New Trier Township High School - Echoes Yearbook (Winnetka, IL)

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ff? ,A am I ffl 7' , x X R333 AN., Q23 is R ,QW Newly founded this year Biology Club gave interested students a chance to observe members of the natural world. fBl1LlI77gL1Ff6l'LD Interfaith is a club organized to help students obtain an understanding of the role of religion in the modern world. N111 Gregory, the club sponsor, said, f'The world is in a cultural, political, social and religious revolution that is so deep and so fast moving that men are forging new images of themselves and new ways to grasp their humaness. In- terfaith attempted to provide a seminar-like arena in which young people might grapple with ideas and images that could possibly help them in becoming fuller human beings. Among the activities, were a visit to the Wilriiette Hu- man Relations Club Interfaith Trialologue at Wiliiiette How- ard School, and a film on Interfaith-llffarriage. Secretary J Forum mee 3 HThe goals of the Biology Club were to provide the mem- bers with educational experience to which they would not be exposed in the normal classroom situation, said Bob Behrstock, President. Sponsor lXIr. lldusich, Vice-President Leonard Helding, and Secretary Ann Shifflett helped the club to complete the goals through various interesting events. The meetings featured lectures by club members, teachers, as well as people working in fields related to bi- ology, and occasional films, The club went on several Held trips including one to Northwestern University, where they were given the opportunity to participate in an experiment. They also took trips to Abbott Laboratories, the Indiana Dunes, and Argonne Laboratories. mie Herman takes notes on the progress of a Human Relations ting. CCarsonJ Believing that information is best communicated through free discussions, the Human Relations Forum strove to stimulate the intellectual curiosity of the student body through the distribution of facts. Qrganized by Mr. Mul- liner and executive board members John Alschuler, Lola Berndt, and Jamie Herman, this yearls Forum concerned its discussion-meetings with topics of current interest. High- lighting the meetings were guest speakers including Al Raby and Bernard Lafayette. Over six hundred people at- tended lllr. Raby's lecture, thus showing that the Human Relations Forum was a non-exclusive school service group. INTERFAITH BOARD-LEFT TO RIGHT: Cramer, Berndt, Kircheimer, Mr. Gregory, Barnard. Clennrichj

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The Radio Club began its forty-first year last fall under sponsor Klr. Rockey and ollicers Norm Nexon, Presidentg Dave Deford, Yicefljresidentg glean liantor, Secretary, Dave lfdge, Treasurer: and Bob Slater, Chief Operator. The biweekly meetings featured lively discussions about radio design and current problems of communication. The club, by offering three amateur radio stations, was successful in bringing together students interested in amateur radio and serious electronics. A picnic was planned for the spring, including a fox hunt - a hunt for a hidden transmitter. The club is aliiliated with the American Radio Relay League. Bill Eaton envisions some classic photographic masterpiece amidst the confusion of a Lens Club meeting. tMni5 s. H ' 1 K1 Under the concerned gaze of Ron Steinhorn, Joe Roekey sends his scale model locomotive on its maiden voyage. fBllll17ZgClI'fC'lZD w ,uw--v - .gr asf xg f 3 Qz,5gj,rf.,'g,ig,, f ff My f- With assistance from Chuck Franz, Norm Nexon auctions off an electrical component at a Radio Club program. CEa1o1zJ Lens Club gave experienced and talented photographers a chance to work in the laboratories creatively, and to do work other than their photography class assignments. Under the sponsorship of lXIrs. Crane, the activities were few but unlimited in scope, due to the relatively simple function of the club. President Gordon lllaller, and Secretary-Treas- urer Douglas Booth presided over the biweekly meetings. At the Halloween Party, the club had a booth in which members took and sold pictures of the students. A contest was also held among members: two student models were invited to sit for the photographers, and the best pictures won in the competition. To give the members a chance to talk to fellow model- ers, to gain something in the exchange of methods and ideas, to learn about their hobbies, and to have fun, were the goals of lylodel Clubfl stated Secretary-Treasurer llflar- ty Cahill. Together with President Ron Steinhorn and hir. lioser and lylr, lflliott, the oliicers and sponsors planned meetings consisting of discussions of various hobbies, and showed, several movies primarily about railroads. The meet- ings, held every three weeks, featured demonstrations by club members and a lecture by a math teacher. ln addition to the regular meetings, members worked on independent projects all year long. The club year began and ended with picnics for members, at which model plane flying was the predominant activity. 49

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5I As blues-buffs watch and listen, Maxwell Street musicians Chuck Edwards and .lohnny Young launch into a rousing instrumental interim at a Jazz Workshop session. tCar.vonj The function of the jazz lVorkshop was to acquaint New Trier students with achievements made in the field of mod- ern jazz. Every meeting was of an informative and ex- tremely interesting nature, the main feature being either a film or a lecture, and sometimes a concert by a famed jazz musician. johnny Young and Chuck lfdwards, on electric guitar and harmonica respectively, presented a program of llaxwell Street Blues, the very origin of jazz. Cannon- ball and Nat Adderley, on a more sophisticated level, pre- sented their views on the style and form necessary to play and perform modern jazz. The many films shown to the club during the year also featured famous jazz musicians, such as Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck and Lester Young. T l Yarn and Thread Club provided time and instruction for Debby Dar- ragh, Laura Butler, and Carol Ruben to develop and improve their sewing and knitting skills. CWahIgrenj Yarn and Thread Club provided a place for interested students to practice and improve their sewing and knitting skills, Officers this year were Pat Pinkowski, President- Treasurer, and Laura Butler, Vice-President-Secretary. Nleetings gave the girls an opportunity to discuss any prob- lems they may have encountered while working on individ- ual sewing projects. Among the creative items produced were baby clothes, sweaters, and knitted hats. The finished products could often be seen displayed in the first floor ro- tunda. Climaxing a worthwhile year the girls held a beach party in the spring. Andy Berman and Gregg Kozloff imaginatively recreate the strategy of the Battle of Gettysburg at a meeting of the Civil War Round Table. CCursonJ VVith new informal approaches to the study and analysis of history, the Civil lVar Round Table began its fifth year of existence. Prominent guest speakers not only lectured, but also participated in round table discussions. After a guest had spoken, the discussion, usually led by sponsor Dr. john- ston, began. This technique led to more stimulating and exciting meetings. The members of the Round Table found this atmosphere contributed to a freer and more lucid form of discussion. f l 1 li 1 Lxi if ,gjtf qi I