Millburn High School - Millwheel Yearbook (Millburn, NJ)

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GERMAN CLUB The meetings of Der Deutsche Vereinn held during Wednesday ac- tivity periods have been notably varied and interesting, The singing of German songs and discussion on Strauss and his waltzes put members in that Old World mood, while other meetings were taken up with slides on Baron Meunchhausen, the German Paul Bunyan, and movies taken and shown by Bob Aborn about the Nurenberg Trials. They also played several vocabularyfbuilding games including one concocted by member Dan Sachau. Their officers were President, Alan Pollard and Secre- tary-treasurer, Richard Wagner. SPANISH CLUB With the able leadership of Presi- dent Shirley Daniels, the Spanish Club put their best foot forward this year. Assisting her were Vice-Presi- dent, Chester Budd, Secretary, Ioan Trainer, and Program Chairman, Paul Silbersher. Movies, Spanish songs, games, and acting in skits were part of their program, At Christmas time the members broke the customary Spanish Pinata and prizes scattered everywhere. Their club advisers Miss Abbott, Mrs. Ewing, and Mr. Powell joined in the fun too, Those who will still be here next year look forward to a bigger, but not a better Spanish Club. COMMERCIAL CLUB With Miss Campbell and Miss De Sessa as faculty advisers, the career-girls of tomorrow joined this year to form one of the most active Commercial Clubs Millburn has ever had. Included in their programs were movies, social discussions, and many interesting speakers, such as Ioan Iorden from Kresge's Teen Timers. A picnic and trip to New York finished the year's activities in fine style. Muriel Guenther was president, Gloria Pedecine, vice-president, Edith Price, secretaryg Ruth Paul, treasurer, and Barbara White and Lucienne Scarillo planned the programs.

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ART AND SERVICE GROUPS These two groups are an out- growth of the active Art Club of previ- ous years. In order to give those interested in creative art a better chance to pursue their interests, Shep established an open studio on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Liberal organization permits students to work in oils, water-colors, pastels, wood, clay, or any other medium they choose. The service group participates in artwork used in other school activi- ties such as scenery for stage produc- tions, the stained-glass windows at Christmastime, and posters advertis- ing all campaigns and events. The sponsor is Mr. Sheppard. CHEMISTRY CLUB Doc Toan's Chem Club is one of the most popular groups among the juniors and seniors. It achieves during its meetings, things considerably more enjoyable and educational than those penetrating fumes, Each meet- ing includes a demonstration by a willing pair ot members explaining a new scientiiic discovery or illustrating an old one, The club was very active in the Science Congress of New Ier- sey, attending meetings in other schools and playing host here at Millburn. This year's officers were: President, Fred Coester, Vice Presi- dent, Ruth Marrison: Treasurer, Frank Stevenson, and Secretary, Iean Whit- ney. THE MATH CLUB The Math Club, under Miss Vin- centz's sponsorship, strives to cultivate a broader interest in mathematics and its application to special projects. Several of the meetings were con- cerned with planning the Math Club assembly and tentative preparation of a late spring program for interested math students of Suburban Confer- ence schools, Other activities on the schedule were puzzles, work with the slide rule, and instruction in the use of the transit by the township sur- vevor. The ligure-maticians pro- moted a Math Exhibit in the down- stairs show-case. The officers are: President, I'I. Krietlerg Vice-President, I. Simong Secretary, I, Clark, and Treasurer, P. Friedman.

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,. 1, 4-PF 1. ,Q 7 'J' 2 , .1 - 'G f if FORUM CLUB This very active club, under the supervision of Mr. Barr and Miss Tut- hill, was represented in three assem- bly forums, three Suburban Student Council forums, and a WAAT broad- cast, Panel speakers were also pro- vided for the state PTA. convention in Atlantic City, our high school PTA., the Women's Club, and the Millburn Kiwanis Club. From the high school PTA. forum on Teen-Age Behavior stemmed an active movement of stu- dents and township citizens to better young peoples' recreational facilities. President, D. Ienkins, Vice-Presi- dent, H. Kreitler, Secretary, N. Cai- vano, The International Relations Club, under Mr. Barr's guidance, has spent Wednesday activity periods discuss- ing world events and United Nations policies. The president is Norman Field. THE CONSTITUTION CLUB The Constitution Club is com- posed of students from the upper school who meet to analyze the Con- stitution and discuss recent trends in its interpretation. Highlighting the club's activities for this year was its participation in the Millburn-Short Hills Independent Women's Republi- can Club Contest through which prize money is awarded for the best essays written on topics related to the Con- stitution. During the second semester sev- eral speakers were invited to present national, state, and township commit- tee views to the club. The sponsor is Mr. Hayes and the student chairman was Mil Orben. an-I HI-TRI Hi-Tri, the Senior girls' service or- ganization, meets weekly under the friendly guidance of Miss Ensor and Miss Vincentz. Meetings are devoted to service work through the Neighbor- hood House, Red Cross, and various other organizations, and also to edu- cational and vocational speakers. Throughout the year the Hi-Y and Hi- Tri get together for combined meet- ings, the most outstanding of which is the unforgettable Kiddie Party at Christmas time. Every member by ac- cepting new responsibilities helps the school, the community, and herself. Nancy Robertson, President, Charlotte Heiss, Vice-President, lean Whitney, Secretary, Carolyn Oliver, Treasurer, Carolyn Memory, Service Chairman, Iris Lutz, Social Chairman. .I N, -7