Huntington Park High School - El Recuerdo Yearbook (Huntington Park, CA)

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Page Eiglzfvcn Girls' League I Problems of dress did not bother the women of ancient Sparta. However times have changed and the question of what to wear is a major problem with all girls. Ori- ginally formed to assist in solving this problem con- cerning dress regulations and general conduct, the Girls' League enjoyed one of the most successful years in its long history. 0 A great deal of the Leagues success is due to the able leadership of Miss Mary Austin, Spon- sor, Betty -Io King and Bunty Burns, Presidents. It has succeeded in reorganizing the Girls' Council, which is composed of one chief-justice and eight associate jus- tices, representatives of each class. lt has also reestab- lished the Amazon organization. O Mrs. Mary Blair NVal- lace spoke to the girls at one meeting and at another, an A Big Apple sale brought enough money to produce one of the finest Girls' League Jamboree ever witnessed here. Betty Lewis. O The League is made up of committees such as the Social Committee, Big Sister Committee, Nominating Committee, Hospitality Committee, Flower Committee, Office Committee, Little Sister Committee, Howdy Committee and Service Com- mittee. 0 Officers of the Girls' League for the first semester were Betty jo King, President, Bunty Burns, Vice-Presidentg Pat Christy, Secretaryg Carol Otterman, Treasurerg and Mary Kay Crane, Parliamentarian. O Second semester officers are Bunty Burns, President, Mary Kay Crane, Vice-Presidentg Mary Frances Wil- liams, Secretary, Mary Hanson, Treasurerg and Betty Lewis, Parliarnentarian. Standing: Mary Hanson Seated Carol Otterman, Mary Frances old-fashioned melodrama and fashion show was presented. Williams, Mary Kay Crane Bunty Burns, Betty Jo King

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Student Court I Spartans listened for centuries to the decrees of the Amphictyonic Council, a body without an army, but whose decisions were enforced by public opinion. The Student Court of Huntington Park High School, under a demo- cratic government, carries out its laws which are enforced by the student body 0 Established two years ago by a Guilty as Charged, say student judges Norman Koski, Leland Hodge, Barbara Geddes, Grace Ross. The voluntary defendant at left is Virginia Sitterle. former president, Bob Crossan, the Student Court con- tinues to be a successful activity under the leadership of Wlally Frasher and Clyde Miller, student body presidents. I Under the supervision of Chief Justices Leland Hodge and Barbara Geddes the court is acclaimed by students and faculty members. Meeting every two weeks, on Vilednesday, during lunch periods, the court attracts large audiences. Sentences are meted out in the form of de- merits and detentions. O Associate judges during the first semester were Grace Ross, jack Swift, Barbara Geddes, and Norman Koski. Matti Swank, Bailiffg Florence Cramer, Court Reporter, and Paul Stupin, Sergeant-at Arms. The prosecuting attorneys were James Mize and Artel Ricks, while Bob Campbell, Ray Musgrove, and Seymour Vinocur were defense attorneys. 0 During the second semester, associate judges were Grace Ross, Bob Kerley, Norman Koski. and Leland Hodge. Earl Hedlund was Bailiff, and Paul Stupin, Sergeant-at-Arms. Seymour Vinocur, Artel Ricks, and Doug de Keyser, Prosecuting Attorneysg Nancy Wlineman, Bob Campbell, and Charles Showalter, Defense Attorneys. Page Seventeen

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L 5 i 1 Top row, left to right: Bob Franklin, Mr. R. M. Westover, Leland Hodge. Bottom row: Bob Kerley, Bill Gibson, Carl Dun- can, Earl Hedlund. Boys' Forum C Organized to bring together the boys of the Huntington Park High School student body into closer and more friendly relationship with one another, the Boys' Forum again completed a year of successful activity. 0 Every boy enrolled in Sparta is automatically a member of the Forum. During the course of the year six meetings were held, and under the able leadership of Presidents Bob Kerley and Bob Franklin, two semesters of unusual interest were enjoyed. 0 Moving pictures, talks by prominent athletes, and a program during National Trade VVeek was foremost among the yearls entertainment. Ex-Major League baseball pitcher, Mr. john Milius, spoke to and held the interest of the group, particularly of the baseball squad. 0 Entering into the spirit of National Boys' Wleek, thirteen of the more prominent youths were chosen to rule the city of Huntington Park for one day. I Officers for the first semester were: Bob Kerley. President, Carl Duncan, Vice-President, Leland Hodge, Secretary-Treasurer, L. C. Beck, Sergeant-ab Arms. Second semester officers included: Bob Franklin, President, Earl Hedlund, Vice-Presidentg Bill Gibson, Secretary-Treasurer, Rex McDaniels, Sergeant-ab Arms. The Forum sponsor is Mr. R. M. Xlfestover, Vice-Principal. Page Nineteen