Fairmont West High School - Dragon Yearbook (Kettering, OH)

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117 .ftp lu Working together on a poster for the FBLA state conference, Jenny Dudrick and Debbie Cobler share a friendly moment. At FTA meeting April 3, Bill Miller, Doug Vondonre and Jay Wiggins listen to Bob Janes tell about coming events. 66 FBLA, FMCC, FTA lr--'z-qv wr v 7 West clubs offer chance to see future Many clubs at West worked to assist students in career directions. Future plans began long before graduation Whether students wanted a business related job, or decided to enter ,the professional field, West offered a club for the students to expllare Future Teachers of America pro vided exposure to various elements of the educational profession. Adviser Bob Janes said, Our purpose is to help the community. We aren't con cerned with giving ourselves a party.' With 12 active members, Future Business Leaders of America advised by Eleanor Gallagher steered students toward business fields. March 11 and 12 FBLA went to state conference Phd placed in 11 different categories Debbie Cobler, a very active mem- ber of FBLA commented, Without FBLA l would not have had the op- portunity to use my business skills and most of all become better acquainted with other schools in Ohio. Future Medical Careers, anothen ac- tive club at West, had many accom- plishments to display. At Christmas time, members dressed as Santa's elves and went to Childrens Med- ical Center. With the help of Santa, Jerry Neff, members sang songs land gave children home made gifts. April 7, blood donation day, FMC hit its high point of the year. Mtlch work went into the organization of this event. President Cheryl Poulos said, l've always been intereste in medicine. FMC has helped expand my knowledge and serve my community. Along with career directions, FTA, FBLA and FMC offered many other opportunities. All three clubs empha- sized learning how to cooperate and get along with other people. l

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Before practice at the Kettering Flec Cen- ter, Randy Wright, Jeff Curp and Brad Wil- liams skate around the ice to warm up. 25.-. 7 ., ,W . ,. Q Front row John Balog Jimmy Field Tom HGV, EUQEHG PBYVY, J0hf1 Sanders. Randolph Knight Jim Johnson John Bolender Back Wright, Brad WilliBfT1S. Cam BOYU and Lind- row Steve Hayre Keith Miller Lloyd Bock SSY B0dY- Heavy snows set records for skiers Ski Club took advantage of heavy winter snows, experiencing eleven rec- ord-breaking sessions for this year. Members skiied at Sugarcreek every Monday from 4 p.m. until p.m. or from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Consisting of approximately 80 members, Ski Club held meetings on the first Thursday of every month. While eating refreshments, the club discussed oncoming trips and ways to make money such as paper drives, bake sales and leaf rakes. On the weekend of January 28, 29 and 30, Ski Club traveled to Seven Springs, Pennsylvania for a special trip. Pat Moultney commented, The most exciting part occurred when we barely missed the blizzard while returning from Pennsylvania. Members also spent a day at Mad River Mountain in Bellefountaine on February 19. Ellen Follett served as adviser for the club. President Jim Schneider and vice-president Eric Schneider assisted her. Secretary, Martha Price, treasurer, Pete Dilegop social chairman, Jenni Letsche and trip chairman, Mike Mein- inger worked together as officers. Starting in November, the 1976-77 Ice Hockey team began their season. Practices took place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the early hour of 6:30 a.m. at the Kettering Recreation Center. Team members faced a 20-game schedule which ended in March. Most games took place at the Kettering Rec Center and many parents supported the team. Jim Roe served as adviser and Jim Reid as captain. Jim Johnson coached the team for his first year. Adviser Mr. Roe said, The boys worked hard and the spirit which exiested between them made the year well worth it. Ice Hockey, Ski Club 65

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,.-Kr! I Yearbook photographer Vernon Keenan FBLA members Debbie Cobler, Monika takes time out to give blood on May 7, Olbrich, Raine Trauger and Denise Col- during FMC'S donation day. glazier plan the menu for the banquet. Sophomore Jan Gould works on a project for FMC during free time before school. FBLA, FMC, FTA 67 :wi