St Marks School - Marker Yearbook (Salt Lake City, UT)

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Student Council held its meetings every Wednesday during Chapel Student Council officers L. to R. Treasurer Chuck Culp, Secretary John Volkman, President Peter Billings, Vice-President Bill Gibbons. STUDENT COUNCIL The composition of the Student Council was changed this year by constitutional amendment. Two offices were created — those of secretary and treasurer. These officers were elected from the student body and became voting members of the Council, whereas in the past these two offices were filled by members already elected. Three committees were created to help solve the problem of administration of an increasingly large number of organizations. The three committees were the publications commit- tee, to act as a liason agent between the staff of the yearbook and newspaper; the social committee, to plan dances and other social events; and the athletic committee, which dealt with athletic enterprises. Page twenty-two

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ACTIVITIES The world of activities drew most students into it at least one time during the year. The area expanded wit h the advent of the Letter- men’s Club, a service organization made up of recipients of athletic letters. The Music Club continued to be active, attending symposiums and sponsoring a concert. The U. N. Club sent a well prepared delegation to the model assembly. Publications expanded to include a newspaper. The Senior Class presented a play “Two From the Globe,” which consisted of Shakespearean selections. The various activities give students an opportunity to work with their friends, develop new skills and interests, or to investigate some particular interests beyond the classroom. Page twenty-one

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Pete Billings Bill Gibbons Pep Assembly sponsored by Student Council and Lettermen’s Club STUDENT BODY OFFICERS Peter Billings was elected Stu- dent Council President in a very unusual election. Pete’s name did not appear on the ballot made up of names chosen in the customary way of nomination by classes. He was nominated from the floor of a general assembly, and he then made a speech calling for reforms in the school election process and in the composition of the Student Council. After his election he did institute these reforms by amend- ing the constitution of the Student Council. He is well qualified for the office, having served on the original constitutional committee and on Student Council for many years. Bill Gibbons was elected Vice- President. Bill, many times a class officer, has also served several years in the council. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer were established by a constitutional amendment. John Volkman and Chuck Culp were elected to these offices. Page twenty-three