Bedford High School - Epic Yearbook (Bedford, OH)

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 I want to make this perfectly clear”, says Presi- dent Vinnie Sisson as he addresses the audience of the VICA queen ceremony. Front row left to right: Donetta Bowen, Kathy Churak, Joyce Miller, Queen Debbie Hocevar, Judy Riddles, and Tammy Brickman. Second row escorts: Dave Shalashnow, Vinnie Sisson, Dan Campese, Joe Dashko, Rich Ulanowski, Kevin Hovan. Back Row: Kathy Young, Bill Money, Kathy Beba, and Lou Geis. As Mr. Hemphill watches, 1978-79 VICA Queen Debbie Hocevar takes a break from the VICA activities. Who’s your hairdresser? Tim White, Kevin Hovan, and Tammy Brickman enjoy the festivi- ties after the VICA Queen ceremony. ft;' v beN AZ

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LEADERSHIP Learning to grow into more productive and inventive adults in a modern society “Upon my honor, I pledge to prepare myself by diligent study and ardent prac- tice ...” This begins the VIC A club pledge that all members must take. The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, rank as a national organization for stu- dents which deals primarily in industry, trade, technology, and health education. When classifying groups of this kind, Ohio ranks 2nd nationally giving way only to the great state of Texas. Although the organization failed soon after it began in 1930, some 20 states kept the idea alive. They individually or- ganized the clubs to suit the needs of their students. This continual interest eventually led to the reconstruction of the national organization in 1965. The ideas and beliefs of VICA are evident in their colors: Red and white represent the individual states and their clubs. Blue represents the com- mon union of the states and their clubs. While gold represents the individual. VICA has participated in many com- munity centered activities which has in- creased student pride and personal growth. Helping the elderly, driving voters to the polls, and volunteering to work for The Little Sisters Of The Poor were only three of the many successful projects performed by the Bedford Chapter. The big event of the year has always been choosing a VICA queen. This year was no exception. Eight girls competed for the honor of representing BUS in state wide competition. Each participant was privately interviewed by a pannel of judges. Each contestant then delivered a speech on why she desired to become queen. After all the points were totaled, Debbie Hocevar was declared VICA queen for 1978-79. After this grueling competition, a social featuring punch and cookies, sufficed to relax both the contestants, their escorts, parents, judges and school officials. 16 Student Life

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The 1978 Sweetheart Ball Queen and her court: Mark Harringer, Pam Bartoroni, Kathy Houla- han. Len Stusek, Chris D'Amico, Jen Genutis, Lou Kunkle, Queen Karen Tomondy, Bob Barrett, 1977 Queen Sherry Howard, Larry Kunkle, Jessica Wchrum, Mark Vadaj, and Karen Barr. “Why isn’t anyone dancing?'’ exclaims Mary Alder to her date Jim Jones during the corona tion ceremonies at the Sweetheart Ball.