Marion High School - Cactus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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WILBUR MOORE XEN PENCE HELEN BOXELL MAX TOWNSEND SEN ICD UFFICEIQS Q FTER one of the most heated campaigns that ever preceded a senior election in Marlon High School, Wilbur Moore, son of Mrs. Sylvia Moore, was elected president of the 1931 graduating class. Practically every candidate, nomi- nated by a petition filed at the principal's office, had his campaign manager, and publicity went thick and fast for about a week before the actual balloting. Post- ers, advertising the prowess of each student candidate, were posted on every as- sembly board and in the main hallways. The two other candidates besides Moore for the oflice of president were Paul Meyer, football, track and basketball star, and Allison Holt, associate editor of The Survey. The other three officers elected were vice-president, Xen Pence, son of Mr. and Mrs. O, O. Pence, secretary, Helen Boxell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Boxellg treasurer, Max Townsend, son of Mr, and Mrs. Clifford Townsend. The three minor oflices were as publicly proclaimed as that of the presidency. The committee appointed by Principal Kendall to handle the election was composed of Richard Reynolds, chairman, Mary Gartland, Josephine Strands, James Reed, and Robert Hardesty. Miss Gladys Lewis and V. A. Smith, class sponsors, also aided in counting the ballots, which numbered more than any ever cast by a senior class in Marion High School. Each of the four officers carried out the particular duties that his oflice re- quired. The social statis of the '31 class during the year was a result of the ef- forts of VJilbur Moore, who saw the need of such activity and appointed stu- dents who were fitted to carry out the details. Class meetings were held from time to time in the auditorium. ITACIIJS l93l

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SENIUIQS We like our seniors Moore and Mooreg They raise the roof, but keep Ihe floor

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KARL CULP ALLISON HoLT RICHARD F. REYNOLDS MARY GARTLAND SEN IDD CLASS ACTIVITI ES 'I-HE SOCIAL WELFARE, of the class of '31 was not neglected. A party and dance at Memorial Coliseum in the fallg a party in the springg a pic- nic at Wawonaissa Glens, class banquet, senior day program and senior parade during Senior Week: ending finally with the Commencement, May 28, rounded out the activities of the year. According to tradition, Wilbur Moore, class president, appointed a com- mittee and named the chairman in every instance. The committee, working together with the executive committee, was responsible for the success of the parties. A committee was also appointed late in the year to handle the Com- mencement invitations. The first party, known as a Chilly Hop, was held at Memorial Colise- um, and was in direct charge of Karl Culp. Card playing, and games were en- joyed by the class members. The local DeMolay orchestra furnished music for those who wished to dance. To carry out the mood of the party, chili and crackers and hot chocolate were served. Allison Holt was appointed by President Moore as chairman of the an- nual senior frolic-the picnic. The picnic was held at Wawonaissa Glens, Several minor committees were named by Chairman Holt. Senior Week activities were in charge of Richard Reynolds. The Senior paraded this year was held the week before Senior Week. A program for the entire school was presented early in the week. Special committees were appoint- ed for all of these events. The Senior Banquet, the crowning event of the class's social activities, was in charge of Mary Gartland. Dancing was enjoyed after the dinner. CACTIJS I93i