North Carolina School for the Deaf - Clock Tower Yearbook (Morganton, NC)

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Organizations

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Driver Education Group Standing: Mr. Van Porter, Instructor; Kneeling: Roy Walser, Vilas Johnson, Joan Robbins, Geraldine McLain, Mary Ellen Johnson, Avis Freeman, Lowell Riddle, O’Neal Dabbs, Don- aid Senter, Billy Heath; Absent: Charles Sentelle, Richard Leonard, Cecil Crowder, Charles Fueit, Jack Phillips. The aim of the Driver Education Class has been, and always will be, ‘“To make as good a driver and pedestrian of each pupil as is pos- sible.” In this way each pupil stands, or some- times falls, upon his own capabilities and ef- forts. Basically, each year the pupils are the same; some grasping the fundamentals of driving very quickly, and others requiring more time. The time required to learn does not seem to have any bearing upon how skillful a driver becomes, provided the length of time required to learn is reasonable. Each pupil came into the class with the understanding that he or she would have the opportunity of becoming a proficient driver. Upon completion of the course, each pupil will receive two independent grades. One grade will be based upon his accomplishments in the field of practice driving. The other grade will be based upon his attitudes and achievements in connection with Driver Education classroom work. Neither grade will determine whether or not a boy or girl gets a driver’s license be- cause, upon completion of the course, each pupil is responsible for getting his own driver’s license. It is felt that each pupil should get his license in the area in which he will be driving, and away from the influence of the instructor of the school. The class has enjoyed the use of a 1953 Plymouth which was loaned by Mullis Motor Company of Morganton. The car is equipped with a dual-control so that the instructor has the car under his control at all times. The progress of the class, as a whole, has been highly satisfactory. The class program has functioned more smoothly this year be- cause the pupils, and more especially the in- structor, have gained from the experiences of the first class in Driver Education, which was established during the 1952-53 school year.

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Student Council Front: Billy Heath, Vice-President; Clyde Morton, Pres:dent; Rosalyn Lee, Secretary; Gene Sm ih. Treasurer. Rear: Mary Ellen Johnson, Glenn Patterson, Mr. Clarence Broecker, Ad- v sor; Roy Yokeley, Bobby Taylor, Ann Weaver. The Student Council was organized in the spring of 1943. It was felt that both the aumunistration and the student body could benefit from such an organization. Through an intelligent and conscientious group of stu- dent members, it became possible for the de- partment heads, the faculty, and the staff to gain better insight and understanding of the problems that arose. The members as leaders were in the position to help the boys and girls understand the plans, the rules and regulations that were made. Their good influ- ence had a settling effect that made possible a smooth-going routine. The aims of the Student Council are: “(1) to assist in building up responsibility of student participation in the government and activity of the school; (2) to stand for democracy, fair play, and courtesy among students; and (3) to promote the welfare of the school above the interests of individuals.” Our student government is organized so ‘hat it is somewhat like our state legislature or the United States Congress. The members of the Student Council belong to what might be called the lower house; the upper house is made up of eight members of the faculty, consisting of the Superintendent, the Principal, the Assistant Principal at Upper s-hosl, the Assistant Principal-in-Charge of Vocational Education, one academic teacher, one vocational teacher, and the House Direct- cr at Main Building. Before any recommend- ation can be put into force, it must be ap- proved by both houses of our “‘congress”. Members of the Student Council are select- ed by a faculty committee on the basis of character, leadership, scholarship, and deport- ment. It is composed of nine members, with four from the Senior Class, three from the Junior Class, and two from the Sophomore Class. A faculty advisor serves with the group at all times. The Student Council has charge of socials. It has helped with the selection of movies for the school year. At dismissal time each school day the members patrol the way between Upper School and Main Building. When drives are on for worthy causes, such as the Red Cross, the March of Dimes, and the South Mountain Institute, the members promptly swing into action and they always do an efficient job.