Morris Community High School - Chief Yearbook (Morris, IL)

Page 60 text:

gm-gil' This year The Em-Hi, again under the leadership of Miss Allen, has made many forward strides. From the first issue, the paper has been paying its way, and with the profits went on a well-deserved trip to Chicago to see the writing and printing of a large metropolitan daily newspaper. Last year, the Em-Hi received the honor of a Good Rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. The Em-Hi is also a member of the Illinois State High School Press Association. Quill and Scroll, International Honorary Society for High School Iournai- ists, continued to function with last year's two charter members, Earl Bansback and Ronald Sklut, and the new members, Barbara Spandet, Harrietta lones, Ioanna Miller, Rosemary Panish, Mary lane Nelson, Marilyn Erickson, Dick Newell, Midge Halenza, Phyllis Osmundson, and Dorothy Gore. As one of their annual projects, the Quill and Scroll sponsored an assembly featuring Mrs. Arley Munts, who gave an interesting account of her trip to France before the student body. At Christmas time, the Em-Hi sponsored a short story contest which revealed new talent in the school, and prizes were awarded. Also at Christmas, the Em-Hi put out a special holiday issue on red paper with the story of Christ's birth written in present day form, something which attracted much favorable comment. This year marked the introduction of pictures into the Em-Hi. Pictures of students, games, football and basketball teams, parades, etc., appeared in almost all seventeen issues of the paper which resulted in great reader interest. Page 54

Page 59 text:

,vw -we , C x , C '25 AA' U' 7 ww HJ GJ GJ T tl Off lxwqiugy Xl? F' Gb , is I ' withal wt 'lifly' .ip lv , 9' W2 4 li Q1 My tif XVWVU4 Q ti X-.1 fL 1 tilt: t f . ' J cgjoalalltas sfatina This year, under the supervision of Miss Short, a Latin Club was formed with the sole purpose being to interest the students in the ancient Roman customs and civilization and to emphasize the practical cultural values of the Latin language. The motto chosen by members of the club was Ex Nehilo Nihil Fit. This means No effort, no result. The club's color is Roman purple. The club, consisting of twenty-five members, met in the Latin room in the high school once a month during homeroom. The meetings consisted of a business session, a program furnished by the students, and refreshments which were enjoyed by all. Besides the regular meetings, the Latin Club gave a Roman banquet at which Roman customs of preparation and serving of food were used. The Spanish classes and faculty members were guests. The banquet was followed by social activities. Many thanks are due to Miss Short, who put much time and effort into making a success of the club. OFFICERS President .................. ...................... ........ A l ice Iohnson Vice-President ......... ......... H erb lohnson Treasurer .............. ......... B obbe Nelson Secretary ........... ...... M arge lohnson Advisor ........ ....... M iss Short Page 53

Page 61 text:

Q -Y - il ob S! CD,-am Club The Drama Club of 1948-49 directed by Paul Beringer, has contributed much in the way of dramatics and social activities for the students of M.C.H.S. as well as the club members. P , In the latter part of November, the members of the Drama Club chartered a school bus to spend a gay evening at the Schubert Theatre in Chicago watching the Broadway hit, Brigadoon. The club also held an Oratory and Dramatics contest at the Center School Gym February 17. The Lady of the Homecoming Parade, the Drama Club's first place float was capably put on by Millie Payne and Butch Waters. The members of the club are very proud of the club and their officers. These officers were very capable, dependable, and worked hard. At this time we wish to thank our president, Phyllis Osmundsonp vice-president, Bob Iohnston, and secretary, Mary lane Nelson. Also many many thanks to Mr. Beringer for the wonderful work he has done, not only for the Drama Club, but for the Iunior and Senior classes in directing their class plays, Ianuary ThaW and Our Town. Page 55