Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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L JUDGES: Harvey Clarke, Mary Alice Tomson, Fred Baker, David Nlanning, Jack Deciusg Mr. Shippy STUDENT CCDUTQT The Court is the judicial body of the school. lts duty is to hold trials to establish the guilt or ina nocence of any student suspect- ed of -not acting for the best in- terests of the student body. Many cases Were tried during the year, the Court doing much to help solve the disciplinary prob- lems that confront the school, Members who upheld well the rea sponsibilities of their offices were Harvey Clarke, first term chair- mang Mary Alice Tomson, first term secretaryg lack Decius, sec- ond term chairmang Iulie Neff, seca ond term secretaryg Dave Manna ingg Donald Reynoldsg Fred Bake er. Mr. Shippy served as the facul- ty adviser and aided the court in making its fair decisions. T201 TOP ROW: Ichihashi, Anderson, Whisler, Gunther, Darsie, Slater, Feeley, MacDonnell. THIRD ROW: Nichel, Whisler, Hackley, Steiger, Self, Break, Fraser. SECOND ROW: Longmire, Johnston, Clarke, Byram, Wilcox, Hawley, Bamerio, Farrell. FRONT ROW: Musrain, Cooley, Patterson, Simon, Orr, Hinsen,Alsgood, Christensen MINOR LETTER SOCIETY The Minor Letter Society has this year upheld its name as an honor! ary group for those in minor sports. The duties of Ray Muir, president, were taken over by Ed Neikirk When Muir became a member of the Block P. A part in the Boys' Stunt Show and a trip to Yosemite with the Block P have been their main activities. lB,,..-.. Y , f YY- - fr,-no if if

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BQYS' I IIAGU I3 Commissioner Wade Miles, auto! matically president of the Boys' League, provided interesting speakers. Especially well received were the movies of the Stanford Southern Methodist Rose Bowl Game, brought from Stanford's B. A. C. The Boys' Stunt Show, an- nual effort of the League, was sucf cessful this year, both financially and as an entertainment. Qver one hundred and twenty-five dollars was cleared. The Stunt Show this year had a variety show for its theme, thus not limiting itself to certain types of stunts. Skits were given by boys' organizations- Block P, Minor Letter-and vary ious individuals and groups. Two masters of ceremonies, Ierry Em- ory and Harvey Clarke, were very well received. Hod Ray, faculty adviser, and Wade Miles directed the show. Wade Miles Bob Tlzomjson Howard Ray GIRI S' I IZAGLIIZ Sponsoring its usual functions, which consist of the Girls' Iinx, the Mothers' Tea, and the Christ- mas charity, the Girls' League had a successful year under the leader! ship of lean Yuill, Commissioner of Girls' Activities. The Iinx, which had for its theme A Trip Around the World, was well re- ceived and was successful finan- cially. The proceeds are used for the scholarship given each year by the League. The Mothers' Tea, with many girls helping, turned out well. The cabinet members are Polly Brett, social service, Patty Sherwood, clubroom hostess, Doris Gear, big sisters, Hope Duveneck, entertainment, Mildred Moore, G. A. A. representative, Beth Doty, adviser to the fresh- men, Barbara Bell, adviser to the sophomores. Barbara Clark is sec! retaryg Miss Preston, adviser. Jean Yuill Barbara Clark Ruth Pres E191

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X X W C'M:f?-1 -g - .-' I I ,f POINT AWARD COMMITTEE: M. A. Tomson, Doris Willi, Kent Hansen, Bob Stone, Gilbert Quimby, Mrs. McCully CO-OPERATORS: Ernie Wutbman, Mr. Mclnnis Otto Wideman, James C awford Bob Lo PCDIIXIT AWARD . After editorial and Pro and Con criticism in the 'iCampanile and suggestions from faculty members and student body, the point award system was entirely changed. Fac- ulty advisers of activities fill out cards giving credit to pupils for their silver seal award, given to seniors who have acquired 1000 points. Members of board are M. A. Tomson, K. Hansen, R. Stone, D. Willi, and G. Quinby. ' co-oFM0L.ff4t.f The Co-op continued its record as one of the most financially sound organizations in school. Under the management of Ernie Wuthman, it made enough profit 'to give the school a new diving board. The Coaop stocks pupils' demands, yet does not compete with downtown merchants. Clerks are Otto Wide- man, Bob Love, and Iames Craw- ford. Faculty adviser is William C. Mclnnis. U11 ----- 1-.-- -. mafia. 772221- by