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

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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

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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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My SPELLERS VIE FOR HoNoRs In preparation for the Canton finals, seventh and eighth grade students parti- cipated in a trial spelling bee, a written test, and a final bee. The first bee was held on February 19 in the school auditorium. Remember how ner- vous the top spellers were? Out of forty-three contestants, Linda Crawford seemed to be the most composed, for she emerged the winner with Darryl Everett runner-up. Miss Floding pronounced the words, and Mrs. Largent and Mrs. Eckstein judged. Miss Ward was supervisor. The forty-three con- testants whc participated in the trial bee took a written test to determine the top twenty spellers for the final bee. The top speller and two runners-up from this written test will re- ceive the W.'H. Matthews award, which will be given at the Recognition Assembly, Mary Grisez won the final bee held March 10, and Bill Hall was runner-up. Mary did a fine job as the SJHS spelling repre- sentative at the Canton finals. STUDENTS, SCHOOL PROFIT BY ASSOCIATION PLAN Activities in Salem Junior High School are financed in part by the sale of Association tick- ets in the fall. This year the ticket sales were handled through the homerooms and the price was 32.75 cash or 33,00 by installments. The associa- tion plan has always been a bargain to the students of SJHS. This year it covered two council dances, the Association dance, the Quakerettes, Junior High athletic events and paid assemblies. A grand total of 378 association tickets were sold during the ear. The sale brought in 5966.45 which was used to finance various school activities. The distribution of the mcney was as follows: one fourth to the Quakerette Fund, one fourth to the Ath- letic Fund, one fourth to support the Association dances and assemblies, and one fourth was held in reserve to help any fund needing additional financing. MAGAZINES SALES NET PROFIT The magazine sale of this year netted a profit of 3320.56 when it was held for two weeks during February and March. Mrs. Pelley, the sponsor of the sale, reports that she is proud of the showing made by the ten high salesmen. Gary Starbuck, whose sales amounted to 3lO2.7l, won 325.00 and Zippy, the mascot of the sale, Jim Schmid, with 369.00, received the S20 second prize, Wayne Washington, with S3l.OO, won 315, and Peggy Sell, with S30.00, won the 810.00 prize. Other high salesmen were ' Mary Lou Early, Butch Crawford, Gary Stamp, Bob Waggener, Jo Ann Rea, and Sandra Wellman, whose sales ranged from 829.80 to 322.00. Each won a five dollar award. Mary Lou Early was also the lucky winner in the drawing for the five dollar Curtis Subscription ticket. -The profits from the maga- zine sales were used to purchase new library books, especially l those on the ninth grade level. Already new biography, science, art, fiction, and which were bought fit from magazine catalogued and in history books, with the pro- salcs, are circulation. s rii...J