Imperial Schools - Diplomat Yearbook (Gladewater, TX)

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Following the general format of the regu- lar Imperial Club fpage 13D the summer clubs made only a few alterations to meet the demands of the new environment and circum- stances. Replacing the regular formal speak- ing session was a second Tabletopics session which was assigned to cover a different area of topics to avoid duplication of the first Tabletopics session. Here, opportunities unavailable to most in their own hometown schools opened up a whole new set of experiences and area for further development. Many, unaccustomed to speaking before a group, developed a de- gree of poise and confidence they had never experienced before. Others were given res- ponsibilities they had never shouldered be- fore and learned that they could carry the burden, in spite of lack of experience. Be- cause laere they were gaining that experience. And they were getting all the help they sought and asked for from the teachers who directed the clubs. There were trials. There were challenges. There was growth. There was success. Be- cause here was Imperial Schools. The Imperial Girls' Club format is much the same in the summer program as it is in the regular school meetings but the needs and emphasis are of a different nature. Here where girls are eating, working, playing, and living together in such close proximity twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, there are situations and problems uniquely different from those of girls who spend only their school hours together. Discussions of dorm care and efficiency, personal grooming, proper etiquette and per- sonal responsibility are typical of the topics of the Girls' Club meetings. Demonstrations of hair care, flower arranging, or clothing care leave memorable lessons with each of the girls to be applied while on campus and when at home. mperial Clubs

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...with my knapsack on my back , , Wing. Each unit had an opportunity to carry a pack to beautiful Swan Lake, about 6 miles from the campus. To equip us for the trip, Mr. John- son issued ponchos, sleeping bags, eating utensils, and pack. After what seemed hours of packing and repacking because of not plan- ning ahead, we were ready to depart. After last- minute checking the enthusiastic bevy took off down the road. Excited talk buzzed among happy, eager faces. It took awhile to get adjusted to the packs which weighed about 15 pounds. As the campus disappeared from view, hikers turned north along the Canadian National Railroad tracks, its rusty rails and crumbling ties pointing the way through muskeg and spruce swamp to the next turnoff. Two miles later a brief rest at an abandoned match factory punctuated our search for the right trail. Finally, backtracking a short dis- tance, we found our way to the gravel-covered county road. The wearying group trudged through a narrowing jeep trail, winding its way through more swamp, moss, and deep tire ruts. Fatigued with hiking but ready for food, every- one quickly unloaded packs, prepared a fire and started in on the evening menu. Fried steaks, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables topped off with crisp, fried apple pie and milk shakes made very welcomed fare. As dusk approached all began to settle down to warm sleeping bags in two-man pop',-tents. A day of activity followed with swimming, fishing, canoeing and exploring. The return trip passed another way, providing each with many fresh and memorable experiences.