Schreiber High School - Port Light Yearbook (Port Washington, NY)

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GENERAL ORGANIZATION STEERING COMMITTEE Student Cdouncil If you have a suggestion for school improvement, take it to the Student Council of Port High for this is the student's form of representative government in which everyone has a chance to participate. This year it accomplished many of its aims under the business- like leadership of Fred Drews, the President. Genie Jacoby, as secretary, provided the homerooms with a report on each meeting of the council so that every student would be able to keep up to date on the pro- ceedings of each meeting. An important branch of the Council is the Steering Committee, which consists of the G. O. officers and two representatives from each class. This committee plans the council programs and discusses school prob- lems. Many entertaining assemblies were planned by Leonard Utz, Vice President. He also assisted Fred Drews with his executive duties. Our treasurer, Charlie Lewis, who handles the G. O. finances, sold a great number of G. O. tickets at the beginning of this year. The most important activity of the Council, aside from the successful Christmas dance, was the annual Spring Carnival. The proceeds from this furnish funds for the scholarships awarded at graduation. All these projects could not have been accomplished so suc- cessfully without the helpful advice of Mr. Hendrick- son. Cherry McClure Jane Protzman

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XYIII No. 13 Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, N. Y., January 29, 1954 PRICE: TEN CE to Mr. Hendricksi year, i service : a “he duled ist ap 3 Cap ent se the I hop w ion fo no sta enterti » to Walkc that mi i success, win piay irom midnight. He has planned standing program to pre- t the dance. entire membership of Cel- s participating in the prep- ls for the dance and the formed Junior Celerity »sist in making posters and iments. Chairmen for the s committees are refresh- Martha Sykes and Cher- :Clure; decorations: Betty lowman; tickets: Florence and publicity: Nancy ; make this “hop” a pro- success both for the Can- nd and for Ce EDITORIAL STAFF Mr. Merrill Mr. Merrill lifetime of service d like to pay to you ill. During your ad- II at school but have :tion. or activity in vith us long enough chool realized. With I your endeavors on iating our yearbook Mr. Hendrickson The students of PDSHS surprised and delighted tod; the beginning of the eighth iod when everyone was moned for the second asse of the day. Today was Mr. Merrill’s day as principal of PDSH5 an honor and tribute to his i years of understanding anc operation, the students and ulty planned a special pro The 1953-54 PORT LIGHT dedicated to Mr. Merrill, wh been principal for .thirty - years. The presentation book editors and Carol K i of the pr tude, Mr. M ffTBrojector from body. Jay in the Li was presente idea of what the scene” fice. One of this capable n imitation o (Colgate is mater), n committee onard Utz. l Mr. Hendrii McBrian, 1 »wes, Genie Jc Helen Pomeroy and Cherry Lure. inous L iazes Si assembly tod luroy Sibley ai movie and a logue Through af the Stars.” s space journe: gh the world’s ?lescopes. The I at the Lowe in Flagstaff, lal changes tha e planet Mars, ur major moon Orbits and the uummi ua through the telescope at the t Wilson Observatory in lena, California are a few le many wondrous sights vvere shown on the film. Sibley has been awarded National Best Teller” title istinguished services on the lean lecture platform. “I am proud to take on the job of principal of such a fine school. It has been my privilege to work with the students of our school for over fourteen years, St intents Take I hi Recent Cone Last night the Communit chestra. composed of memlxi erest ur f pring ol. fame red ;t. m he oi Bov jl SI iVile, wa thar stu 15 ts and faculty of IS wish to express their s. sympathy (ienie Jamb. Teacher - Princip When Mr. Merrill left in February of 1914, I straight to a position in field High School in Ne where he taught seven classes and was also principal. At Fulton, New York he taught math, chemistry, and was the athletic instructor, in addition to his position of assistant princi- pal. Vrnm I'MIi to i;tl:i Mr Morrill gre; bers claims him as an alumnus, and PORT WEEKLY EDITORS he went sity for h Mr. Hendrickson was elected one of the three executives of the 60,000 members of the New Jan. 29: Mineola at Port Feb. 1: Circle Meeting

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CIRCLE Circam of the C rojj The Circle is the Paul D. Schreiber High School chapter of the National Honor Society. It is what its name implies—an honor society from every point of view. Membership is based upon scholarship, service, character, and leadership. Membership in Circle is the highest honor a student can attain in Port High. New members were selected and initiated twice during the year at which times an impressive candle- light ceremony was held. This year a social evening was held monthly with entertaining programs planned by a program chairman. The pause that refreshes was expertly taken care of by a refreshment chair- man. Charles Savini, President, and Carol Driscoll, Vice President, along with Ann Guerry, Secretary, and Florence Nacht, Treasurer, kept the club running ef- ficiently. Mr. Merrill, who had sponsored the Circle since its beginning in Port was the club's adviser until February when he retired. Mr. Kezar was then se- lected by the Circle to replace him. At graduation a silver cup was awarded by the Circle to the high school student who had maintained the highest scholastic average for the year. The Na- tional Honor Society annually awards scholarships to its members. This year ten Circle members competed with members from other branches of the National Honor Society throughout the country. All in all, Circle was bigger and better than ever this year. HONOR STUDY HALL Florence Nacht