Sidney High School - Trail Yearbook (Sidney, NE)

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Senate Mr. Shuman, Miss Shires, Mr. Burnham, Miss Robinson, Miss Nevin There are two major political parties in our Student Govern- ment set-up. They are the Progressives and the Independents. These parties in each State nominate their candidates by petition and hold direct primaries. Then a general ballot is prepared and a general elec- tion is held. After the election all successful candidates are given the Oath of Office. Each State is divided into four Districts. Each District elects a member to represent it in the House of Representatives. This group is composed entirely of students. The individual States have a unicameral system much like that of the State of Nebraska. Two members from each District are elected to the State Senate. This group formulates the policies for each in- dividual State. Every student and faculty member is entitled to run for office and to participate in the management of the school government. Every- one becomes familiar with the workings of our National Government, thereby having a fuller knowledge and understanding of governmental matters in the life of the community. BACK ROW Jo Dean Armstrong, John Harte, Lucille Livanis, Kenneth Killham, Ralph Brauer. Bob Bowman. FRONT ROW-Bob Duis, Jack Weisner, Edward Minshall., Bob Helzer, Arlo Jones, Dorothy Maring, Jack Welsh, Evelyn Gade. Clerk Martha Pierson. Speaker of the House-Stanley Perry. fps: Un Savant House of Represent? atives

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The President and His Council O A Olson Emanuel Troutman, R. B. Farquhar, Chief Justice N, W. Ladegard, G. F. Liebendorfer, A. E. Wright, K. S. Agnew. The Student Government of Sidney High School is based upon the form used by our Federal Government. Students and faculty par- ticipate in this organization. The highest branch of the government is the Supreme Court. This body is composed of the school board and the superintendent. The school board is chosen by the Sidney electorate, and the superintendent in turn is selected by the school board. These men function in much the same way as our Federal Supreme Court. They make final decisions in regard to the various school activities and settle any problems which may be brought to their attention. Our Principal, Mr. Weymouth, is the President of the United States of Sidney High School. Each of the four classes comprises one State. From the citizenry of these States, President Weymouth chooses his Cabinet. The various Cabinet departments are: State, Interior, War, Agriculture, and Labor. The school secretary, Miss Mabel Simms, serves as Secretary of the Treasury. The Senate of Sidney High School is composed of faculty mem- bers who run for this office in the same manner as our Federal Senators run for office. Joanne Ackerman, Dennis Larson, Barbara Radcliffe, Mr. Weymouth Mable Simms, Wanda Hansen, Frances Buck. tPage Six? Supreme Court

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Uur Honor Students Achieving the highest scholastic average during her four years in Sidney High School has brought the honor of being class Valedictorian to Joanne Ackerman. Joanne has not only attained distinction in scholarship but has been an outstanding and popular class leader. She has been an active participant in school government, tennis, Pep Club, and other school activities. For three years she has served as one of the cheer leaders. Joanne is known and respected by the entire faculty and student body. J OANNE ACKERMAN The second highest average resulted in a tie between Barbara Radcliffe and Jacqueline Pindell. These girls are entitled to the honor of being class Salutatorians. Both girls have held office in the school student government, played on the tennis team, and have been active in the social events of the school. These girls are popular with all their fellow classmates and the faculty. The honors which these three girls have attained have been achieved only through diligence and perseverance. Their entire high school career has always typified the best in scholarship, leadership, and sportsmanship. We feel sure that the outstanding qualities which these girls possess will make them leaders in the years to come. BARBARA RADCLIFFE J ACQUELINE PINDELL T1- NA 'ITN n-In L N