University High School - Uniki Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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wx President Vice-President BETSY NII RAYMOND TADAKI . an 'Mdwr,,,,,,,,,,-..,-Z.. ,,.. .T ..a-vw-Jf.....,...J. Secretary Treasurer CAROL MIYAMOTO ROY NISHISHITL Eager And Willing University High School's student govern- ment plays a vital role in building and en- couraging school spirit and proper student behavior. President Betsy Nii headed the organiza- tion. Working with her were vice-president Raymond Tadaki, secretary Carol Miyamoto, and treasurer Roy Nishishita. The student body cabinet met every day during the seventh period. During this period, school problems and new ideas were discussed before present- ing them to the Senior Council. Evaluations were also made of the various school activi- ties. Homeroom representatives, ju nior C o u n c i 1 representatives, editors of Ke Kupina'i and Uniki, and Oahu Youth Coun- cil representatives were members of the Senior Council. The Senior Council met every other Tuesday alternating with the standing com- mittee meetings. Semester homeroom representatives chaired the eight student government standing com- mittees. The committees were Publicity Com- mittee, Senior Social Committee, Assembly Committee, Handbook Committee, Athletic Committee, Spirit and Rally Committee, Junior Red Cross Committee, and Campus Community Service Committee. Council retreats held each semester ac- quainted new members with the student gov- ernment schedule and also with existing problems of the school. The retreats were held on campus. juniors Patsy Asagi and Dennis Irie chaired the planning of the annual recognition ban- quet. Athletes, council members, and other deserving student leaders were recognized. A victory dance was held in May as a climax to the series of school campaigns and elections. The newly elected student government of- ficers were announced then. This was the first victory dance for University High School stu- dents. The student government officers took part in the Territorial High School Government conference held. at Farrington High School during the Thanksgiving recess. Much time was spent getting acquainted with other stu- dent leaders and discussing various school problems. , Miss Peggy jane Tanaka and Miss Berna- dine Tom were the efficient student teacher advisers for the first and second semesters, respectively. Mrs. Margaret Inouye was the supervisor in charge. They enthusiastically promoted the student body activities of Uni- versity High School.