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

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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.

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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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Humpty Dumpty is not original. Bev Drake. '+-., Muse Encourages Creativi During the first semester of each school year, the Creative Writing Club goes into seclusion to produce some very interesting and creative pieces of literature. Guided by literary advisor Mr. Edward Warshow, the club learned how to use their imaginations while they were shown the skills of becoming prospective writers. All inter- ested students were welcomed into the club and encouraged to proiect their thoughts on paper. The second semester of the year was dedicated to the production of the Creative Writing Club's literary magazine, the Muse. This year's Muse contained some of the best literary works that had been written by SPFHS students. Starting in January, the club sponsored a contest in which interested students were invited to submit short stories, essays and poetry. The articles were then iudged and submitted for publication. First, second and third place prizes were awarded to those writings ot especially high caliber. fy Ralph Hirschmann displays informal literary criticism. The Muse staff in a not-so creative moment. iw, ,