Pleasantville High School - Green Quill Yearbook (Pleasantville, NY)

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The Student Government makes laws for the students. STUDENT GGVERNMENT The legislative body of Pleasantville High School is the Student Government. It is composed of one representative and one alternate elected from each homeroom. Making laws, approving constitutions, and coordinating all the organizations and activities of PHS are only a few of this group's duties. This year the Student Government was kept busy revising its own constitution, approving the constitution of the Fencing Club, and passing a set of laws that specify on what occasions summonses are to be given. One of the Student Government's traditional jobs is providing for a students, day in the spring. As part of a drive to increase the effectiveness of Students' Day, Mr. O'Neil, Director of Instruction, spoke with the student teachers concerning their responsibilities. Other services of Student Government are supervising the school election day and holding the annual get-acquainted tea for new students and teachers. The legislative body was led by Matthys Van Cort, presidentg Howard Gershater, vice-presidentg Brooks Robards, secretaryg and Dave Evelyn, treasurer. Miss Haack served as faculty advisor. Page 47

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The General Organization is the schoolis bank. GENERAL ORGANIZATION Handling the financial department of the student body is the primary purpose of the G.O. This organ- ization helps to support the schoolis athletic activities by paying for equipment and uniforms, by provid- ing transportation for the team to games, and by paying the game's officials at home games. Sponsoring some and defining the rights and privileges of others of the school clubs are other G.O. functions. Aside from these duties, the GO. transacts general business for the entire student body, although this activity is under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education. To raise funds for the council's tremendous year-round job, G.O. cards are sold to students. These cards entitle the holders to discounts on tickets, free admission to home games, and other special privileges through- out the school year. Sales of refreshments at games also add to the G.O. treasury. The G.O. dance last fall and the production of Our Town were both financial successes. Providing the Radio Club with a transmitter and having all the team, cheer-leader, and band uniforms repaired were two other accomplishments of the C-.O. This organization will also sponsor the Thespian Society's produc- tion of The Diary of Anne Frank. Officers for the year were Blair Iaffee, president, joe Larizza, vice-president, Mimi Maine, secretary- treasurerg and Jackie Baldwin, ticket-treasurer. The faculty advisers were Mr. Kelsey, Miss Nulty, Mr. Stej- skal, and Mr. Ely. Page 46

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STUDENT COURT The Student Court is the judic- ial body of PHS. It sees that pun- ishment is given to violators of PHS laws. The court closely re- sembles an actual court of law in its method of determining whether a defendant is guilty or innocent. Prosecuting and defense attorneys are used in the trials. A jury often makes the final decision on the defendanfs guilt or innocence, and punishment is assigned to those found guilty. This year's Chief Iustice was Steve Horningg Associate Justice was Pete Ienkinsg clerk, Charlotte Boo, stenograph- ers, Barbara Schweigard and Char- lene Meleg lawyers, Tim Camrath, Tohn Simon, and Pete Birming- ham, Faculty Advisor is Mr. Cook. P. H. P. BEWARE OFFENDERS! The Pleasantville High Police are on the job. These sleuths patrol the halls, parking lot, and lunch lines. One of their major accomplish- ments was the successful campaign against littering in the gym. This year's officers were Cap- tain Bud Weber, Sergeant Tay Croves, and Lieutenant Howie Cershater. Working with the Stu- dent Covernment and the Student Court, P.H.P. helped protect the interests of P.H.S. students. P.H.P. members are always on duty at school plays, athletic contests, and other school activities. They de- serve a great deal of credit for the work they do for the good of the school. Mr. Beattie has every rea- son to be proud of his conscienti- ous charges. The Student Court punishes violators.