Groton High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Groton, NY)

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Home Economics Club PRESIDENT .,,.,.A.,....,.,...,,................... Helen Condron VICE-PRESIDENT ,v,A., ..,.... E lizabeth Hakes SECRETARY ........... ...,. N atalie Keefe TREASURER ...,.......,.,..,...............,.,......... Sue Santuae The Home Economics Club, under the guidance of Miss Gruginskis, opened the school year with a candle-light initiation for new members. The membership has been limited to sixteen members instead of eighteen as it has been in previ- ous years. These members are chosen from the junior and senior classes. The purpose of this organiza- tion is to create a closer friendship and companionship among the girls and to stimulate interest in the art of home making. One of the year's numerous activities sponsored by the club was a Christmas party with games. gifts, and refreshments. Future Farmers of America In the past school year the Groton Future Farmers, in cooperation with the 4-H Club and thc agriculturalists of the surrounding community, have conducted a helpful and interesting program, which has aided in the nation's all-out War effort. This program included such activities as Victory Garden Campaign, farm machinery repair, and cooperative seed selling. 36

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Glee Club PRESIDENT .4,,,,,,,,.,,, ,,,,..,.. A rthur Spearing VICE-PRESIDENT .,............................ Russell Bruno SECRETARY AND TREASURER .,.. Ruth Santuae PUBLICITY MANAGER ...,.............. Roy Carpenter LIBRARIANS ............ Betty Wilcox, Philip Stevens DIRECTOR A....... ..,...........,..................... M iss Tuttle PIANIST ......... ........ .,,,... ........,..... T h e resa Lane For the past school year, the Glee Club, under the able direction of Miss Tuttle, has been one of the top ranking organizations of the school. Diligently practicing twice a week, the members have prepared their numbers for scheduled events. As is the annual custom of the organization, the Glee Club went carolling throughout the village at Christmas time. The climax of' the year was the Spring Concert held in the high school auditorium in May. The concert was well attended by the public and was very Well enjoyed. The Glee Club owes much to Miss Tuttle for its outstanding success. 35

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Traffic Squad , The Traffic Squad was organized in 1930 under the supervision of Principal F. P. Page. In 1932 it was placed under the authority of Mr. Wilson. Each homeroom elects four traflic oiiticers Whose duty is to keep order in the hall during the passing of classes, at morning, and at noon. The members are elected for one semester. At the end of the year, each member who has satisfactorily com- plied With requirements receives a red-letter award, specially dedicated to the Traffic Squad. 37