Parker High School - Torch Yearbook (Parker, PA)

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Standing: Mr, Tremba, J. Pipher, C. Zilafro, H. Bowser, E. Blauser, N. Horner, Mr. Holm- gren. Seated: D. Tremba, E. Dearolph, B. Stewart, N. johns, Z. Best, J. Buechele, R. King, T. Caldwell. STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council is an attempt to give stu- dents opportunity to take active part in the policies of their school. Through it they can bring to the attention of the student body and faculty, any issue that they consider neces- sary. They can do this in a way that causes a minimum of argument and disagreement. Our student council consists of a member from each class elected by the entire member- ship of that class plus the presidents of each class. The council members elect a president and the presiding officer to conduct the meetings. Some of the activities the council has worked on are: the selecting of class rings, working out assembly programs, selecting series of movies, and they are now trying to select a name for the basketball team. The student council is under the supervision of Mr. Tremba and Mr. Holmgren. .-36m

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Standing: Mr. Corbett, S. L. Ramsey, L. Witherup, N. Masters, M. Gerwick, K. Stocker, A. Moberly, A. Tremba. Seated: J. Pipher, J. Rose, B. Kastory, L. Taylor, J. Dunkle, B. Dearolph, L. Steele. JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARBOOK STAFF It might be of general interest to learn that work on the school's yearbook begins shortly after the opening of school in the fall, and continues into a year- long task. The Senior Staff, assisted by an elected Junior Staff, spends many hours in soliciting advertising, selecting and editing material, all of which must be care- fully arranged to compile a book suitable for publication. The Torch Staff of '52 hopes its efforts have been successful. To the teachers who so willingly gave of their time and labor that this yearbook might be a success, we extend our sincere thanks.

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Third row: R. Shirey, K. Stocker, E. Blauser, A. Bickel. A. Moberly. Second row: A. Tremba, S. L. Ramsey, J. Dunkle, D. Neely, D. Overheim, L. King, B. Lesser, B. Pierce, Mr. Schu- mann. First row: B. Kastory, M. Gerwick, P. Mullen, M. Francisco, J. Buechele, A. McKee, L. Pollum, B. Terwilliger, B. Polm, N. Masters. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society was first organized by a group of high school principals from schools throughout the United States. The Honor Society was organized with the objec- tive of developing character and leadership in those who deserve it. The membership is made up of students who have a B average or better, are regular participants in school activities and are morally straight. In 1922 there were a total of twelve chap- ters in the U. S. The number has increased steadily so that by 1950 there were 4,500 chapters. National Honor Society was first intro- duced into our school two years ago by Mr. Schumann who was a member of the society in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We received our charter from the National Association of Secondary School Principals in Washington, D. C., after the approval of the State Department of Public Education In- struction, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Betsy Polm and Betty Kastory, two senior members, took a National Honor scholarship test. This test was given to National Honor students from all over the United States. The winner will have his way paid to the college of his choosing. The main activity of the society this year t . sponsor a square dance. The proceeds were used to buy books for the library. -37-.