Fairfield High School - Quill Yearbook (Fairfield, IA)

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Urganlzalluns With the phrases Will the meet- ing please come to order and Any volunteers for the refresh- ment committee? , the leaders and followers alike are enriched by participation in the various or- ganized groups of Fairfield High School. There are many types which sat- isfy all interests and personalities. Some organizations have as their purpose fellowship and service, others develop skills and interests. Students profit from association with others who are interested in the same things: speech, radio, farming, music, and library skills. Hard work and accomplishments in fields of sports, drama, or jour- nalism result in initiation into one of the coveted honor organizations. Perhaps a goal above goals is en- trance into the National Honor Society for excellence in scholar- ship, leadership, character, and service. The governing body in any large group, nation or school, is essential also. Our Student Council is the symbol of guidance and group rule in Fairfield High School. Though the proper balance be- tween extra-curricular and scholas- tic activity is often hard to obtain, it is a balance worth achieving and brings a satisfying part-answer to the search for friendship and knowledge.

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Seniors look back Many changes have taken place during our four years at FHS, but yet it remains the same - the friendly atmosphere, the hustling in the halls, the cheerful faces. Whether in need of information, advice, or admits, students are always welcome in the principal's office - the hub of the wheel. Before school or between classes a glance in the office will show Mrs. Bren- neman signing myriad colored admits, while Mr. Joss is in a student conference or in the midst of playing a practical joke on a faculty member. Sights of senior announcers, bundled up to meet the brisk autumn wind at football games and always alert for the next play, bring back to us memories of pep assem- blies, Little Six contests, the band in new uniforms marching at half time and the dance afterward. These amateur sports announcers are well on their way to later years in the field of broadcasting. Anticipated and celebrated victory assem- blies will long be remembered by all as faculty members drifted back to their school days and entertained the student body. Drum major Eddings led the band with much dignity and grandeur as cheer- leaders led the yells and various pupils took their turn at the dunce seat. As seniors we end our high school careers, but always we will remember the games, dances, assemblies, vacations, and school work. We are graduated and are going out into the world to make our own way, knowing that we would be lost without the experiences and knowledge gained during our high school days. We have had four good years full of fun and friendship and also our sadder moments - but as we leave we will look back and remember.

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Co-orclinating Council Kneeling: K. Rizor, M. Solheim, R. Manley, B. Burton, J. Swafiorrl, D. Stewart Sealed: li. lVlcNew, K. Sf'21l'lT0l'0ll2Il1, D. Yoder, li. Swanson, R. Menkv, G. Burk Standing: C. l'i-ck, J. Cuininings, J. Ramsey, ll. lll'l'lllll'1ltl, ll. Johnson, M. .l. Newland. Miss l'm-lcrson, tl. lluvull, J. fll'0lllK'l', li. Swanson, li. lVlillcl', J. Vliczuin, V. NVl1itc, I.. llovliringr Co-ordinating the many administrative and student activities is the responsibility of the Student Council. One of its major activities is general supervision of the Homecoming celebration. Another im- portant job, choosing the many and var- ied assemblies for the school year, is done by a committee of Council members. Now We can say we've danced holes in our socks, but at the annual Sock Hop, held to raise money for the March of Dimes, no one got cold feet - they were having too much fun. Council also sponsored the new United Fund Drive, which combined contributions for the Community Chest and Red Cross. The high school has again chosen Demitrious Stravridis from Greece as its adopted son, to whom we sent let- ters, gifts, and financial aid for his edu- cation. FHS glittered with Christmas spirit as a result of Council planning. With every- one co-operating another seasonal activity overseen by the Student Council, the LIU spring clean-up, was soon accomplished. April 10, of this year, the district Student Council meeting, attended by 250 advisors and student representatives from each Council group in the district was held at Fairfield High. Fun you lintl your own sliocs?