The Plains High School - Yearbook (The Plains, OH)

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ASSEMBLIES BETTER WITIZENSHIP FOR TOMORROW For the school year the theme of Better Wltlaenship was used in the Assembly activities. The latter word of the theme was a coined word, origin- ated by the President of the Student Council, embodying the three words: wit, world, and citizenship. The second and fourth Fridays of each month were planned as assembly days. Prior to the assemblies, curiosity-arousing chalk board announcements were made• At the opening of school an assembly was held for the purpose of intro- ducing the Dignitaries of the school. That group included the class officers of each of the six grades, the officers of each extra curricular activity, and the officers of the student body. Also at that assembly oral reports were given by the students who had attended various work shops and meetings during the summer months. During the athletic seasons there were several pep assemblies. Each usually consisted of an original humorous skit; cheers led by the Senior, and sometimes the Junior, High School Cheerleaders attired in their colorful uniforms of Gold and Blue; and music by the band also helped greatly to arouse enthusiasm. There were a number of commercial artists. There was Mr. Jack Barnes, who had lived sixteen years in Alaska, who discussed life in that country. The Bonellis' family which presented a show of music, novelty, dancing, and comedy. Mr. Frank Buhla, by his magical acts, caused us to wonder if money actually did grow on the elbow. Mr. Jack Smith's show had presented to us solos from a saxophone, a glass clarinet, a four-hole harmonica, and a Ton- ette. He tried to induce us to believe in mental telepathy; and he pre- sented Tiny Tinker and Bashful Buddy whose cute canine tricks won our love for animals. Then Mr. Robert Wood demonstrated dramatic adventures with chalk resulting in the art ability of the students being exhibited the remainder of the week in about all the classes. Mr. Ralph Melville demon- strated craftsmanship in the art of glass blowing and glass knitting. Local speakers gave many facts and entertained the student body. Among these was Mr. Merlyn Ross who showed slides of Hawaii and described life on the islands. Mr. Ben Borders displayed one hundred and ten flags of the various nations and discussed international citizenship and history. Student personnel functioned at assemblies. Contestants for the Prince of Peace Award formed one assembly. The Christmas Service done by the mem- bers of the Senior Class and the Easter Service done by the members of the Junior Class were both very impressive. The Future Homemakers of America sponsored a program. The band entertained the students with a concert at one occassion. Various music numbers were interspersed during the year. The concluding assembly of the year was for the purpose of presenting awards of merit, attendance, band, athletic, scholarship, and many other awards earned by industrious and outstanding students during the year. As study body activities several features were carried out in the rou- tine of the students. For example: to focus attention on fire prevention week the second week of October, posters were used and to culminate the thought a fire drill was given. On several occassions the cheerleaders with their pep and vigor appeared in the home rooms. Colorful and varied programs were duplicated and distributed. Student body officers assumed the responsibility of arranging and dismantling the various paraphernalia needed, and they also wrote the news items. The assemblies have been educational and entertaining; and as a result of these group gatherings, it is hoped that all will be better citizens for the world of tomorrow. 7