Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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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

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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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Chets Club was organized at «he firs» of school and meets every two weeks on Tuesday evening in the activity room. Mr. Burton is the instructor to the ten members. Chess is a challenging game in that it stimulates good thinking. March 1—Sherry Brasher, Jim Atkinson, and Frank Henderson, have won first, sec- ond, and third respectively, in the Dis- trict Soil Conservation Essay Contest. March 3—We had a pep assembly to cheer the basketball team on to victory for their first game at District Tourna- ment against Wheatland. March 5—Because Wheatland defeated us, we drew a bye for Friday. On Sat- urday we lost to Douglas so our basket- ball team doesn't get to go to State. March 12—Our wrestling took first place at District Tournament in Wheatland and eight of our grapplers qualified for State. Science Club chartered a bus to Casper for the State Science Fair, and Susie Knudscn and Jens Dahl took first place honors so they qualify for regional Science Fair to be held in Colorado. March 16-19 — State Basketball and Wrestling Tournaments were held here. Everyone had a good time because we got out of school for spring vacation. Laramie took second place in the State Wrestling Tournament; Ron Mogenscn and AI Frude won the title of State Champion in their respective weights, Frank Scott won second place, and Terry Rininger and Rick Lucas won third place. Rick Lucas received a trophy for having the fastest pin in the Tournament (1:15). March 23—It was announced that Babs Kruse and Akscl Peterson had won sec- ond and third in the local Water Conser- vation Essay Contest. We also discovered that Ruth Ann long is a whiz at short- hand. On the little chart, kept in the commerce rooms, Ruth Ann, not only passed everyone else, but she has also passed the end of the chart! March 24 and 25—State F.F.A. Conven- tion in Thermopolis. Larry Lawton won a scholarship for $200 from the Union Pacific. March 27—Laramie High and Prep had a radio program. The first of its kind. March 31—The Junior Class had a color day and wore their class colors all day. Ken Boilsen sported blue shoes to match his car. They had a Color Day Carnival and Shelby Ames and AI Frude were elect- ed queen and king. The student projectionists, under the direction of Mr. Ike Prine, keep the audio-visual room running smoothly with a fine supply of films. Above: Student librarians assisting Miss Vida Cummins are Sandy Deti, Sharleen Hayden, Nancy Twitehell, Susan Comin, Pat Devaney and Sharon Ross. Below: Student Librarians Zora Juraco, Jeanne longpre. Sue West, Peggy Attebery, Sarah Payne.