Memorial High School - Talon Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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Pep Club. . . We have the school spirit within our students. The main thing is to arouse them enough so they will bring it out in the open. Lately, the school spirit has been wonderful but we still need more boys flvlargaret Payne, Pep Club adviserj. How did Pep Club boost Eagle teams? Making post- ers, sponsoring buses, selling pompoms and banners were all part of the program. lVlr. Eagle's new suit this year was a joint undertaking by Pep Club and Art Club. Due to the new meeting time, membership de- creased yet spirit survived. As one junior athlete said, lt's really great knowing there's someone there who really cares when you win. A coach added, Pep Club really contributes a great deal to the morale of our team. Asked for suggestions to increase Pep Club mem- bership, students gave numerous ideas. New uniforms that everybody likes lsophomore girljg perhaps a drill team with neat costumes ijunior girly. Others felt that more activities for members would be helpful. PEP CLUB officers fupper left: Mary King, Helen Wright, Becky Spracklen and Joyce Durhamj rode in the Homecoming parade. Becky Bradbury and Karen DeVillers wrapped Homecoming mums ffar lower leftj. Pep Club section at Homecoming game was enthu- siastic iupper centerl and cheered in afternoon parade fleftj. Mary Cunningham was presented pepster of the month award by Coach Cooper fabovej.

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Student Senate . . Referring to problems caused by the before school activity hour, President Bob Kelly commented, The Student Senate found itself in trouble with the new bell system, but in order to build better channels of communication, Senate put up a bul- letin board in front of the main office. Although hindered in exchanging ideas with stu- dents, Senate was able to communicate with the school board through the grievance committee. One member stated, lt is important to keep open this link with school authorities, even if progress seems at times slow. Goals we're working toward are black studies, a revised honor roll system, and an alternative to in-school suspension. Several groups were responsible for projects. The dance committee arranged publicity, music and decora- tions for several dances. Senate is glad to help everyone share a good time and decorating itself can be fun, observed Karolee Kassab. Letters to Santa was another project. ln answering a letter to Santa, we simply tried to make the child feel good and wish him welI, said Karen England, chairman. Bob Kelly summed up the feelings of many Senate members: Being a member of Student Senate is one of the most rewarding experiences I have known. ll ll 1 ' re: .im 96'