Fairfield High School - Quill Yearbook (Fairfield, IA)

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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?

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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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l Torches illumine scholarship Hushed expectation prevails throughout the high school auditorium as the students are called to take their places as members of Torch Club, the Fairfield chapter of the National Honor Society. Twice a year the eligible students are selected by vote of the members of their class and faculty. The final selection is made by a faculty committee. This honorary organization has as its pur- pose the encouragement of learning, hard work, and intelligent participation in school and community life. The group, with Miss Lindauer as its advisor, also sponsors an annual banquet for active and graduate members. The qualifications for initiation into Torch Club are high and difficult to meet. Ex- cellence in scholarship, demonstration of leadership ability, strength of character, and service to others are qualities all of which no human professes to have. Torch Club exists as a reward to those who have tried and partially succeeded in develop- ing these ideals into their lives. Top: Initiation by torch light Bottom: New niemlmers sign l'6Q,'lStCl 5 'Q ,is ' 'l'op Row: L. Clark, J. Hoover, D. Yoder, K. Keller, D. Fickel Bottom Row: L. Swanson, R. Menke, D. lVIcCrac'ken, F. Sherman, G. Lumlberg