Horace Mann High School - Horace Manual Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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was concluded with the Recognition Day Assembly on May 27 when outstanding seniors were recognized for the contributions they had made to Horace Mann during the past four years. Although these activities probably stand out most in the minds of the students a number of other projects were included in this year’s calendar. One of this year’s innovations was the Student Directory listing the name, address and telephone number of each high school student. Many long hours of toil and research made this project a success. A new policy in regard to the election of various kings, queens, and officers was initiated by the legislative com¬ mittee under the leadership of Katy Durkott. Instead of interrupting classes to vote as has been done previously, those wishing to cast their ballots were requested to come to a voting room during the lunch hours before or after school. Another function of the student council which has grown in importance during the past year was the in¬ forming of both parents and students of the activities and regulations of the school. In the fall, a tea was held for the new students in Horace Mann, and “Horace Manner¬ isms”—a pamphlet describing the school and its organ¬ izations—was distributed. Later the senior members helped acquaint next year’s Freshmen to high school life. During Education week the Council conducted parents through the school and on April 28 they guided the repre¬ sentatives of the Secondary School Parents’ Council through Horace Mann classrooms. The Student Council of 1959-1960 was unusually suc¬ cessful in fulfilling its aims: better student-faculty rela¬ tions, the promotion of school spirit, the acceptance by the student body of the code of Ethics and the adjustment to the many changes which came to the school during the year.

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Student Council BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Top row: Davis Blaine. Eddie Koehler, head 1st row: Doug Bash. Laraine Daugherty, Tim Brown Bill Aylesworth President of Student Council September marked the beginning not only of school for HM students but also of a busy year for Student Council. The installation of the membership was held in the audi¬ torium with Father Fusco speaking on “Ideas Today— Reality Tomorrow.” This ceremony was followed in the evening by a dinner for council members and their par¬ ents. In October, twenty council members participated in the State Student Council Convention at Indianapolis. Kathy Durkott led a discussion, Jo Ann Ashbaugh acted as a recorder, and Mrs. Catherine Roper was an adviser. In addition to gaining many valuable ideas, particularly on what to do about lagging interest among students and faculty, the council members received permission to have next year’s state convention at Horace Mann. Nearly a thousand students and advisors from all sections of Indiana will come to Gary for the gathering. Since the convention meets early next fall, most of the planning has had to be done during this year, and special committees have worked diligently to perfect arrangements. In November, the Code-of-Ethics committee, headed by Frumeth Hirsh, planned an assembly to acquaint the student body with the code. Reverend Brown of the First Presbyterian Church was the speaker. Also during the month, members started making arrangements for the Holiday Ball, which was held on January 1. The Student Council joined in the Christmas spirit by sponsoring a clothing drive and a food basket, and by making little red boots filled with pine sprigs as gifts for the faculty. During March and April, the annual SOS drive was held to raise money for the United Fund. Two dances, a bake sale and a fun festival netted over $300. The next major activity on the Council agenda was the banquet at Phil Schmidt’s on April 25. This busy season

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Leadership, scholarship, service, and character—these qualities exemplify Mann’s outstanding students, the members of the National Honor Society. Since its beginning at HM 31 years ago, the society has encouraged scholastic achievement. . . . An understanding of world history and world affairs has become increasingly important during the past decade. . . . The card file is is the starting point for all research. . . .