Dear Editor:
In the last issue of the Westerner, October 20, there appeared a letter from an apparently irate junior. Recalling, he stated that we "students of this school ought to stop worrying about trivial things such as Student Council and popularity cliques" stating that these two were synonymous, "and that we should start educating ourselves to the ways of Communism." His main point was that we should learn to face the Communists, learn not to be misled by and frightened by their propaganda and lies.

Now I ask you, how inconsistent can anyone be? What better way is there to learn the faults of Communism than to know the strong features of a democracy? And that is exactly what Student Council is! A democratic body where the leaders of today and tomorrow can learn to govern themselves and others. Perhaps Student Council representatives are the popular students of the school. But did you ever ask yourself why they're the most popular? Didn't you vote for them? Didn't they get elected because they spend their time to make friends, because they have the leadership and initiative to run for an office and win?

These are the leaders of our society today, and will be the leaders of our society in future years. Do you sincerely believe that simply knowing Communism will destroy it? Definitely it won't; why it's utopian dream! We must have the know‑how to take action under our own democratic system and Student Council is the best beginning. Our Student Council constitution may appear as sophistry to you now and maybe it is, I can't judge it, but it's an education, and I am quite proud to be a part of it.

Carol Barrett '63


Dear Editor:
Homecoming week is usually centered around floats and pretty girls. I think it should be centered around floats and handsome boys! Why don't we have a Homecoming queen and king next year? I believe it would be very interesting! Don't you agree, girls? ‑

Dear Editor:
Bruce Johns and Marilyn Manny, as well as Butch Bending and Lora Eckbert, are the capable officers of the Student Council. To fulfill their duties, they need the help of the student body. This organization, like any other, has its good points and its faults.

The Student Council accomplishes many worthwhile projects and is the link between the administration and the student body. Instead of criticizing the Student Council, why don't students come to a few meetings and perhaps support it by showing interest and helping with the various activities sponsored by THEIR Student Council.

Frank Vaia


Dear Editor:
I have a complaint to make about all those jerks who bring yo‑yos to school. Can't they get it through their stupid heads that this is for five and six-year olds?

You can see them every day standing in the halls playing with their yo‑yos like a bunch of kids.


Dear Editor:
I would appreciate it if you would make my views known on one phase of our fire alarm and air raid system. The alarm system is in itself very adequate. However, some classroom teachers fail to inform their students of the proper exit during a fire drill and proper seating position during an air raid drill.

Teachers often don't know these things themselves and have to refer to the chart on the wall. This makes a slow and inadequate operation of something vital to Maine West.

Concerned