Ballou High School - Roundtable Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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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.

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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: A. Carver, J. Fox, C. Dashell, L. Lumbeng, E. Powell, B. Jones, D. Maxwell, L. Champman, P. Dallas, V. Beverly, Mrs. Lindquist. The National Honor Society is an organization, which honors those students who have managed to maintain at least a B average and who are outstanding in leadership, character, and service. The sponsor of the Ballou Chapter of the N.H.S. is Mrs. F. Howard who has worked diligently with the president, Gayle Fralin, and other members ofthe society to plan the various activities such as a Christmas tea, and an induction ceremony in the spring. German club Ach du lieber! This is the fourth year ofthe German Club. Although it is one ofthe lesser known groups at Ballou, it is very active. At the Spring picnic members enjoy a variety of German foods. At club meetings slides of' various parts of Germany are shown and new unusual games are played. Sponsored by Frau Lindquist the club welcomes anyone interested in learning about German culture. Pamela Milner, Darlene McMillian, Adrienne Ross N I-I Gayle Fralin, and sponsor Mrs. F. Howard Members of the Society volunteer to serve as Ballou guides for visiting V.I.P.'s