Whitmer High School - Oracle Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Stephanie Stroup peddles to victory in the tril e race sponsored by Quill and Scroll. Carnival booths offer evening of varied activities for the students. Students, teachers, and patrons came to Whitmer for one night last May to take part in the fun and excitement of the 1970 Whitmer Carnival. Inter-Club Council organized the weekend activity with the help of eighteen school clubs. All clubs were offered the opportunity to sponsor a booth after submitting the idea of their choice for approval. All money was equally divided among the organizations to help support them the following year. Eighteen booths were designed presenting assorted activities such as dart, beanbag, and basketball tosses. Trying to supple- ment their treasury, the sophomore class took advantage of the busy night and organized a spaghetti supper which provided guests with an opportunity to eat out. Carnival goers spent the evening carefully shaving ballons, displaying their penny pitching skills, and competing in the trike rally. Students were able to seek revenge against selected teachers and students at the popular dunking booth sponsored by the sophomore class. Further aggravations were released at the ju- nior sponsored pillow fight. The evening was climaxed by a courtyard dance at which the well known band, David Copperfield, played. A ll receipts from this dance went into the fund to finance the landscaping of the courtyard. Cautiously moving the razor, jell Winfrey re moves the shaving cream from a balloon. Dave Keeler, Dave Mclllargey, and Dave Hardy battle it out at junior sponsored pillow fight.

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Roger Connor, a University of Michigan law stu- dent, cautions pupils against corrupt politics. Pollution, source and prevention, was the main theme for Earth Day. A question and answer period stimulated discus- sions with Councilwoman Carol Pi trykowski . Congressman Ashley discusses stricter legislation for improving the plight of the environment. In a humorous manner, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Kunz show concern about the condition of the ecology. Around the nation on April twenty-first school books were set aside and classes were not held as they normally would be, this day being designated as Earth Day. The day was entirely devoted to informing students of conservation, air pollution, and water pollution. Besides speeches, films and discussions kept the day moving. In addition, students walked or rode bikes to school and wore gauze masks in the hallways to show their concern for air pollution. Such distinguished speakers as Toledo Councilwoman Carol Pietrykowski, Con- gressman Thomas Ashley, Robert Taft, and Phil Skeldon addressed the Whitmer audiences. Students had the option of choosing who and what they wished to hear. To accommodate the numerous speakers, the auditorium, the fieldhouse, and a few classrooms were used. On the Saturday prior to Earth Day, 220 Whitmer students cleaned up 160 tons of garbage and debris from a nearby wooded area. These students were comprised primarily of H.E.L.P. (Help Eliminate Local Pollution) members. Faculty members, including Mr. Rex, Miss Furney, Mr. Shelt, and Mrs. Pickle, arrived on the scene to lend a helping hand. At 1:30, after rolling a hot water heater, stoves, refrigerators, and matresses up a hill, all went home very tired.

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Dale Crow honor is highlight of special awards and recognitions. Outstanding students in various areas were given recognition at the 1970 annual Awards Assembly. Student Council president, Fred Provenzano, introduced var- ious people who in turn presented awards to those students who had achieved state and national recognition in academic and vocational fields. Scholastic awards were climaxed by the presentation of the Harvard Book Award to junior Paul Turn- er who had done outstanding work in the academic subjects. Halfway through the assembly, Kris Halderman and Phil Knisely were sworn in as 1970-71 Student Council president and vice-president, respectively. Students who had excelled in programs and clubs throughout the year were then given recogni- tion. Next, based on performances in the school plays and musical, the best actor award was presented to two outstanding senior boys, Raul Ascunce and Jeff Nel- son. Lucia Urso received the best actress award. The assembly was concluded with the presentation of the 1970 Dale Crow Award to Don Dankert. This special honor is given to a senior boy, chosen by a faculty committee, who has achieved recognition in both athletics and scholastic ability. Stini S?jv sr n Mr. Donald Solomon and Paul Turner shake hands as the Harvard Book Award presentation is made. After many line performances, Raul Ascunce accepts the best actor trophy from Mrs. Altie. Mrs. Shanteau announces state officers, president Jeanne Vargo and treasurer Carol Bennett.