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ment is the Student Council. This council is made up of 'the president, two represent- atives froin each class, and the school offi- cers presiding over this hoard. The pur- pose of this body of school citizens is to discuss ideas suggested by the students and propose various reforms in school functions. There is a faculty advisor pre- sent at each meeting to represent the school's arguments. This board has the approval and respect of both faculty and students. Members of the faculty listen to our suggestions and allow us to carry them out as they are feasible. The stu- dents respect our standards of governing student conduct. Any unruly student is brought before the council and punished according to the decision of the council. Students have already shown their fear and respect of the council by asking the hoard for pardon and a chance to prove their good citizenship submitting to their punishment. In this way, student govern- ment also brings about reforms in the conduct of the students themselves. Since there can be no doubt as to the advantage and success of having student government in one's school, Ricker stu- dents should appreciate the opportunity offered them at Ricker. We should set an example for other schools to follow by governing ourselves in an honorable and upright manner. We should strive for an idealistic school government as well as an idealistic national government since both are symbolic of a true democracy. Anne Bither U l ll l YOUTH CENTERS Houlton. like many towns and com- munities today, is recognizing the need for proper recreation facilities for the teen-age boys and girls. Many communi- ties have found the answer to this prob- lem by organizing youth centers. Ayouth center is simply a place where young people can meet after school hours for social activities. A suitable meeting place has been dis- cussed for organizing a youth center in Houlton. Among the places mentioned are the Houlton Business College, the recep- tion room of the Mary Alice Lane dormi- tories, and the first floor of the Donworth house. The Donworth house is perhaps the best choice of the three because it is in the center of the town and in case of fire it would have enough exits for a number of boys and girls to get out safely. A youth center should be self-support ing. at least after opening costs have been paid. Then club dues and membership fees would have a large part in meeting current expenses. There are probably one or more civic, oganizations which are interested enough in this plan to help finance and to establish a youth center in Houlton. There are two possibilities concerning the management of the youth center. One that it must have a properly qualified di- rector to be there at all times to advise and instruct the young people in their va- rious activities. The other that some local organizations, such as the Womens' Club or Rotary Club, would be willing and could successfully direct this center if each group would take a week in turn and have perhaps two representatives there each day. The You-th Center will need an Adult Committee mlade up of people representing the influential and helpful groups of the town to advise and help a youth committee which makes its own rules and regulations and plans its own programs and lprojects. The equipment needed most in the Youth Center should consist of t1J games such as ping pong, darts, and checker-sg t2J mu- sical instruments such as a piano and a juke box: t3J a suitable place to dance: 141 a library. The boys and girls themselves would probably be able to collect this equipment and large amounts would probably be do- nated for this purpose. 'Dhe age limit for membership varies in' different centers but the average is from 12 to 19. The Youth Center would be open after school hours when the young .people are free to do as they like. The houns in which it would be open depend upon the Youth Committee. A typical schedule provides for entertainment and activities from 3:30 to 6:00 on afternoons and 7:00 to 9:30 in the evenings on school dayisg 7:30 to 10:30 on Friday nights and 10:00 a. ui. to 10:30 p. in. on Saturdays.
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EDITQRIALS THE NEW RICKER BUILDING Ricker students, faculty, alumni, and friends are anxiously looking forward to the new Rlcker Building. The campaign has progressed very rapidly so far, thanks to the loyal support of the Alumni and friends. On March 1, 1945, S51,32,00-0 had been sub- scribed. S100,000 of this came from Houlton and surrounding towns. The balance of the amount came from other parts of Aroostook County with small amounts from other sources. This amount by Commencement will be well on the way to the S160,000 mark. There are several interesting stories con- nected wlth the campaign. Phil Ouellette of 'Fort Kent, who graduated from Ricker in '44 and is now serving in the Armed Forces, sent twenty dollars to the fund. Fifteen of this came from three of his bud- dies. The only tlhing they knew about Ricker was what Phil had told them, but this was sufficient. A minister gave up his subscription to his newspaper to donate five dollars. Fifty dollars was received from Francis McCann several days after word arrived that he had been killed in action. Vaughn Shaw of Littleton who was held a prisoner by the Japanese for nearly three years gave 8100. His parents made the con- tribution for him while he was still being held prisoner. He has recently been freed. One of the towns which has responded whole heartedly to the campaign is Little- ton. Over S50-00. was contributed. Later in the summer the Littleton Alumni and friends sponsored a Field day which brought in another 81,000 to the fund. Much en- couragement has been given to the workers by a letter received from Gov. Horace Hildredth urging Ricker aid. This letter also contained 5100. The new building, which the trustees 'feel confident will be available for next year's work, will include an administration auditorium building which will provide a temporary gym with a playing surface of 75 x 45 ft. The most modern equipment will be used to construct the building. lt will have the best In the line of heating, ventilating, and 8 lighting equipment. The building will ac- commodate about 350 students. It is to be located on the same site as Wording Hall was, extending north towards Military Street. VVe are confident that this campaign will come to a very successful close under the able supervision of Gilbert Condit. It can and will be a success by the continuance of the cooperation of the Alumni and friends thus far shown. Eugene Britton '46 Il 1 1 1 STUDENT GOVERNMENT In a democracy such as ours, each citizen has the right to express his or her ocpin- ions about political, social, and economic afairs. This power to express one's opinion is carried out by representatives in con- gress elected by t1he people themselves to represent them. These repersentatives act as public servants in expressing their thoughts and sentiments about various matters which might affect the citizens of the United States. ln this manner, our government is controlled and operated by the people themselves. Just as a true democracy is symbolized by this national government by the people, so should the ideas and democratic prac- tices be carried out in community and school affairs. Democracy should play as important a part in community life as in national living. Schools, especially, should be governed democratically since it tends to bring about better reforms for the school and also brings about a more complete harmony and understanding between teachers and students. In helping to govern his school a student shows greater interest in school activities and learns the responsi- bilities of being a good school citizen. Here at Ricker we are fortunate in being allowed student government. We have three active bodies-the Student Council, Officers of the Day, and the House Committee of Haskell Hall. These three bodies continu- ally work for the good of tlhe students and the welfare of the school. The group rep- resentative of the whole secondary depart-
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One of the principal attnactions in a youth center its the opportunity for the young people to be able to run themselves and not have too much adult supervision. Most communities have profited by such centers and l think that such a place pro- vided in Houluton for the teenage group would make the community more attractive to young people and probably help the par- ents solve the problem of youth care and tnaining. Joyce Henderson '46 IU
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