| STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
by Elaine Pruneau The first main project of the Student Council took place last Friday night. It was the party which was given so that the faculty and the students' parents could get acquainted, and also so our parents could have a chance to see our temporary school. Later on, upstairs in room 23, there was dancing and games for entertainment, refreshments were served, and the party broke up around 10:15. For the benefit of those who don't know who the Student Council members and officers are, the chairman is Claude Wells, secretary Elaine Pruneau; treasurer Bill Hawkins. Other members are Judi Morell, Tom Lockwood, June Swift, Dick Mason, Janet Hodes, Larry Fuller, Sharon Heald, Bob Chambers, Barbara Rahn, Bob Kaad, and Mary Ellen Thimblin. Council activities include the choosing of a committee to go to Mr. Carr and Miss Cross and ask them to find out the colors of the other schools in the neighborhood. Mr. Carr offered to buy ribbons and the committee decided on four combinations which were voted on in the homerooms last week. The colors with the most votes at present are black and gold, blue and gold, green and gold, and red and gold. Due to the uncertainty of the vote, these are not the official colors. Claude Wells and Judi Morell were chosen to represent the school on the Citizens Committee. PLAY TRYOUTS MONDAY
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STUDENTS TO SELECT NAME FOR PAPER
As you probably know, the name for the newspaper was chosen by the home room of Mr. McNelly which put out the first issue. However, we of the staff want all of the students to have a part in the selecting of a permanent name for the paper because this is a publication of the students, not of the faculty. Consequently the NEWS is sponsoring a contest for the name of the paper. It hasn't been decided yet what the prize will be, but there will be a prize of some kind. Perhaps you like the present name. If you do, or if you want any other name, tell why you do in 25 words or less and hand in your ideas in the room two office by Next Friday. A committee of both faculty and students will judge all of the entries and the results will be announced in the next issue of the paper. ENTER NOW!! FOOTBALL TEAMS
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By the way, we need a name for the column. Of you have any good suggestions contact Mr. McNelly. Now for some gossip: The party Friday night was a success! Everyone had a good time, and quite a few kids remarked that we should have another one soon. Also, quite a few true feelings were brought out. Should we mention any names? We'd better not. Arnold finally did it! At the present time he only likes one girl, Pat Smith. Congrat- ulations, Pat. It's been rumored that Sue Cowan is in the market for a boyfriend. He must be tall, dark, and handsome. Can any of you boys help her out? -- The Tattler EDITORIAL
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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
The photography club met Thursday, September 24. At the meeting we talked about what we will do during the year. This year we will learn how to take, develop, and print our own pictures. If you are interested in joining the club, please come to the next meeting which will be on Thursday of "A" week in Room 18. -- Joe Brooks NEWCOMERS TO RICH -- Jerry Peters
TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
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| DE LUCA FINDS CHECK
It isn't every day someone finds a check. But Arnold De Luca, a student at Rich, was lucky enough to find one. The check belonged to Mr. Collister of Park Forest, and was made out for $506.26. Arnold found the check on the lawn at 84 Indianwood, September 23, 1952. The next day it was returned to its rightful owner. Thank you, Mr. De Luca. -- Betty Harpole REPORT CARDS At the Open House Friday, September 26th, at the P.T.S.A. meeting, the question was brought up of this year's report cards. Although nothing is really definite the faculty has planned that we will not only be graded on our studies, but also on citizenship in our community and ability to get along with people in both social and home activities. -- Betty Harpole CITIZENSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING The first meeting of Rich High School Citizen's committee took place Monday night, September 22 at 8 p.m. The agenda was as follows: 1. Welcome -- Mr. Dunn 2. Introduction of members and guests -- Mr. Dunn 3. What are citizen's committees doing in other districts? -- Mr. Mayhew 4. What was done last year by volunteer citizens group in our district? -- Mr. Mayhew 5. Information about our school and school district. -- Mr. Baber 6. Questions and problems for study -- Mr. Wavrenek led small group discussions and reports. 7. Appointment of committee -- Mr. Brook 8. Announcement of 2nd general session, Oct. 13 a. Officer nomination b. Constitution and by-laws 9. Adjournment to social hour At a recent student council meeting Judi Morell and Claude Wells were chosen to represent the student body on the Citizens' Committee. -- Michele Kearney |
PEP AND BOOSTER CLUB
After one session, the chairmen of the Pep and Booster Club are Ken Werk and Sheila O'Grady. The club is helping to decide the school colors. They have no authority to denounce any colors chosen by the classes in the school. they are merely trying to organize choices which will be voted on at a later date. As you already know, the first choice on elected colors have been voted on. They will make cheerleading possible at basketball and other sports events. The membership of the Pep and Booster Club can be made larger, so if you want a hand in these activities, see Miss Cross or Mr. Carr on Thursday of "A" week. -- Bill Thode BIKE RACKS A bike rack to accommodate the nearly 50 bikes ridden every day has been ordered according to Mr. Carr. This rack was ordered before school started. About 40% of 121 students in this high school ride bikes to school. The rack will be placed north of the building by the trees. -- Roger Kelly ASSEMBLY There have been no definite plans on what the next assembly will be about. At press time it was impossible to get any information on the next assembly because Mr. Metcalf was ill. -- Sondra Bland VOTE REGISTRATION While all of us are too young to vote n the coming election, we can all do our part in making our country a wonderful democracy by assuring that our parents are able to vote. Are your parents registered? If they're not, make sure that they register before October 7. That is the last day before election, so check on it now. Page 3 |
| NEW BIBLE IN LIBRARY
Protestants of Park Forest Celebrated, at 8:30 Tuesday night, the publication of the revised standard version of the Holy Bible in the Trinity Lutheran Church. The service was part of a celebration which was held in 3,418 cities and communities. Chaplain Leinberger was director of the Bible observance and the dedication was led by Father Ruef. Two other Park Forest ministers were present. The Bible is an authorized version of the American Standard version of 1901 and the King James version of 1611. The key message on the theme "The Word of Life in Living Literature," was given by Reb. Motter. As part of the service, a copy of the new Bible was given to the Rich library. -- Nancy Byrne GYM CLASSES
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Edgar Villeareal, the boy from Ecquador, was my assignment. Altho this may sound simple to you, it was really quite a job. After much conferring with Mrs. Doyle who speaks Spanish, I finally gave up trying to get together on this things. Then Steve Bernstein offered to read te questions I had written to Edgar in Spanish. After completing all these preliminary exercises, I then set to work writing my assignment. Edgar went to the John Pio Mantifor school in Ecquador. He likes algebra best of all of his subjects here and is also an avid basebol and football fan. I asked Edgar if the kids in Ecquador are any different from the ones here and his answer was, "They bathe the same." Edgar has lived al his life in Ecquador but he likes the U.S "much." There are four in his family and his twenty year old brother is still in Equador. Edgar has never seen snow. I wonder what he'll think of these mid-western winters. As time goes on, Edgar will be learning more and more English. While he is learning, let's all be as helpful as we can. I also learned that the library is getting two Spanish dictionaries very soon. ACCIDENT INSURANCE
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| SCHOOL SONG
A necessary subject which we need for Rich High is a school song. Mr. Roeske said the members of the music club will be given a list of songs. From this list, the music club will select four songs. The four chosen will be voted on by the school. Mr. Roeske also said that if you have any song you would like to have for the School Anthem you should give your selection to a member of the music club. Remember, it is an honor to be able to help choose the school anthem. So let's really get together on this matter and get a good song! -- Elaine Umland 275 New Books
At the last minute, Mr. McNelly asked that all students
who have been working in the library, as well as those who would still
like to help, should check the new library schedule which will be posted
early in the week. He also said that he hopes that the new books will come
very soon. He is also expecting some new shelving in order to hold the
new books.
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RICH TOWNSHIP HIGH
The new Rich Township High School, located on Sauk Trail at Indianwood Drive in Park Forest, is to have twenty-four classrooms. The new high school is to have a playing field and two practice fields, plus a multi-purpose hard surface area for court games. The inside of the building is to be cheerfully decorated in eye-resting color schemes. There are to be about 24 - 28 students per class with 6 periods of 60 minutes each with four minute passing periods. Also, there are to be a student council, and a new room in which the students may hold their meetings, a movie film room that will seat about 50 students, homemaking unit, with 4 unit kitchens, clothing laboratory, living and dining area, 3 laboratories, Science, Biology, and physical chemistry, a general science and music room with full-sized rehearsal room with built in risers for instrumental use, etc. There is also to be a kitchen and cafeteria which serves about 300 students at a time. In all, the first year in the new high school should provide for 500 students so, come on, gang, let's make this high school the best we possibly can! -- Barbara Schaller MENTAL TESTS
BICYCLE REGISTRATION
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| P.T.S.A.
(Parent-Teacher-Student Association) About eighty-five parents attended the first meeting of the P.T.S.A. for Rich Township High School. Mr. DeMatio gave the parents information about the school district, boundaries, population and so on. Miss Borth requested the parents to work with teachers in developing a report card form. Mr. Coen served as temporary chairman for the first meeting. The following persons were selected for a planning committee: Matteson: Mrs. Wasserman, Mr. Mason, Mrs. Morell Park Forest: Mr. Smith, Mrs. Harpole, Mr. Matthews. Richton Park: Mrs. Matthies Rural Area: Mr. Wigley The Planning Committee meets Friday, October 3rd to plan for teh next two meetings of the P.T.S.A. The association hopes the students will take part in the organization. SCHOOL COLORS
BLOOD DRIVE
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G.A.A.
Last Thursday, September 25, the G.A.A. held its first meeting in Room 8. At that meeting they elected Roberta Jacobs temporary chairman. They also choose two sports to play at their next meeting. Softball will be played if the weather is nice and ping pong will be substituted in case of rain. The G.A.A. will play different sports each meeting. They also discussed how to earn points. Miss Cross, the sponsor of the club, suggested that they have a nominating committee. They are Diane Halleck, Betty Harpole, Pat Smith, Mike Kearney, Roberta Jacobs. The nominating committee had a meeting Monday, September 25 in Room 2. They chose four girls for nominees of the three different offices. They were: President: Roberta Jacobs, Sondra Bland, Barbara
Swartzel, Connie Hall
The Election will be held at the next meeting this Thursday.
The G.A.A. is your club, girls, and may sponsor dances, hayrides, ice skating
parties, and so on. We are always interested in new members so if you are
interested come and join us. We will be glad to have you.
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| DRAMATICS CLUB
by Nancy Sammons The first meeting of the Rich High Dramatics Club was held last Thursday in Room 14. At the meeting, Mr. McNelly, our faculty sponsor, outlined the plans and objectives for the year. The Dramatics Club plans to put ona short, one-act play approximately every two weeks, for its own benefit. Only members of the club will participate in these productions. However, later in the year, we plan to give several full-length plays in which anyone in the school can take an active part. Tryouts will be held before each play, and everyone interested is invited to try out for a part. Tryouts for the first short play will be held Monday, October 6, in Room 18. These tryouts are open only to a member of the club, but if you wuld like to join and weren't able to make it last Thursday, just let Mr. McNelly know before Monday. After hearing of future plans, we adjourned to Room 23, whre we ran thrugh the TV script of "A Date With Judy," which appeared in a recent issue of Practical English. John Staley took the part of Father; Elaine Pruneau was Mother, and alternate parts included Jack Stimis and Steve Bernstein as Randolph; Peter Berg, Steve Phillips and Ronald Tschudy as Oogie, and Joy Mayhew and Nancy Sammons as Judy. The play was enjoyed by all, as well as Mr. Mac, who took the very active part of director and set-mover. The next meeting of the Dramatics club will be held on Thursday of B week. Even though almost half of the school, about 55 people, showed up for the first meeting, there is still room for any one else who wants to join, and there will be something for every one to do. Page 7 |
OUR AILING FACULTY
Could it be sabotage? Or could it be that the rigors of teaching serve to lowe one's resistance against the perils of holes and the common cold? Whatever the reason, there has been an outbreak of bad health among the members of our faculty as you all must have noticed. Mr. Metcalf ws cut for two days last week due to a very severe cold and a temperature of 103. It is rumored that he caught his cold while lying on the ground listening to grass grow at his new home. Mrs. Coen, the wife of Mr. Coen, is expecting a new arrival in a few weeks. It will be their second child. Mr. Coen also suffered from a cold and sore throat which kept him out for a day. But perhaps the worst casulty of all occurred when Mr. McNelly, civic-minded citizen that he is, stepped into a deep hole while delivering the Park Forest Reporter and severely spraining his ankle. Until the ankle heals, he is forced to walk with the aid of a cane, which has seen better days as a golf putter. We all hpe it won't be long before he can reconvert it to its original use. And what do you say we set up a health class for teachers before we are forced to convert the school into an emergency ward. POETRY CORNER I'd rather have fingers than toes, I'd rather have ears than a nose. And as for my hair, I'm glad it's all there I'll be awfully sorry when it goes. |