Suitland High School - Aries Yearbook (Suitland, MD)

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1 'K LB .1 If HCAREFUL NOW, PROFESSOR . . . Several members of the Chemistry Club look on with awe as cunning Mike Gendel and Al Riutort mix an evil brew. :K 'x K Y v y' v'f ,Y Y-V33 v- N Young Chemists pply Theories Doing their part throughout this year of science advancement were the twenty-five students of Rlr. Theuret's Chemistry Club. VVorking in the lab, the group conducted experiments and research. Projects ranged from the study of plant growth in liquid nutrients to the making of soap. Serving as officers were Micky lllenzer, Presidentg Bob Cross, Vice Presidentg Alice Weistock, Secretaryg Jo Menzer, Treas- urerg and Sid Bosen, Sgt.-at-Arms. JCL Investigates Early Latin Civilizations C3 lVith knowledge of the culture of ancient Greece and Rome as its objective, the Junior Classical League continued to be one of the more serious groups in S.H.S. Activities of the organization included a September picnic, and induction in October, i 'W '-,. a study of myths of the constellations, and the sponsoring of twelve CARE packages to Greece and ltaly. The JCL oflicers were Harry Bryant, Presidentg Carolyn Gorman, Vice Presidentg Elizabeth VVoodward, Sec- retaryg and Phoebe Sappington, Treasurer. A Q1- HCLOSER TOGETHER, PLEASE . . . Grouped behind their symbol are the crowded, but neverthe less smiling, members of Mrs. Irene McGibbon's junior Classical League. 123

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Group Learns Bible Teachings Active throughout the year was one of the largest S.H.S. clubs, the Bible Club. Under the direction of Mrs. Hewett and Mr. Arthur, the club studied the great truths of the Bible and how to apply them to our lives. As its major action, the group sponsored the annual Thanksgiving assembly. The members also participated in a team quiz on the Bible given by the Youth For Christ Organization, went Christmas caroling, and filled baskets of food for needy families. The oflicers were Bessie Lee Bailey, Presi- dentg Laurel Bachetti, Vice Presidentg -'Vi 1: I -tv., V ,N Tom Moormrm. Secretary: and Brenda OH coivua ALL YE FAITHFUL . . . Mr. Bennett Arthur and Prckerra Treasurer Mrs. Mary Hewett proudly stand in the background as their Bible Club conducts one of its weekly meetings. Students Prepare For Business World at -6 is I COUNT 'EMP' The Twentyasix girls of Miss Virginia Brown's Future Business Leaders of America Club pose for their ARIES picture. Under the sponsorship of bliss Brown, the Future Business Leaders of America developed business leadership and provided useful service for the school and community. The group met on the first and third Tuesdays of every month as it entered its second year of 122 existence at Suitland. Their activities included working with advisory committees and participat- ing in state and local conventions. President, Judy Gorelyg vice president, Edna Switzerg secretary, Ann Abrahamg and treasurer, Brenda Pickett were elected the oflicers by the approximately thirty members.

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Boy's Group ctive A branch of the national YMCA, the Suitland High School Hi-Y, helped build Christian character by association and service. Bi-weekly meetings were held, consisting of discus- sions followed by various sports activities. At Christ- mas and Easter, the Hi-Y boys prepared baskets of food for the poor. The ofiicers were Frank Pridgen, President, Bela James johnson, Vice Presidentg Jack Woods, Secre- taryg Bob De Chambeau, Treasurerg Lee Dodd, Sgt.- at-Armsg and Steve Braswell, Chaplain. Mr. Bennett Arthur served as the organization's sponsor. HC. HSCISSORS PLEASE. Busilysmaking decorations for the Heart Hop are several members of the Tri-Hi-Y. All proceeds from the annual dance were given to the Heart Fund. 5 HEXAMPLES OF SUITLAND'S ALERT, STUDIOUS MALE POPULATION. Mr. Arthur and several of his Hi-Y boys solemnly await the showing of a film of 15th century England at one of their meetings. Tri-Hi-Y Girls Serve The girls of the Tri-Hi-Y, sponsored by Miss Wright, the exchange teacher from England, were very active in S.H.S. affairs. Thus, they made the Tri-Hi-Y one of the school's more powerful organizations. In conjunction with their brother group, the Hi-Y, the girls were co-sponsors of the annual Heart Hop in February. They also gave Christ- mas gifts and .helped a special Thanksgiving fam- ily. Their oflicers were Ruth Morrison, Presi- dent, Linda Miller, Vice Presidentg Ruth Ann Scott, Secretary, Pat Spradlin, Treasurer, Bon- nie Barnes, Sgt.-at-Armsg and Rose Myra Sans- bury, Chaplain. HOW ABOUT HAVING A . . . Miss. Wright and the Tri-Hi-Y officers discuss plans for the Easter Assembly with the rest of the assembled group. M51 xii rj! V., , , ,f favs... -e