Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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ACTIVITIES

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He Is Activity Minded In Mr. Spauldings office there hangs a large calendar on which all school activities are tabulated chronologically. Whenever a teacher or student seeks an open date for an event, that calendar is consulted. For anyone coming into Emerson, no matter ivhat tal¬ ent he has, or lack of talent, there is some activity in which he can take part. There are different kinds of activities for all types of students. In each social group in which he finds himself, he has an opportunity to make friends and to develop a new and different side of his character, thereby gaining self-confi¬ dence. His knowledge and his outlook on life are broadened by participating in all sorts of events and by assuming the responsibilities that come with taking an active part in extra¬ curricular subjects. Everyone cannot play a trombone; everyone cannot dance a rumba; everyone cannot win an oratory contest; everyone cannot play with the Melody Makers.” Everyone cannot lift his silver toned tenor in A Cappella Choir, nor can everyone act like Bette Davis. One must develop his character and enrich his life by participating in many activi¬ ties until he finds one in which he is happy and at ease. No matter what type of talent the student possesses, he should find the place where he belongs, and where he can give some service to the school body. Page Sixteen

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Hoard of Control Standing: Mr. Carlbcrg Back row, left to right: John Barrick, Ed Steen, John Charlebois. Middle row: Adrianne Bocskay, Irene Shotts, Chester Bokich, Sadie Fairley, Helen Donahoe, Richard Swan, George Colley. First row: Gene Miller, Bob Crane, Dan Barrick, Mary Thanos. The Board of Control was organized in 1912 to establish more effective coopera¬ tion in our school. It was suggested by Mr. R. D. Chadwick, a teacher at Emerson at that time. This organization was to be as closely connected as possible with city and state organizations in order that students might get first hand information on community problems. The election of the board each year follows the Indiana election laws and has a constitution defining its power and authority. They meet once each month and have definite assignments of work to keep them more than busy. The Board of Control does its work mainly through four standing committees: Booster Committee, Scholarship Committee, Social Committee, and the Building and Grounds Committee. The success of the Board of Control has been due to the fact they have been given a reasonable amount of authority and allowed to use it with out interference. Chester Bokich acted as president of the board until he left for the Coast Guard in December. The duties since then have been carried on by the Vice President, Eugene Miller. This student organization has for the past twenty-one years been under the efficient guidance of Mr. A. B. Carlberg, their sponsor. The other committees which work with the Board of Control are the Building and Grounds Committee, the Booster Committee, and Scholarship Committee. The Building and Grounds Committee, our so called Police Department, was really on the job this year. They introduced a new plan for hall order, which the students accepted and followed. They were led under the capable leadership of Robert Kaplar, President, and sponsored by Miss Ban. The Booster Committee, which is composed of all the cheerleaders, and representatives from each class, is in charge of boosting all of the school’s activities. Our Scholarship Committee, under the direction of Miss Talbot, makes out the honor roll. This committee is composed of a representative from each register, who in¬ forms his register as to its good standing, and issues the eligibility list. Page Eighteen