Melvindale High School - Echo Yearbook (Melvindale, MI)

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Bottom Row: janice Oat-man, Gloria Logan, jeanette Huie, Annabelle Coogan, David Neal, Lois Robinson Colette Hanko, jane Torek, Marilyn Wilton. Middle Row: Rose Bolla, Robert Karczewski, Hilda Hutson, june Ross, Lois Bjurman, Georganna Kil- lian, Ruth Ross, joanne Evert, Mary Ann Heisserer, Charles Danyo, Shirley Nelson. Back Row: Louis Czanko, Frank Monroe, Dino Salvador, Ted Center, Dick Snyder, Bill Noraian, Soren Kasperian, Bob Dula, Bob Valentine, joe Forgione. Not Pictured: Donald Kewin, Phillip Caruso. Vivian Heddon, Gerald Miller, Kay Kessey, Bill Osman Mary Lyle, Sam Cova, Richard james. STUDENT CUUHGH Although only a llttle more than a year old, Melvlndale Student Council is playing an increasingly important part in its school's activities. The council ls providing opportunities for the practice ol democratic procedures. The support of students, teachers and administrators has made possible the splendid development of the council so far. Everyone realizes that a student council requires a number or! years to attain maturity. All will benefit by continuing their support and helpful suggestions. Being a member of the Student Councll is an honor and a privilege--an honor to be chosen to represent ones fellow student, and a privilege to serve them. qu Q. DEBHTEHS Left to Right: Mike Kapprillian, john Ekeroth, Mr. H. Holmes QSPOHSOTL David Neal' Richard James- Melvlndale was well represented this year ln the ileld ai debate by four boys. The affirmative sed at David Neal and Richard James while Iohn Ekeroth and Michael Kaprllllan up- t om . hisglthzagegadvre? The question debated was whether the lederal government should provide a system al d di ln . at Ticglmeiprellrgminatry Zound of debates, Melvlndale debated with Ann Arbor, Jackson, River Rouge, and H tramick Four victories and four losses resulted. This record brought the team into the first am d b te d entitled the school to the wall plaque given by tha D0f1'01f FTW Press- ellminatlon e a an The debaters received a lot of valuable experience and represented the school in credible fashion, considering their lack d experience and the quality of their opposition.

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HI-U , Back Row: Don Shepard, David Neal, Dino Salvador, Richard Snyder, Dan Ferris, Donald Kewin, Eugene Keihl, Ted Centex, Soren Kasparian. Front Row: jack justise, Charles Danyo, Willis Allred, Kenneth Kiser, Douglas Cleveland, George Bard, john Nicita, Richard james. The Hi--Y The Hi-Y, under the sponsorship of Mr. Albert Rlddering, is a comparatively young club. It operates with the opportunity of using the facilities of the Young Men's Christian Associations. The club is very interested in the social and political aspects of the country and the world as a whole. Discussions are told periodically to offer a chance for student expression of thought. Membership is open to interested students above the tenth grade. EEEH DEB CLUB Vivian Renkola, Luree Pitt. Front Row: Bernice Boucher, Treasurer, Wilma Packer, Presidentg Mrs. Riddering, Sponsor, Colette Hanko, Treasurer. EAbsent from picture is Vivian Heddon, Vice-President., THE TEEN DEBS The Teen Debs of Melvindale High were started May, 1940 with Miss Butler as the Sponsor. When the club was formed, Punctuallty was one of the main rules. B anyone was late, a line ol 'Romeo and Juliet' was to be recited, although this rule has been overruled. Through the years 1940 and 1941, Miss Butler was the Sponsor. In 1942 Miss Clark took over the leadership. She held that Sponsorship until February, 1943. At that time Miss Kelly was chosen Sponsorr , '