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

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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

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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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Point Award—Top Row: A. Peirson, Mrs. McCully, I. Johnson, P. Allen. Bottom Row: S. Price, L. Crockett. Peace Council—Top Row: J. Draper B. Krcutzman, H. Leland, Mrs. McCully, L. Slocum, A. Reed. Second Row: B. Taylor, E. Barrett, P. Long, V. Eckland, J. Caspar, R. Eiselt. Bottom Row: H. Morrow, N. West, V. Schwartz, J. Chidester, J. Reichel. For the purpose of stimulating student participation in extra-curricular activities and of offering awards to students for outstanding citizenship, the point award system has been functioning for a number of years. Selected by the Commissioner of Public Welfare, the Point Award Committee is responsible for keeping permanent record cards of the service rendered by the students. Any student who has earned enough service points may receive a silver seal on his diploma which entitles him to attend any school activity for two years after leaving. This year Ivonne Johnson was chairman and Louise Crockett was secretary. Other members were Adele Peirson, Sue Price Peter Allen and Donald Wright. In order to give the students a medium through which they can express themselves about peace, study world affairs, and work for peace, two delegates from each cultural club are chosen each year to make up the Peace Council. This year several invitational assemblies were held, and in the spring two delegates attended the Calif- ornia Youth Council in Los Angeles. The president was Virginia Schwartz and the secretary was Nanci West. Mrs. Leona McCully was adviser for both organizations. 17