Thomaston High School - Owl Yearbook (Thomaston, CT)

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 THE OWL STAFF

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Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. e 12 12 hi-lit.es elect officers The entire club was present to elect the following officers. They are: Eusiness Manager—Jane Morten; Exchange Editor—Dorothy Williams; Feature Editor-Eleanor Bereza; and Art Editor—Irene Shypinka. STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING The Hi-Y sent in a bill requesting that they might use the auditorium for Sports night. The permission was granted. Plans were also made for the inspection the following day. OPEN HOUSE About 200 parents attended an open house which was intended to bring a closer relationship between teachers and parents. Work done by Industrial Arts students was exhibited and the Home Economics room was open for inspection. High school seniors showed the parents the exhibits. 15 15 19 HI-Y PRESENTS JILL TO HARTFORD A bill, entitled An Act Concerning the Health Conditions of Commercial Depots in Connecticut , was rewritten and approved by the club. This bill will be considered bythe Hartford Youth Assembly in Dec. 6th and 7th. A.A. CARD PARTY IS HUGE SUCCESS The first annual card party since the beginning of the war netted a handsome sum for the athletic program. In addition to the door prizes donated by local merchants, there were prizes for high score, and drawings on a clock, blanket and fruit basket. There were over 300 people in attendance, while approximately 700 bought tickets. BY-LAWS COMMITTEE APPOINTED Marilyn Brown (chairman), James Sheldon, Eleanor Bereza, and Danny Lyons were appointed to the by law committee. It was decided that it should be seen if pins would be abtainable, and it so,their cost. Part of the dummy was set up. The reporting staff remained after the general meeting.

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Nov. 20 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN FORUM Charles Small and Judy Hutchinson were delegates to an open forum held at New Milford High School under the auspices of the Housatonic Valley League. Dorothy Petke and Curt Kruger were the alternates and joined in the discussion from the floor. Mr. Ebner and Mrs. Leavy accompanied them to the forum which was divided into two two hour periods. The subject Judy discussed in the afternoon session was Should the U.S. allow British interests to influence our foreign policy? Charles participated in the discussion of Should the U.S. continue its forceful policy toward Russia? in the evening session. Nov. 20 Nov. 21 HI-LITE REVIEW MAKES THANKSGIVING DEBUT The first issue of the Hi-Lites appeared today with editorials by its editor-in-chief, Shirley Sanderson, and by a guest editor, Joan O'Neill. Articles and poems by the students were featured and a story by Dave Fuller. This issue, with its varied features, was well received. PLANS FOR DANCE COMPLETED The plans for the Hi-Y dance are complete, and the date has been set for December 7. Nov.25 DISCUSSION OF POINT SYSTEM — ■ People having dirty lockers were brought before a the Student Council to explain their laxness. Mr. Monson attended this meeting and discussed the point system which is going to be used in the school. Nov. 27 Nov. 27 FIRST GAME; FIRST DEFEAT The Alumni played a wining game against the girls' first team. The final score was 12-8. Dolores Franzoso led our attack with 5 points. TKOMASTON VS. ALUMNI Thomaston's first traditional basketball game was played November 27, against the Alumni quintet 26-21. Honors of the night went to Eddy Tycenski and Charlie Small who scored seven points each. 18.