Jordan Vocational High School - Red Jacket Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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“Old soldiers never die . . .” They’re replaced by Jordan’s efficient ROTC which (fives young men nearing the mili- tary-service-age a glimpse at what it’s all about. This enables them to decide whether to continue in a military career or to use their newly-learned qualities of leadership in civilian life. Schooled in military science, these ROTC cadet-graduates are amply prepared to serve when they received their “Greetings from the President.” Of course, many don’t wait for an invitation—they enlist! With “Tomorrow’s leader today” as their theme, our ROTC cadets march toward the future . . . CW4 Herbert R. Atkins M-Sgt. Bohdan R. Bunda Lt. Col. Jimmy Greene and Hon. Lt. Col. Donna Bishop look at cadets’ forms which Sgt. Faulk shows them. 28

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LANGUAGE “Como esta—er—parlez-vous—er—Eng- lish?” This might be the outcome of a student’s taking both the languages offered at Jordan. Although this department does not teach one to “Talk to the Animals,” it does prepare him to speak and under- stand French and-or Spanish. Also included in the language courses are sporadic studies of the history and culture of the French and Spanish speak- ing peoples. By the end of the year the students are at least able to utter one catchy phrase “Adios—er—au revoir—er—goodbye.” Miss Linda Fussell, Spanish Mrs. Martha Larsen, French Miss Fussell and Mrs. Larsen help themselves to refreshments for the Christmas Tea given by Delta Tri-Hi-Y.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT The future belongs to the fit . . While other departments try to help the student build a strong mind, our Physical Educa- tion Department helps young people build strong bodies. Rigorous training in run ning. jumping, and gymnastics is a part of the P.E. curriculum offered to Jordan students. Sports is another big part of the P.E. department. The training received by these practices in sports, they are also taught good sportsmanship. “It’s not whether one wins or loses it’s the way they play the game.” And with the help of our P.E. Department, Jordan’s students are sure to win at least 99 per cent of the future. Mr. Fred Bowers. Head Coach Miss Ailene Mooney, Girl’s P.E. Instructor Miss Mooney grades her students on their progress in physical education.