Salem Junior High School - Quakerette Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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M2 QUAKERETTE STAFF HAD BUSY YEAR Publishing a school magazine was the project of the Quakerette staff, which consisted of 60 eighth and ninth graders this year. Under the direction of Mrs. Mercer, they managed to put out seven monthly issues and this annual. To perform this service to the school, students spent much of their free time writing articles and working in the Nnewn Quakerette office. They learned the essentials of writing news articles, features, and editorials. Some students performed the tasks of mimeographing and stencil cutting. To make the project easier, ninth and eighth grade nQuakerette English classesn were provided, so that the staffs could meet everyday as classes. For the first issues, the eighth graders acted only as aids to the ninth grade staff but with the forming of the eighth grade Quakerette English class in February, they gained more responsibility until they were able to publish an issue by themselves, llssue Sevenl. An enumeration of the many steps and operations necessary to put out a Quakerette would make quite a formidable list. In addition, the Quakerette staff made all arrangements for the photographs which appear in this annual. But don't let this scare you seventh and eighth graders! Although putting out a Quakerette is quite a time-consuming operation for some students, everyone will agree that the valuable experience gained is well worth-while and fun also. In this transition year, many innovations and improve- ments were made in the Quakerette. The staff hopes that next year's Quakerettes will attain even higher standards, and that next year's staff will profit as much or more than this year's staff has. Y.F.C. CLUB APPLIES RELIGIOUS IDEALS To establish a greater interest in applying reli- gious ideals to everyday living was the aim of the newly organized Youth for Christ Club. It was a non- denominational organization and anyone was welcome to join. The meetings, held every Tuesday noon, consisted of discussions led by stu- dents, a balloon party, a bake shop, and many other lively activities. Good work was done by the officers of this year's club, who were as follows: President, Ruth Ann Winn, Vice-president of Management, Marilyn Greenamyerg Vice- president of Programs, Sue Rushg Prayer and Follow-up Chairman, Grace Pandolphg Secretary, Sam Watson, and Treasurer, Judy Ward.

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l VOCAL ENSEMBLES SING FROM THE HEART Four vocal ensembles prac- ticed in Room 312 during the noon hour under the direction of Mr. French for the purpose of learning more about part singing, and for enjoyment. However, these groups had as a main goal participation in the district music contest at East Canton on May 6. These four ensembles were The Mixed Ensemble, The Boys' Double Quartet, The Girls' Trio, and The Girls' Double Trio. Members of The Mixed En- semble were Becky Snowball, Lynne Miller, and Kathy Hart- man, sopranosg Pat Dolansky, Nancy Ward, and Cheryl Mlin- arcik, altosg Allen Ewing, Tom Griffiths, and Bill Hall, tenorsg Bryan McGhee, Lanny Broomall, and Lenny Filler, basses. Accom- panied by Pat Sweitzer, they sang at the Christmas and Spring Con- certs, at the Music Week program, and at Book Club and Music Study Club programs. Members of the Boys' Double Quartet were Tom Griffiths and Bill Hall, first tenorsg Allen Ewing and Dick Carter, second tenorsg Lanny Broomall and Mike Fenske, baritonesg and Bryan McGhee and Len Filler, basses. Accompanied by Cheryl Mlinarcik, they performed at Spring Music Festival. Accompanied by Pat Sweitzer, the Girls' Trio and Girls' Double Trio practiced for the District Ensemble Contest. Members of the trio were Lynne Miller, first sopranog Pat Dolansky, second sopranog and Cheryl Mlinarcik, alto. For the double trio, the following girls were added to this group: Kathy Hartman, Becky Snowball, and Kathy Cameron. All vocal ensembles re- ceived a superior rating at the district contest. Ml THIS WAS OUR LIBRARY The nthinking studentn who sought adventure, comedy, philos ophy, romance, or knowledge dur- ing the past year looked first in the school library. The es- timated 3,000 books in the Salem Junior High School Library pro- vided educational and entertain- ment opportunities for everyone. The library subscribed to 21 various magazines including A Post, Teen, Boys Life, and Seventeen. Eight complete sets of encyclopedias were at the disposal of SJHS students. Assisting Miss Emery the head librarian were 72 student librarians, some with special duties. Richard Davis and Man- fred Meine provided material for the ninth grade physical geog- raphy class. Science booklets for math-science classes were supplied by Bob Eagleton. More books were taken out in the 1958-S9 school term than ever in the history of the li- brary. It is estimated that 17,561 books were checked out-- an average of one hundred per da . Y The library grew steadily all year, thanks to the maga- zine drive and other sources, and 293 new books were purchased SCHOOL AIDES PERFORM USEFUL SERVICES Always on the run during their free periods are the school aides who plan the moni- tor systemg serve as errand boys movie projector operators and stage hands, color guards, milk machine attendants and daily dis tributors of the absentee list. To qualify for these jobs a pupil must show dependable qualities, have a pleasant per- sonality, a good scholastic record and be willing to give up a study hall period. .9

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POTENTIAL HREMBRANDTSN LEARN FUNDAMENTALS Seventh and eighth graders who took art for their first time this year were awed by their introduction to fine art. And what fine art? Mrs. Pelley's of course! Our poor long- suffering art teacher has tried her best to teach lettering, color charts, sketching, and water colors for the Junior Red Cross exchange this year, And what is her reward? You guessed it. A group of potential da Vincis to teach next year. Many of these first-year Rembrandts will continue their battles next year for the bene- fit of the school as well as their own personal achievement and enjoyment. HRENOIRSH DISPLAY TALENT Only twelve brave souls showed up in 206 for ninth grade art this year. These nartistesn have dabbled in just about everything that the other two grades did, and more, too. They took up tree drawing, gouashe, sculpturing, molding, decorating pottery, casting plaster, mosaics, re- productions, and a host of other things. Mrs. Pelley tore her hair and scrubbed up after them, but loved them anyway, lthey hopeb. They held discussions on everything from the paucity of fun to future husbands and wives. They have been through ' a score of romances, civil wars, and peace conferences. They climbed all over 206, from nook to cranny and kiln-top to table- top. To an artist the view of the subject is everything! They have slaved over pictures for the Junior Red Cross art pro- ject and put up with the whims ,LL3 of each other. But most of all they have enjoyed the course thoroughly, tried new techniques and have loved every moment oft it. We shall be sorry to see you go, Renoirsl nda Vincisn MAKE PROGRESS Rembrandts who became da Vincis by taking their second course in art, found that Mrs. Pelley had her usual ntricks up her sleeven in store for them. Repeat designs, more water colors and gouashe Cremember that?l, scratch- boards, posters, sketches and abstracts--all were savored by these nartistes superbesu. They prepared pictures for the Junior Red Cross. They used da Vin0iS flying techniques Con paper air- planesl. They flew through their classes, generally leaving Mrs. Pelley worn-out and haggard Last but not least, they studied more art, enjoyed themselves, and gladdened M s. Pelley's heart. Was it worth it? You A bet! if--1 X QP'f Q f ,,.,.-fg- -A ..,.,,,....,,,.--x-q- ,.,-- Jiixg..-.. ' .,,.1' 'J' 'U' ' in ., - -.7..e:w.'.w-v ' Y X W