Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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..THE STUDENT COUNCIL As far back into the year as last summer the recently elected representatives of the student body were holding meetings of the Student Council. lt was during these summer meetings that the foundation was laid for Upper Arling- ton's greatest venture into student government. The student body was fortunate in having the former Lieutenant Governor of Buckeye Boys' State as president, for in presiding over the senate of Buckeye Boys' State, Bill Konold gained a thorough knowledge of legislative procedure which he conveyed to the other riiornbors of his Council. At the first meeting of the Student Council, Kent Brandt's Library Bill was introduced. Soon this bill was passed and Mr. Davis' signa- turo made it act number one. This bill enabled a student to pass directly to the library from his preceding class without writing the customary oxcuso slip in order to leave a study hall. Through the cooperation of the Student Coun- cil and the Director of Recreation, some type of social affair was held in the high school on almost all week-ends. These activities were in the form of dances, movies and other parties. The Student Council was instrumental in starting a new system of home room organiza- tion. Under this system, home room officers were elected who served to unify student action. Deserving of special Commendation are the committees on assemblies and student affairs. The former joined with a faculty committee to stage a valuable, wellvbalanced series of assem- blies. The latter group acted on more bills than any other committee. They revised many bills, increasing their effectiveness. The constitution was amended so that it would serve as a true guide post of future Student Councils in Upper Arlington. This has been a brief summary of some high points of this year's Council. However, the true test of success is whether or not we have fostered a more democratic living among the members of the student body and between the student body and faculty. We believe that we have met this test. A BILL BECOMES LAW LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Konold, Sally Charlton, Helen Harder, Charles Lewis, Patty Redman, Dan Minor. Seated: Mr. Davis.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT. SEATED: Gulden, l-Iarder. STANDING: Brandt, Konold, Lovett The purpose of the Student Council as defined in the constitution is as follows: 1. to promote and encourage pupil initiative and responsibility. 2. to develop a harmonious faculty relationship. 3. to stimulate cooperative student participation in school government and affairs. 4. to coordinate school activities for the promo- tion of the general welfare of the school and community. In carrying out this purpose, the Council is only a partial success unless in so doing it receives cooperation from the student body through their interest and participation in their government. Legislation which originates in the Council and is passed for the good of the school is not half so effective as that which arises from the need of the student body and becomes an act OFFICERS . . . President BILL KONOLD . . . IOHN LOVETT .... . . . Vice-President KENT BRANDT . , . . . Treasurer HELEN HARDER .... . . . Secretary WILLIAM GULDEN . . . Faculty Adviser through the demand of the student body. The average person is content to let the Council and school function independently of them. This is a false philosophy for the Council would not be democratic were it not working through the members of the student body. The Council follows through this purpose by having its legislation publicized as much as possible and by encouraging the constructive criticism of its policies by the student. ln this way they stimulate student participation in school government. The purpose of the Student Council works hand in hand with the purpose of the school by encouraging the student to gain poise socially, to think constructively, and to share the respon- sibility of the well being of his neighbor. Bill Konold, Student Council President

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