Booker T Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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U.N. Council Members Sponsor UNICEF Trick or Treat FRONT ROW: Gail Scott, Marie Suggs, Pamela Wright, Maurice Roane, Patricia Bishop, Andrea Taylor. ROW 2: Yvette Camey, Terrie Reid, Yolanda Robinson, Veronica Thoroughgood, Cynthia Cheatham, Beverly San- ders, Kristi Crocker. ROW 3: Cheryl Clark, Lillie Uzzle, Margaret Lindsay, Hiram Brett, Roland Watkins, J. L. Scott, Luther Wilson, Francine Lee. Gail Scott, Andrea Taylor, Pamela Wright, Hiram Brett, Sharon Freeman, Yvette Carney and Patricia Bishop watch and listen as Mrs. Fortesque name the flags of each UN Country. .sick 5,4 , 91 Sm st Organized at Booker Washington High in 1961, the purpose of the National United Nations Council is To maintain interna- tional peace and security, and to that end, to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of acts or ag- gression or other breaches of the peace. The United Nations Council activities justly indicate an organization of superb initiative. Sponsored this year were: the trick or treat for UNICEF project held at Halloween, which this year grossed 5324. 71g the UN assembly commemorating UN week, the school Voice of Democracy Contest in which Shirley Hodges Won first place, Luther Wilson, second place and Marie Suggs, third place. Shirley Hodges represented her school in the district contest. The UN won the first-prize trophy for the most decorative Thanksgiving basket. In March students participated in a nation-wide UN contest which offers schol- arships to eligible students. 32

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Red Cross Assists with Blood Bank and X-Ray Unit Will words ever come to Yvonne Burton, Vanessa Claiborne, and Regina Kelley as they select topics from the RED CROSS JOURNALS for their planned discussion? Representatives of the Amer- ican Red Cross were very active in encouraging students to help people in need and in promoting universal understanding. The Washington Chapter of the Red Cross, composed of homeroom representatives, had as their primary objective the giving of aid and cheer to the aged and needy in the community. Red Cross members assisted the Blood Bank by washing and sterilizing containers. When the mobile TB X-ray unit was set up at the Globe Iron Company, mem- bers assisted with the distribution of x-ray cards. During the Easter holidays, Red Cross representatives vis- ited the First Baptist Home for the aged on Park Avenue and pre- sented gifts to the patients. The presentation of a musical pro- gram added much cheer to the lives of the residents. ...A-V A ,nf W an-,, Y 41: 2 ,Us A ' 75' af' Jacqueline Koo works diligently as she prepares Red Cross ma- terial for classroom distribution. 31

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Future Teachers Distribute Materials at Job Fair ,tg FRONT ROW: Linda Parker, Deborah jones, Thomasine jordan, Phyllis Clark, Glennis Tripp. ROW 2: Janice Graves, Rita Dolberry, Gaynell jones, Brenda Hunter, Odessa Wright. ROW 3: Patricia Collins, Dianne Riddick, Deborah Phelps, Deborrah McCoy, Gail White, Frank Malloy. 3 'J A051 D 'J I l 3- n With the great emphasis placed on T education today, there is an increased i demand for well-qualified teachers. The Future Teachers of America organization aims to inspire those students who are inclined to follow the teaching profession. To get first-hand knowledge of teachers' responsibilities, members of the FTA served as ushers at a district teachers meeting, and participated in worthwhile group discussions. They also assisted Mr. Freeman in night school registration. During National Education Week, the FTA assisted teachers by serving as aides. This valuable experience gave club members an insight into a challeng- ing profession. Keenly aware of the needs of others, the FTA prepared and presented a Christ- mas basket to a needy family. At the city-wide job Fair sponsored by Chamber of Commerce, members of the FTA assisted with the distribution and collection of materials. Frank Malloy and Kathy Lamb, future teachers, as- sist Mr. Freeman with night school registration. 33 ' I