Woodstock School - WHS Annual Yearbook (Mussoorie, India)

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30 THE W. I-I. S. ANNUAL, 1928 made a speech, thanking his supporters. The General Assem- blies, which are held regularly on the First Wednesday of each month, are attended by the entire student body. These Assemblies are not always devoted to business discussions: we have enjoyed some very interesting programs of musical items and recitations. We all wish to thank lVliss Marley and Miss Vaux, and indeed, all of the staff for their support and help in this project.

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THE W. H. S. ANNUAL, 1928 29 STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS Arthur Saum . . Viceroy Christine Weak . . . Secretary Ruth Duclgeon . . . . . Treasurer HIS year a new form of Student Government has been adopted in Woodstock-an experiment which seems likely to prove a great success. Several other attempts at self-government have been made in previous years, but up to this time they have not met with much success. Thus, in l925, the system was introduced among the boys, but failed be- cause of lack of co-operation. U Student Government has proved a great help to the school in many ways. Weekly monitors are appointed to see that there is not too much disorder on the Quad, and in other places during the lunch hour 3 printed copies of the Constitu- tion and Rules have been posted in every class-room: the children learn in assemblies how to conduct themselves in a formal business meeting. The election campaign, which ran for a week from March 28th to April 3rd, was especially interesting. The boosters of the various nominees made posters, displaying the superior claims of each of their candidates, and excitement ran high on the day of the elections. Willard Waggoner was elected Viceroy, but due to his leaving school Arthur Saum was appointed to fill his place for the remainder of the year. Christine Weak and Ruth Dudgeon were elected Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Our first Assembly was held on April 4th in the hall. The new officers were introduced to the students, and each F. 7 '

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TI-IE W. I-I. S. ANNUAL, 1928 31 JUNIOR HIGH ADVISORS I 1 MISS MARIAN TEM PLETON A charming personality and an amazing amount of ability-What would the ' Eighth Standard have done without your council and help this year I , .. MISS VERA MARLEY MRS. D. P. ROSS How we shall miss your cheery smile next The Sixth Standard have had an excellent year, Miss Marley I You have been a real Advisor and a good friend in Mrs. Ross. friend to the Seventh Standard pupils.