Kennedy High School - Talon Yearbook (Taylor, MI)

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Far upper right: R. Rusnak, R. Jernigan, and D. Westmoreland listen to minutes at a Varsity Club meeting. Far lower leh: G. Harris and D. Beatty discuss plans for an upcoming event. Far lower right: B. Johnstone proves his strength to a disbelieving friend. Left: Many attend Var- sity Club meetings to keep abreast of club activ- ities. Above: L. Schmoekel, treasurer, M. Ad- kins, sergeant of arms, M. O'Malley, president, and Mr. Sclater, advisor conduct the affairs of the Varsity Club. Activities 73

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Varsity Club Provides Sportsmanship, Spirit No one appreciates the beauty of a woman until the Varsity Club initiates attempt to acquire a little femininity themselves during the semi-an- nual Varsity Club initiations. This is only one of the many embarrassing antics boys interested in joining the athletic associ- ation must participate in. The initiations, which are conducted during the course of a week, begin with sound offf, in which all initiates must address present members as Mr. So-and-So, Sir! The remainder of the initiations includes the afore-mentioned costuming, when the boys come to school attired in women's clothing. On the last, and worst, day of the initia- tions, the initiates are dressed in suits. Later in the evening they return for 'iHell's Night, and, after a series of frightening ordeals, the guys become full-fledged club members. These boys make themselves eligible by let- tering in any one of the varsity sports during the course of the school year. Throughout the year, with the aid of their sponsor, Mr. Bechtol, they help to maintain school spirit through their stimu- lating performances at games and meets. They sponsor an annual hayride which is also enjoyed by all who attend. 72 Activities

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Athletic Clubs Keep Kennedy Girls Active Athletic competition and physical fitness for Kennedy girls can be obtained through GAA and Girls' Gymnastics. Members of the Girls' Athletic Association, under Miss Melvin's direction, form teams and challenge each other in weekly tournaments. The diversified sports of bas- ketball, soccer, archery, and bowling, which are offered, are designed to suit a variety of preferences. The organiza- tion operates on a point system, and when a girl has earned the necessary amount of points, she is eligible for a school letter. This is the first year that the girls' gymnastics team has been involved in active competition with other high schools. Areas in which members of the team compete include floor exercise, the balance beam, trampoline, and uneven parallel bars. It is through these programs, which are designed for active girls, that more students are able to enter athletic competitions. ft - . A-,. , we .' as ta GAA OFFICERS: S. Westmoreland, Pres., A. Marl, Vice-Pres., P Supplee, Sec., J. Kerr, Treas. 74 Activities