Sheldon High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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Hi- lf The purpose of the Hi-Y Club was to promote high standards of Chris- tian character throughout the home, the school, and the community. The highlight of the year was the canned food drive. This annual event provided 9,500 lbs., of canned foods for needy families in the Eu- gene-Springfield area. Under the direction of President Dick Wingard and advisor Mr. Hull, members arranged for local business- men to speak at several club meet- ings. At Christmas time, the Hi-Y spon- sored a Christmas tree sale at the YMCA. ,vonsors 90041 Drilfc Sherrie Hoppas and Eddie Johnson inspect the Senior's contribution to the canned food drive. Dwight Purdy carries a Christmas tree from the Class advisors, Mr. Burge and Mr. Krause, receive the utreatmentu for the losing classes after the canned food drive,

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Miss Oregon, Sue Pack, receives applause from audience at all-girl assembly. Girls, League officers conduct a business meeting. Cl-rj Chris Merkel, Molly Westling, Donna Collins and Shan- non Desler. An active year for the Girls' League began with the Big and Little Sister picnic on August 28. ln November, Sue Pack, Miss Oregon, entertained at the Girls' League sponsored all-girl assembly with her routine from The Sound of Music. By sponsoring a successful rally dance, the Girls' League raised enough money to put on the annual Christmas Dance. The Dad-Daughter Banquet and the Mother- Daughter Tea, which included both parents in the year's activities, concluded the year.

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.7. 13.1. Studies World Prvblems IRL President, Karen Thorne, leads discussions. The International Relations League began the year's topic: i'Africa, A Crucible For Social and Political Change. In January, a regional IRL con- ference was held at North Eugene High School and in February, a state conference was held at the University of Oregon. Other activities included arrang- ing a display case and attending various meetings at the Univer- sity. 27.6. 65,4 . Fracfifes Salesmanship The Distributive Education Club of America practiced their salesman- ship abilities by operating the school store before and after school and during both lunch periods. Students designed and set up displays in the show case showing school supplies and new fashions. Field trips provided knowledge of mass production and of sales tech- niques. Trips included a visit to Bobis Hamburgers, to see the organ- ization of the business, and an all day visit to the larger department stores in Portland. DECA student, Lloyd Germyn, sells student store goodies during the lunch period.