Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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V Journalists Join Society Quill and Scroll was organized for the purpose of encouraging ond reward- ing individual student achievement in journalism. Since its orgonizotion. Quill and Scroll hos granted charters to twelve thousond high schools; ac- tive chapters are located in every state of the union and in many for- eign countries. Last year ' s ceremony inducted ju- niors and seniors who were in the upper third of their class, who ex- celled in publications and academic work, and who were selected by the supervisor of publications. The ceremony took place at the an- nuel publications banquet in the spring. Each current member lit a candle symbolic of the aims and aspi- rations of a journalist. The candles symbolized truth, initiative, opportu- nity, and friendship. New members were then osked to come forward, sign their names, and make a pledge. Each then received a Quill and Scroll pin plus the con- gratulations of other staff members. .»niot Mike Stephens signs a type-wrifter pledge before receiving his pin during Q and Scroll Society inductions held ot the onnuol spring Publicotions Donquet. Debbie Blue onticipotes the moment whi ?r signature ' ' ■--•-- -■ - - loke her o member of Quill ond Scroll. ■ 1 Diddle. Lindo Derbin, Julie Cheh. 2nd row: Mike Stephens, Debbie Dlue, John Michel, Debbie Schoefer, Pete Dornsife. 20 Quill And Scroll

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Music Society Picks Members As stated by Mr. Long, The purpose of the Music Honor Society was to promote o greater ond continued in- terest in solo, ensemble, band, or- chestra, and choral performance. Also, to encourage better and more discriminating habits in music partici- pation and provide greater opportu- nities for personal musical expression in schools, churches, and communi- ty Members were chosen from sopho- mores, juniors, and seniors who had a B or better average in music and o C or better average in academic subjects. Students who wished to be consid- ered for membership hod to oudition in February for the music faculty ond club officers. The old members presented a short Old Members ' Recital for the pro- spective new members. There were eight returning members lost year. Each year the members go to Chica- go on a partially paid trip to see a musical or ballet at McCormick Place Arle Crown Theatre. Senior Tim Kling shows intense concentration during his oudition. Pot Collins carefully lights one of the candles during induction ceremonies. Karen Norkus lights o candle symbolizing the goals of Music Honor Society. Tom Klopfenstein skillfully performs his song before other music society members. Music Honor Society 19

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Characters Join Thespians A sfudent who is interested in be- coming o Thespian must accumulate 10 points. These points ore earned when o student participotes in dra- ma octivities. The Thespians met about 12 times throughout the year. They discussed and selected the up- coming productions, two plays and a musical. The group onnuolly takes a ploy to Indiana State Drama Conference in the spring. Last year ' s play was Any Number Con Die , a murder mystery. They had a lot of fun work- ing ond perfecting it. Initiotron of new Thespians also took place in the spring. New members had to start the day early. They were required to do anything and everyth- ing o current member asked. They dressed up in costumes best suiting their personality,- they wore these outfits during the rest of the school doy. Mike Stephens stated, Although it was kind of emborrossing, I enjoyed every minute of Thespian inductions. I especially liked dressing up as Lee Colhoun again. I am proud to be a Thespian. 1sf row: L. Myers, K. Walengo. 2nd row: C Goeller, M. Stephens, R. Schultz, K. Buckley, T. Klopfenstein, L. Fleck, M. Myers, D. Schoefer, D. Tossell, J. Cheh, J. RIetveld, J. Schramm. Ord row: Mr. McSorley. Thespion officers for the 1962-60 year ore Mott Myers, President; Juli President; Lori Myers, Secreiuiy; cMm Finneron, Treasurer; and Koren Wolengo os the new Scribe. Thespians 21