Mendel Catholic High School - Monarch Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Father Dodge, Student Senate moderator, surveys a full meeting of the organization. Seated in the assembly are Jim Coogan, Joe Fiaoni, Mike Carlin, Mike Jedlicka Greg Pettenon, Marty Swiatkowski, Jeff Unton, Mike Crooker, Al Pedroza, Greg Minor, Ray Dozier, Al Arendt, Marc Cartwright, John Knoebel, Kevin Strong, Gary Schouten, and Mel Piper.

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Student Senate Every year, the Student Senate is criticized for inactivity. This year, the representatives and class officers reversed that image. Towards the end of the first semester, Mendel seniors organized efforts to overcome student apathy. Although the movement died out after Christmas vacation, the initiative was made. The Student Lounge opened and a few other reforms were made. As usual, the Senate did a great iob in organizing student activi- ties like the proms and Homecoming. Underclassmen played an important role in the Senate this year. The iuniors, for example, decided to form a Grievance Committee. V, ,yn 1, '-A The officers of the Student Senate prepare the agenda with Father Erwin Dodge, O.S.A. Sitting at left is Jim Coogan, who is responsible for recording the minutes of the meetings. In the center is Tony Wilkins, who organized the Freshman elections and carried out many reforms. At right is Jack Gavin, Student Senate president. 86

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Black Students Union For the first part of the year, the Black Student Union was inactive until the dynamic Mr. Lovett took command of the organization. uespn infrequent meetings, the group was still able to accomplish something. The Black Student Union made plans for a few fund-raising activities and a dance. The quasi-political functions of the group were handle by a committee of seniors. Efforts were made to expand membership to all segments of the Black community around Mendel.