Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE The Iunior Classical League is a newly or- ganized club at Plainville High and its meme bership is limited to third and fourth year Latin students, The Junior Classical League is a part of the American Classical League; a national organization composed of many local Classical clubs throughout the United States. The purpose of this national organization is to spread the acquaintance With the Greek and Roman civilizations. The belief is that such knowledge will help us in understand! ing the world of today which is indebted to the ancient world for its governments, literai tures, languages, and arts. The members of the League undertake to prove during the reading and comprehension of Cicero and Virgil that Latin and other so called dead languages are not dead. They bring the extensive relationship be- tween Latin and. English to the eye of the reader, and show the similarity of ancient customs and beliefs to the practices of mod- ern society. The American Classical League exercises no control over individual chapters. The ad- 78 ministration, organization, and activities of chapters are entirely in the hands of the local teachers and pupils. The new club elected for its first officers, Gordon DeWeese, president; Fay Rushart, Vice president; Joan Reid, secretary; and Mor- gan Damerow, treasurer. The club soonsor is Dr. Ally C. Handman The meetings of this club were based on varied subjectsl every one of Which was both informative and interesting. The program for December centered around the Roman holidays occurring during this month, namely the Sarurnalia and the Ojadia. These holidays were celebrated between the 17th and 28th of December and Were much like our Christ- mas. Several meetings were based on card and quiz games, which were introduced to expand the knowledge of the club members of real and mythological Latin characters. Re- ports were made on some of the other Class- ical Leagues in the United States and of their activities. Also, a comparison was made showing the similarity of the lives of two of America's greatest men, Washington and Lin- coln, to two of Rome's most prominent men, Caesar and Cicero. The club also contributed to the projects of the school, as in managing the cloak room at the Senior Carnival.

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FRESHMAN HUME ECONOMIES ELUB girls had a party. The refreshments served were prepared by the girls. All those who at- tended the festive occasion thoroughly en- joyed themselves. The Freshman Home Economics Club was organized this year. Under the direction of Miss Birks, the members are working hard to make it a permanent organization at Piatnviile. The club officers were Virginia Huerkamp, president; Hazel Skeen, secretary; Mary Helen Fagen, vice president; and Virginia Hancock, treasurer. The girls attended two programs of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Music Hall and enjoyed the concerts under the direction of Mr. Thor Iohnson. Some of the members were chosen to model at both the Spring and fall fashion shows. This was the first opportunity for most of them to model; however they did exceptionally well. Some of the trips planned by the girls in- cluded a trip to Fashion Frocks, Proctor and Gamble, and to Strietmanns. These trips were selected by the girls, and they all felt that the trips were educational as well as entertaining. The Freshman Club furnished and decor- ated a Christmas tree for a. needy family. The tree was given along with the food basket sent by the Senior Club as one of their annual projects. In celebration of the Christmas season the 77 Some of the girls made cookies and took them to Fort Thomas Veterans Convalescent Hospital. The patients greatly appreciated them and the girls enjoyed doing it. The club made stuffed dolls and animals at Easter time and sent them to the Children's Hospital. It is a tradition for the girls to compete With each other in preparing an attractive box luncheon, these are eaten on the annual picnic. The girls enjoy this because it is a good opportunity for them to show their skill in making and arranging foods attractively. The meetings are held the last Friday of each month. First, business matters are dis- cussed and after this, some of the girls tell of a trip or experience that is of interest to the girls. These meetings are looked forward to by all the members. We hope that next year the Freshman Home Economics Club Will be able to affiliate With the National Home Economics Club which is composed of the future homemakers of America.

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SCIENCE CLUB Although only a year old, the Science Club! under the capable guidance of Mr Martin! has established itself as being one of the most active and interesting organizations at Plains ville High School, The club is founded on the principle of furthering scientific interests of students in the school and to give them more access to scientific equipment and other methods of gaining knowledge. Throughout the year all members conduct projects pelt tatninq to scientific fields. By these projects the doors are opened to the intricate realms of radio, photography, chemistry, physics and many other practical as well as theoretical interests. Through personal achievements and group guidance at the bi-monthty meet- ings, these projects provide the necessary background for possible scientific careers. At- thouqh we lost many members of last years senior class, who provided much to the club through their knowledge in their respective fields, the club nevertheless, is continuing to develop in many ways. The new group of sophomores that entered the club this past year promises to become a valuable asset to the future welfare of the club. During the year periodical trips were taken to local points of scientific interest. The purpose of these trips is to acquaint the mem- bers more thoroughly With the practical work- 79 tnqs of the various scientific fields. This year the members witnessed the Changing of wood pulp to paper at the Champion Paper Mills,- the operation of the dial telephone system,- the position of stars at the Observatory; the making of steel at the Armco Rolling Mills and many other unforgettable sights. The highlight of the year was the three-day excursion to Chicago. Leaving Thursday, March 18, they arrived Friday morning, and attended Don McNeil's Breakfast Club, the radio show. From there, the carefully mapped route of trips began. Nothing in this great City remained unexplored by the Science Club. The Museum of Science and Industry, Adler Planetarium, Shedd's Aquarium, Field's Museum of Natural History, the stockyards, and the meat-packing industry were all in- cluded as well as trips on the L and the subways. The members all returned home tired and weary, but considered the excursion well worth the time and money. The Science Club is open to all students in the upper three grades interested in science. Officers for this past year were: Bob Radte, president; Gordon DeWeese, vice president; Louis Graeter, secretary; Iohn Pope, treasurer.