Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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tudent Court Tries toAct, Laclzs Support Student administered justice had been the goal of student court officials during the past two semesters. The court's effort has been directed at strengthening the position of the court in student affairs. Working from the premise that high school young people should be able to govern and maintain order among themselves without the aid of faculty members, the court tried a number of violators in its weekly afternoon sessions. Although the majority of the offenders were smokers, there were a few cases of lockerfroom arson and debris throwing. Ed Bowman, a sole candidate for the magisf tracy, handled the gavel for the judicial organ. He was later assisted by Bill Anderson, assistant judge, and Dorcas Marshall, clerkfbailiff, both of whom were appointed by the Student Counf D Marshall, clerkg Mr. Hannula, adviser: E Bowman, judge: B, Anderson. assistant judge. St cil in the fall. Dick Hannula advised the group. Another part of the court, though shortflived, was a new citizenship committee. At the out break of gross misconduct at mid' year, faculty Policemen were necessarily placed in danger zones by Principal Burt O. Beal. This marked the end of both the citizenf ship committee and the poor conduct. The court's most overwhelming problem was the lack of an adequate plan of reporting student offenders. The group's officials were unable to find any effective way of bringing cases in. No doubt the student court was not readily accepted by the entire student body when it began in 1947. Incorporated for five years into student government, perhaps the court will in the years to come gain the universal backing it needs to function at its full potential. udent Court in session. I5

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Ben Barker President Sallie Ward Lincolnian Editor Don Strickland Lincoln News Editor Mrs. Helen Feutz Adviser Student Council in action. ASB comic Daffodil entry wins second place. Mardell Hodges Margie Webster John Starke Pat Ward Vice-President Secretary Comm. of Finance Girls' Club Rep. Glen Geer Boys' Club Rep. Mary Nuich Senior Rep. Walt Davision Junior Rep. Karen Peterson Sophomore Rep. tuclent Council Amends A B Constitution From the serious business effecting amendf ments to the Associated Student Body constituf tion to arranging and conducting another secondfplace, comicftloat winner in the Daffodil parade is the scope of the activity of the Student Council this year. The school governing body went at its task with vim and before the year had closed, had made three amendments to the ASB constituf tion: 1. Only candidates receiving a majority of the vote shall be declared elected, in case there is no majority the two highest candidates will be voted upon to decide the issue. 2. The yell leader receiving the largest number of votes will be declared a member of the council. 3. Voting for one yell leader instead of three will be the procedure this year. 14 The council purchased an entire collection of phonograph records which were put to use by clubs in their frequent dances. The record collection was completed by the purchase of a cabinet in which the records are to be stored. The council also purchased new checkroom coat tabs, enabling easier and more rapid check' ing. Another contribution of the council to stu' dent affairs was suggested by the civics classes. This was obtaining voting machines that were used for student body elections. Much of the success of the council this year was due to the capable advisership of Mrs. Helen Feutz, guidance teacher.

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Thomas Lantz, of the park board. addresses a P.-T.A. meeting. A. Linholt, second vice-president: Mrs. E. T. Muntz, president: Mrs. Charles Dawson, secretary: Mrs. C. W. Hurlbut, treasurer: Mrs. Ed Bowman. vice-president: Mrs. C. Lasley, third vice-president. P-TA Benefits C ool, tudents With 'Onward Lincoln as the theme this year, the Parent Teacher Association has carried forth the tra' dition of service to the school and the students. The Pumpkin Prance, a dance held in October, was the group's initial moneyfmaking project, and it started the year in good fashion by setting the group ahead financially. The annual carnival, held in Ianuary, drew participation from a great number of clubs, and placed even more money in the treasury. Proceeds from these two main projects were used in the purchase of a 35110 record player to be used for class room work, S25 was allocated to send a girl to Evergreen Girls' State, and a like amount was used to purchase a muchfneeded Lincoln ban-- ner. Another S25 was donated to the student emergency fund, and S25 more contributed to the scholarship fund. This year the board of 45 members, one of the largest and the most active boards in years, was headed by Mrs. E. T. Muntz, president, Mrs. Ed Bowman, vice president, Mr. A. Lin' holt, second vice president, Mrs. C. Lasley, third vice president, Mrs. Charles Dawson held the position of secretary while Mrs. C. W. Hurlbut was treasurer for the year.