Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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1222329 Through DECA, senior Diane Hansen obtained a iewelry counter sales position Students worked diligently in planning a bookstore as a proiect given to them at Levy's El Con department store. A general knowledge of sales was necessary. by DECA. DECA provided many opportunities for valuable business training. D.E. Educated Students in Free Enterprise Distributive Education Clubs of Ameri- ca's goal was to interest young people in careers in marketing and distribution, and to develop leadership potential. Three classes were offered by the D.E. Department, marketing for iuniors, and merchandising and co-op merchandising to senior students. Most students in the co-op class held outside jobs obtained through the help of DECA. DECA's symbol was a diamond with each point representing one of the fol- lowing: leadership development, social intelligence, vocational understanding and civic consciousness. In the distributive education courses students learned such things as retailing, the most advantageous place to locate a business, sales techniques, advertising, inventory and how to make change and operate a cash register. Co-op classes attended a clinic on shoplifting and bogus checks in October and sold calendars in November and December. Mr. Barry and Mr. Hudson f Were The lnSll'UC'lOI'S. DECA OFFICERS-FRONT ROW: .lo Juarez, secretary, ian. BACK ROW: Tom Weston, vice-president, Diane David Brahms, treasurer, Ellen Straus, parliamentar- Hansen, historian, Mike Machen, president.

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Litewriters, Stage Crew Learned New Skills STAGE CREW-FRONT ROW: Alun Shapiro, Victor ROW: James Mapes, Kyle Peyten, Surah Mapes- Sotomayor, Harold Smid, Jeff Mague. SECOND BACK ROW: Kevin Sthmidlf JGFFY Wilson- Students interested in discovering the functions of the lights, sound and cur- tains in the auditorium could do so through the Stage Crew Club. There was a meeting every Thursday at tour o'clock where time was taken to demonstrate the uses of individual equipment. Stage Crew Club assisted with produc- tions performed in the auditorium. When the Tucson Symphony Orchestra held its concert at Palo Verde, some of the more advanced students were needed to help. Advanced photography and photo publications students were eligible for Litewriters. Through field trips, tours and demonstrations of photographic tech- niques, these students were able to in- crease their knowledge ot photography for future reference. For field trips and tours, they went to such places as Dave's Photo Lab, Arnie's Movie Processing Plant, and Old Tucson to take pictures of the High Chaparral set. Litewriters were required to enter the State and National Photography Festival held in February. This contest also en- abled more advanced photoraphy stu- dents to try for scholarships. Alan Shapiro, a member of the Stage Crew Club, handled stage lights and props during assemblies and programs. Members were paid for their work. ifwwwkkx TITAN LITEWRITER OFFICERS-Sue Harris, historian, Judie Hollis, secretary, Chuck Gearhart, vice president, Bob DeYoung, president.

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Students Gained Experience Through Service Aiding busy teachers was the primary iob of Titan Service League members. All students working in both deans' offices andfor the attendance office, were automatically considered members of the service club. They were not, how- ever, obligated to attend meetings. Anyone interested in offering their services to type, grade papers or to do other paper work could be a Titan Ser- vice League member. No credit was given to the students who offered their time and services. Cooperative Office Education classes were offered to qualified students inter- ested in paying iobs. After meeting prerequisites of two full year business courses, seniors age six- teen or over were offered available iobs with businesses around the city. Students were given a credit and a grade for their work. Besides on-the-iob training, Cooperative Office Education students were required to spend two or three days a week in class participating in l e group training. coorERATlvE orrice EDUCATION-FRONT Row: Rabin Schaefer- BACK ROW: Barb Baker, Karen Mrs. Rodgers, Linda Green, Judie Scalise, Linda 5fePhef15, Debbie RiChUN'-l50I1, BUFBUFU Hauer, KGYBH Sherrill, Debbie Gibel. sEcoNo ROW: Cochelle cor- Jacobson. coran, Karen Godbehere, Kathy Barry, Beth Evans, TITAN SERVICE LEAGUE OFFICERS-Julie Smith, secretary, Janice Young, presi- As a member of the Titan Service League, Barb Murphy made her services dent, Marie Ann Hutchinson, vice-president. available to teachers and administrative personnel requiring added help.