Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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The Sunshine Society, consisting oi 48 girls under the sponsorship of Mrs. Dorothy Carlton has for its purpose cheery helpfulness. The girls in tk club try to pattern their lives after the creed and to spread good cheer. This year the society elected the following officers: Marlent Kros, president, Ruth Jones, vice-president, June Bowers, corresponding secretary, Betty Wesley, recording secretary; Norma Bushong, treasurer; Arlene Wilson, re- porter. The activities for the year began with the annual candlelight initiation and the District Convention at Star City on October 11. According to the custom, the club members chose Ideal Ladies and drew names for secret pals who were remembered on birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions. A chile supper after a basketball game helped to build up their treasury from which donations are given to the Riley Fund and other good causes. They were kept busy in December caroling and presenting the one-act play, The Christmas Rose , for the Christmas program. A good time was had by the girls that attended the State Convention at West Lafayette. In the spring the year ' s activities were brought to an end by teas held in honor of their mothers and Ideal Ladies at which the girls who had chosen them were revealed. r i ' Page 27

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Student Council The Student Council is the student governing body which helps to pro- mote self-government in the school. Its members are the presidents of all classes and organizations, home room respesentatives, and the editors of the lvhrror and the Merrillvue. Last spring a student election was held in which Va lie Ann Collins was elected president of the student body. During the first meeting this fall the Council elected its officers as follows: vice-president, Rich- ard Spiroff, secretary, Marlene Kros, and treasurer, Ray Clements. After sponsoring the freshmen initiation, the Council set up a program of activity periods with one one-hour period a week for extracurricular activities One period a month was devoted to each of the following: club meetings, class meet- ings, movies, and assembly programs. Some of the movies were Fiesta, The Sullivans, and Stage Door Canteen. The Council has tried to work out some of the difficulties around school such as conduct at programs, crowded hallways between classes, and the untidy lockers. An attempt is also being made to sec- ure blinds for the gymasium. The annual football dance and Christmas program were both a great success this year. For the first time, an organization including the councils of the surrounding schools has been formed and Richard Spiroff was chosen as our representative on the program committee. These are but a few of the many contributions the Council has made toward the student life at M. H. S. Page 26

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G. A. A. is the Girls ' Athletic Association whose ideals are clean living, good sportsmanship, a high degree of skill, and enjoyment in each others ' fellowship. The officers of the G. A. A. are president Ilamae Kimble; vice-president, Henrietta Fleck: secretary-treasurer, Joyce Neff; reporter, Alice Brek; and spon- sor, Miss Week. The officers of the G. A. A. are president, Ilamae Kimble; vice-president, a rough one consisting of an obstacle course and a sports scavenger hunt. The annual Sadie Hawkins Dance was the main social activity of th e year at which Daisy Mae and Little Abner reigned for the evening. .Some of the sports featured are roller skating, hiking, basketball, softball and acrobatics. Page 28