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

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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.

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