James Madison High School - Log Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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STUDENT UNION Dear Student Union Officers: We had iust about given up hope of any effective student government being able to function in Madison. No, we were thoroughly convinced that it was an utter impossibility! And how was changing the name from S.G.O. to SU going to produce miracles? But, to our surprise, we have been the happy participants in the Revolution of 1970-71 ! This is the year that student government came alive under your in- novative leadership and the assistance of so many creative Cabinet members. We have watched with great admiration as you have experimented bravely with various proiects and ideas. What is even more amazing is the fact that you have generated enthusiasm amongst a generally apathetic student body. Whis- pers have been heard through the corridors. . . Hey, that Richie Herskowitz is doing a really good iob! -words that were rarely uttered about presidents in past years. What a ioy it was for many students to be able to fight inflation and buy albums from the Record Cooperative. And unlike those old discount cards for some sports outlet in the Bronx fthe carfare alone would nullify the discount!! this was a practical venture, selling records that were both current and desirable. A flea market? A spring festival? Who had ever heard of such events at Madison? The SU maintained some of the old traditions but at the same time you were responsible for such unprecedented happenings as the concert given by singer, Tom Paxton, and the Inter-School Sing between Madison and Sheepshead Bay High School. Was the Student Union an effective political instrument? It is in this area that much of the heavy criticism had fallen on previous student governments. Un- doubtedly, this was probably one of your most difficult tasks and you instituted the reform of electing representatives from history instead of official classes. The House of Representatives became a true cross-section of the school, no longer dominated by honors students seeking service credit. As the year progressed, our respect seemed to increase and our skepticism melted into pride. What a strange phenomenon-to actually be proud ofa student government! But we are, and it is a pleasant novelty. Although it has been said before and many times dripping with insincerity, now we can honestly say -Thank you! The Students of Madison Spokeswoman: SUE OCHSHORN