Westwood High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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18 Cultural Affairs The Cultural Affairs Committee was in charge of all the school assemblies this year. lt was their duty to plan and schedule the assemblies. In order to please all the students, the committee tried to schedule a large variety of assemblies. Two of the more complicated assemblies the Cultural Affairs Committee was responsible for were the Homecoming Assembly and the talent assembly. The committee decided the dates of the class plays and the order in which they would present them. It was their duty to see that all the rules for the class plays were followed and that the iudges understood these rules. 1 bfi 'S-5X S F . I s 'S J I -. . sf 6 ., li 1 '1 . .. I 1: , :x x S f N 'Q f T A 5 2 ' . , sf L 5 55 5 lg 2 rr 3 l, 5 ' . .' - . A ' - i M - 51 . Q g t E ,fjggk-,. I A 5 J 33' ,'c S L. Front row, left to right: Candy Johnson, Mila Milano, Carol Jean Smith, Director. Jan Snyder, Mike LeBaron, Patty Darner, Rivon Ray, John Phelps. Social Affairs It was the responsibility of the Social Affairs Committee to plan and organize all student council sponsored dances following football games and those with a significant purpose such as The Hello Party, Home- ' coming, Cupid's Cotillion and Night onthe G 1 Town. lt was the committee's responsibility to provide entertainment, whether dancing or games, and make arrangements for refreshments and decorations. The commit- ! tee also planned three all school activities: f Qi the Wahu Pahu, Na'Kwachim and the An- Q nual Signing Party. The Social Affairs . Committee was of great importance as it ,Q M provided for much of the social activity on Westwood's Ca mpus. Front row, left to right: Debbie White, Carol Steelman, Director. Diane Berquist, Reed Chapman, Janet Tolman, Linda Huffmaster, Rich Jorgensen. Elections ' The Election Committee was in charge of all student elections. Their purpose was to orga- nize the elections so they would be run fairly and efficiently. Many hours of hard work went into being an efficient member of this committee. Not only did a member have to be dedicated, but also willing to help better Westwood in providing honest and impartial elections. This year the members made up the rules and procedure sheets for the elections. t rg They were responsible for seeing to it all - , Sm- candidates put onthe ballot were eligible and fs: to qualified. The committee collected and counted ballots and announced winners. The hardest part of all was keeping the names of the winners a secret before official an- nouncement. GOVERNMENT ,,,,,.,.....--1 'X-42' ' it Y.: Front row, left to right: Terry Helmley, Laurie Tefft, Director, Marilyn lsley, Doug Buckmister, Eric Freestone, Jeri Johnson, Jimmy Backus. A 1

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High Standards of Westwood 3 lx . ex Q-f 75- x kt ' .-'QM 5, , . V .rgx Tr N gl' s , N . ' 5 jj , Q 'T' l r d'L. in ll- n I. 1 'L K 4 LE . 1. l Carol Webb Barbara Tuck r, Dihelgtor, Heather Fuller, Lana Smith, Lorraine Bethancourt, ll' rabbi , ike Gibson. l Kristen Roberts, Jane Wright, Director, Zo Smith, Barbara Arnett, Debby White. Community Special Services A sophomore was elected at the beginning of the school year to hold the office of Community Special Service Director. The director was the student council's link with the community. Any project or problem with which Westwood was associated with the community was her responsibility. The director's first iob was to choose a committee to assist her during the year. The committee included tour sophomores, two iuniors, and one senior. These students were chosen because they were dependa- ble, responsible, and enthusiastic. After choosing the members of her committee, the director obtained the student council's approval. The regular duty ofthe director was to nominate candidates for Citizen of the Month. Each month a citizen of Mesa was honored for outstanding work done in the community. The director also worked on charitable proiects. During October the committee prepared an ac- tivity calendar. All dates for coming events were assigned and students were nominated to appear on the calendar representing the various months of the year. Both the Community and School Special Service Directors served on student council. School Special Services The School Special Services Director was a so- phomore elected at the beginning of the school year. The director was the student council's iack-of- all-trades. Any odd iobs or errands the student council needed to have accomplished around Westwood were assigned to the school director. This office has traditionally carried with it the responsi- bility ofthe activity calendars, fire drills, the motion box, and council library displays. The primary responsibility of the director was to choose a committee consisting of four members. These individuals were chosen because of their responsibility, dependability, and enthusiasm. After choosing the members of her committee, the director obtained the approval of the student council. The regular duty of the director was to nominate candidates for Students of the Month. Each month a boy and girl were elected who had done outstand- ing work forthe school. When an individual or organization brought honor to Westwood, it was the school director's responsibility to raise the honor banner. The director also announced the honored students names over the public address system to inform the entire student body of their accomplishments. GOVERNMENT I7

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Publicity It was the Publicity Committee's responsibility to raise school spirit for all sport events and other school functions. To boost Warrior spirit for games, the committee would meet early in the i -ge Y . Nanci Strong, Karla Neilson, Lynn Lopresti, Director, Karen Coleman, Karen Godfrey. Organizations The promotion of all club activities was the major responsibility of the Organizations Com- mittee. lt was their duty to work with the club officers through the Inter-Club Council and to keep them informed of student affairs. The committee members were asked to encourage the formation of new clubs, They decided if the approval of a new club should be recommended to the student council. The committee was also responsible for all of Westwood's organization. Thai-Chewee Week was under the direction of the Organization Committee. The purpose of this week was to give students an opportunity to learn more about the clubs offered at Westwood. lt also helped to increase membership in the different clubs. The Organizations Committee was in charge of the Club of the Year award. This award was given by the student council to the most out- standing club on the campus. This year the committee set up a point system by which clubs participated for the award, 4 fo ',f 9 93' :C N,-f week and make large signs. These signs were placed in the halls where they remained until the day of the game. Then they were taken down and put up at the game. The committee also made props publicizing Westwood's various sports. These props were placed on the lawns in the locker area. The Publicity Committee helped the other student council committees by making signs for school parties, club events, and pep rallies. They also made spirit booster badges. pssdi' villas? Center front. Charlotte Forsythe, Director. First row: Paula Schoonover, Carol Dawes. Back row: Tana Young, Carol Anderson, Corolee Shurtz. GOVERNMENT 'I9