North Junior High School - Northern Star Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS Published every three weeks by the Salina Junior High North's Publica- tions class, Salina, Kansas. Editor, Marsha Kresgeg assistant editor, Kathy Engstrom, society editor, Carol Christensen, feature editor, Elizabeth Hoover, sports editor, John Tisdel and Dan Austing reporters, Meta Adams, Sue Hinkle, Jeffrey Rees, Betty Rollins, Charles Roth, and Elaine Tanner, Faculty Sponsors: Beverly Cloyes, supervisorg Robert Caldwell, printingg Lillian Cooke, art, C. O. Scott and A. G. Williams, advisors. SOMEONE GAVE A FEAST By Meta Adams Something happened one fair day, The date was sixteen-twenty. Someone found the crooked way To his land of milk and honey. Someone lost his loved ones in The winter of twenty-one Someone worked to fill his bin 'Till summer days were done. Someone gave a feast to show His thanks to someone else, For showing someone how to grow His food and cure his pelts. That someone was a Pilgrim Whose rest was finally won, After paving the way to freedom For his daughters and his sons. LITTLE ZONE SCHOOL MEETS A movie giving the results of the -comprehensive educational survey of Kansas and the proposed revision of the constitution of the K. S. T. A. was shown to Salina teachers at the Lit- tle Zone School meeting on Thursday, October 20, 1960, held in the South Junior High auditorium. Guest speakers were Professor Pugsley, Dean of Administration, Kansas State University, and Mr. Hodgson, princi- pal of Salina Senior High. The primary discussion was held on the comprehensive educational sur- vey revision of the constitution of the K. S. T. A. This survey found that the larger schools are better because there are more teachers, newer and better equipment, and more oppor- tunities for a child to learn. In a larger school, teachers do not have to teach more than one or two subjects, therefore, they can be more advanced in the subjects they teach and do not have to teach something for which they are unprepared. Following their speeches, Profes- sor Pugsley and Principal Hodgson answered questions concerning their speeches. The group voted to adopt the new K. S T. A. state constitution revision as it was explained by Prin- cipal Hodgson. NORTH FACULTY GIVES COFFEE FOR SOUTH FACULTY A coffee was held November 14, in the Blue Room of Roosevelt by our faculty for the South faculty. It was well-attended by the faculty membersg approximately 75 persons attended. Refreshments consisting of coffee and pumpkin tarts were served. A bright centerpiece decorated the table. It was a plate with apples, gourds, hedge apples, squash, dried grasses, and seed pods. Hmricane lamps were on either side and inside them were dull, orange candles. Miss Cooke prepared this centerpiece. There was no meeting or program. The function was just a way to get to know each other, and visit with old friends. SNOOPER Congratulations! to Miss Cloyes for winning the paper wad throwing con- test at 3:15 against Jeff Reese. Did the wastebasket serve as a pretty good basketball goal? Mr. Johnston, is it true the only reason you won't sponsor a girls' basketball team, is because the girls would lock you out of the dressing room when you wanted to bawl them out? Barbara Solberg, is hitting Miss Cassell during the baseball throwing test, any way to get your brownie points? You should be ashamed! Carol Christensen, did Charles Roth really tackle you into the waste- basket fifth hour? have had to ride the rocket in front of Kresge's store! Dennie Anderson has two great problems these days-he thinks he has lice and is afraid of horror movies. Why is it that Isaac Bryant put a dead wasp in Mrs. Herzig's hair? For decoration? Say, David Fosbinder, what's this about you passing out Saturday night and falling down the stairs? Mike Pharo, were you and Deanna Baker holding hands under the lunch table November 16? Frank Roth, such bravery you must Billy Howell, what were you hiding from Miss Huttie the day after Hal- loween? LUCKY TURKEY By Jeff Rees You can never realize how lucky I am! I am a turkey, and the follow- ing is my experience showing how lucky I am to still be alive today. I saw him. He was on the other side of the fence. He had a sharp in- strument that glimmered in the sun. I, being scared, crept slowly and cau- tiously toward the gate. Oh, you could not have imagined how cautious- ly I went toward the gate. He was still on the other side of the fence and didn't seem to notice me. The gate was unlatched! I pushed it ever so gently. It gave a slight squeak like- that of a mouse and then swung open just far enough to get my body through. There were now two fences between us. I started to run. He saw me and gave chase. After many min- utes that seemed like eternities, he overcame me. He had me cornered in the barn. He raised his axe to his shoulder and . . . Meanwhile back in the house, there was a knock on the door. The man's wife opened it. It was the turkey that she had ordered from the grocery store. She began to prepare it. The- husband came in the door and flopped. himself down in a chai.r. HI couldn't do it! he cried. Couldn't do what? his Wife in-- quired. Ki1l the turkey, he Sobbed. That's OK. I took the liberty of' ordering one from the store, so we could keep him. Probably too tough anyway, their little son piped up. Now here is an unusual twist to the story. I lived happily ever after! Carolyn Davis, what were you trying to prove on that paper I found in your- desk in room L 21? Who did it turn out to be, Lewis Kleim or Jerry' Decker? Why were David Watters and Danny Elmore playing armsies in third hour? What did Miss Cloyes say, David? Who is it that found thirteen love notes about Billy Meyers and Loralie Howard? David Swenson, did you really kiss Marry Ellen in fifth hour? Kathy Madden, why were you argu- ing with Mr. Watters about playing bassoon at band practice? Does Jon prefer the flute? Mother: Cto finicky child at tablel Eat it, dear. Pretend it's mud.

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IIUHIHIHN HIL Vol. X No. 3 November 23, 1960 H l ' U .Planning to have turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? John Becker fwith axl and Jeff Rees lholding turkeyl are shown at Lowe's Poultry Store preparing to give the ax to this calm turkey. Nancy Moore is attempting to protect the turkey. STUDENT LEADERS OF THE WEEK We have decided again this year to have student leaders of the week in- stead of class officers. They will be recommended by the student body. Students can write letters recommend- ing other students by listing their out- standing qualities. You can send these letters to the Student Council by hand- ing them at either office. This nomi- nates the student named in the letter for Student of the Week. The student council executive board looks over the letters each week and votes on which persons they think should be student leaders in each grade for that week. They keep each letter three weeks and then destroy it. Suppos- edly, one boy and one girl from each grade will be chosen each week. At the end of the year, four students from each grade will he chosen as class rep- resentatives for the year out of this group. The seventh and eighth grade classes es have Written several letters but the ninth grade has sent in only one or two. So keep it up, seventh and eighth graders, and get on the ball, freshmen! CONVENTION TIME FOR TEACHERS Vacation! could be heard at all schools in Salina, as the last bell rang RESOLVED. THE UNITED NATIONS SHOULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY STRENGTHENED Resolved, that the UN should be strengthened is the high school debate question for 1960. Every Tuesday night at 7:00, the debate club meets at the senior high. Mr. Mibeck, who is the debate coach at Salina High, is in charge. Freshmen get a chance to debate other people their own age from North and South. They will also get to go on at least one out-of-town debate trip this year if they have a good case. It is very good training if you are planning to be in debate next year, and it is lots of fun even if you aren't. If you are a freshman and think you might be interested, why not come next Tuesday, room 107, in the Salina High. Wednesday, November 3, at Memorial I-iall. Carnations were given to the teachers as they entered, by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The speaker at the beginning session was lmre Kovacs, a Hungarian by birth. who is an expert on Central Europe. Dr. Carl Winters spoke at the last session on Today's Youth in Tomorrow's World. Many ideas and suggestions were given to the teachers, and they found this convention to be very helpful and enjoyable. THANKSGIVING FORGOTTEN? Thanksgiving has nearly been for- fotten these last few years. Stores and people get started talking about Christmas, toys, and Santa Claus, etc. so early that Thanksgiving no longer means anything except a big meal with turkey, cranberries, and the us- ual extras. When our parents were young, they usetl Thanksgiving as a time to be thankful for all the things they have. They went to church together, came home and had a big family dinner, and made the afternoon a happy, thankful time. I am not saying we should do exactly the same things they did, but at least we shouldg stop think and realize how lucky we are to he alive today. So let's try to remember Thanksgiving and try not to let it get lost in the shuffle of Christmas. STUDENTS VOTE, TOO! Students in Mr. Johnson's five de- mocracy classes had the chance to ex- ercise their voting privileges in a class election held November 7. The election returns were: Presi- dent- Nixon and Lodge over Kennedy and Johnson, 83-48g Governor-Andeh son defeated Docking, 92-333 Senator -Schoeppel was defeated by Theis, 85-39g Sixth District Congressman- Dole overcame Davis, 92-34, Lieuten- ant Governor-Chase over Glaves, 89-37. The school election agreed with the national election in three out of five races. The differences in the two elections were in the presidency, which was actually won by Kennedyg and in the race for senator, which was ac- tually won by Schoeppel. TEACHERS GET NEW OFFICE This Vear is the first time the teach- ers, organization of Salina has had a special room of its own for committee meetings. Before this, the teachers have had to meet in private homes and at the different schools. The room is in Washington building and was decorated by the teachers themselves, The Board of Governors' meetings and committee meetings, etc., are held there. In the future, the teachers plan to es- tablish a professional library in the room.

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STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD An executive meeting of our stu- dent council on November 11, reveal- ed that the Student of the Week pro- gram was receiving little or no par- ticipation from the ninth grade as of last Friday. The board all agreed that something should be done about this. If you know of someone who you think would make a good Student of the Week, just write down the reasons why he or she would be elegible and leave the letter in the office or give it to your Student Council represen- tative. Vice-President Glenn Maddox pre- sided over the meeting in the absence of president David Taylor. HAVE PROBLEMS-WILL MEET The student council discussed many things at the meeting, November 15. Among the things discussed was the Code of Conduct which will be print- ed on pocket-size cards. It has been slightly revised from last year's. Mr. Scott talked to the council about the Red Cross Boxes which must be in by Thursday, November 17. The school is authorized to keep a small amount of our Red Cross money to be used for the nurses' quarters and first aid rooms. This fund is used for emergencies such as buying eye glasses, etc., for those of our students who can't afford them, equipment, and other necessities. Mr. Scott explained the home-room Christmas parties which will be held Thursday, December 22, at 2:30. No collections are to be made for gifts for the teachers, and the teachers are not to treat the students. There are to be no exchanges of gifts. Classes are encouraged to decorate their home- rooms and are responsible for cleaning them up after school. Students may pay for the decorations and refresh- ments, but the amount must not be more than 25c per person. NINTH Y-TEENS OFFICERS INSTALLED The cafetorium was filled with sing- ing and fun at the ninth grade Y-Teens meeting held November 11. The new officers and cabinet were introduced and initiated in a simple ceremony. Mrs. Metz's homeroom then present- ed a fashion show, containing clothes worn by typical teenage girls to all occasions. Some of Mr. Dilling's girls, headed by Helene Kalb, led the group in sing- mg. Following this, a conversation period was held. THANKSGIVING IS HERE By Dan Austin The wind grows colder Upon my shoulder Filling my heart with cheer- Thanksgiving is here! The leaves blow down Covering the town Preparing the winter's bier. Thanksgiving is here! I bow my head In thanks for my bread With all the family near. Heralding in the winter's days With the traditional turkey and maize, Give praise! Thanksgiving is here! Jan McAninch, like many of our stu- dents. is taking advantage of this beau- tiful autumn weather to ride her horse. STUDENT COUNCIL HAS SHORT MEETING At the Student Council meeting, Oc- tober 25, it was decided that the idea of Students of the Week be continued this year. It was also decided that the coun- cil request trash barrels to be put on the school grounds, to eliminate the litter we have been troubled by. NORTH INVADED BY MARINES The 8th and 9th grade Boys Club was entertained Thursday, November 10, with a film of combat action in Korea. M!Sgt. Gibson from the Ma- rine Recruiting Station was the guest speaker. He was accompanied by several other Marines, all of whom were in full dress uniform. This very interesting film was entitled Chosin to Hungkow. It told of the Marines' strategic withdrawal from Korea and the assistance given them by the Navy. WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCHOOL DAY Two educators from the state of Oregon recently made a study among 2100 high school students to report on the items most frequent- ly mentioned as contributing to a good school day. As concerned the school, a stu- dent is more appreciative if nec- essary equipment is available for science or gym, and a day is better if courtesy prevails on the bus. The aspect of going through another school day is better after a good night's sleep, a balanced breakfast and a congenial home life. Regarding the students person- ally, he considers activity periods, assemblies, as well as cooperative classmates, time to finish assign- ments, attitude of his friends and class, and a neat, presentable ap- pearance as contributing to the success. of a day. When teachers are happy, good- natured, interested, have a sense of humor, are friendly and understand- ding, if classes are interesting, have experiments, discussions, and demonstrations. with something challenging or difficult, if our grad- ing system is understandable and fair, then all of us may enjoy good school days. SEVENTH GRADE BOYS ENJOY FILM ON SPORTS CAR RACING. BASKETBALL, AND FOOTBALL A film, containing techniques on sports car racing, basketball, and foot- ball, provided enjoyment for the sev- enth grade boys' club on October 28, in the Lincoln auditorium. The film was liked by most of the boys because of the three different topics. SEVENTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE HELD A Halloween theme was presented at the seventh grade P. T. A. open house held October 25. Mrs. Clyde Turner, president, presided at the meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs. Carl Engstrom. A short business meeting was also conducted. Mr. Scott then invited the parents of seventh graders to visit their child- ren's various classrooms. In this way, the parents have a chance to become acquainted with the teachers and to be informed of the work their child- ren are doing. Some of the teachers had displays in their rooms on which their students had been working. Coffee and doughnuts were served from an attractive Halloween table.