Vinson High School - Vinsonian Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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' OFFICERS ii 3 3 of f i S'l'l'DIiN'l' COl ' NCIL l9-l2 Don Clark, limmie Withamg Vernard Lemons, Sergeant-at-Arms, Robert Webster, Chap- laing jeanne Warren, Wanda Fosterg Patty Morehead, Mary Louise Hanbyg Fred Bowe, Vice-Presidentg Betty Lo Nease, Secretary, M. O. Brumfield, Sponsorg lennie Lee Crank, President. STUDENT GCVERNMENT Student government in Vinson High School is the name given to three institutions that have control ot all the activities ot the school. These institutions have the power to make rules and regulations in all matters of student activity not strictly academic, subject, of course, to the final authority of the school administration. Student government was organized in Vinson High School in i936 by lvl. O. Brumfield. lt consists of the Student Council, the Student Court, and the Social Activities Committee. The Student Council is the legislative department ot the Government. Each grade of the school has two representatives who make the laws ap- plying to the whole student body. A president is elected from either the junior or the Senior Class of the year. l-le or she appoints a vice-president, secretary, treasurer, chaplain, sergeant-at-arms, and corresponding secre- tary. Page 16

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STUDENT CCUNCIL The Student Council has the power to pass general regulations: to raise money and to expend that money, to fill vacancies in the offices of class presidents. On the whole, it has a broad grant of power to engage in practically any activity not specifically forbidden to it by the school ad- ministration or by the Constitution of the Student Body. The Student Court is the judicial department of the Government. This Court is made up of two faculty members, the principal, and two students appointed by the Student Council. It tries cases and renders decisions concerning all matters brought before it. A department that has the veto power as to whether a certain activity can be given is the Social Activities Committee. This committee is made up of two students and one faculty member, appointed by the Student Council. This committee must give approval to any dance, party, or other school social function before that function can take place. Student government has achieved a rapidly increasing success. lt has obtained a place in the school as an honorable institution. lt is en- gaged in a wider field of activities than formerly and all signs indicate that its scope will widen as more years come and go. Each year the Student Council has many activities. This year we have tried to make an outstanding one in the history of our school. Sadie Hawkins' Day was held on November 7, l94l, with a dance that night. On October 28, l94l, we sponsored a Hallowe'en Party-in the school gymnasium. Awards are given for the Council members for their services each year. For the two year members a suitable award is given. For the one year members a standard pin of the Student Council is awarded. The Student Council wishes to take this opportunity of expressing their sincere thanks to the student body and the faculty and the principal for their splendid co-operation and help in making this a bigger and better school year. The Student Council, at this time, wishes to thank lennie Crank, the President for 1941-i942 for her leadership and guidance during this school year. BONNIE ELLEN HENSLEY, Treasurer Student Council. Page I7