Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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.llembers of the Student Court are a carefully se- lected group. The 1964-65 judges included George Buclfless, Barbara Jalcum, Chris Walters, Diana Brath- ulm, .Varian Klein, secretary Linda Lyall, Bill Wester- field, Larry Bowman, and faclf Ramult. Student Court advisers comment upon the originality of an assigned punish HIGH!- With a year of action, respect has been gained for the court. 48 As he hesitantly enters the court room, a student guilty of questionable behavior finds himself facing the nine judg- es, who comprise the nucleus of Overleais newly-established judicial branch of student government, the S t u d e n t Court. Under the guidance of Mr. Eli Henry and Mr. Jerry Sklar, the court hears cases twice a week, and after care- ful deliberation, announces the verdict. If the student is found guilty the court pre- scribes just punishment. All proceedings are recorded by a secretary and filed for use by future courts. The Student Court has con- tributed to the democratic processes embodied in Over- leais system of student gov- ernment.

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Guiding the Council were members of the Executive Committee: President Charlotte Lenz, Corresponding Secretary Karen Little, Recording Secretary Linda Foley, Vice-President Pat .WcCormick, Naomi Weitzel, Janis Rada, Nancy Weitzel Karl Kraft Lznrla Lueckel, Bill Westerfieltl, and Fred Gerlaclz. strengthened various democratic traditions. Whether climbing atop the school to mount a Christmas Tree, inviting everyone to go carol- ing, or filling food baskets, the members of the Student Council invoked pride for their Alma Mater. The Council year got under way with a work- shop for all members and officers, which gave students practical experience in the function of a representative government. Another Council purpose was fulfilled when the forty-five members, led by President Char- lotte Lenz, undertook the large project of raising 81,600 for the Rosedale Ambulance Drive. In doing so, the Council was working to strengthen student-faculty as well as school-community re- lations. Throughout the year the Council, under the guidance of Miss Betty Howard and Mr. Elmer Walker, sponsored activities which stimulated school spirit and good sportsmanship and which encouraged the development of those qualities that are inherent in all responsible citizens. They brightened enthusiasm at- Overlea by selling beat cards and shakers and by sponsoring pep rallies and carcades. The Council worked hard during the year to fulfill their purposes and to unify Overlea's student body. Chairman Al Nalhewitch ant! the Tree Committee members Char lotte Lenz, Donna ,UcNanzara, Barbara Lenz, and .lack Costello led the Council and Orerlea in mounting Christmas spirit

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One of the most important events in Overlea's life was the election of officers of the student government. Super- vising this practice in democ- racy is the Election Board. The board, under the direc- tion of Mr. Delmas Gruver, conducted the elections, reg- istered voters, and validated candidates. ln performing this duty, the Election Board helps students learn the im- lwrlance Of using their right The Election Board is entrusted with the complete supervision of all elections. The 1964-65 to X'0te. board was made up of twenty-three members and directed by Mr. Delnzas Crurer. Societies motivated inte rity, stability. As they check prospective voters' registration members, election board officials Jack Costello and Susan Hagen try to maintain a semblance of democratic order. t Q n 339- we 1' The Parent Teacher Student Association gg has promoted the welfare of the school within the Oxerlea area and has strength- ened relations lmetween the school and family. linder the leadership of President lid- ward Little and advice of the executive committee the Uxerlca Chapter of the PTS.-X held special programs and planned fund raising activities. The money raised made it possible for the association to award a scholarship to an outstanding senior student. Guiding the project of the P.T.S.A. the execatire committee included: Front Row: First Vice President .llrs. B. Lee Carder, Secretary .llrs. Dorothy Linn, Student Council Representative Miss Charlotte Lenz. Rau' 2: Treasurer .lIr. Vernon Fowble, Presiderzt Mr. Edward Little, Corresponding Secretary .lIrs. Ruth Foley, and Second Vice President Mr. H. Clay Ilamrnf-tt. 49