donna, with Mary seated. Student Government Day, established by a procla- mation of the governor of Massachusetts, was held in Boston the second Friday of March. Each second- ary school in the Commonwealth held an election to choose a representative for this occasion. The pur- pose of this state-wide movement is to promote good citizenship and increase students' knowledge of the function and operation of our government. On Thursday, December 10, nine members of the Easthampton High School student body presented their views on important questions of the day at a rally held in the school auditorium. The subjects they discussed were among the many questions to be brought before the Legislative body in Boston on March 12. With Patricia Sniado, chairman of the general committee, presiding, the candidates presented the following topics: Why Taxes Should Be Lowered in Massachusettsn. -Robet Craig Why Bingo Should Not Be Legalized in Massachusetts . -Donna Mitchell Raising the Licensing Age from 16 to 18 . - Frank Skrzyniarz CS Educational Television . -Richard Beebe Youth Training in Firearms . -James Trudeau CC Compulsory School Age Should Not Be Raised to 18 . -Mary Weidhaas S4 Compulsory School Age Should Be Raised to 18 . -Joyce Ingenito Lowering the Voting Age from 21 to 18 . - Shirley Lehr :L Raising the Licensing Age from 16 to 18 , - Daniel Morrison After the rally the students returned to their home rooms and voted for their representative. As a re- sult, Mary Weidhaas was chosen as delegate, and Joyce Ingenito and Robert Craig were elected alter- nates. The tireless efforts of Miss Lou Lyman, the advisor, helped to make this program a success. General Committee Patricia Sniado, Chairman Marjorie Kaeppel Jane Kosior Delores Kowalczyk Advisor: Miss Lou Lyman

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, A 'N j 3 rj l lx 'V' Nez, ,- , Y I -1 c. V J lib if fd I ,INT JJ ' l Cl-IARMQ CLUB OFFICERS lx. r I it President Elodie Fleury ,fi Vice-President Gloria Poudrier Fl-lj Secretary Joanne Gendreau l Treasurer Patty Tourville l Advisor Mrs. Marjorie Beebe Q Charming Oflicers and Advisor At each meeting of the Charm Club the ethics of good behavior and the value of an attractive appearance are discussed by the members. The best methods of achieving these results are demon- strated for the group, and at the same time a study is made of color schemes in clothes, becoming hair styles, and the niceties of proper deportment in public. A reception for new members was held on October 22 at an afternoon tea in the high school study hall. In January the Club contributed Five' dollars to the March of Dimes Campaign. At a later meeting plans were formed to attend the annual pre-Easter Fashion Show in Hartford. A food sale was held the last week in February to help Finance this trip, which took place on March 20 and proved to be a beneficial excursion for all who participated. Diane Allard Evelyn Ciaglo Carol Cooper Joan DeLane Judy Fisher Deanna Gingras Gladys Graham Dale Kaeppel Cynthia Kennedy Carol Kinlock Carol Krawczyk Florence Krawczyk Dorothy Lagowski Lillian Lajoie Members Gloria LaLiberte Nan Lowe Nancy Mackie June Martin Carol Mimitz Arline Newton Holly Osborn Theresa Pariseau Thelma Pendergast Carol Poudrier Shirley Raymond Lillian Rusin Pauline St. Sauveur Marian Szumowski All eyes forward for poise Trying a new hair style 1 Mrs. Marjorie Beebe

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FORM L TTIRE The Junior-Senior Prom, held each year in May, is always a striking and beautiful aFfair - a real soiree . Our stu- dents are dignified and eye-catching when they appear in formal attire. The marshals at gradu- ation, four junior stu- dents, are the solemn leaders of the procession of graduation. They too are always in colorful evening dress. I 'Q junior Marshals: Richard Audrey Martha 3. 7'f P K ' fit' if ,aw Qt and joseph Gail, Lillian, and Lois at the Prom Luanne with Walter Martha it 5 .y V 5 N , xx f F' 1 f St Dolores and escort chat with Ivy and Harold I and Danny' 61 Be tsy and