Millburn High School - Millwheel Yearbook (Millburn, NJ)

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HI-Y Hi-Y is one of the oldest boys' clubs in Millburn High School, lt is primarily a service organization which has participated in many projects of benefit to the school and the community. This year they suc- cessfully sponsored the traditional Kris Kringle Kiddie Party, Tag Day, and the preparation of Thanksgiving boxes. The regular meetings designed to develop democratic living and fel- lowship included interesting speakers and programs. The officers for 1946-47 were President, Bob Freeman: Vice-Presi- dent, Bill Taylor, Treasurer, Hobart Kreitler, and Secretary, Alan Ludwig, pf ,lib js I 1 L4 .dk 'in i-5 ft. Y THE 4-H CLUB For the past six years Mr. Mc- Comb has guided the 4-H'ers in their useful and interesting projects. Dur- ing the war members won honors for their victory gardens which are being continued this season. One of their most interesting projects has been the raising of puppies for Seeing Eye, training which involves skillful care and discipline. Other members have been raising poultry. This year's elec- tions brought forth Doug Van Winkle as president, Holmes Bailey as vice- president, and Iohn jones as secre- tary-treasurer. LATIN CLUB Anyone who thinks Latin is a dead language should look into 203 during cr Wednesday activity period! Therein may be seen an active group, known collectively as the Latin Club, and their co-sponsors Mrs. Ewing and Miss-Tuthill. The group may be en- joying a puzzling word game lpain- lcss aid to vocabulary building? or viewing a film-strip which gives them a visual background for their class- work, or hearing historical myths and stories. The officers for '46-'47 were President, Betty Connerp Vice-Presi- dent, Howard Corwin, Secretary- Treasurer, Margie Klopschg and Pro- gram Chairmen, Nancy Hough and Gracia Stackhouse.

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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

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FRENCH CLUB The French Club attracts many members with its variety of interest- ing programs, This years their activi- ties included playing anagrams, read- ing French newspapers, quiz pro- grams relating to the history and geography of France, and French films on the customs of the country, methods of transportation, and im- portant historical buildings. All this is both interesting and practical to the student or prospective traveler. The club is sponsored by Mlle. Bartley and the officers are as follows: President, Phyllis Muntzg Program Chairman, Na- talie Zimmerman: Secretary, Gretchen Liong and Publicity Chairman, Beverly Dorsch. .l s 5 if vu, .lfirvpe M H L it .Qi i --Q 1 465 bl-41 VETERAN'S CLUB The most apropos group of the year is the Veteran's Club. Returned to M.H.S. for completion or brushing up on college preparatory work, the vets manage to meet every Tuesday to sling the bull and review old army gripes, ln addition to keeping up with the homework t?l they have a basketball team--nice try, fellas. The members are: R. Aborn, G. Alli- son, D. Dunn, N. Dunning, E. Falla, B. Fisher, I. Geils, I. Robertson, E. Rodgers, P. Ross, G. Roth, I. Salva- tore, D. Sollazi, I. Voorhees, D. Will- ever, G. Hamberger, B. Iacobs, R. King, T. Lynch, R. Maccione, A. Mar- cantonio, B, Palumbo, M. Pursley, and A. Rizzo. RIFLE CLUB The Rifle Club's membership hit a record-breaking 100 this year with the addition of many female sure- shots from the senior class. The fel- lows and girls met separately, except tor a tense match in which both groups showed their skill. The boys participated in four N.R.A. Postal Matches and two with Newark Acad- emy. The girls matched Englewood High School. The sponsor, Mr. Ridge- way, was aided by Mr. Conover, Mr. Esler, Miss Caparn, and Ed Robnett. Ioint officers are: President, Mahlon Freemang Vice-President, Bob Dobbieg Secretary, 1.iz Stidger and Treasurer, Nancy Robertson.