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

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The governing body of the high school is the Board of Commissioners, the mem- bers of which are elected by the general student body. This year the board prepared a handbook, which contained suggested activities and duties for the commissioners, and it also sponsored two constitutional amendments. Heading the student body as Commissioner of Public Welfare, Johnny Hubbard, presented some interesting assemblies to the school. The Madrono, Campanile, Lit, and Tower had a very satisfactory year under the direction of Alan Bruce, Com- missioner of Publications. Dances under the supervision of Morton Bailey were success- ful financially as well as socially. Peter Lee, Commissioner of Cultural Activities, acted as co-ordinator for the different clubs, and John Miller, Commissioner of Finance, supervised the varied monetary transactions of the school. The Boys and Girls' Leagues were under the direction of Don Ragno, Commissioner of Boys' Activities, and Pat Cashel, Commissioner ot Girls' Activities. Athletics were headed by June Gilkey, Com- missioner of Girls' Athletics, Bob Richards, Commissioner of Boys' Athletics, and Roberta Prior, secretary. Top Row: John Hubbard, John Miller, Pat Cashel, Morton Bailey, Don Ragno. Bottom Row: Alan Bruce, June Gilkey, Peter Lee, Bob Richards, Roberta Prior. 15

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Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Shrove, Mr. Overturf, Dr. Almack, Mr. Whitmer, Mrs. Crary. The five members of the Board of Education are elected by popular vote, each for a period of five years. The board is the governing body of the school district and there is only one authority to whom the board is subordinated—the citizens of the district. The duties of the board are the raising and expending of the tax money for public education, managing the school through the superintendent, and answering to public opinion for the quality of service offered in the schools. The officers are Dr. John C. Almack, president; Mrs. Ruth C. Crary, vice-president; and Mr. J. R. Overturf, secretary and superintendent. Other members are Mrs. M. Ruth Stone, Mrs. Pearl S. Shreve, and Mr. Francis E. Whitmer. The people of the community, especially the young people, owe much to the board for the many good features in the Palo Alto High School which have made it outstand- ing among schools of its kind. It is with this thought in mind that the students of the high school wish to thank the board for their continuous interest in our welfare.

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Acting as a supreme court of justice for the students of the high school, the Student Court has charge of all violations of the school constitution and occasionally of city and state laws. The most common cases which come before the court include traffic violations, cutting the cafeteria line, and misuse of student body cards. Taking a constructive rather than a penalizing attitude, the court limits its sentences to performing various duties in caring for the school grounds and buildings, replace- ment of property, and serving detention. In the court practice the students have opportunity to gain specific experience in governing themselves, and to develop a more democratic feeling in the school. Under the leadership of George L. Lang, the faculty adviser, the members for the first semes- ter were Marie Holmes, secretary; Lotte Martens, Henry Leland, Loree Meek, and Dick Price, chairman. As the terms of Henry Leland and Dick Price expired at the close of the first semester, the vacancies were filled by Phil Lee and Frank Wheeler. John Hubbard, as Commissioner of Public Welfare, acted as prosecuting attorney. John Hubbard. Mr. Lang, Latte Martens, Henry Leland, Marie Holmes, Lorcc Meek, Dick Price. Second Semester: Phi! Lee, Frank Wheeler. 16