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

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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

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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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Tau Bgta Sigm EEngages Other Organization t Q S Qs K be wtf' t t E Z FRONT ROW: Alphonso Tillery, Dennis Clark, joseph Brown, San juan Thomas, Ronald Powell, Luther Wilson, Curtis Speller, Myron James. ROW 2: James Corprew, Robert Fitzgerald, james Johnson, Nathaniel Parker, Willie Freeman, Plummer Hendrick, Edwin Wilson, John Jenkins. ROW 3: Elvin Hughes, Alvin Clemmons, Byrd Hall, Irving Spencer, Garry Simpson, Steven Newsome, Maurice Roane, William Freeman. ROW 4: Hiram Brett, Benjamin Mclntosh, Elwood Tyson, Kerry Burke, Robert Wilson, Ernest Stepney, Louis Carr. ROW 5: Gar- land Keaton, Robert Laury, Ulysses Reed, Preston Epps, Alvin Armstrong, Kearney Stephens. The Tau Beta Sigma Organization was very active this school year. During the Thanksgiving season, more people were able to enjoy a turkey dinner because the gm, sais Taus contributed one of the baskets that were sent from B.T. Washington High. To develop its members socially, the organization sponsored a number of events this year, which included a Christmas dance and the annual Green and Yellow Ball, which was the highlight of the year. To display the outstanding and unique talents of the members, an assembly pro- gram was presented to members of the stu- dent body. The organization also exhibited an in- terest in politics. At campaign time, they presented candidates whom they felt had the qualities for president and athletic manager Sinai? Fish POYVQ11, gfeSidt'211gt'il:1s1irc1?::iflYSIl4rT2151eik of Student Participation Association. E 2. lgma FCCCIVCS C Ilgfa - . 1 for his excellent leadership of the Taus. In athleucsv the members of the BOYS Tau Beta Sigma Organization played other organizations throughout the school to dis- play their athletic abilities in football and basketball. 34