Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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Boys Union Council The election of officers of the Boys Union Council held at the beginning of the 1946-47 school year brought forth Jim Burns in the office of chairman; John Cotant as vice-chairman; and John Kendall as sergeant-at-arms. Representation on the council is given to each class, the Hi-Y, and the F.F.A. Each sport is represented by its respective captain. The Fall Ball, an all-school dance held Nov. 16, was sponsored by the B.U.C. assisted by the Girls League Board. The dance carried out the theme of transition from football to basketball. A series of interesting boys assemblies was held during the second semester featuring several open discussions of school problems. Talks by the stu- dents and faculty were also presented at these assemblies. Faculty-Student Council The Faculty-Student Council, which is the main governing body of the school, meets every Tuesday. This council represents the students and faculty. The organization gives students a chance to voice their opinions as well as help govern the school. A year ago the students elected to fill the school offices were the following: mayor, Kingsley Zerbel; traffic manager, Sue Stuck; chief justice, Charles Gwinn; public service chief, Anne O’Connor; and sanitary engineer, Georgia Spiris. Those elected to serve on the commissions were James Burns, Norma Hollister, and William Cort- right on the Traffic Commission; William Payne, Richard Groos, and Charles Jaksec on the Justice Commission; Beverly Drake, Jane Mullen, and Mary Reinhardt on the Public Service Commis- sion; and Colleen Jones, Joane Baulch, and Doro- thy Reynolds on the Sanitary Commission. At the beginning of the first semester this fall we found that Mayor Zerbel had entered the Army and that Traffic Manager Sue Stuck had moved to Texas. An election to fill these vacan- cies was held. Keith Myers was elected mayor, and Arnold Wilson, traffic manager. The mayor automatically became chairman of the council. Other F.S.C. officers for the first semester were James Burns, vice-chairman; Mary- lyn Wensloff, secretary; and Kenneth Smith, treasurer. Myrna Werner served as athletic treas- urer. During the second semester the following stu- dents held office: James Burns, vice-chairman; Betty Patten, secretary; and Alan Rider, general treasurer. Myrna Werner continued as athletic treasurer. Mrs. Underwood, dean of girls, and Mr. Jones, assistant principal, represented the fac- ulty on the council. Last fall the Faculty-Student Council sponsored The Spotlight, a sparkling review of student dra- matic and musical talent. Girls League Board The female population of Hastings High School is represented by the Girls League Board. Its purpose is to improve relationships among the girls. Three girls are elected from each class as representatives to the board. The first day of school freshman girls were as- signed “big sisters” whose duty was to help the “little sisters” adjust themselves to high school life. The girls presented a skit for the Spotlight, giving their idea of a locker room scene between the halves of a football game. The board sponsored the Heartbeat Hop in February and conducted a sale of basketball pins. Discussion groups met with members of the board acting as chairmen. Other activities in- cluded sponsoring the Junior Red Cross drive and a spring style show and showing two movies at an all-girl assembly. Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, dean of girls, was adviser. The meetings were led by President Norma Jaksec, with Georgia Spiris taking over in her absence. The minutes were read by Marylyn Wensloff, and Frances Foote handled the funds.

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OF THE BLUE AND GOLD FEBRUARY 12. Locals eliminated in district debate tourney at Lansing. 14. Five H. H. S. students compete for Pepsi-Cola scholarships. 14. Hastings and Belding share league basketball title. 15. Hollister, Burns reign over Heartbeat Hop, G. L. B. party. MARCH 1. “It’s a Long Lane” played by seniors. 6. Basketball campaign ended by Eaton Rapids at district tournament. 8. Music and speech departments put on WKZO radio broadcast. 21. Freshmen, sophomores participate in declamation contests. 24. Yellow roses and candles mark Honor Society initiation. APRIL 3. Five hundred and fifty careers in the making—Vocations Day. 4-7. Easter vacation gives students a quick breather. 11. Spring Swing, school dance, given by F. F. A. 15. Kalamazoo, Three Rivers swamped in first track meet at Kazoo. 25. School musical talent displayed at annual Band Follies. 26. Michigan high school thinclads gather here for Hastings Relays. MAY 2. Juniors, seniors dance under stars at J-Hop. 3-8. Spring music festivals entertain state. 7. Charlotte and Hastings show the way in regional track meet. 10. Junior class forgets scenery in producing “Our Town.” 24. Cindermen reach climax of season in state meet. JUNE 1. Seniors admonished and inspired at Baccalaureate Service. 5. Seniors produce smash hit on Class Night program. 6. Commencement Exercises — end of the long, long trail — or else beginning.

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I 1 1 1 1 T J J ) J J J J I I } f 1 1 BOYS UNION COUNCIL First row: Raymond Branch, R. Fcldpausch, R. G. Smith, Cortright, Burns. Second row: Cotant, Brogan, Mr. Taylor, adviser, McLauchlan, Finnic, Collins, Kendall. Absent from picture Rivers, Wilson. SCHOOL OFFICERS Wilson, O’Connor, Spins, Owinn, Myers. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Coldren, Myers Finnie, F. Foote, Cort- right, Altoft, Hollister, R. Snyder, Jalcscc, Collins, Spiris, Grooft, Wensloflf, Werner, C. Loftus. Stand' ing; Mrs. Underwood, adviser, Wilson, H. Snyder, Hampton, P. Otis, D. Keech, K. Slocum, K. Smith, O’Connor, M. Slocum, Sheffield, P. Foote, Mr. Jones, adviser, D. Thomas. Absent from picture: Burns, Gwinn. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD Standing. Jakscc, Spins, Wedel, Janet Slocum. Steinke. Seated — First row: F. Foote, Wensloff, A. McDonald, Hollister, M. Hammond, Sharpe. Seated — Second mu Gillons, Marcia Gaskill, S. Harrington, E. Smith, Mrs. I 'nderwood, adviser.