Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

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WHAT WE DO Trying to solve the problems of student government, the mid-term student body officers worked diligently to make the change from a council form of government to that of a commission type. Commissioners were not elected to serve during the remainder of the year, but eight new commissioners were chosen to assume the various duties in September. The titles of the leaders are: Commissioner of Social Welfare, Commissioner of Boys' Activities, Commissioner of Girls' Activities, Commissioner of Publications and Publicity, Commissioner of Finance, Commissioner of Assemblies, Commissioner of Awards, and Clerk of Commissioners. The Girls' League decided to rise and shine in preparation for the Convention to be held here in November. lt was assisted financially by the proceeds from the faculty production, Leave it to PS'nith in which our instructors proved theirhistrionic ability. The annual auction was a great success as Ejane Gordon sold, lost, found, and donated articles to the highest bidders. Also popular among the girls was Blossom day at which time the light-hearted Juliets donned their prettiest frocks, and attempted to dazzle the eyes of all the brave Romeos. The members of the Boys' Federation dug deep in their pockets to pay for an electric gymnasium scoreboard which will be a boon to all sports fans when the large hand points to the l938 basketball series. ' The Thespian Society, under the guidance of Miss Shetler, began a successful year with a gala carnival given on the eve of January 7 with each corner revealing a surprise thrill in the form of a booth installed by various school organiaztions. As the two hands of the clock circled through the school year l937-38, various improve- ments were noticed in the little red brick school house. To invite and encourage more scholasti- cally inclined students, the library had its face lifted considerably, and a new coat of pigment applied. The band would not be excluded from any post-depression ideas, and they inaugerated their splendid new uniforms at their recital, April 8. For years to come M. U. H. S. can be readily proud of her music departments, for the orchestra and special stellar group, consisting of Darwin Shebelut, Miriam Munter and Glorietta Nygren, were not to be outdone. lndeed the entire music department won much glory. To teach the up and coming freshies how to mind their knives and forks, and comma splices was the duty of many a graying instructor for two hours a day. The experiment was so successful that the course, Problems of Living, may be continued for years to come. This year the Journalism department completely changed hands, as the Maderan was instructed by Mrs. Christiansen and the Purple and White was guided by Miss Beckham. Snappy cartoons and an extra page were frequently included in the school paper, wh'i'le in- formal snaps and original bindings were features of the yearbook. The embryo iournalists took part in a number of conventions this year. They trekked to Fresno for two conferences, and iourneyed to the University of California at Berkeley to have an exciting four-day vacation. Since the news department was represented at a number of conventions, the Scholarship Society and the Spanish department found it possible to participate in the conferences held in Fresno and Yuba City. Not to be outdone by the expansion of activities, those socially bent, organized Le Cercle Francais, Pigskinners, and the Boys' and Girls' Commercial Clubs. The French Club began its year by sponsoring a sidewalk cafe at the Purple and White Carnival, thereby assisting with the annual funds, and the Commerce Clubs helped in the search for entertainment by giving moving pictures and noon dances. Future Farmers found their work profitable as well as enjoyable when they summed .up the amounts secured from the prizes won in their stock and pruning contests. Diversified interests were apparent when the members sponsored the second Local Live Stock Show on April 7. The debating team completed a successful sason by winning first place in their league, under the coaching of Mr. Kendall. Yes, work has been done by students, and accomplishments hOve been the fruit of their toil, A new government, new conventions, new clubs, all these will go towards helping to work out that problem of TOFTTOVTOW which is left for youth alone to solve.