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

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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

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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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Sponsored by Mrs. Batchelor, Archaeological Society members Terry Stein- er, Rachel Miller, Mike Roberts and Mary-Ann Weatherhead attempted to delv.e deeper into the complex of the past than the classroom situation al- lowed. CEat0nj Although the Archaeological Society is a very young or- ganization, its popularity has grown rapidly. President Ra- chel Ktliller stated that the purpose of the society His to edu- cate the students of New Trier in the field of archaeology. However, the study was not just a series of reports or a perusal of books and pamphlets, as much as possible was done to make the scrutiny interesting and realistic. Cele- brated archaeological scholars delivered lectures to the club on intriguing aspects of the science, and extensive plans were made and carried out by the club for a prospective outing with similar societies from other schools. Latin bingo experts Debby Edge, Tim Eckert, Cherie Manning, and Patty Cole take a chance at outwitting each other at a Latin Club meeting. Clennrichj George Drake, who visited the Soviet Union during the summer, shares his experience with Geography Club members. CCars0nJ Hikes, parties, and guest speakers keynoted Geography Club activities. Sponsored by Mr. H. Peterson, the club offered interested students the opportunity to learn more about the heritage and traditions of the United States and other parts of the World. President Vic Enchelmayer, Secretary Pam Tait, and Program Chairman 'Chris Rhode planned meetings to in- clude discussions, slides, and guest speakers, llflr, H. Swain spoke about his trip to Kenya, Africa, Senior George Drake shared his summer experiences in the Soviet Union. The club also took a Held trip to a factory which manufactured globes and maps. In the monthly meetings of Latin Club, the membe1'S were able to develop their interest and enjoyment of Latin. The activities of the club included the lectures of two for- eign exchange professors from England, a trip to the Mu- seum of Natural History and a visit to Evanston High School to hear Greek and Latin dramas presented by Df- Peter Arnott. Program planning, writing and club work brought about fun and thinking. With the help and in- struction of their sponsors, Mrs. Gwynn and lblr. Ranney, and their oHicers, Con.sul, Tim Eckert, Alternate Consuli Dan Drake, Secretary, Debby Edge, Treasurer, lN1ike PruS- sian, and Publicity, Cherie Klanning and Patty Cole, Latin Club was able to celebrate the well known Latin Banquet. 52