University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Senate SENATE—TOP ROW: Setter, Marvin, R. Harm. Haberland, Wolff Reedy. 2nd ROW: BueMa, J. Baer. Soderfmd, Simonton, Gent. Crantton. Jrd ROW: McElligott, R. Allen, SpoHey, Steinbfifht, J. Hirtch. Nath. BOTTOM ROW: S—I. Boberj, P—Joan Endrett. Mr. Medutcheon, VP—lorbcr-baum, T—lauer. Every spring after a week of vigorous campaigning by the candidates, the entire student body elects members to the Senate, the student governing body of the school. Senators, with alternates, include representatives from each class who meet twice weekly to discuss problems and activities of each class. Mr. McCutch-eon acts as adviser. One of the principal duties of the Senate is to grant charters to all clubs and organizations. By doing this, the body attempts to recognize those clubs which are of benefit to the school, and to eliminate those which have no value. As a criterion for guiding their policies, the Senate conducted an inquiry among parents of students to find out the attitude of the parents on sports, plays, and other activities. Again this year the Senate appointed a committee to take charge of all assemblies. The committee, headed by Steve Wolff and Helen Buchta. supervised the various programs which featured movies, local talent, and guest speakers. Noon hour recreation was another concern of the Senate this year. For the idle noon hour time, a successful program was arranged including ping-pong, shuffle board, and gin-rummy. In addition, music was offered for the benefit of dance enthusiasts. The elaborate Victory Bond Drive this year was also under the direction of the Senate. In addition to its more serious functions, the Senate sponsored and guided to completion, two important entertainment events. One of these was the gala Homecoming Dance, one of the outstanding marks on the year’s social calendar. The other Senate sponsored function was the popular U-High-lites. 22

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Seventh Grade The seventh grade is the largest smallest class to enter U. High. This new young class was very fortunate in having Mr. Phillips for their adviser. The first introduction to high school life was given at the Big Sister Party. The biggest party for the class was given on Valentine's Day. and theme of the day was carried out by the decorated baskets filled with candy and the exchange of valentines. Eric FeigI.....................................President Joan Keogh................................Vice-President Suzanne Fermaud................................Secretary Sally Keogh....................................Treasurer Eighth Grade The eighth grade, with Mr. Keston as adviser, experienced an active year including many parties. Their biggest party was at Christmas time. The eighth grade girls had a big part in making the Junior High Girls Club what it is. The Girls Club gave a Big Sister Party for the new girls at the beginning of school. Allen Friedman.............................................President Lois Simonson.........................................Vice-President Diane Johnson..............................................Secretary Gerald Gold ...............................................Treasurer EIGHTH GRADE—TOP ROW: Levine. Simonson, Carlson. Barklind, Rensfeldt, Magnuson, Summers, Lund, Bangert, D. Swanson. 2nd ROW: Diane Johnson W. Bell. S. Lohmann, Friedman. Norihficld, C. Schafer, Brockway, Sandberg, Cullum. 3rd Row: Katn, Mogilncr, Williams, Harrington, L. Sexton, Jensen. E. Fnedlund, Kenny, G. Klein. 4th ROW: B. Walker, C. Swanson, Weeks, Godfrcdson. Brandt. Baty, R. Phillips, J. Hirsch. Gamble. BOTTOM ROW: M. Hillhouse, Turpin, Mr. Keston, S. Klein, Trcloar, Mills, Goid, Keller. SEVENTH GRADE—TOP ROW: Winslow Cowle. R. Burton. Alden. Coram Mohn, M. Larson. 2nd ROW: R. Holmes. Bertschy. Crane, Steinbright Deutsch Gisvold, Thomas. 3rd ROW: Castner, H. Johnson, Phillips, Skovran, L. Harris. McConnell. BOTTOM ROW: L. Odland, Fermaud, J. Keogh, Mr. Phillips' S. Keogh, Feigl, Nash. 21

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Acme Girls are elected to this honorary society for excellence in character, leadership, scholarship and service to the school. New members are unanimously elected by the group with the approval of the faculty. Before fall quarter began all the girls of the school were guests of Acme. Each new student had a big sister who introduced her to the other girls. Then the whole party cheered their team at the first football game. Acmeans have done dishes at P.T.A. meetings this year. Junior members served as ushers at the senior class play, commencement and Baccalaureate. The St. Paul Athletic Club was the scene of the spring initiation. It was a formal dinner at which seniors Elaine Greenstien, Elizabeth Burn. Margaret Hanson, and juniors Helen Buchta. Joyce Tankenoff. and Joanna Schmalhorst were initiated. Charlotte Abra-hamson was elected during spring quarter. ACME—STANDING: Hanton, Schmalhou . T—N. Riglcf, E. Born. Tankcnoft, Licbcnberg. SITTING: Bochta, P—Laucr, Mm Nygaard, VP—Evelyn Sexton. S— I. Boberg, Joan Endicst. DRAGOMAN—STANDING: P—t. Harm, Wolff. Marvin, Haberland, lorberbaum. SITTING: T—Gabay, VP—J. Baer, Or. Anderton, Mr. Curtii, S—Rice. Dragoman Dragoman is the boys' honor society here at school. It is composed of boys who are deemed worthy of this honor by the faculty and by Dragoman actives. Although this club doesn't take an active part in school affairs, the boys discuss current problems and activities and then offer their suggestions to other groups. This year Ray Harris was president with Jerry Baer taking over in Ray's absence. Alan Rice served as secretary-treasurer. Members are admitted into Dragoman twice yearly, new members announced in the spring were Seniors Leo Melzer and Tom Schafer and Juniors Chuck Weist and Bob Setzer. Once a year the boys put aside business for pleasure when they attend a joint Acme-Dragoman party. 23