Independence High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Independence, KS)

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l rr OPQXNGEVBLACK 195: NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Top Row, Left to Right: Linville, lVIu1Tcw, Gillfn, Wa'::e, Killiam, Salatlziel, Clement, Davis. Bottom Row: Bloomer, Work, Hoopes, Jarrett fsponsorj, Mibeck, McCoy, Sparks. The National Honor Society No chain is stronger than its weakest link. Neither is any organization stronger than its several component parts, and especially those which are necessary for membership in the well known organization, the National Honor Society, with the four highest standards that can be obtained during a student's high school career. Even though they consider election to this society a great honor, stu- dents look upon it as a challenge to greater efforts in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The first requirement for a student to be eligible for membership is scholarship. But that alone is not sufficient, so a student must prove himself or herself outstanding in service to the school and community, and outstanding in leadership. With these three requirements met, their character needs no questioning. The supposition is, therefore, as in the American Army, that every student's character is excellent unless he shows it to be otherwise. Remove any one of these requirements, and we find, indeed, a bare and uninviting skeleton. The success of this society has been due to the excellent supervision of Mr. Friley and faithful sponsorship of Miss Jarrett. ' One public initiation is held each year at special chapel, when gold pins bearing the National Honor Society emblem are presented to each new member. OHicers for 1930-'31 are: John Salathiel, president, John Clement, vice- president, Dowdal Davis, secretary, Viola Hoopes, treasurer. Page 22

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me QPQRNGEVBLACK li I-Qi-Y Girl Reserves Activity Period The student body looks forward to activity period because it breaks the monotony of the week's work. Occasionally there is no resting time during the five days of study, and spirits fall to Zero. Everyone groans with disappoint- ment and looks forward eagerly to the next recitation hour. Not every high school has the privilege of having such a period, Therefore, We should be thankful to our teachers for the time they spend in planning material which makes it possible to have those hours. Between the second and third hours, on Thursday, the junior high chapel is held. While it is in session, senior high school organizations hold schedule meetings. Friday morning during the same hour, the upper-classmen gather in the auditorium for their assembly, at which time, the junior high students go to their respective activities. There is a hustle and bustle to arrive on time at the meeting places: boys and girls are on the run most of the morning. Another good factor, in the student's eyes, is the shortened hours or the activity mornings. -wg v- ,V All students who do not belong to the organizations meeting are supposed to stay in their second hour class rooms till the bell rings, signifying the end of a long hour. Usually only a few are left in their classes, and they are given extra work to do or permitted to study on any material needed for following hours. Page 21

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we OKKNGEWBLKCK L INTERIOR OF CITY LIBRARY Public Library We, the students of the Independence high school, are greatly indebted to our public library facilities. We are indebted not alone because of its many volumes of books, but for its capacity to meet every requirement a student may necessitate in his school curriculum as well as his various outside activities. The library ranks as one of the highest institutions of its kind in reference work and intensive study. By spending one Monday evening at the library we are all convinced that it plays a big part in our lives. We are proud of that stately, ivy-covered building with its shiny brass doors, its well kept lawns, and its inviting warmth and friendliness. And we are proud of the service that the library affords us. Through the persistent efforts of the head-librarian, Miss Anna Gemmell, and her efiicient force, our debate and oratorical contestants in both I. H. S. and the Junior college are able to receive the best material obtainable. Miss Gemmell has been with us for the past twenty years and during this time has built up an institution of which any community might be justly proud, and it is needless to say that her constant interest is appreciated by ever student as well as the debate team and Coach F. N. Jacoby. We are proud of the friendly cooperation between faculty members, libraians and students, and feel sure that this cooperative spirit will con- tinue through the coming years. It is only with the library, faculty, and stu- dents working in harmony that the library can render its best service to the school. Page 23