Western High School - Echo Yearbook (Russiaville, IN)

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RCJBED CHOIR The Robed Choir,under the direction of Mr. Bunish, gave several perform- ances throughout the year. They presented programs in several churches in the community and, at various times, for the student body at Western. At Christmas time, the choir went caroling at the St. Joseph Memorial Hos- pital, and, combining with other musical organizations at school, they presented a Christmas program for the entire community. The officers of Robed Choir were as follows: President---Janice Benham Vice-President---Ronnie Colby Secretary---Sandy Colyar The members of Choir realized through singing together how ver'y important working well with others is. They learned a valuable lesson and had fun doing it. The staff of the school newspaper, the Panther's Cry, is made up of thejour- nalism class. Providing coverage of all phases of school activities, the newspaper is dispatched monthly to community subscribers, alumni, and county schools. This year a special student news bureau, consisting of Jeff Padfield, Judy Millage, and Jay Farwick, was initiated. This group provides school news to the community newspapers. In addition to these journalistic responsibilities,the staff assists in assim- ilating the Echo. Mr. Kirkpatrick is the Panther's Cry sponsor. PA THER' CRY .. S AFF Compliments of Wildcat Valley Fur Farm

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GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSCCIATIO The purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association is to provide an opportunity for girls to participate in athletics. Mrs. Jacobs was the sponsor this year and the officers wer e as follows: Judy Catron, presidentg Judy Martin, vice-president, Sondra Barkley, secretary, and Linda Ward, treasurer. We have been a very active club this year and have participated in such sports as softball, basketball, volleyball, bowling, roller skating, and swimming. The club sent representatives to the G.A.A. State Leadership Camp and also to various playdays held at other schools. Besides all of the activities the G.A.A. this year sponsored the first Home- coming in the history of Western High School. The club also sponsored a Sweet- heart Ball for the school on February. The chief aim of the Future Teachers of America is to inspire more young people to enter into the teaching profession. Club members, when called upon, serve as substitutes for teachers in the Western School Corporation. To become a member of F.T.A.,one must have a high scholastic record and be recommended by a teacher. Some of the activities for this year have included panel discussions on col- leges, joint meetings with other F.T.A. clubs, and providing a candidate, Donna Rea, for president of the state organization. We have started an F.T.A. scholarship plan for those club members who have definitely decided to become teachers. This year the F.T.A. sponsor was Mr. Harrell. He served as an adviser to the following officers: Ron Colby, president, Donna Rea, vice-presidentg Jane Darnell, secretary-treasurer. FUTURE TEACHERS OE MERICA Compliments of Snepp and Fager '58

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The Dramatics Club is one of the younger organizations of Western High School. The club is made up of students interested in public speaking. At each meeting students acquire experience by a twenty-minute program. These pro- grams include skits. readings, short plays, and pantomirnes. The Dramatics Club has sent several groups to provide entertainment at banquets and other social affairs in the community. The Club presented a special program for the public on February 18. The Club this year was under the direction of JV. G. O'Neal, presidentg Judy Catron, vice -presidentg Linda Ward, secretary-treasurerg and Mrs. Stewart, sponsor. DR MATICS LUB The Student Council serves as the governing body of Western High School A few of their numerous duties include supervising the election of school yell leaders, sponsoring the annual Get-Acquainted Party, and participating in district school exchange programs. Under the supervision of Mr. Parks. the following officers directed the activities of the Student Council this year: President, Janice Benham: Vice President. Charles Ratcliff: Secretary, Mattigene Anderson. STLIDE 5' COUNCIL Compliments of Kelvie Press ,,,:'f5L H J Y' P ii 60