Scotch Plains Fanwood High School - Culmen Yearbook (Scotch Plains, NJ)

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Chess Club Makes Its Move Members of th-e Chess Club combined individual playing skills with logical thinking and good sportsmanship during the different tourna- ments. Belonging to the High School Chess League, the club held regular practices to acquaint novices to the game and strengthen old members in their abilities. Bible Club Seeks Spiritual Understanding Under the guidance of Mr. Charles Armer- ding, the Bible Club emerged as one of the most dynamic clubs at SPFHS. Spiritual fulfillment was sought by members as they grasped deeper knowledge of the Bible through informal discus- sions and thought expression. While the atmos- phere of the meetings was a friendly one, unre- solved arguments gave club members new in- sights into the Bible. All faiths were encouraged to participate to better understand today's religions. Through field trips to Calvary Church in Newark and to hear the Reverend Billy Graham speak at Madison Square Garden, the club mem- bers explored today's Christian views of life and religion. Bible Club members seek a better understanding of the Bible through discussion. 159

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A Hostess in Every Sense Contrary to popular belief, the Hostess Club was not an organization to provide tea and cookies for a barrage of giggling girls. Guided by Mrs. Vita Kolber, the club worked towards the improvement of home and community conditions. The club's growing interest in community affairs brought increased membership. At Christmas the Hostess Club sponsored a collection of goods for orphans. Members were busied throughout the year giving aid to the children's homes in the area. Through the employment of home-making skills club members were of significant service to the com- munity. Displaying congeniality and concern truly made them hostesses in every sense of the word. . . . and I have to eat this? Cheryl Thiesmg S-.Q Sophomores try and get their hands into everything. Karen Rogers, Bonnie Robertson. Art Club Investigates New Media Art Club investigated new art forms through experimenta- tion and trips to museums and exhibitions. Profits from a candy sale paid for the supplies used in enameling and weaving. To alleviate holiday spending, the club members made gifts including macrame belts, clay obiects and papier mache creations. They also worked with stained glass and batiking. Art shows at the Plainfield and Westfield libraries acquainted the club with local talent. Trips were also taken to the Steuben Glass Company and to New York City visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Hallmark Museum and the Madison Avenue Museum. Today on ashtray, tomorrow . . .' Bonnie Robertson. 158 I

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Talent Behind the Scenes Behind every stage production there were eleven able men changing scenery and lights and perform- ing other chores which enabled performances to run smoothly and on schedule. This year's Stage Crew was directed by officers Gerry Platt and Frank Suriano. Care of the stage itself included keeping it clean, replacing faulty lights and repairing all the equip- ment back stage. Their talents were not only used in our own school productions, but were also employed during the Miss Union County Pageant in June, the Children's Theater on Saturday afternoons, and the Scotch Plains Players and Heart Players productions. Frank Levinson prepares to blast off. E.A.G. members examine beer cans from the night before. 160 E.A.G. Combats Pollution Environmental action has become a vital and necessary concern of the public. Con- cern has been expressed through songs, advertisements and literature. A group of students at SPFHS acted for the cause of fighting pollution as they worked to inform people of its great dangers. The Environmental Actions Group dis- tributed literature about harmful detergents and their recent proiects in a tri-weekly newsletter. Students were also informed through an educational program which utilized conference rooms equipped with films and filmstrips. Not only did the club educate the public, they worked to deter pollution. Letters were written to congressmen urging them to spon- sor bills to prevent further pollution of our air and water. A town-wide can drive was also sponsored by the club. The collected cans were sold to the Alcoa Aluminum Company for recycling.