Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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Our officers, Tom, Teddi Ann, Fred, and Keith listen to Wes bring up a new point from his class STUDENT COUNCIL STI TRADITIONS, AND ganization-sponsored programs. Stu- dent Council Installation, and other programs are products in part of its work. The exploration of ideas introduced into Student Council and recommen- dations concerning these ideas has largely been the duty of the Ways and Means Committee. Several dif- ficult problems have found solution through its efforts. Background re- search necessary for many programs of the Student Council has been done through this committee as well. A long-needed service to the school was publicity. The Publicity Commit- tee has provided for publicity of Stu- dent Council and its projects. The Council members and inter-club council members join together in discussing problems in Laramie High. Row 1: Roger Dodds, Sue Hitchcock, Secretary Teddi Ann Jones, President Fred Conyers, Vice-President Tom Moore, Diane Long, Mick Crouse. Row 2: Gary McDaniels, Mary Blackstonc, Ray Ruskanen, Chaplain Keith Rounds, Wes Ackerson, Larry Mallory, Kathy Mallory, Noni Dearinger. 20

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Fred Conyers President Tom Moore Vice-President Teddi Ann Jones Secretary «I Gains Id in LHS dances and Has proven valuable in the classroom, too. These and many more projects dominated an attempt toward better- ment of Laramie High School. With this helpful maxim to follow, and the wise guidance of a sincere sponsor, Mr. Chasey, the Student Council gradually worked its way to the position it should rightfully have in the school. Into its hands have been given the responsibilities of many student activities and other phases of school government. It has worked diligently to place every school-sponsored organization on a high level of quality and to make a foundation suitable for the new Sen- ior High School. New plans, new traditions, new ways of doing things summarize the chief objective of the Student Coun- cil. A new constitution, incorporat- ing this objective in its articles, has been drawn up to meet the needs of Laramie High School. In it are the ideals and concepts of a real school democracy. During the course of the year, the Student Council has learned through experience that student initiative and drive can be very beneficial to the whole school. Several committees have been initiated into the school or- ganization that have proven the ma- turity and conscientiousness of stu- dents involved in the high-school par- ticipation program. The Citizenship Committee has tackled the important task of promot- Hey, we're cutting Christmas trees, not posing for pictures. ing high school citizenship. Through this committee, the C. B. Jenkins Award Constitution was revised to operate more smoothly and raise the beneficial level of the projects. The entire school, under the leadership of this committee, can proudly boast of an important role played in the Dia- betes Detection Survey. Many other projects, such as the United Fund, March of Dimes, and various class projects, are the fruits of citizenship promotion in Laramie High School. Striving for one of the more im- portant objectives of the Student Council, a Public Relations Committee was formed. This committee promotes better relations between teachers, stu- dents, and the administration. It has successfully held many workshops to improve these relations through co- operative agreement. The honor pass, a special project, was introduced to aid also in better relations. Because the need of good leader- ship is becoming foremost in im- portance, the Election Committee has worked extra hard to devise election procedures best suited for Laramie High School. From their diligence, the students of the school can be assured of the leaders they want and know will do the best job. The school can attribute much of the planning for assemblies to the Assembly Committee. Under the guidance of this committee, whole- some and entertaining programs have been seen in Laramie High School. The National Assembly programs, or-

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VES FOR NEW PLANS, METHODS IN LHS familiar initials L.H.S. have appeared in many places as a result of this committee. It has been responsible for colorful posters, informative an- nouncements, and the beneficial pub- licity of Laramie High School. Without exception, these commit- tees and others have worked to make the Student Council a desirable and successful part of Laramie High School. Through the co-operation of the entire student body, the faculty, and the ad- ministration, it is a growing concern. It has indeed strived hard to reach the goals set in 1959. It has set an even higher goal, however, to continue its work until Laramie High School can be ranked among the best. Three class representatives, Ray, Mary, and Gary lend a listening ear. Larry reads a class recommendations to the council while others listen