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

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FENCING TEAM For such a young organization the fencing team has done remarkably well this year. At the close of the last season the team had only four members. This year the team has thirteen members in regular attendance. The team was the second from Pleasantville High School to participate in the New York Uni- versity Annual lnterscholastic Fencing Tourna- ment. Officers were Baldwin Tuttle, captaing Wal- ter Brime, co-captaing and Peter Perret, treasurer. The coach is Mr. Osborn, who also teaches fencing at adult schoolg the faculty adviser is Mr. Nettleton. FUTURE NURSES' CLUB The Future Nurses' Club was organized to ac- quaint interested students with different types of nursing careers. Under the supervision of Mrs. Helen Steinmetz, different speakers were engaged to come and speak to the club about the profession and their experiences in it. The major project of Future Nurses, Club this year was providing a needy family witth a basket of food at Easter. This year's officers were jana Paley, presidentg Loretta Lorenzen, recording-secretaryg Peggy Os- borne, correspondent, and Flora Piotondo, treasurer. FUTURE TEACHERS' CLUB The Future Teachers' Club has the responsi- bility of acquainting students with the teaching profession. Past meetings were highlighted when several of our faculty members' spoke on topics such as teacher training. President Margaret Sycamore promised an interesting program. Visits to element- ary and junior high classes and a field trip to some nearby teachers' college headed the list. Other officers were Vice-president, Carol Darbyg Secretary, Grace Wordeng Treasurer, Gladys Hansseng and Librarian, Loretta Lorenzen. The Faculty Adviser is Mr. McP1oberts. The Fencing Team provides the students an unusual sport. The Future Nurses, Club inspires students to explore an interesting career. Members of the Future Teachers' Club are among the few who can sympathize with the school instructors.

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The Art Club encourages art talent. Students join the Chess Club to improve their game. The Commercial Club acquaints students with some phases of busi- IICSS. ART CLUB One of the newest additions to Pleasantville's extra-curricular program is the Art Club. Mr. Na- zaruk, the faculty adviser, feels that many creative students are unaware of their talent, he hopes that the Art Club will encourage these people who have talent in this field. Many stimulating afternoons have been spent by the club's members. The results of these hours can be seen in various art contests throughout the county. Under the leadership of President Jeanette Micoleau, several guest speakers have been invited to lecture during the year. CHESS CLUB The Pleasantville Chess Club, formed only three years ago to prove that chess is not really dif- ficult, and not a boring or antisocial game, is cer- tainly fulfilling its purpose. Members, through diligent study and much practice, have improved their skill. The faculty adviser is Mrs. Lomont. This year, plans were made for inter-school chess meets. Officers were President Dennis Lambert, Vice-President Cwen Rivers, Secretary David Wash- burn, and Treasurer Kent Lanini. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club is made up of students particularly interested in the varying activities of business. Miss Nulty is the faculty adviser. The Commercial Club's purposes are to acquaint stu- dents with the various phases of business, to observe business by taking field trips, and to act as a service club for teachers. During the fall a field trip was taken to Ceneral Foods in White Plains, where members of this club viewed the research kitchens and laboratories. This yearys officers were President Linda Torlishg Vice-president Sally Furchtg Secre- tary Francis Armisto, and Treasurer Sue McElroy.

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HANDICRAFT CLUB Under the leadership of Mrs. Maretta, the Handicraft Club strives to develop the talents of its members. Officers for this year were President Li- lian Strachau, Secretary Margaret Koch, and Treas- urer Sue Nichols. On holidays during the year, the Handicraft Club sponsored various gift making projects. At Christmas time the club pooled its resources, and each member made decorations for needy families. Similar projects, which have proved equally successful, indicate the talent of the mem- bers of this club. The Handicraft Club is for those who enjoy working with their hands. INTERNATIONAL CLUB The purpose of the International Club is to help each individual member develop an understanding of international affairs. This is only its second year, but it already has a full program of field trips, lectures, and discussions planned. Its officers and adviser have been very busy organizing the Clubys activities. The Adviser is Mr. Bombardier, President, Margy Robertsong Vice-President, Margaret Sycaf more, Secretary, Mary Ann Olivier, Treasurer, Viv- ian Olivier. Members of the International Club discuss current world affairs. JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE The junior Classical League, led by Mrs. Lo- mont, stimulates interest in thc classical cultures. This fall the League staged a successful clothing drive for the Save The Children Federation. The League also had an open housei' one noon-hour when jan Weingarten stopped by the Latin room to show some slides of Rome. Field trips for the year included a trip on Saturday, january 3 to see Ben Hur in New York and a trip to a Broadway play. The presidency of the League is in the capable hands of Toni Lipelg Judy Dempewolff is vice- president, Sue Fuhn, secretary, and Dava Crayson, treasurer. Members of the junior Classical League study the civilization of ancient Rome.