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

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The Leaders' Club assists the faculty in many school affairs. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club devotes itself to the care of the library, an integral part of any school. lts mem- bers assist the librarian and stimulate interest and good reading habits in the student body. Other duties which the Club performed this year were hostessing at the annual faculty tea, sponsoring an Irish folk lore assembly, posting television program suggestions, and arranging displays in the cases. The Club's adviser is the librarian, Mrs. Prich- ardson. President is Deanne Allen, vice-president, Cwen Terhune, secretary, Lydia Way, treasurer, Grace Worderig LEADERS' CLUB One of the most active organizations of Pleasant- ville High School is Leaders' Club. It is composed of a group of sportsminded girls who organize exta- curricular activities, arrange intramural schedules, and help Miss Stallwood during gym periods. Their main projects were the selling of sweat shirts, the presentation of athletic awards inrthe spring athletic assembly, and a trip into N. Y. to see a Broadway play. Officers this year were: Diane McKay, presi- dent, Sandy Smith, vice-president: Linda Lyall, secretary-treasurer. The Library Club is for students interested in reading or future library work. Members of the Organ Club provide music for convocations and assemblies. GRGAN CLUB Organ Club members provide music for as- semblies, convocations, and the carillons at noon. One of their duties during each assembly is to play the National Anthem while song-leader Phyl- lis Boden directs the singing. This club is the only high school group of this type that is a member of the American Guild of Organists. During the year the club visited an organ plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and saw the movie Porgy and Bess. Officers were John Santuccio, president, Arthur DeNero, vice-president, Janie Porter, secretaryg Ca- rol Thompson, treasurer.

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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.

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RADICD CLUB The hams of Pleasantville High School are advised by Mr. Bitter. The group is led by Presi- dent Jonathan Cabelg Vice President Ed Smithg and Secretary-Treasurer George Stumpf. The purpose of the Radio Club is mainly to get on the airl' and to help interested students get amateur radio licenses. The boys have just built a transmitter, and they own an emergency generator. With this equipment the members will be able to broadcast to other amateur radio stations through- out the country. THESPIAN SOCIETY The Thespian Society consists of P.H.S.'s most ardent drama lovers. Entrance to the society is based on a ten-point system. These points are earned by acting, working back stage, selling tickets, or making posters. The first play this season was Our Town which, due to the exceptional directing of the new drama teacher, Mr. Harvey Vincent and the excellent acting of the students who partici- pated, vvas one of the best plays ever produced in our school. The second play of the season was The Diary of Anne Frank and was also extremely well received. The Thespianis busy officers were Presi- dent David Auslander, Vice-President Matthys Van Cort, Secretary Linda Wattsg and Treasurer June lVlunford. VARSITY CLUB Coach Peter Kuraehek's Varsity Club was pilot- ed this year by Steve Horning, president, Dick Seely, vice-presidentg Jed Devine, secretaryg and Don Heppner, treasurer. Because it is a service or- ganization, the Varsity Club has many activities. lt is 1i0t uncommon to see one of the green-jacketed crew refereeing an intramural basketball game or helping out at varsity games. The main event in the Varsity Club curriculum each year has been the annual Spring Festival. ln past years this festival was an evening of clovvning with a minimum of basketball. Because of the out- standing varsity basketball team this year, it was possible to change this routine. ln its place was a basketball game which pitted the Panthers against an all-star team composed of the best players from this seasonls opponents. lt was followed by a highly successful dance. This event was a credit to all those involved and proved a fitting end to the bas- ketball season and the work of the l96O Varsity Club. The Radio Club helps amateur fans become Hhamsf' The Thespian Society is for students with interest and experience in acti Members of the Varsity Club must have earned a letter in one of the Va Sports.