Quaker Valley High School - Quaker Quotes Yearbook (Leetsdale, PA)

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This year, membership in the Art Club was open to students having an interest or future plans in the field of art. Each appli- cant was evaluated by a committee chosen by Mrs. Chantler, sponsor of the club. As always, Art Club gave artistic students a chance to use their talents every Tuesday in the activity period. ,, at 955 3 JY! . fxyfb K. XF iv J Jil VKX ' A, U 1 .. .v- N. X2 ' Every Tuesday, in true Count Basie fashion, the Quaker Valley Dance Band met to practice everything from rock and roll to the big band sound. After patient and meticulous preparation, the object of the year's practice was realized when the Dance Band performed for the Thespian production of Take Her She's Mine. It also played a part in the annual pops concert presented by the band. From Dance Band, the members gained experience, confidence, and enjoyment under the direction of their leader, Mr. Iacobucci. Art Club, Dance Band

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Wm The Future Homemakers of America, sponsored by Mrs. White, is an organization formed to promote goodwill in the home, school, community, and world. This year the club made kits for soldiers in Vietnam, sponsored a Mother-Daughter Tea, helped in Teacher Appreciation Day, and orga- nized skating parties with neighboring FHA groups. Because they were affiliated with the state organization, FHA members at- tended county meetings, and were asked to host the state meeting this year which will be held in Pittsburgh. Their goal is Toward New Horizonsf' The officers this year are: president, Denise Calloway, vice president, Marianne Stein, secretary, Nancy Astorinog and treasurer, Valerie Barnhart. is Charm Club, one of the new clubs at Quaker Valley, was devoted to helping its members seek new ways of self-improve- ment. Mrs. Harris aided by guest speakers, F.H.A., Charm Club sponsored the club and taught the girls about proper etiquette and good appear- ances.

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i sw S Si ...ff ii? The Quaker Valley Historical Society is a new club at Quaker Valley this year. It was co-founded by Mr. Charles Hinds and Jerome C. Molitor. The date given its found- ing is November 29, 1967. The Historical Society is affiliated with the Pennsylvania Federation of Junior Historians in Harrisburg. The societyis purpose is to provide its mem- bers With a vehicle through which to study the rich history and heritage of their state and country and tries to give each member an op- portunity to engage in, proht from, and what is most important, contribute to, historical activities within the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania. It hopes to dedicate its members to the pride and understanding of our Ameri- can heritage and to inspire love of freedom, and to create and build an understanding of political and economical freedoms. The so- ciety had made this year a precedent year by having a Wide scope of activities. Some of its activities included touring Old Economy and historic homes, listening to speakers, and writing the history of the Quaker Valley Jointure and School System. Music Club, formerly the Folk Music Club, Ralph VH1CHZi, MTS- MCL3Ugh1i1L and MTS met once a Week since the activities program Breslin, the Club presented a very interesting began. Each week a small committee demon- and entertaining program at the close of the strated a different type of music. Under the year. leadership of Frankie Brothers, Harry Banks, Historical Society, Music Club