Ballou High School - Roundtable Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Row I: C. Bachiller, A. Triantafillos, P. Martin. Row II: C. Carrera, W. Banks, W. Ingram, M. Durhan, S. Alexander. Row III: P. Jones, A. Carver, C. Cox, K. Harpard, R. Chatman. Row IV: B. Benavente, D. Fox, B. Van Buren. Row I: R. Craig, D. Rudisell, K. Harrington, J. Alston, D. Nichols. Row II: J. Peebles, C. Evans, C. Milline, L. Chess, M. Thomas, J. Warren. Row III: L. Brown, C. Shorter, C. Ashton, C. Stevenson, D. Haith, W. Holley. Standing: Mr. Caison, H. Jackson. Ballouites arriving early or departing late walk the third floor to the accompaniment of strumming guitars. Meeting under the direction of Mr. Lindquist and president, Deborah Fox, the members of our singing Folk Club enjoy practicing for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Programs. Besides the choral element, this hip group provides an excellent opportunity to meet new friends. Folk club Parlez-vous francais? Not only do the members of the French Club enjoy speaking the language, but with the leadership of Joyce Alston, President, and Mr. Caison, Sponsor, they participate in activities ranging from a shopping trip to Georgetown to roller skating. Most afternoon meetings provide a scintillating atmosphere for discussion. I French club

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Cross countr Streaking through the moving mists, or trudging around the block speckled with beads of perspiration from the afternoon sun, is Ballou's cross country team. Such preparation coupled with team calisthenics is the reason for the Knights' great CFOSS COl1I1tI'y SC21S0l'l. Row I: M. Jenkins, P. Lacy Row II: F. Stevenson, G. McKnight, B. Hackett, A. Powell Row III: F. Williams, H. Boone, S. Gray, J. Osman Row IV: J. Ford Row I: P. Doctor, D. Johnson, V. Johnson M Strader, S. Lampkins W Pankey Row II: L. Knox, s. Marshall, A. Mayfield, Pf Gillis, D. Dessaso, Df Rtldiseii, vi D ra m a Jones. Row III: G. Smoot, M. Adams, Mr. Tynham sponsor. Row IV: B. Jones, P. Weems, B. Pope. club The intention of the Drama Club is not to produce a Taylor or Burton, but to provide pleasurable entertainment for the school and community. Thus, with Mr. Twynham as sponsor and William Pankey as president, the association permits a great opportunity for Thespians at Ballou. In 1968-69, the addition of a large number of sophomores, to the ranks of talented juniors and incomparable seniors gave the Drama Club its largest enrollment ever. I4l

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Mrs. Haley, A. McKay, A. Buckley, A. Aikens, L. Brown, I. Sutherland, Y. Lewis, D. Gaines, G. Rousey, J. Alston. Future Homemakers of America The purpose of' the FHA sponsored by Mrs. F. Haley, is to help improve the personal, family, and community living of individuals. The theme for 1968-69 is Citizenship Challenges Youf' a fitting slogan in view of their activities: meeting at Anacostia to present a relaxer, making and repairing toys brought in by the student body For Santa's workshop, and volunteering to work at different hospitals. F ' Row I: B. Capino, S. Carter, C. Bachiller, D. McNair. N R ll:A.All ,C.Sh t ,S.M hll,B.Webb,T u Hijrisvhman, C. linen, andospinsor, l3iiZ.2ll'aylor. The health suite, located on the first floor, near the main lobby, is the meeting place for Ballou's F.N.A. Future Nurses of America consists of college-bound girls interested in the field of nursing. Meetings take place twice monthly under the supervision of Mrs. Taylor our school nurse. The Future Nurses volunteer to work at nearby hospitals, and sometimes visit well-equipped medical labs.