Bartow High School - Summerlin Echo Yearbook (Bartow, FL)

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Boys' Staters John Calandros and John Stanfill BHS’S Boys ’ Staters Boys' State has been hailed as one of the greatest learn- ing experiences available to youth and to be selected as a representative from BHS is indeed an honor. This year, the lucky and capable young men chosen to attend this con- vention of boys from all over the state were |ohn Calandros and John Stanfill. The two Johns spent a week of intense government study at Tallahassee, traveling to the State Capitol during the day and residing at the campus of FSU at night. Their daily curriculum included such activities as mock congressional sessions and special speeches from ranking Florida officials including the Honorable Gover- nor Bob Graham. These young men returned with an in- creased knowledge of Florida Government and, also, friendships statewide. John Calandros is a member of Key Club, and was ninth grade Student Council President. He also played defense for the fighting Yellow Jacket Football Team. John Stanfill is a representative in the Student Council and Vice President of Honor Society. He participates in sports, being captain of both the cross country and track teams. For his efforts, he was selected as a Who's Who Among American High School Students. Supreme Court Justice Girls' State, like Boys' State, provides a tremendous learning op- portunity. This year's representative, Joanne Raulerson, played the experience to the hilt. Upon arriving at the FSU campus, where the girls stayed during their week-long adventure, Joanne went directly to campaigning for the office of Supreme Court Justice. With the help of her roommate. Public Defender Jack Shreves' daughter — Amy, Bartow’s girl won her position. The rest of the week was spent touring with Florida Supreme Court Justice Joe Boyd. Joanne has served the school as Editor-In-Chief of the Annual, President of the Junior and Senior Classes, and a member of Honor Society and the Anchor Club. On the County Level, she was chair- man of the Southwest Area School’s Advisory Board and a member of the Student Forum. Joanne received the Veteran of Foreign Wars District speech title and is listed in Who's Who Among American High School students. Girls' Stater Joanne Raulerson 28

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KELLY MIMS - Kelly was the cowboy's representative for this year's Homecoming Court. She is a well spoken one. at that. Through FFA. she participated in Public Speaking and won the Chapter and Subdistrict titles Kelly is also a member of the journalism Staff and a former member of the Anchor Club. Like the other girls, she loves to enjoy herself. Water skiing, singing, and flute and piano playing are among her favorite pastimes. DENISE LAGASSE — The epitome of health and good looks. Denise is a favorite of all at BHS. Her role as captain of the cheerleading squad has earned her fame in the area of voice volume. She has served the school well as a member of the An chor Club and Honor Society-. Treasurer of FHA. Senior Class, and SABRA SPIVEY - With Junior Calender Girl and the title of 1981 Cover Girl. Sabra is known as Bartow High's Beautiful Blond. Not only is she attractive, but she is active as well. Miss Spivey has been a cheerleader since ninth grade and served the stu- dent government in the role of Student Represen- tative. To maintain her fine form, she bowls and. like a true Floridian, swims and water skis. Student Council. This physically fit young lady has been captain of the volleyball team for both her Junior and Senior years, and for those same years was elected to the ALL County Volleyball team. Of course, her beauty was recognized as she was elected both a Sophomore and Senior Calender Girl. 27

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Fran Harris visits Washington Congressional Classroom Every year one very fortunate person is selected to attend Con- gressman Andy Ireland's Eighth Annual Congressional District High School Intern Program in Washington, D.C. Miss Harris toured the City of Washington and, more important, received an in- side look at the government. She heard speakers such as majority leader |im Wright and Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill. Without a doubt, this will be a trip Fran will long remember for knowledge and friends gained. During 1980-81, Fran has been extremely active. She is Student Council President and Senior Editor of the Yearbook. This energetic young lady is a member of the tennis team and still finds time to serve the community through the Anchor Club and Anchor Talent. FHA. Honor Society and the Student Forum. Fran is also Key Club Sweetheart and was picked Calendar Girl for the month of September. Good Citizens Chosen The DAR Good Citizens are chosen by the students' popular vote. This year's recipients are indeed popular and rightly so. They are active, attractive and concerned about their fellow man — all a good citizen should be. Kelly Bruce is active in sports as a varsity volleyball starter and as a cheerleader for both the football and basketball seasons. This bouncy blond is a member of the Honor Society. Student Council and is Secretary of the French Club. Her beauty was recognized as she was chosen for the Month of March on the 1980-81 Calendar. Hank Simpson, like Kelly, played an active part in the life at BHS. He is a member of the Honor Society. Sports, however, are his strong points as he played on both the var- sity football team and the baseball team. Bartow Senior High School salutes all the good citizens. The role they play is a vital one. For, without them, there would be no real school and no free country. DAR Good Citizens H.ink Simpson and Kelly Bruce 29