Frankfurt American High School - Focus Yearbook (Frankfurt, Germany)

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LAWRENCE ROBERT McCOY Vice President Spring Term mm? Zecldana The Student Council Spring Elections were held during the first week of February. On Monday, the walls were adorned with a variety of posters, while hats and signs proclaiming the wearerls choice of candidate appear at every turn. The ,campaigning was fast and hectic, for only one day was allotted for the task. Speeches were given the following day during assemblies presided over by Scott Swedberg, outgoing Vice President, who had decided not to run again. The office of president was coveted by six eager politicians, five of whom attacked the first admin- istration in degrees ranging from subtletyto open criticism. These critics were answered by Steve Blake who was seeking re-election and was the last candidate to speak. Only one other office was under contest, that of Recording Secretary. Leona Aldrich and Bobbie Hines vied for the office. On Wednesday a perplexed, and indignant student body voted to retain the first administration with Bob McCoy joining them as the new Vice President. Presidential candidates ftop lefty Marty Bierne Jim Burkhardt, Alan Hudson, Pete Rosendahl, Bob McCoy, and Steve Blake wait nervously for their turns to speak. Mr. Schofer addresses the Executive Council Ctop rightj. Scott Swedberg, presiding over the Spring campaign speech assembly, introduces candidates for recording secretary, Bobbie Hines and Leona Aldrich, corresponding secretary, Sue Payne, and treasurer, Bob Sleeker fleftl. 127

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126 Representatives from Junior and Senior homerooms help to form House policy and keep their classmates informed of Student Government decisions. During the first Executive Councilmeet- ing, policy fo r the school year was discussed and a course of action decided upon. The Sophomore homeroom delegates comprise th e largest b l o c k of class representatives in the House,thus main- taining the American concept ofmajority representation.

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128 The group of cheerful students departing for Winterberg take time out to pose for their picture. Tired already are Scott Swedberg and Bob McCoy. Sue Topp industriously takes notes as sponsors Miss Julia Rowe, Mr. Herbert Rathner, and Mr. Paul Lucas concentrate on the speeches. Mimi White, Bobbie Hines, Adrienne Ariail, Zack McLees, Pam Morris, Pat Hannon, Bob Lockyer, Sue Graham, and Bob Crandall discuss school citizenship. Steve Blake opens the general session which was highlighted by speeches discussing the organization of all activities and their proper co-ordination. .leadmedqe . . . so successful, advisors suggest similar meetings to be held every year Frankfurt's and Europe's first leadership conference was held at Winterberg, Germany, during the weekend of December 8. It was attended by thirty-two students, composed of the officers from the three classes and maJor clubs. Herbert Rathner of the USAFE Rec reation Division delivered the keynote address on the problems encountered in leading discus sions. After Steve Blake opened the general session, a panel composed of Mr. Rathner, Mr. O'Neil, Director of Young Life, and Mr. Lucas, former assistant director of Key Club International of Chicago, discussed the general problems of leadership. Following this, the delegates divided into smaller groups on the basis of office. One ofthe most important recommendations made and adopted by the Student Council