State High School - Analyst Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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Student Council The Student Council has functioned efficiently as an independent group under the sponsorship of Miss Meribah Clark, and the leadership of Mary Ruth Buzan, Virginia Abbinett, and Jackie Hannah. This group has successfully published the State Hi-Way Handbook, presented con- vocations, sponsored pep sessions, and organized a general election to elect the ofifrcers of grades seven to twelve. Many reforms and improvements have been proposed by this council. Senior Book Club Vicarious experiences have been enjoyed by members of Miss Margaret Gillum's Senior Book Club during its club year. Interesting and varied have been the programs presenting book reports, and travel talks on China, and on Hawaii. Most original of the activities was the genuine Chinese Chop Suey Supper, held after a discussion of Chinese life in novels. Officers of the club are: Virginia Lundwall, Betty Lou Denges, and Charles Kelley. French ciub French customs, French songs, and stories are the chief interests of the French Club, directed by Mrs. Mary Olga Peters. A French convocation and several parties consti- tuted the club's program for the year. Officers are: Frank Coverstone, Dick Cronin, Anne Cooke, and Leland Creighton. Iunior Classical League Advanced Latin has acquired a new meaning at State this year, since a chapter of the National Classical League was organized. Rigorous questioning with blindfolds comprised a solemn initiation service held to inaugurate the founding of the club. These august leaders preside: Miss Gertrude Ewing, Bob Ferguson, Vernon Dix, Bob Nagel, Marcella McIntyre and Marylee Manson. Iunior Red Cross Service is the ultimate objective ot' the Junior Red Cross, a council composed of elementary and secondary home room representatives. Business of this council is directed by Miss Carle, sponsor, and these officers: Joe Schell, Betty Buzan, Mary Pine, and Charlotte Kelley. Iunior Book Club Books have been the chief interest of the Junior Book Club. Every Tuesday students meet with Miss Gypsy Wilson to discuss interesting books, read excerpts from stories, plan special programs, and enjoy parties. Miami White, Bill Starkey, and Marva Welton preside as officers. Latin Club The Latin Club, sponsored by Mrs. Mary Olga Peters and led by Ralph Johnston and Bob Lacy, enrolls begin- ning Latin students who are interested in developing, not only an appreciation of ancient language, but a better understanding of modern speech. This club held a joint Christmas party with the French Club and hopes to plan other such meetings in the future. . Art Club Students find in the Art Club many opportunities for valuable training in art techniques. This club was organ- ized by Miss Wenonah Goshorn to enable students to further specific art projects. Bill Krach, James Woods, Robert Tirey, and Dan Shannon are club officers.

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TRIPLE H CLUB The Triple H Club, promoting Health, Home, and Happiness, has grown in size and activity during the past year. Some of its functions were: the selling of popcorn balls to make money to fill Christmas baskets, a Mothers' and Daughters' Banquet, and a Spring Dance given in co- operation with Home Ec clubs in other schools. Officers of this club, sponsored by Mrs. Caroline Kelso, are: Bettie Phipps, Alice Butland, Joan Daggy, and Evalin Floyd. Etiquette Club Various phases of etiquette are discussed each week at the meeting of the Junior High Etiquette Club, directed by Mrs. Mildred Jansen. Dramati- zation of correct social usage has been the chief function of this club. Officers are: Helen Dennis, Wanda Pickens, and James Brown. Science Club Science marches onl The Junior Discovery Club, sponsored by Mr. Vincent O'Leary and led by Tommie Patrick, Robert Gillum, and Standau Weinbrecht, has been exploring the realm of science. To begin a scientific year, five members and their sponsor attended the annual meeting of the Junior Academy of Science. Upon return, the students introduced club projects suggested by this meeting. Forum Club Problems confronting the city, nation, and world are subjects for discussions held every Wednesday in the Forum Club, with Mrs. Minnie Bogardus as sponsor. Officers of this chapter are: Georgianna Sauer, Genevieve Klueh, and Vernon Dix. The Forum Club sent several representatives to the State Forum Conference held in early spring.