New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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The Quill and Scroll, an international organization for high school journalists, has chapters located in every state of the continental United States and several foreign countries. To be considered for membership one must be at least a junior, be in the upper one-third of his class, have done superior work in journalism or other creative work, be recommended by Mrs. Canning, the advisor, and be approved by the Executive Secretary of the National Quill and Scroll Society. The main activity of the organization is the April Publications Banquet attended by members of the Vespa Staff, Spotlight Staff, and the faculty. At this banquet the yearbook dedication is announced, the new editors and business managers are appointed, and the formal Quill and Scroll initiation ceremony is held. QUILL AND SCROLL SEATED: Diahe Rohr. President; Mrs. Canning, Advisor; Alice Kaiser, Secretary; Peggy Kinzinger, Vice-President; Cynthia Schneider, Treasurer. Strive for Success NACHS students attending the Quill and Scroll Banquet are caught in the act of obtaining their yearbooks. 21

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HONOR SOCIETY SEATED: Alice Kaiser. Treasurer; Don Rickert. Vice-President; Peggy Kinzinger. President; Cynthia Schneider. Secretary. STANDING: Miss House. Advisor; Steve Fiorina. Dave Albert. Bonnie Grimes. NACHS Honorary Societies J UA ... JMA I miEg the tfosmal WhatiMi aeswoaray. the Haacr Society mecrtees open with jBKsctpttx'c the se-tied env«iqpes -twain tg the na—ies eg ae»r mesabess. The New Athens Chapter of the Naaooal Honor Society is composed of NACHS sophomores juniors and seniors. To be considered for membership in the society, one must obtain a “B average for the semester pnar to the initiation. A list is then composed of the eligible students. Final sekctior is made by the facrin cm the qualities of service. Xe.aders.hip. and char-actee of prospective initiates. Selling plastic yrartwofc covets and a bake sale ate the duet moneymaking activities. The profits from these projects are used to finance the ann i May banque t which honor: the senior members and their parents. 20

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Organizations Provide Outlets Science Club FRONT ROW: Bonnie Grimes, Reporter; Ted Horn, President; Mike Schneider, Vice-President; Cynthia Schneider, Secretary-Treasurer. BACK ROW: Bruce Finley, John Fannin, Darryl Fiorina, Mike Hessick, Mr. Schluter, Advisor; Neal Eckert, Donald Reuss, Gary Gummer-sheimer. NOT PICTURED: Myron Thompson, Mike Smith. The Science Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Bob Schluter, provides an opportunity for students to pursue their scientific interests. This year the NACHS Science Club was accepted for membership in the Future Scientists of America. Meeting programs, planned and presented by members, ranged from making explosives and taking blood samples to a demonstration on glass blowing. Members also enjoyed a trip to Meramec Caverns. The highlight of the year was participation in the Greater St. Louis Science Fair sponsored by the POST-DISPATCH. Chess Club activities started early in the school year with a tournament to determine the initial rankings of the players. Thereafter, rankings were determined by challenge play. Proceeds from dues were used to purchase chess sets. A Checkers Club, division of the Chess Club, was formulated this year. Chess Club SEATED: Mike Schneider, Steve Fiorina, President; Myron Thompson, Jon Jackson, Cliff Beadle, Rich Yesley, Darryl Fiorina, John Fannin, Vice-President. STANDING: Steve Wirth, Gary Gummersheim-er. Secretary-Treasurer; Donald Birkner, Ronald Birkner, Danny Foutch, Ted Horn, Bruce Walker, Jody Pieron, Arkell Bollmcier, Mr. Wimber, Faculty Member; Kathy Hill, Mr. Free, Advisor; Ciridy Junk, Cheryl Thies, Steve Rickert, James Kaiser, Mark Kaiser, Robert Kreher, Donald Reuss.