Myrtle Point High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Myrtle Point, OR)

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National Honor Society In a formal ceremony at the Methodist Church the National Honor Society tapped twelve new members into the elite academic organization. The entire group retreated to the beaches off the Bandon coast for a beach party in the late Spring for their annual party. 1. NHS advisor Mr. Paul Messersmith directs initiation of new members at ceremonies performed at the Methodist Church. 2. NHS members include: standing - Sonya Palmer, Laurie Ames, Lisa Sluder, Cheryl Anglin, Aaron Larsen, Benny Stewart, Greg Harms, Jamie La Flamme, Storm Fawcett, Sandy Green, Bonnie Barkwell, Linda Warren, Julia Hancock, Laura Caylor, Marni Lovell, Laura Lund. Sitting - Sherri Curtis, Carmen Myers, Michele Roe, Mary Ann Stewart, Melanie Glimberg, Janet Parrish, Susan Knight, Debbie Burdick, Kelly Mauck, Peggy Raymond, Carolyn Sheldahl. Future Business Leaders of America Members of the FBLA competed in the Southern Oregon District Contest placing eight in various categories. Tracy Ames placed in Clerk Typist, Cathy Ames in Office Procedures, Michelle Bennett and Tracey Laird in Poster Event, Janet Parrish and Melanie Glimberg in Business Communications, Linda Warren and Susan Knight in Stenography I. The FBLA raised money for their competitions by selling coloring books during the holiday season, sponsoring a Spaghetti Feed, and typing the programs for Band and Vocal Concerts. Mrs. Marj Huffman was the club's advisor. 1. FBLA members include: Tracy Ames, Melanie Glimberg, Tracey Laird, Keni Brenner, Michelle Bennett, Linda Warren, Susan Knight, Rosalind Dickey, Janet Parrish. Also pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Huffman and Ray Henshaw. 29

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Clubs and Organizations Students attending MPHS found several opportunities outside the classroom for advancing their academic and social interests. Six clubs actively participated in extracurricular events ranging from foreign languages to American Indian culture. Active clubs included: Future Farmers of America, Nationa Honor Society, American Field Service, Future Business Leaders of America, Camera Club, Science Club, Athletic Club, and Native American Club. Many club members found the activities to their liking as they won state wide competition. Many others found associating with specialized clubs a beneficial way to pick up new skills or sharpen old ones. Doing many projects from cutting wood to pruning trees, the FFA were busy throughout the school year raising money to finance their active schedule. They m attended the State Fair in Salem, The P.I.L.E. Conference in Portland, the State Convention in Gresham, and the District Skills Contest held in Oakland, Oregon. The FFA Banquet in April was attended by 160 people. Honorary Chapter Farmer degrees were given to Mrs. Mildred Archer, Mr. Paul Wiley, and Mr. Buster Wittick. Receiving special recognition for their efforts during the year were Gina Hurlbut and Richard Evans. 1. Receiving an appreciation award from the FFA members is Mr. Verlin Hermann and his wife Pnyllis. 2. FFA members include: front row - Mr. Hermann, Ray Summers, Mike Johnson, Richard Evans, Debbi Fullerton, Travis Mauck. Standing - Leonard Huffman, Jeff Spears, Benny Stewart, Robby Little, Eric Wiley, Greg Lee, Melvin Archer, Nancy Baker, Tauna Johnson, Terri Atkins, Gina Hurlbut, Tim Johnson, Julie Gibbs, Sheryl Ludwig, Darlene Mellor. 3. 1980 President Richard Evans presents the 1981 President Eric Wiley the gavel for next year. Native Americans Native American Club President Angela Bowen led an active group of six members. They attended the Warm Springs Northwest Youth Conference, the Pendleton Round-Up, Central Point Pow-wow, helped with the Christmas Pow-wow, and participated in local American Indian events. In addition to President Bowen, Theresa Harris was Vice-president, Denyce Mellor was Secretary, and Susie Knight was Historian. 1. Club members are: Theresa Harris, Angela Bowen, Susan Knight, Cindy Knowlton, Darlene Mellor, and Denyce Mellor. 28

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Athletic Club sponsors donkey basketball Letter persons from all sports composed MPHS' active Athletic Club that sponsored the donkey basketball game to entertain a packed gymnasium. Early in the school year the Athletic Club made an $800 donation towards the purchase of a jumper that is now in use by all sports. 1. Athletic Club advisor Mr. Marc Mauze presents senior exchange students Sandro Martinez and Morten Christiansen their football jerseys to take back to their home countries. 2. Teresa Miller lands bottom down in the donkey basketball game. A F S active The American Field Service Club sponsored a student from Uraguay, Sandro Martinez in their continuing student exchange program. Club advisor, Mrs. Joyce Sixberry, ! heads a diversified foreign language program that includes French, German, and Spanish. Students from all of these classes make up AFS. Club officers were: President-Jamie LaFlamme, Treasurer- Melody Laird and Secretary- Debbie Burdick. The club sponsored a wacky dinner where various foreign foods were sampled. The Christmas party saw a gift exchange and the club helped with the community AFS fund raising dessert. i 1. Peggy Raymond receives the Outstanding French Student Award at the Spring Activities Awards Picnic. 2. Performing a skit in French at the Open House are Debbie 2 Burdick, Kurk Schoner, and Peggy Raymond.