North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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OFFICERS Donald Burris............................... ’resident Meyer Gordon..................................Vice-President Arthur Keller...............................Secretary Karl Bach...................................Treasurer A YEAR and a half ago the various boys’ clubs functioning independently of each other at North realized that a common aim animates them all: namely, to develop the potentialities of their members to the highest ideal of manhood. W ith this common bond, these organizations united in the Character Club, retaining their individuality as chapters. The effect of the club is a spirit of tolerance, friendship, co-operation, and the strength which comes of unity. Accommodating over one hundred-fifty boys, with six active chapters, the Character Club is one of the most influential organizations at North. Each Tuesday evening the members assemble in the lunch room tor a supper meeting. An entertainment feature, with songs, and a brief really worth-while talk constitute the program. After an hour at the supper table, the meeting is adjourned to chapter sessions. The club has enjoyed various notable entertainments during the past year. A winter frolic at Glenwood Chalet and an outdoor picnic have been part of the boys’ social entertainments. The Character Club has been the originator of the Greater North Campaign and took an active part in bringing about its success. 'I'lie six chapters, Hi-Y. K. 0. T. C., Ylenorah, Junior Menorah, and Alpha and Beta Torch Clubs, are led by Mr. I-eif Larson, Mr. Trafford Jayne, Mr. Pollard, Mr. Reuben Berman, Mr. William Boyer, and Mr. Kenneth Gilkerson, respectively. Don Burris is president, Meyer Gordon, vice-president, Arthur Keller, secretary, and Karl Bach, treasurer. Slanting—Lawn. Mb. CluctHWN. Pittnam. Bovn. Mu. Catm. Mb. Javnk. Anrumo Mb. Poiaaiu . Ijeimman Siliinc Oldham. Bach. Gobmh. Bvbbo. Mb. Ancm, Kbu.bb. Kbll. Thomson l’u je TieentuSix

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GIRL SCOUTS Freda Chase Rose Brenes Dorothy Rogers Bernice Hellum • • Patrol Leaders Troop 37 Patrol Leaders Troop 33 PERHAPS the most conspicuous characteristic of the Girl Scouts, aside from the girlish khaki costume, is not so much their theorizing as their practical application of these theories. Their primary purpose is to prepare themselves for life, blit they do not content themselves merely with expounding the merits of this concededly excellent purpose. They proceed to develop their own individual talents. If a Girl Scout gives any intimation of ability along some line, she prepares herself through intensive study to pass the examination, and when this i?- achieved, she is awarded a badge. This includes athletics, cooking, sewing, writing or music. Their activity is designed to benefit not only themselves, but also others. The Girl Scouts have been taking charge of the rest room, and caring for the sick girls who use it. During the winter holiday season, the girls donated Thanksgiving baskets and toys to the children at the Phyllis Wheatley house. They also sorted and sent Christmas seals to the homes. Last fall the members acted as waitresses to several hundred people who attended the Near East Relief Golden Rule dinner at the New Nicollet Hotel. At the weekly meetings, the troops engage in singing, contests, and games, or receive instructions on their test and badge work. When the weather permits, the girls hike into the country where they observe the wonders of the open and play games, then eat a hearty meal about the camp fire. During the cold weather, the troops attend parties at the homes of the girls. Miss Thompson is captain of I roop 35, and Miss Drum leads Troop 37. Reck Row Bu«i. Wot»r. MciKKr, Hakmr. Maxwell. Kino. Lorrz. Anme; Kenninc. K»ic:k«o». Mok-k. Dahl. ■ Rote—Levin. Cosmack. Kocer . ]onb, Kaiik, Lee, A. Fisciim, Mis Drim, Mi» Thompson, Hakpeine. Khic. Gmot , K.oi» Siitlnt Satiisr. Fikiiek, Catun, Allman, Ciiade. SomjDK, Manures, Bmcknkh, I avi». I.vncaa . Cor.t ‘TH L Page Twenty-Five

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Maurice Thompson George Hinz Karl Bach • HI-Y President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS HIGH in the list of clubs that truly serve North High conies the Hi-Y Club. As a chapter of the Character Club, it assembles every Tuesday for a program of talks, discussions, and fun. The Hi-Y has made some notable contributions to the school. Among these is the “Guide Post.’ In this publication the club gives the pupils an enlightening summary of the rooms, organizations, and miscellaneous information concerning tin-school. Placed on sale the first part of the year, it is a real boon to newcomers. Last year's book was edited by Charles Engvall and Maurice Thompson. A well-known institution around North is the Hi-Y book exchange, wherein used books are bought and sold. This great serviee was managed for the year by Karl Bach. Through the Hi-Y character cup. the club fosters higher ideals in the student body. A large tri-handled cup reposes in a trophy case in the front hall. It is awarded each year to the boy who manifests the most admirable character in tin-school. Capably led by Maurice Thomson, president, and Mr. Larson, adviser, the meetings are marked by a fellowship that is stimulating. The programs are live, each member entering into the discussions. The “Knights of the Compass,” a branch of the Hi-Y' proper, holds meetings along similar lines. It was organized last fall, with Russell Kell as president and Mr. Jayne as adviser. Back Rote— Boyer, O'Shea, Putiuos, AxnmOK, Cady, Nile . Swanson, Orrumi . CoNOvrn, Rice, O'Neil, Schumacher, Fiicheb Second Row Santo:. Miu.ee. Swan holm, Voccu. I.. Hacii. Frank, Bennyhoit. Maas. Yvuris. Sicmers Hanna, 0nas, Hint Third Row—Fischer, Anderson, Asfun, Crossed. Kell, Mr. Angcl, Bi urns. Thomson. Trait. Encvall. C. Bacii Front Ron Finn. Olson, Eiibenberc. Havnsttin, Dostal. Lank, Peterson, Sanohott. Donaldson, Westeudaiil, Cardin Page Twenty-Seven