Mahopac High School - Wampum Yearbook (Mahopac, NY)

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TEA COOPERATE {hie Service Squad consists of students from each home room, who, under the direc- tion of Captain Warren Prosperi, enforce the laws passed by the Council. Between classes, squad members are stationed at the dozen posts designated throughout the build- ing, to direct traffic. This system has worked out very well, and most of the confusion in the halls at that time has been eliminated. Members of the Service S quad are also on duty at school activities such as basketball games, and plays. The Squad has proved invaluable to the Council; without it, the governing body would be powerless to carry out its laws. Each member of the squad has tickets, to give to those violating regulations. The offending student must then report to the Student Court, consisting of the President, Vice-President, two advisers, and a secretary of the Council. There the case is discussed, and a penalty is meted out. In this manner, the whole school is conducted like a miniature state, which not only provides a better attitude and atmosphere, but also teaches the students something of the obligations they will have to fulfill after they leave school.

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iNele ge CISA Nae the organization of the Student Council a thing of the past, the work of the present began: that of making the school better for both students and teachers, by incorporating suggestions of both into the rules set up by the Council. This year the Council inaugurated a new system whereby there is less teacher discipline, and more student supervision. Blue and yellow tags were hung in each room; and in order to leave the class, a student had to have one of the blocks. In this way only two students could be out of the room at the same time, eliminating congestion in the halls. A new seating arrangement in assembly was put into practice, in which each class has its own particular place, Mr. Hollstein, one of the advisers of the Council, left in the middle of the year, and Mr. Dwyer appointed Mr. Margison to take his place. All in all, the Council had a very successful year, due to the willingness to cooperate, that prevailed among the stu- dents. Mr. Dwyer and the Board also deserve a vote of thanks because of their help and sympathy with the Council's plans.

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ie Mr. DeVries raises his baton for the down-beat, the blue and vold uniformed students await their cue to sound forth in harmonious melody. The school band which consists of thirty-two members is the pride of all Mahopacians. These boys and girls meet twice a week to practice numerous arrange- ments for their many activities. This year they have been exceptionally busy playing for the school basketball games and participating in assembly pro- Mr. Witsur DeVries : grams throughout the year. Recently the group went to Carmel Director where they gained the admiration and approval of their pleased audience by their own interpretation of several compositions. They were a special attraction at the Oratorical Contest and did a fine piece of work when they gave a cordial “send of” to the first call of drafted men from Putnam County. In the musical organizations of our school, we find the real talent of the students. The clear, ringing tones of the glee club have thrilled many audiences and have held them enchanted through various performances. This will be the third consecutive AND THE BAND