Woodrow Wilson High School - Campanile Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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Governors — Meeting the challenge of build- ing morale in the face of a trying set-up, both sets of Wilson Governors spurred the student body on to higher records of achievement with their splendid leadership. Many new projects were completed to make the year ' s activities highly noteworthy. GOVERNORS— SECOND SEMESTER— Urged hy the importance of a well-rounded extra curricular pro- gram to improve the morale of the student body under the disadvantages of reduced budgets and lack of housing facilities, the board of Governors carried out a major pro- gram the second semester. The installation of the public address system, begun last year, was completed by the governors. Mr. Blanton con- .structed a portable vehicle which makes it possible to move the apparatus to Woodland theatre, to sports pro- grams when interest warrants it, or, in the future, to the auditorium. The extreme difficulties in hearing under the outdoor conditions inspired its installation. Supervised by Gordon Miner, a thorough revision of the lire Squad was effected, the nev; organization being known as the commissioners of Safety. Coach John Gart- ner was chosen sponsor. Because seating conditions were net adequate in the Band Shell attendance at the assemblies fell off surprisingly, and seeing the necessity for action, the new commissioners sponsored a campaign to see that every one attended the assemblies. The Pomona College Men ' s Glee, intro- duced by Sidney Wall, Wilson alumnus, was one of the formal assemblies presented by the Governors. One of the gala assemblies of the year, the athletic award assembly, saw athletes and champions who had represent- ed the Crimson and the Gold receive their awards. May 23. At a later assembly other activities received awards. Under the direction of Frances Davis, chairman, and the student council staged the Fiesta dance on the Mun- icipal Tennis Courts in Recreation Park. The hundreds of people, spectacular in their colorful Spanish costumes, dancing in the park, provided a fitting climrx for the Fiesta. Those filling the offices for the second semester were Jerry Bennett, Governor of Affairs; Lamoine Evans, Gov- ernor of Welfare; Cameron Collier, Governor of Ath- letics: Gordon Miner, Governor of Safety: John Man- gold and Leon G. Catlin, advisers. 25

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GO RNOF K— yp TrSemestcr. Faced d what is per- haps the most Vnique physical equipment found any- where in the coimtrv, or probablv the world Wilson governors were confronted by the immeasurable task of atpmpting to carry forward an administration which had been stripped of many precedents and conventions that had made former adminiytrations relatively simple. With- out gyms, auditorium, social hall, committee rooms, caf- eteria, lunch rooms, and the inviting shade of the former buildings, manv sources of powerful student spirit, stu- dent contact, and school morale were gone. Nevertheless, it was a thankful Board of Governors and ytudent bodv which began the school year housed in tents as they recalled the chill winds and glaring sun which accompanied their class work last Spring. Attempting to bridge the gap the Board was confronted with the problem of maintaining student morale in distinctly dif- ferent surroundings. Offices were crowded, and organ- izations were compelled to meet in Tent 53 the same period. Assemblies were unsatisfactorv, and many were dispensed with until a public address system was installed. Meeting the challenge which attended problems in Tent City . Governors were encouraged bv a record attendance of students at Wilson. New clubs were organized, and institutions such as the fire squad were reorganized to meet the demands of the new routine. Several successful outdoor assemblies were sponsored in the band shell, the annual awards assembly at which ' Cotton Warburton and Julie Bescoes spoke, being recalled bv students with enthusiasm. Contests, such as the Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas decorations con- tests, designed to forward friendly competition between home rooms, went far in building spirit and morale. Members of tlu Board were: Charles Flint, Governor of Affairs; Hel- n Ramsell, Governor of Welfare; Dave Nave and T.amoine Evans Governors of Safctv: Don Hessenius, Governor of .Athletics; John Mangold, Advis- er; and Leon G. Catlin, Financial Secretary. Governors — Top Row: Charlfs Flint, Donald Hessenius. Bottom Row: Helen Ramsell, jerry Bennett, Gordon Miner. Cameron Col- lier, Lamoine Evans, John Mangold, adviser 24

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STUDENT COUNCIL— The art of self-government which plays such an important part in school life today is being mastered in the Student Council, where budgets are balanced, constitutions studied, and the problems under its jurisdiction are met and solved. Distinct achievements are the revision of the Student Body constitution and point system, the preparation of budgets for the Fall sem- ester, and responsibility for various school functions. John Mangold, Vice-principal, directed the work. This year the Student Council was completely reorgan- ized. Jn place of a representative from each homeroom, each scholastic activity had one elected representative. With the membership decreased considerably, more effi- cient consideration of important matters was possible. Sponsoring the most successful Homecoming Day in Wilson histor) ' . the Council members presided in the capacity of a welcoming committee for the . ' lumni. Gale Stafford and Carlos Dyer were in charge. President Har- ry Merrick completed arrangements for the biennial Fiesta dance. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSIONERS OF .S.AFETY — Due to the outdoor expanse of Wilson the Fire Squad was virtually inactive during the Fall semester. Quick to sense the need of a change under ex- isting conditions, Gordon Miner, upon his election as Governor of Safety, reorganized the Fire Department into the Commissioners of Safety. John Storch and Fran- ces Davis were appointed head commissioners. John C?artner supervised the work. Duties included patrolling the campus during assemblies, acting as guards during track meets, u.shering at com- mencement, representing Wilson at Boy ' s Day in the citv government, and enforcing a safety campaign at school. In the Boys ' Day Program, an annual event throughout tlie nation. Wilson Commissioners assumed the duties of city governmental capacities. The safety campaign was enforced in conjunction with the Southern California Automobile Club in their drive toward more sane dri - ing. Council — First Row: Whittecar, Monty, Storch, Bromley, Davis, Ramsell, Johnston, Ward, Merrick. Second Row: Campbell, Iver- son, Dorn, Winter, Dodge, Dyer, Parker, Becker, Markley. Third Row: Hooker, Ham- ilton, Duckham, Bush, Hales, Hill, Martin- son, Collier, Mr. Mangold Student Council — Stafford, Merrick, Presi- dents; Hayden, Storch, Vice-President; Davis, Ramsell, Secretaries. Firemen — First Row: Brewster, Markley, Da- vis, Rickman, Johnston, Storch, Collier, Stogdill, Rothschild, DuBose, Evans. Second Row: Privett, Collins, Leebrick. Loder, Ar- nold. Chrisrensen, Hales, Bush, Golding, Per- ry. Third Row: Wommer, Carpenter, Mc- Intyre, Moore, Houghton, Hill, Frazer, Mil- ler, Quinn, Shoopman Fire Department — Hill, Men ' s Chief; Lauren- deau. Women ' s Chief. Service Commission — First Row: Cutler, Car- penter, Markley, Davis, Storch, Miner, Col- lier, Ramsell, McKenzie. Second Row: Mas- terson, Bolander, Dunn, Loder, Black, Sta- bler. Lester, Martison. Evans. Third Row: Brewster, Nave, Phreaner, Rickman, Edge- comb, Ramsey, Duckman, Mr. Gartner Commissioners of Commissioner: Davis, Safety — Storch, Head , Head Commissioner.