Friends Select School - Record Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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instituted the student proctored study hall. We felt that with someone his own age rather than a teacher in charge, every student would be more apt to realize his duty to himself and his studies, and be more inclined to fulfill these duties. Of course, there was a small group of people who, by their actions, made it necessary for us to institute a discipline committee along with the student proctors. However, from a broad viewpoint, this phase has worked well and promises even more advancement in the future. An honor system will be much more difficult to establish for various obvious reasonsg however, it is possible. With sufficient preparation, thought, effort, and devotion, it can be achieved and may well prove to be of great value in gradu- ating better citizens from Friends' Select. The staff of student representatives has worked diligently to give advantages to the student body through the Council, and Select wishes to thank this organization for its significant accomplishments. THE JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Ronnie Eisenbergg jackie Laskin. Second row: Elaine Goodmang Peter DeGroot, advisorg Harriet Black, secretaryg Bill Friedenberg, presiclentg Margaret Conover, advisorg Debby Charleston. Third row: Barbara Spaethg Laurence Blauvelt, advisorg Carol Tonerg Marc Silverstein. Seventyone

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S DE T COUNCIL THE SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Joan Weisbergg Anne Fryg George Milner, presidentg Sue Kahn, secretary, Helen MacDonald, advisor. Standing: Steve Weinerg Gary Blauveltg Max Masseyg Laurence Blauvelt, advisorg Alex MacColl, advisorg Alan Cohng Andy Amsterdamg Paul Keyser. Absent: Peggy Spencer. In past years at Friends' Select, the Student Council was an almost unknown and totally powerless organization, remembered only once a year-election time. Its oflicers and representatives were chosen by the students in one assembly period, and the council lapsed into another year of stagnation. However, last year was the discussion period for any plans which, it was hoped, would make the organization a real part of the school and a benefit to the students. It was generally felt that any program tried would have to be of a preparatory nature, preparatory in the sense that it would better equip the students for the years following graduation. It was with this thought that we inaugurated what we hoped would result in a system of honor and responsibility for the student body. VVith the ideal in mind that an individual will become more responsible during his maturing years when his conduct is not regimented by someone twice his age, we Seventy

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VARSITY LUB Standing: Harvey Myerson, president, Jim Stokes, secretary, Ken Michael, advisorg Manny Boxer, vice presidentg Alan Cohn, treasurerg Paul Keyserg Bill Gross. First row: Steve Weinerg Andy Amsterclamg Fred Mayer. Second row: George Milner, Norman Silvermang Phil Spector, Third row: Steve Chucloffg Jeff David, Max Massey. Fourth row: Gary Blauveltg Dohn Rosenthalg Paul Pearlmutter. The Varsity Club controls boys' athletics. Wox'ki11g in conjunction with Master Ken Michael, it has striven to increase the value of the school's athletic program. The club was formed last year and this has been its first full season of operation. It replaces the old Boys' Athletic Association, which consisted of all boys in the Upper School. Most of these had no interest in its operation, and the large numbers made it impossibly unwieldy. The members of the new organization earn two varsity letters, thereby limiting the numbers to those most interested in athletics. The club has met frequently throughout the year. lVluch of the Work has been concerned with internal organization, defining rules, membership requirements, dues, and the club's duties. It has also worked with the coaches to distribute athletic awards, and has carried on the traditional Father-Son Banquet. The officers and members of the Varsity Club feel that great strides have been made this year, and believe that, in time, the club can become a vital organization in Friends' Select. Seve'nty'tw0