Ballou High School - Roundtable Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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.

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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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Future Teachers of America The Future Teachers of America is composed of dedicated young men and women who are interested in the profession of teaching as a career. The activities include tutoring at nearby elementary schools, offering aid to students in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades who may be weak in various subjects. Girls' Athletic Association The Girl's Athletic Association provides after school activities for girls who wish to participate in the Intra-mural and Junior Varsity sports, such as basketball, volleyball, hockey, softball, and badminton. The president, Sonya Tyler, planned an extensive schedule of events for the l968-69 season.