North Quincy High School - Manet Yearbook (North Quincy, MA)

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Nvho is this dauntless, unflinching, stouthearted individual who, amid the chaotic cavalcade of passing students, stands staunchly at his post of duty? lt is the traffic oflicer. All for the recompense of leaving the classroom two minutes early this guardsman of the corridor must endure the rigors of regulating traflic. Strong character is required to bear meekly the wounds of battle. the friendly nuggie on the arm. the inconsiderate and ungentle placing of the foot upon the officers toe. The ranks of the traflic squad. consequently, are filled by pupils selected by the teachers for their amiability and long-suffering. Captains: Nlelvin Studley. Nlarijean Vignault, Robert Vxfaywood: Adviser. Mr. Meaney. TRAFFIC SQUAD K-I 'k if

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NATIONAL I-IUNOR SOCIETY Z f x G X --U -K Why the special curtains for the stage? Why are the lights out, and what are those four candles? lt all looks so impressive. so solemn. It is impressive: it is solemn. It is the induction ceremony of the National Honor Society, at which new members are received into Chapter 1804 of the national group. One by one the four candles are lighted as four mzmbers of the society aptly present their interpretations of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. For it is his high scholarship in studies, his service to school organiza- tions. his leadership both in class and in outside activities, and his character as observed by his teachers, that determines the student's election to the society. Now that the four candles are lighted, the anxiously awaited moment has arrived. The members-to-be file by the front of the stage each receiving a membership card and the enviable gold lapel pin. Next, in sober concert, the newly elected members. lead by Mr. Collins. repeat the pledge. The address by the guest speaker concludes the program leaving us feeling a little bit dis- satisified with our indifference to school work and best of all a little bit resolved to do better in improving our own character, scholarship, leadership and service. President, Robert Waywood: Vice-President, Marilyn Packert: Secretary, Genevieve O'Nei1: Treasurer, David Cook. 1 Q X, :gum

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VV X 59 Do you know the work behind our school paper, the North Sfclr? About a week before publication the whole szhool is reminded that articles are due: then the work really begins. First, the editorial staff sorts the contributions, reduces verbose material, and selects the most newsworthy articles. Qther inter- esting bits are saved and relegated to a later issue: then the whole paper goes to Miss Youngerman's efficient typing staff. After it has been proofread, the staff figures out how many columns each article will take, thus determining the correct place in the paper for the gossip column, the club news. the sports section, and the feature articles. Finally. a dummy is set up and sent to press. The following Thursday students buy a com- plete and interesting account of school affairs for only five cents. Credit for this publication belongs to John Galvin and Jane Nolan, who head up the journalism staff: to Joan Mcparland and her assistants, who solicit the advertisements: to Janet Ballou and Carolyn Moody, who so competently handle circulation, and to Mr. Starr, who advises the group. The result of their hard work is an accomplishment of which they can rightfully be proud. NORTH STAR L, X X ' 4 sf