Stevens High School - Red and Black Yearbook (Claremont, NH)

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ment were introduced to an enthusiastic assembly. With Faith in the Peerless Worth ALL SMILES - William Fennessy, Edward Engel, Theodore Marek, William Gallagher, and Philip Barton show their approvement of their stay at Durham. Boys' State played an important roll this summer for these boys as they learned about their government with other high school boys from all over New Hampshire. On the twenty-second of June one hundred and seventy-six boys invaded the campus of the University of New Hampshire. Sharing rooms in Hetzel and Fairchild Halls, these delegates to the 1958 session of New Hampshire Boys' State embarked upon a week of concentrated study of the State government. By means of lectures and participation in mock assemblies, the many facets of state and local govern- The delegates to Boys' State were the Whigs, and into two towns, the Campaigning for the various offices posters and signs of all descriptions band concerts were given by the two divided into two parties, the Federalists and Town of Liberty and the City of Freedom. was fast and furious. Speeches were made, were hung in every conceivable place, and parties. Riding to victory, Peter Barrett from Keene was elected governor in the final contest. On Saturday, June 28, 1958, graduation was held, and diplomas were presented to each delegate. Everyone had enjoyed a week filled with learning and with fun. by Edward Engel 14

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Under the Aegis of Elected Leaders, UNDER THE ABLE DIRECTION OF MR. WAYNE S. GRAY, THE STUDENT COUN- CIL discharges its responsibilities throughout the school year. Sponsorship of worthwhile ac- tivities results in just rewards and enjoyment for all. - STANDING: Mr. Wayne S. Gray, Robert Buckly, Jerry Belski, John Litevich, Kalman Winer, Maureen O'Donnell, Jayne Denis, Sylvia Diamond, SITTING: Stephen Mudgett, Marilyn Garceau, jill Morrison, Suzanne Ladeau, Margaret Kimball, Laurie Soper, Donna Peoples. The incumbent Student Council of Stevens High School has tried to be more authoritative and creative in their term of ofhce than other councils in the past. Our ofhcers and members have always been interested in good government. Under- standing the needs of the students, the council promoted unity and cooperation of pupils and teachers in extra-curricular activities of the school. Under the excellent guidance of Mr. Wayne S. Gray, the faculty advisor, the members of the student gov- ernment have learned the principles of government functions. The council is comprised of fourteen members: Hve seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and two freshmen. President Marilyn Garceau presided over each meet- ing. The council held regular meetings every other Thursday at which times they passed bills or discussed specific subjects directed to them. This group joined the regional Student Council which discusses prominent problems of all councils in the Twin State Valley. 13

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Of 0ur Traditional Democratic Institutions EYES ON THE SUBJECT - Ann McLaughlin takes over as typist as Patricia Roundy, Chrisetta Thompson, Sara Trembly, Jill Morrison, Joan Chrostowski, and Marilyn Garceau look on. They benefited greatly from their stay at U. N. H. and made many new friends with the girls who attended Girls' State. As I arrived at U. N. H. on June 29, I did not know that the week would hold such a thrilling and worthwhile adventure for me. Every day was a new experience. At the start we were divided into two political parties and into senators and repre- sentatives. We heard lectures by prominent people on parliamentary procedure, on city and state government, on civil defense, and on court procedure. We set up our own governments , we held our own elections 5 and we made our own laws as realis- tically as possible. We had party platforms and carried out extensive campaigning for our gubernatorial candidates. In spite of all the work we had time for recreation. My week at Granite Girls, State taught me to appreciate the work of the people in our government and the value of doing one's own little part in making a better world with a lasting peace for every manf' by Ann McLaughlin 15