Plainville High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Mariemont, OH)

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o 1;; t? , 5 ASSEMBLY PROGRAM EUMMITTEE This is the second year that Plainville has had an Assembly Program Committee. This year Miss Birks was the capable adviser oi the committee, which consists of represent- ative students from the top four grades The Committee planned assemblies which were held, on the average of one a week. At the first assembly in October, we heard a very interesting talk on the UNESCO; its purpose! aims, and accomplishments, by Dr. Raymond McCoy, who is a professor at Xavier University. Dr. McCoy attended the UNESCO conference at Paris, and he ex- plained the work the Organization plans to do in establishing world peace and understand- ing, through education. The 29th of October, the student body was entertained by a group of Boy Scouts who had attended the international Scout Iubiiee held in France last summer. They related to us an account oi their experience in travel: ing through France and gave us a vivid pic- ture of the conditions in Europe. Right before Thanksgiving vacation, the representatives of Plainville who participated in the annual Buckeye Boysi and Girls' State conference gave a round-table discussion on the functions of the state government. These 80 people were: Jim Anthony, Bob Eadie, Dor- othy Biakeney, Nancy Bailey, Wesley Eaton, Louis Graeter, and Gordon DeWeese. They told of their experiences in taking over the positions of the different state officials, the mock election, and of the opportunities and privileges afforded to one in attending such a conference. At the first assembly of the New Year, Plainviiie was honored to have Mr. Frederic Sjobiam, a noted pianist. give his interpretaA tions of some of the great musical works and also of the more popular pieces. In chember, Mr. Niikanth Chavre, from India, gave a very interesting report on the economic and social problems that exist in the provinces of India Mr. Chavre also dem- onstrated how to wind a turban, and wrapped a five yard piece of material, a sari, around one of our students, loan Howard, and created quite a tew very lovely costumes that are typical of what the wealthy and well dressed Hindu would. wear. These are only a few of the many assembly programs that this committee sponsored. Without exception they were well received and greatly appreciated by the students of Plainvilie Hith

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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.

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MASUUE AND MANTLE This year was the beginning of P. H. S's first dramatic club, the Masque and Mantle. Miss Cioos, being interested in dramatics, proposed that her speech Class form a club, and they voted for it unanimously. The Masque and Mantle held their first meeting in September. The charter officers elected were as follows: President, Mike Cole- man; vice president, Marian Roessler; secreu tary, Annaree Potter; treasurer, Rita Graf; and program chairman, Barbara Dieckbrader. A social meeting was held each month at a member's home. Barbara Dieckbrader planned a program for each meeting Usually a guest speaker or a member of the ciub would provide entertainment. Our first speaker was MiSS Jody Stein. a U. C. Sopho- more. She told us about the dramatic organ- izations at U. C. and gave three excellent readings. The main purpose of the club this year was to achieve all the necessary qualiiications required to join the National Dramatic Or- ganization, Masque and Gavel. Also for added experience, interschool ac- tivity and to strengthen group participation they joined the Miami Valley Speech League, One of the functions of this league is the participating in traveling assembly programs. 81 During the months of December, January, and February the Masque and Mantle put on pro- grams at Milford, Batavia, Terrace Park, Ma- derta, and Deer Park Their performances were greatly appreciated at these schools. In the month of February club members were guests at a meeting of the Mariemont Players and entertained them with the nlav. How to Propose On February 21, the Masque and Mantle gave their first performance at P. H. S. It con- sisted of a series of three one-act plays pro- duced under the supervision of three student directors. The plays were: HSunny Morning, How to Propose, and Indian Summer. The student directors were Randall Grieg, Ruth Browning and Iean Savage. Each play, pre- sented by an excellent cast, was very well liked by Plainville's faculty, students. par- ents and friends. Various members of the club played ime portant parts in the Variety Show at the Senior Carnival. In March they had a banquet followed by various entertaining orations given by the members. The mothers of Club members were invited to this function. We all hope the club continues to be as successful in the coming years as it has been this year.