Gabriels High School - Trumpet Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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U ITT-KET WORD A D BA IC FACTOR The Student Council of 1966 has attempted to create among the students of Gabriels a spirit of unity. This unity is an all-important factor in determining the success of the relationship between the faculty and students. Under the direction of the Council' s officers and moder- ator, the three standing committees have achieved organiz- ation and fostered a genuine respect for co-operation in student activities. Senior Bob Froh has served as President, Junior Robert Palmiter as Vice-President, Senior Chris Walker as Secretary, and Junior Jon Tomlonavich as Treasurer. With the superb guidance of their moderator, Brother Jeffrey, these four students have been able to carry tre- mendous amounts of responsibility for the betterment of the school through the Student Council. Various activities served as showcases for Student Council efforts. Several dances were sponsored with the purpose of promoting a spirit of good will among the stu- dents. The Sock Hop extended this spirit to all O'Rafferty students in a most unusual manner. In order that the in- coming Freshmen would find adjustment to the accelerated academic and social aspects of high school more easily, the Council worked diligently to design an informative Freshmen Orientation Day Program. The Civic Committee assumed the responsibility of maintaining order in the cafeteria and the corridors. Moderated by Brother Jeffrey, the Student Council of '65- '66 has been a most effective government. Officers this year were Bob Froh, Chris Walker, Jon Tomlanovich and Roberta Palmiter. The sock-hop, a Gabriels' first for 1966 was sponsored O'Rafferty basketball game. All participants checked their by the Student Council in the gym after the Gabriels- shoes in the balcony and everyone enjoyed the evening.

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Tom Koob and Lorraine Ginther undertook the organization of selling refreshments during Basketball season to raise Student Council funds. Under the direction of Fr.Sears, a portable altar was con- structed to accommodate the large attendance at daily Mass. 30 The Student Council Student-Faculty Relations Committee assembled the Student Directories, instrumental were Susy Campbell and Pat Fladung. Gabriels again displays its' cooperation by its' large participation in the March of Dimes Bread Drive.

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A LITTLE BIT OF GULD TQ WEAR As president of the N. H. S., Chris Clark informed the guests of the function and purposes of the National Honor Society. 'Moral Courage' was the subject of the talk given by Doctor John Wilson who is the Dean of the Honors College at M.S.U. 32 Schools all over the nation strive to recognize those whose achievements are outstanding, and Gabriels High School is no exception. The National Honor Society is the organization instituted specifically for this purpose- honoring those whose character, scholarship, leadership, and service mark them as excellent students. Election to the National Honor Society is not an end in itself, as the elected well know. The shiny, gold hood or stole worn on Induction Day is not the sole factor distin- guishing them from the rest. Rather must they be identified by the manifestation of sterling qualities in all they undertake. That the members have been recognized for their ac- complishments in the past is true. Yet much more is ex- pected of them in the years ahead. Whether or not they continue to display the selflessness and exemplary conduct that has made them stand out is up to them. Brother Athanasius, principal, bestows the gold hood of honor upon Barbara Siegrist, senior member of the N.H.S.