McKinley High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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Guidance Program The Guidance Program has been function- ing in McKinley Senior High for three and one-half years and has proven satisfactory and valuable to our entire student body. Un- der the leadership of Mr. Kelley, the program offers ways and means of discussing the de- velopments of personality, character, and vo- cations. G. A. A. The officers of the Girls' Athletic Associa- tion for this year were as follows: Fall Se- mester-President, Charlotte Penningroth, Vice-President, Anne Kacena, Secretary, Bar- bara Carrithers, Treasurer, Ruth Kohl, Boun- cer, Mary Louise Jesina. Spring Semester- President, Helen Wilson, Vice-President, Mary Louise jesina, Secretary, Mary Ann Pechar, Treasurer, Roberta Owens, Bouncer, Mary Ann Kubasa. The meetings were held every other Wed- nesday under the direction of Miss Rosalind Nelson. The club cooperated with the other Cedar Rapids High Schools in sponsoring and attending Play Days. Everyone had plenty of food and fun at each meeting. Rifle Club The Rifle Club has now been in existence three years, Its purpose is to develop good sportsmanship and to improve marksmanship, Mr. Chester Crowell is the director and the officers were: President, Dave Foster, Vice- President, Tom Carrithers, Secretary, George Cavros, Treasurer, George Lenzen. l-li-Y-Ette Hi-Y-Ette is an organization open to any interested girl enrolled in Senior High School. Its program is varied, offering opportunities for enjoyment as well as service work. This year the Hi-Y-Ettes sponsored the Junior Red Cross drive in McKinley, made scrap books and party hats for boys in the Service, had their semi-annual Senior Teas, and cooperated with the other Senior High Schools in sponsoring a Ladies' Choice Dance. Miss Helen Hanson and Miss Alice Rogers are the advisors at McKinley, and this year's officers and cabinet members are: President, Margaret Hawkins, Vice-President, Arda Mae Cox, Secretary, Leora Zahorik, Treasurer, Frances Marshall, Interclub Council Repre- sentative, Mary Ann Kubasag Membership Chairman, Marilyn Condon, Worship Chair- man, Sarah johnson, Social Chairman, Betty Lebie, Service Chairman, Darlene Owen, Publicity Chairman, Roberta Owens, Music Chairman, Marilyn Parks. Lotin Club The McKinley Latina Sodalitas meets once a month under the direction of its elected aediles. Its purpose is to gain a better knowl- edge of Roman civilization and customs. Miss Caroline Soutter is the advisor and the officers are: Fall Semester-Consul, Tom Carrithers, Pro-Counsul, Evelyn Packingham, Scriba, Joan Hinerwadel, Praetor, Ray Scholl, Nuntuis Clarionis, David Foster, Aediles, Beryl White, Betty Heins, Loreen Ruthrauff. Spring Semester-Consul, Edwin Zahorik, Pro-Counsul, Shirley Lewellen, Scriba, John Halverson, Praetor, Joe Schaber, Nuntius Clarionus, Flora Blum. French Club Le Cercle Francais is organized with the purpose of obtaining a better knowledge of French life, history, and civilization. At the meetings songs are sung in French, reports are given on France, and plays are presented in French. The business part of the meeting is usually held in French. The IZA officers are: President, Leone Spryncl, Vice-President, Pauline Halverson, Secretary-Treasurer, Harriet Dauchyg Report- er, Margaret Hawkins. Thirty-three

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JAN UARY CLASS PLAY Tons of Money JUNE CLASS PLAY Th 13: Quality Street

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Footligbis Club The Footlights Club has been successful for the fourth consecutive year, under the direc- tion of Miss Marjorie Emerson. Its purpose is to promote a greater interest in dramatics, and to advance the standard of acting and the appreciation of good theater. During the year, the club presented several one-act plays for assemblies, and classes were held to advance the knowledge of stage make- up. The officers for the Fall Semester were: President, Fulton Ross, Vice-Presidents, Betty Heins and Ruth Kohl, Secretary, Shirley Pin- sky, Treasurer, Helen Wilson, The officers for the Spring Semester were: President, Le- nra Zahorik, Vice-President, Darlene Owen, Secretary, Margaret Hawkins, Treasurer, Ni- ta Dailey. Art Club The Art Club exists for the benefit of the art students and any other students who like to sketch. Many pieces of work were cn- tered in contests and posters were made to advertise various school activities. The club is under the direction of Miss An- nabelle Taylor. The officers were: President, joe Pugsley, Vice-President, Helen Navratil, Secretary-Treasurer. Shirley Harvey. Sporiish Club The newly organized Spanish Club was originated to advance the students' knowl- edge of Spanish life, history, and civilization. The club is under the direction of Miss Ce- celia Leven and the officers are: Fall Semes- ter: President, Donna Laker, Vice-President, john Chehak, Secretary, Barbara Carrithers, Treasurer, Ruth Kohl. Spring Semester- President, Ruth Kohl, Vice-President, Sarah johnson, Secretary, Betty Lebie, Treasurer, Verlene Vaughn, Reporter, Doris Davis, Pro- gram Chairman, Bill Minshall. Thirty-foltr' l-ll-Y During the year of 1942-43, the Hi-Y or- ganization sponsored a collection of canned goods for the Children's Horne, had a basket- ball team, and volley ball team that played against the faculty to raise money for ex- penses. The club promoted a collection of foods for gift boxes for McKinley students in the Armed Forces. This project called, 'tBoys Of The Week. consisted of weekly campaigns to collect cookies, candy, and gum. The girls of McKinley were honored onc week by UGirls of the Week. Mr. Paul Anthony was the advisor and the officers were: President, Emil Christie, Vice- President, David Warren, Secretary, Ted Healy, Treasurer, Don Cass. Iron Horse Club This marks the third year of the Iron Horse Club, whose purpose is to further knowledge of all phases in model railroading. In spite of lack of material, the result of war demands, the club progressed nicely, one cir- cuit completed with three automatic switches. At the writing of this, work is to begin on a second circuit which will be elevated. This will start the construction of the mountain division of the Cedar Rapids and North- western Railroad which is the name of the road the fellows are building. Victory Corps This year some students volunteered to spend at least two hours a week doing work essential to the war effort. Those doing this are enrolled in a work called 'tVictory Corps. Mr. Harry Kelley is director of General Mem- bership. The general groups and supervisors are: Air Service, Mr. Leonard Paulu and Mr. Frank Guyott, Land Service, Mr. Chester Crowell, Sea Service, Mr, Wayne Basler, Pro- duction Service, Mr. Harold Nelson, Com- munity Service, Miss Rosalind Nelson.