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

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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, ,

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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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Beth Ortlepp naps on the 'ob Robin Case, Bill Jolly. Culmen 971 Mirrors Involvement at SPFHS A yearbook is a memory, a reflection of a year of school life and what it means to those who have been a part of it. The Cul- men '77 staff, chosen in the spring of 1970, strove to depict the involvement, activities, and atmosphere at SPFHS. As the layout staff began work last spring constructing the mosaic design of the book, the business staff laid plans for finances through ads, sales, and patrons. In the fall the sales campaign began while the photography and literary staffs gathered pictures and information that cap- tured the spectrum of activities and events of the year. Utilizing daily class time, under the direc- tion of faculty advisor Mr. John Patterson, and editor Renee Katz, the staff worked to make this Culmen unique through artistic innovations. Duo-tone pictures and screens over photos were used to add special effects: the original cover was designed by assistant editor Betsy Preuss. After the sections of the book were organized and co-ordinated at deadline sessions in December and Febru- ary, the proofs were sent out for Publica- tion.. The volume you are now reading is the result of those many months of hard work and preparation. 3 x ,zjhi Articles are always easy the FIRST time. Kyle Barnum.