Mexico High School - Mascot Yearbook (Mexico, MO)

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Student Council Members Recruit for Blood Donors Successful recruiting of Red Cross blood donors, the traditional Christmas Party for selected children and abandonment of plans for a youth center high- lighted the year's activities for.the Student Coun- cil, under the sponsorship of Miss Betty Baker and Byard Cosch. Reaching their goal of 'I7 donors, Student Council members competed against each other in securing signatures of Mexicoans to give blood in the Febru- ary 14 Red Cross Blood Drive. Vickie Berger with six names and Kathy Atkins with four were named winners ofthe contest. The Student Council's annual Christmas party brought games, refreshments, prizes, fun and, of course, Santa Claus to 40 grade children. Because of the lack of enthusiasm among stu- dents, the cost of building, and the lack of an ap- propriate location, the Student Council voted in April to drop plans begun last year to organize a Youth Center for Mexico. The Council voted to leave the money raised for the project, over S700 to be used next year as members of the new council see fit I To end the busy year, members of Student Coun- cil, alternates, guests, and sponsors attended the traditional spring picnic at Plunkett Park. Clarence Bradshaw proves to Dennis Baker, Vo-Ag teacher, that the Seniors of '69 can defeat the inexperienced faculty at the Council sponsored Faculty-Senior basketball game. Kupper rightj: Student Council members joan Offutt and Nancy Ollis lend a helping hand to the Happy House Children's Center.

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Esther Honored as First Swiss Alumna The arrival of Esther Traber from Switzerland at MHS in September was an exciting moment for everyone. Esther lived with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Intosh and their daughter Sara, a junior, for approxi- mately one school year. Esther, sponsored by the International Student Ex- change program, was active in many MHS activities. An honorary member of Student Council, she assisted in many of the projects which they spon- sored throughout the year. Esther was also a member of Pep Squad, Brush and Palette, and Literary Club. She traveled to St. Louis a number of times on trips with various clubs. Traveling with the Art Club, she visited various museums and special art ex- hibits. She also attended Cabaret , which the Liter- ary Club had sponsored, at the American Theater. Like all MHS students though, Esther enjoyed being a member of Pep Squad and cheering the Bull- dogs onto victory. Until Esther became accustomed to life at MHS, she attended classes with Sara. Eventually she was given a schedule centered around her own interests. Being a member of Senior Girl Scouts kept Esther busy. She was constantly asked to speak to various civic groups around town. Describing her country, her school life, how she was chosen as an exchange student, and her trip to America were among her main topics. Esther, along with Marta Carrasco, was chosen to present the program at Girl Scout Thinking Day. Many tears filled the eyes of MHS students as Esther received the first diploma ever presented to a foreign exchange student at our school. They were tears of pride, and of sadness, because the diploma was symbolic of the completion of Esther's work at MHS. The students would miss her, but her influence would forever be felt by all those whose lives she had touched. Esther had graduated from MHS, but would always be in our hearts-our first international alumna. Preparing to receive her diploma-the first for a foreign exchange student-Esther marches into the gym for commencement exer- cises. Iabovej Mrs. Evelyn Sweitzer presents Esther with a special art award honoring her talent and originality.