Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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PRO MERITO FiKST how: B. Hare, B. Mayo, D. Prouty, F. Gleason. T. Whittaker, N. Taggart, M. Sylvester, P. Cahoon. Second row: M. Stark, Y. Mnngeaii, Mrs. O ' Donnell, R. Green, D. Sherman, J. Graham. R. Mitchell, J. Denker, Miss Harrington, G. Clapp. PRO MERITO SOCIETY Diane Prouty, ' 54 The advisers for the group are Miss Esther Harrington and Mrs. Shirley O ' Donnell. In October the society co-sponsored the an- nual Pro Merito - Key Club Dance. On March 24, at the annual mid-year induc- tion Linda Stearns, Charles Goddard, and Bonney Austin were inducted into the society. After the induction cereinony, a reception was held for all Pro Merito members, and entertainment and re- freshments were provided. Present as guests were alumni Pro Merito members, facult). and parents. Juniors eligible for Pro Merito were inducted at a school assembly in May. SIXTEEN ' members of the class of 1954 were in- ducted into the honor society, Pro Merito, at a school assembly in May, 1953. To qualify for membership, a student must have maintained a grade of 85 for the four years of high school, and must be of good character. This year ' s officers are Thomas Whittaker, Imperator; Fred Gleason, Ductor; Diane Prouty, Scriba; Nancy Taggart, Praefectus Aerari. Other members are Phyllis Cahoon, Gladys Clapp. James Denker. Jane Graham. Richard Green. Barbara Hare, Bessie Mayo. Ruth Mitchell, vonne Mongeau. Dianne Sherman. Maureen Stark, and Mildred Sylvester. 27

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Ml L)K. i COl . (,IL FiiisT now : F. Cahoon, G. Clapp, W. Coltun. R. Proiity, Miss Harrington. C. Goclclard. Uamber, Kimalil Kirwood. L. Bcriianl M. Stark. Second row : S. Walsh. D. Oakes. Roger Kirwood. C. Renciirrel. T. Whiitaker. D. Colu n, B. (iiiiui. 1). Parki-r, R .Mitchell. STUDENT Carolyn I THE oliiceis of tlie Student Council for this year are Charles Goddard, president: Rich- ard Proutv. ice president: Caroly n Batnber. secretar : and William Colton. treasurer. As in previous years Miss Harrington and Mr. Froberger are our advisers. At the first Student Council meeting President Charles (ioddard appointed committees for the school vear to perform the duties of the council. The Rally Committee, headed by Maureen Stark, had as other members Gladys Clapp and Eliza- beth Gunn. Shirley Walsh, chairman. Ronald Kirwood and Charles Rencurrel were on the Spec- ial Assemblies Committee. Carolyn Bamber, chairman of the Attendance Committee, was assisted by Donald Cohen and Roger Kirwood. The Ways and Means Committee consisted of Letitia Bernard, chairman. Donald Oakes and Charles Rencurrel. The P. T. A. Committee which helped run the record hops was Phyllis Cahoon, chairman. Ruth Mitchell and Thomas Whittaker. Co-chairmen of the Locker Room Committee were Charles Goddard and Phyllis Cahoon. Four seniors from the council. Ph llis Caho(jn. Charles Goddard. Richard F ' routy, and Thomas COUNCIL inber, ' 55 Whittaker. attended the Fall State Convention at Plymouth High School on October 6. On April 7. four junior delegates, nine representatives and the two advisers attended the Spring Convention of the Southeastern Board of Associated Bodies of Student Councils at Lawrence High School. Falmouth, Massachusetts. The Student Council, with the assistance of the student body, voted to institute a student monitor system at the opening of the new addition to the school. This system will be completely run by the students themselves. The council also voted to prepare handbooks explaining our school. The record hops sponsored by the Parent- Teacher Association with the assistance of the Student Council were a success this year. Many well-known disc- jockeys, as well as our (jwii Key Club, entertained at the record hops. The Student Council, as in previous years, sponsored Blue and White Week. The Student Council welcomes any suggestions from the student body and hopes that all mem- bers of the school take an interest in student affairs. 26

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KEY LLLB Fiu l i!o v: ( ' .. CiiKlilaril, R. Stewart. Mr. Stewart. D. Roy, Russell Proiity, P. Stewart. Second how: U. Oakes, R. Mitcliell, Richard Pnuity, 13. Cohen. T. Whittaker, C. Renciirrel, C. Rodgers, R. Kirwoocl. KEY CLUB Richard Mitchell , 55 THIS year the Key Club elected the follovviiig officers: Donald Roy. president: Peter Stewart, vice president: Russell Prouty, secre- tary: and Robert Stewart, treasurer. In October, the Key Club combined with Pro Merito to sponsor a very successful costume dance. The members of the Key Club volun- teered to help during the air raid drills b) being wardens. In February the Ke Club ran one of the P.T.A. record hops. During Blue and White Week the Key Club presented awards for outstanding sportsmanship in schot)l activities. They also conducted their annual photo contest, giving two prizes for the best pictures showing school spirit. The Ke Club plans its activities and services with the goal of helping to make Scituate High a better school. 21