Baker High School - Novus Yearbook (Mobile, AL)

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Journalism I, II, and III— Devoted The purpose of the 1982-83 Journalism staff was to develop their writing skills to the very best of their ability and to pro- duce a yearbook that portrays a year in the lives of Baker students. Through this class, students learn about photos and captions, how to conduct in- terviews, how to write copy, and then how to lay it all out. To increase their journalistic skills and to adopt new ideas and techniques for the betterment of the yearly publication, stu- dents attended a 1982 summer work shop at U.S.A. They also visited Herff Jones in Montgomery, their new yearbook plant. To help finance the book, members sold Spirit rags, wooden calendars, Christmas ornaments, first aid kits, and most impor- tantly, ads during the summer. As they tried to capture the memories of Baker students throughout the year, Journalism I, II, and III students formed a sense of responsibility, and much pa- tience and dedication. Stephanie Formwalt. Chris Whitney, and Kim U hatle take time out to discuss the latest gossip. 1clh Waggener and James Rosier really enjoy ha ing their picture taken. More experienced worker, Ctnthia Zackrison. helps newcomer Barbie Gibbs. Senior Kendall Barackman decides it ' s time for a rest.

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D.E.CA. The Deca club has been a great asset to our school this year. In this class, students were taught to believe in the future for which they were planning for themselves in the field of marketing and distribution and in the op- portunities which their vocation offered. They also believed that in fulfilling the highest measure of service to their voca- tion, fellow beings, their country and God, they would be rewarded with personal satisfaction and material wealth. Mr. Howard was the sponsor and Bart Clover was the president of the Distribu- tive Educational Clubs of America. Chapter Membership Award BAKER HIGH SCHOOL x tfiin The above Chapter is hereby granted this honor certificate in recognition for its 100% student m ember s hip in both the state and national asso- ciations of the Distributive Education Clubs of America. Student financial support insures the existence of DECA. Total Chapter involvement contributes to occupational competency, social intelligence, cMc corodousness, lea d e rsh i p « - MfopmMt and economic undemanding for each Chapter member. ■ . ■ •■■■ : ' v. ; ■:.- VICA I The VICA Club (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) is made up of students that have completed requirements for the last two years of school. They must be 16 years of age, have their parents consent to enter training have good school re- cords and show personality traits for the chosen occupational training. The VICA Club offers a number of ac- tivities for the members. In the fall there are football games and cookouts with Murphy and Satsuma High Schools. There is also an annual Christmas party and a Christmas dinner for a needy family. In the spring the Club competes in the District V VICA Skills Contest with the winners going on to the State finals. This year Baker had six first place winners and four second places. President for the 1982-83 year was By- ron Pittman and the sponsor was Mr. James King. LOOK! k»«t% OF AMERICA 134 Clubs

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F.B.L.A. Baker ' s F.B.L.A. is sponsored by Mrs. Janice Cate, Business Office Education teacher. Its officers consist of Maureen Finlay, President; Peggy Bender, Vice President; Lisa Foster, Secretary; and Lisa Farill, Treasurer. Its purpose is to learn new business skills and to use them in conjunction with the club. It also is to let this nation know that the future holds great prosperity for business and business people. F.B.L.A. was involved in many interest- ing activities this year, such as two fund raisers, a District meeting and an annual F.B.L.A. Banquet on May 17. At the District meeting, held on March 26, there were competitions for F.B.L.A. members from 15 different business cate- gories. Each participant showed courage, responsibility, and ambition by participat- ing. It has been said that by being a member of F.B.L.A., you have your foot in the door- ways of the business world. Then you must strive to produce your very best. Members Debbie Shirley, Lisa Polk, Cindy Gris- sett, Karen Peabody, Consheda Wallace, Robin Wheeler, and Sherri Hall show off the F.B.L.A. infor- mation board. Dana Gardner, Lindy Gasaway, and Marjorie Gollott urge everyone to join F.H.A. FHA The Future Homemakers of America is an organization for both girls and boys who have had at least one year of Family Living or Home Economics, and an inter- est in family life. The purpose of FHA is to promote stu- dent growth in leadership both in school and in community activities. It ' s also to encourage high standards of morality and family life. FHA had a busy year as they participat- ed in two Family Living Weddings, and a Fashion Show during Christmas-time. During a week called FHA week, mem- bers sold tickets for students to attend a Family Life Film Fair during the lunch waves. Films were shown on birth defects and how to bring families closer. A District Meeting at Theodore High School in which 6 delegates were sent, and a State Meeting in Montgomery in which 8 delegates were sent successfully closed the year.