Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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is expressly understood that in any functions of this government or in any questions that may arise pertaining to the interpretation of this constitution, the principal’s interpretation shall be final. We do hereby adopt this constitution with the firm belief and realization that high school students are quite capable of performing the functions of student government in a cooperative and democratic manner to the end that their school may be, both scholastically and socially, an institution of progress and achievement. TOM CHANDLER Treasurer, Student Body E X E C C U O T U I N V C E I L S GEORGE SCOVELL Athletic Representative ft

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F A L L A N D S P R I N G WE, the students of Grant High School, having concluded that an active and democratic system of student government is the essence of a complete and progressive high school life, and realizing that true achievement is best attained through cooperation with each other, with the administration, and with all of our other associates, do hereby present this constitution as the supreme factor governing all of our activities. Since the faculty and the advisor are held directly responsible for the actions of this Student Body, it

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Above, left to right: DICK McLAUGHLIN, Co-President of the newly-organized Boys’ League, STEVE CROLEY, Secretary, and JACK LANDRUD, Co-President. For many years there has been no organization for boys at Grant which did not limit its membership. The Boys’ League, active again for the first time in 20 years, has corrected this inconsistency in Grant’s democratic school system. There is no finer way of making new friends, learning good sportsmanship and citizenship, and just having fun than through participation in the intramural sports events, dances, parties, and programs sponsored by the Boys’ League.