Highland Park High School - Little Giant Yearbook (Highland Park, IL)

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£cuf, ' HuU rfi Cfleat to- lie. in aUQA' HGA member» recognise their president, Nancy Smalley, presiding over one of the regular meetings. Julie Whitney, on the extreme left, is waiting to read her treasurer's report: next to her is Sue Stunkcl. vice president. On the far right are Mary Biggcrt. secretary, and Gail Porges, social chairman. 7'iau.LleA. Away, Atuay... ' At the hoard meetings, on the first Monday in every month, plans were made for the various events which HGA sponsors. One of the regular activities arc the open meetings. At these, new members may come and examine this organization and the old members are briefed as to coming events. The largest and most important occurancc during the year was the Father-Daughter banquet, which was held in February. HGA initiation was another highlight of the season. The initiates were compelled to wear odd outfits, before being pledged into the associ- ation. Final event was the HGA play-day. It shall be the purpose of the organization in the promotion of at lctic and social activities for all, to foster the highest ideal of good sport manship and interest in athletics. These are the stated purposes of tl Highland Park Girls’ Athletic association, the largest athletic club in tl scIvkiI. HGA is among the foremost organisations open to girls in tl school. During last year membership was approximately 275. The membe took part in the large array of sports offered by HGA. The spor events began in the fall with field hockey, and then the girls moved i side to play volleyball. Basketball, badminton, tumbling, swimming, table tennis, and squa dancing were other indoor sports which held the girls' interest in at letics. When spring arrived, HGA members played tennis and baseba A large turnout gathered for the Christmas party, pictured below. Carol Ct otto did a takc-olf on Santa Claus, while Juniors imitated the gym teachers. All decked out in blue and white are the HGA board members. Top row (from left): Joan Cederborg, Sue D’Sinter, Toni Murphey. Lynn Elliot, Nancy Lelewer, Bca Stnjvcy, Ann Stevens. Caryl Catzcrt. Second row: Mary Reading, Nancy Looney, Nancy Uhlcmann. Bonny McFarland, Margie Ellman, Ginny Stone, Gwen Olson, Sue Leonard. Bca Ugolini, Gail Porges, and Sheila Hart. First row: Jacobs, Debby Keogh. Karin Johnson, Mary Biggcrt. Nancy Smalley, Sue Stun Julie Whitney. Fillis Schaffncr, Ann Ferguson, and Cynthia Harris. i 24 •

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 Ready for a day' outing at Brown' stable arc the riding enthusiast with Mary Elbert, prendent, and Barbara Reed. ccretary. Ready to board the bu for a trip to Wilmot, i the Ski club. Bab Zeitlin, treasurer, stand fourth from right. Absent from picture i Diane Wing, presi- dent: Sherman Carson, vice president: and Jack Frable. secretary. DjAinxf,... Riding club was organized to give those students interested in horses an opportunity to learn to ride or to improve their abilities. The club this year was composed of 23 girls. They met on three different times: one day for beginners, another for intermediates, and a third for the advanced. Each group rode once a week for ten weeks. Each spring the club gives a horse show in which all the members participate. Skiing One of the newer, but very popular clubs at the high school is the Ski club. During the 1951 term, membership soared to approximately 75 skiers. The members call themselves Sitzboomers and each is equipped with an emblem to prove it. During the year movies on skiing techniques were shown, and pro- fessional skiers also gave lectures at the Thursday afternoon meetings. And the Gltance to- SUaA xen Aim Courage, rifles, and blue jeans were all that were necessary to enjoy an afternoon for those in Girls Rifle club. The time was usually Wed- nesday at 3:30. An instructor was with them to assist the officers in teaching the others how to handle a gun safely. These officers for the past year were Lois Crowley, president; Joanne Johnson, vice president; Virginia Darby, secretary, and Geraldine Watt, treasurer. Practice makes perfect is the motto of the Boy's Rifle club. These 45 boys along with Mr. C. J. Winkley. their sponsor, try to perfect their aim and earn National Rifle Association awards. Free ammunition comes if they qualify for shooting the Junior Small Bore course which is prescribed by the director of civilian marksmanship. The advanced marksman shoot on Mondays and the beginners on Tuesday. Charles Elbert, president, and Bruce Raney, secretary-treas- urer. aid their sponsor in teaching the beginners. Member of the Girl ' Rifle club aim for the target at one of their Wednesday afternoon meeting . Mr . Kay Kuchling aid the girl in hooting technique . The officer of Boy ' Rifle club. Al Killian, Chuck Elbert, and Gu Niisi, dcmon trate the prone position to other member . u ing beginner a model . 23

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Ittd Pe+ujui+t Initiatia+t and I pledge myself to do my bc»t for HGA and . . . wm the vow taken by the January initiate of HGA. Now part of this organization, but Mill in their initiation apparel are the new member of the Highland Girl ’ Athletic association. It is not imperative that one be especially illcd to be a member of this club; the rc- irements arc only 15 points for member- ip. One point is given for each afternoon participation in the various sports activi s. Although awards are not stressed, a point stem offers five awards: 35 points..................First Award 70 points.................Second Award 100 points..................Third Award 130 points.................Fourth Award Fifth Award.....................goes to the Senior girl who has earned the highest number of points during her four years. One or two scholarships arc awarded by HGA each year. These are given to seniors who have done three years of commendable work in the association. The candidates arc selected by the board members and the teach- ers of the physical education department. Miss Mary Thompson is the sponsor of HGA. For those who are more skillful in the wa- r, there is the girls' swimming group, known i Penguin club. The main function is to :ach new swimming skills to new and old icmbers, and to have fun while swimming. To become a member, girls tryout at the cginning of the year. They arc selected ac- irding to swimming ability and technique in »c crawl, side, breast, and hick strokes, and must be able to do a back wheel. The members this year, numbering 34, were chosen by the officers: Sue Stunkcl, president: Nancy Uhlemann, secretary, and Miss Theo Zaeskc, sponsor. The girls provided entertainment for the school at the annual water ballet. This water spectacle, featured an array of music types. Members interpreted folk, primitive, and ori- ental music while swimming. This ballet was the main event for the water club, but various splash parties and potluck dinners were given. Here they arc in clothe , although they arc usu- ally ccn in bathing suits. The e arc last year's member of Penguin club. 25»