Suffolk High School - Peanut Yearbook (Suffolk, VA)

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Rally up L eadership was the main objective for those in DECA. DECA members attended a fall rally and officers training conferences at O.D.U. They were planning for a district leadership conference in February, as early as October. They competed with other DECA members from the district here, and went on to the State Leadership Conference in Roanoke. They also attended an Employer-Employee Banquet. Membership was limited to students of Mr. Horne’s Distributive Education classes. Distributive Kducation Clubs of America left to right: Front Row — Michael Humphrey. Victor Griffin, president; Thomas Bradshaw. Mark Whitley. Sandy Beach. Rhonda Shaw Second Row Debbie Ritter, secretary; Woody James. Wayne Sadler, Ricky Barnes, Jimmy Ward, Ken DeJarnettc, Lynn Staton, treasurer. Third Row Howard Gray, Tommie Salmon, Richard Brock, Jimmy Porter, Richard Parker. Michael Claude. Boyd Hogan. Nurses’ Aide Club Front Row - Shirley Bennett, secretary; Karyn Hall, Michelle Hughes, vice-president; Debbie Hawkins, Della Barnes. Pre-RN F or those students interested in entering a health Held, the Nurses’ Aide Club was the group to be in. Sponsored by Nurse Hodge, the club members were involved in different projects to gain a better understanding of the nursing profession. Speakers were invited to address the members on the aspects of the many health fields. The club also took a tour of the hospital to become acquainted with the everyday life of a nurse. Bernice Scott, a second year member, said, “I felt that it was a good club because it could help you a lot if you wanted to continue nursing, and you could get some high ideals from it.” Job Hunt F or the students who wanted to learn about many different jobs, the Career Club was perfect. Sponsored by Miss Stephanie Perkins, the club tried to explore different vocations and courses helpful for preparation for the outside world. As Yolanda Goodman said, “With brochures, speakers, and other forms of information available, the Career Club was valuable to me in deciding on my future plans.” Careers Club left to right: Front Row — Mary Brock, Yolanda Goodman. Tracy Yates. Sharon Faulk Second Row — Stephanie Walker, Marilyn Williams. Harriet Whitehead. 20 DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA CAREERS CLUB NURSES ' AIDE CLUB

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W here but at Peer Facilitation would you find thirteen stu¬ dents sitting on the floor with a jean-clad teacher? Sponsored by the Western Tidewater Mental Health Center, fifteen students from each area high school were trained during the summer at Fort Monroe, in Hampton, by Tom Erney and Sherry Barnhardt. Sponsors Randy Betz and his wife, Barbara Mease aided the group in learning effective listening skills and group interaction. The club’s purpose was, in short, youth helping youth.” Although the project was a new undertaking, members hoped to be operating at full force next year. Peanut Picker left to right: Front Row—Carrie Goldsmith. Toni Stcwrart. Teresa Baker. Kay Ivey, editor; Bclva Boone. Second Row—Dan Holland, Bob Chapman, Amy Howerton. Suzanne Lillcy. Debbie Ritter Peer Facilitators left to right: Front Row Mona Lisa White, RoseMary Hazelctte, Bob Chapman. Second Row Annette Christian. Sharon Jones, Alvcrta Baton, Betty Moore. Third Row Victor Williams. Bclva Boone, Tim Rice, Dabney Carr, Mr Randy Betz, sponsor. New Look L imited funds, materials, and time caused numerous prob¬ lems for The Peanut Picker Staff. Many staff members worked at outside jobs so their time to work on the school paper was scarce. However, working together the staff published a paper with articles ranging from clubs and sports to music and student life. A new literature section was added in order to provide a place for creative writers to display their work. Each paper contained approximately ten pages and the staff planned to produce seven issues within the year. Kay Ivey, editor-in-chief, summed up the work best when she stated, “The responsibilities to produce a paper are great, but relief does come when you can see it in print. Proofreading the ediloral page, Kay Ivey works towards the deadline. PEANUT PICKER PEER FACILITATION 19

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Working T he Future Business Leaders of America strived to promote business before pleasure. Promoting business included helping the March of Dimes, working on their Thanksgiving project, and participating in a city wide FBLA conference. In October, FBLA Women members advertised, as well as attended, “The Mansion of Terror,” a haunted house sponsored by the March of Dimes. In November, the Thanksgiving project was to decorate the tables at Hillcrest Nursing Home for the holiday. Promoting business was also Homemakers T he Future Homemakers of America started early in their planning for the upcoming activities. Their main objective was helping others. They made Christmas decorations for Senior Citizens and gave a party for the handicapped at Thomas Jefferson. Caring and Sharing had been a theme of F.H.A. for many years. The club’s enthusiasm was asserted by Carrie Mitchell, a club member: “Meeting fun challenges and learning about people is what makes F.H.A. a good club.” Future Homemakers of America left to right: Front Row — Cathy Coats, Tracy Yates. Felicia Brock, Ineas Parrish, Sammantha Aliff. Jackie Britt, Angela Johnson. Second Row Sharon Powell. Jackie Scott, president; Thelma Miller, vice-president; Sharon Stephenson, reporter; Helen Simmons, Janet Dotson. Third Row — Joseph Wells. Lynn Williams, Marilyn Williams. Edwin Williams, Penny Fowler, Pam Clairbornc. Future Business Leaders of America left to right: Front Row Bridget Parker. Catherine Harris, Tammy Coker, Wanda Brown, president; Maxine Copeland, Debra Clemons. Second Row Miss Gail Valentine, sponsor; Linda Herzfeldt, Robin Moore, secretary ' ; Gia Urquhart, Jackie Wilson. Susan Powell. Sharon Hall, vice-president. Third Row Sheila Parker, Lisa White, Sharon Mahon. Sandy Gay, Betty Jean Wills, Sharon Stephenson important at the FBLA conference at John Yeates High School where members competed against each other in the areas of job interview, typing, shorthand, and steno. Although business was important, the club also promoted a lighter side by decorating the school office in December in order to give it the Christmas spirit. At meetings members talked about problems that might confront them in the business world, job interviews, and responsibilities. As Wanda Brown remarked, “FBLA has really enriched my life. The sponsors are very understanding and try to work with you while you are learning about business life.” FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA 21