Gardena High School - El Arador Yearbook (Gardena, CA)

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NICK AND DICK HEAD STUDENT BODY FDR '62-'63 S'63 President - Dick Burt During Nick Polizzi's term as Student Body President of Gardena High School, many im- provements were made in the organization of student government. Among these were reor- ganization of the Student Court, complete re- vision of the point system, and strengthening of the House of Representatives. Being President was the greatest achieve- ment of my high school career. I shall always remember G. H. S.: the faculty, the student body, and the days I spent there. They were the greatest days of my life, W5 Since his victory in the election of officers S '63, President Dick Burt has brought to our student body an interest in international af- fairs. This year, students of Gardena's Inter- national Relations classes represented Nigeria at the model United Nations at Loyola Uni- versity. Through the efforts of Dick, G. H. S. will have its first foreign exchange student since 1960. Among the other accomplishments of Dick's term are the organization of the Speech and Debate Club, the revision of the Student Hand- book, and promotion of school spirit through the spirit program and spirit week. My high school career reached its high- point when I was elected Student Body Presi- dent of Gardena High School. As President, I tried to execute the various functions of my office in the best interests of the student body and in a manner befitting that esteemed office. It has been a great honor. I - W'62 President -- Nick Polizzi

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STATERS PLOW FERTILE FIELDS OF DEMOCRACY California Boys' State 1962 was held at the California State Fair Grounds in Sacramento, June 16 to June 23. In progress since 1936, the purposes of the convention, sponsored by the American Legion, were to promote good citizenship, to propagate an interest in governmental affairs, and to beget enlightened citizens. The activities of the convention consisted of the electing of city, county, and state officials, the simulating of all official duties, and the hold- ing of mock arrests and trials. While in Sacramento, the six representatives from Gardena met over 800 boys from the state of California. They spent a day at the Capitol, where they 'witnessed the inauguration of their elected governor, and acquainted themselves with a few of the many functions of their state capital. They also visited historic Fort Sutter. Although a great deal of time was spent in prearranged activi- ties, there also was time for rec- reation such as softball, football, volleyball, swimming, and ping pong. Girl State Representative for 1963 - Linda Yeurgin Representatives to the CALIFORNIA BOYS' STATE were Francis Ota, Edward Dewey, Owen Tsuchiyo, Dick Burt and Keith Watanabe, Every year, a post of the American Legion Auxiliary is allotted a candidate to the California Girls State Con- vention, held each year at the University of California, Davis campus. This year's representative from Gardena attending the 19th annual assemblage of high school seniors, held June 18 to June 25, was Linda Yeargin, The purposes of the convention, consisting of 521 California girls, were to promote a feeling of responsi- bility, to produce informed individuals, and to stimulate a concern for future leadership. The first three days of activity centered around the electing of county and city officials, while the last few days witnessed the election of all state representatives. Linda ran, and was elected a judge of the District Court of Appeals. One day was set aside for o visit to the State Capitol, during which time the girls toured the Capitol grounds and viewed first-hand the numerous offices composing the well-known building.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT SI-IAPES POLICIES l DICK BURT CHARLOTTE BLODGETT TRUDY EPPLE JANET HOEL N Vice President Secretary l liSf0ri0r1 Treasurer l 'W S E.QTT l i Bovs LEAGUE SWS LEAGUE STUDENT COURT-Harold Payne, Boys League President, Paula Soupe, Chief Justice, Pam lkejiri, Girls League President. ff , 'Unit' The Student Court receives its powers from the new Gardena High School Constitution, which has been re- vised this year by Student Senate. Formerly the Court consisted of six judges and a Chief Justice. In order to cut down on many disputes, the new constitution provides for a judicial power of three judges. Student Court is organized to provide remedial in- struction to students who have broken school rules.t Knights, Las Laureas, and Coeds issue citations to stu-l dents in this category. A hearing is held where the case is heard as in actual court situations. Appropriate measures are then taken by the court to prevent further violations of school rules. cfs, ' The Student Senate is composed iof activity leaders and is presided over by the Student Body President. The purpose of the senate is to formulate ideas lot service and interest into plans that will benefit the student body. W This year the Student Senate insti- gated a spirited program to arouse in- terest in student activities, revised the student handbook, proposed new book covers, and sold sweat shirts to be worn at sports activities. l A novelty this year was the exchange senate with Hawthorne High and San Pedro High where students observed other senates in action and gathered in- formation to improve their own senate organization. On the agenda for next year will be the foreign exchange program which will enable students of foreign nations to visit our campus for a year. WINTER SENATE-Row 'I: T. Epple, D, Burt, N. Polizzi, C. Blodgett, J. Hoel, C. Schmitt. Row 2: L, Weems, P. lkejiri, C. Bentley, D. Horn, J. Martois, K. Moldenhauer, L. Inose, i B. Fein. Row 3: L. Henderson, R. Garst, H. Van Herk, E. Dewey, D. Mayhew, H. Payne, ' M. Douglass, B. Burt.