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

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BOYS' LEAGUE 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 suc- cessful this year, both financially and as an entertainment. Over 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 var- ious individuals and groups. Two masters of ceremonies, Jerry Em- ory and Harvey Clarke, were very well received. Hod Ray, faculty adviser, and Wade Miles directed the show. Wcdc Miles Gob Thom son Howard Ray GIRLS' LEAGUE Sponsoring its usual functions, which consist of the Girls’ Jinx, the Mothers’ Tea, and the Christ- mas charity, the Girls’ League had a successful year under the leader- ship of JeanYuill, Commissioner of Girls’ Activities. The Jinx, 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- retary; Miss Preston, adviser. Jean Yuill Batbcra Clark Ruth Preston [19]

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Rill Clark Robert Neel Jerry Emory COMMISSIONERS The new system of having two more commissioners seems to be effective even though it means a little doubling up of desks in the commissioners’ office. Interesting assemblies, enjoyable dances, a Campa- nile’’ that has been very read- able, well organized finances, interesting and lively athletics, Commissioners of Girls’ and Boys’ David McKenzie Mildred Mcore Phyliss Dewey Wade Miles Jean Yuill Mr. Stewart Mrs. Edmondson and Leagues which have done helpful and good work prove this. Bill Clark, Commissioner of Social Welfare, was an able leader and carried out his duties well. Activities, managed very well in their positions. As Commissioners of Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics, David McKenzie and Mildred Moore, provided good athletic programs. Robert Neel managed the school Valuable assistance was given the budget efficiently, as Commissioner commissioners by their faculty ad- of Finance. Under Jerry Emory, visers Mr. Stewart and Mrs. Ed- Commissioner of Publications, the mondson. The transactions of this Campanile was interesting, and body were accurately recorded in took laurels in contests. Jean Yuill the minute book by Secretary and Wade Miles, respectively Phyliss Dewey. [18]

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TOP ROW: Icliihuhi, Andergnn, Whisler, Gunther, Darsie, Slater, Fee ley, MacDonnell- THIRD ROW: Nichel, Whisler, Hark ley, Stager, Self, Breck, Fraser. SECOND ROW: Longmire, Johnston, Clarke, Byram, Wilcox, Hawley, Bamerio, Farrell. FRONT ROW: Muatain, Cooley, Patterson, Simon, Orr, Hinsen, Alsgood, Christensen JUDGES: Harvey Clarke, Mary Alice Tomson, Fred Baker, David Manning, Jack Decius; Mr. Shippy STUDENT COURT The Court is the judicial body of the school. Its duty is to hold trials to establish the guilt or in- 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 re- sponsibilities of their offices were Harvey Clarke, first term chair- man; Mary Alice Tomson, first term secretary; Jack Decius, sec- ond term chairman; Julie Neff, sec- ond term secretary; Dave Mann- ing; Donald Reynolds; Fred Bak- er. Mr. Shippy served as the facul- ty adviser and aided the court in making its fair decisions. 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. [20]