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

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Future Nurses Explore Nursing Careers and Qualiiications I FRONT ROW: Annie Brown, Ethel Johnson, Nurse Moore, Angelus Braith, Belinda Davis. ROW 2: Juanita Wat- ford, Edith Billups, Joanne Clemons, Gayle Spencer, Barbara Hinton, Margaret Lyons. ROW 3: Joyce Washing- ton, Eva Overton, Yvonne Harper, Gloria Brown, Diane Collins, Agnes Perry. rv W' One of the newest organizations at our school is theif'Future Nurses of America Club which is celebrating its second year. Members had the oppor- tunity to explore careers in the field of nursing and to encourage other students to explore this area. Club members were frequently able to visit nursing centers and get first- hand information on the career which was interesting to them. The enthusiasm which was exhibited last term is certain to be reflected in fu- ture plans. Members of this organization were made aware of the need for well- trained, qualified nurses. They dis- covered that there was no limit to the job opportunities in the area of nursing, and members of the Future Nurses ex- plored, in detail, the necessary qualifi- cations for these careers. 45 ' if 1 fm su 1 Gwendolyn Ford and Gloria Brown get a learn doing knowledge of practical nursing. fn Org

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Y-Teens Work Closely with Phyllips l,Nheatley Y.W.C.A. X E ng J x - FRONT ROW: Beverly Blount, Eva Overton, Rita Dolbery, Phyllis Lindsey. ROW 2: Sarah Winston, Yvonne Ricks, Juanita Watford, Phyllis Downing, Belinda Haskins. ROW 3: Patricia Harris, Gail Rogers, Mildred Wil- son, Agnes Perry, Patricia Smith, Verretta Hall. ROW 4: Pheobe Diggs, Phyllis Harrison, Sherrell Green, lsadora Overton, Barbara Hinton, Sadie Arrington. The program of the Y-Teens was a var- ied one because it tried to meet the needs of its individual members as well as others. The organization worked closely with the activity program of the Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A. Y-Teens from the Norfolk and Chesa- peake areas attended a three-day confer- ence to discuss the duties and responsibil- ities of the different officers. During the Christmas Holidays, mem- bers from the senior high and junior high bers gave contributions to Thanksgiving baskets and UNICEF to help needy fami- lies. The final activities included a worship service at First Baptist Church and a spring fashion show. Sarah Winston gets measurement of Eva Overton's coat which is recorded by lsadora Overton. Y- Teens make preparations for their spring fashion show. 44 schools presented a Christmas play. Mem-

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rls' Glee Club Presents Music for Y FRONT ROW: Claudine Davis, Lorraine Dent, Truann Pettiford, Gayle Braye, Laverne Grier, Carolyn Whitmore, Constance Smith, Inetta Crump. ROW 2: Gwendolyn Johnson, Deborah Wiggins, Jakie Barbour, Burma Britt, Christyl Cartwright, Frances Boughton, Delores Vemon. ROW.d: Patricia Amlet, Patricia Warren, Dorothy Mc- Cullough, Catherine johnson, Lorraine Ferebee, Vivia Sisderi, Joyce Spruill, Shirley Harris, Brenda Gray. .I W's',QfSsi'p Despite the fact that the Girls' Glee Club lost most of its former members through graduation, the organization got off to a good start this school year. Through hard work and concentration, the girls were able to dev 'wa beautiful blend and lovely tone quali . In addition to participation in the annual Christmas Concert, the girls presented a Christmas Concert for the students of Jacox junior High School. For the Epiph- any Service at Grace Episcopal Church, the girls presented a program of Christ- mas music. 'The Girls' Ensemble made several ap- pearances for local church and civic groups. Highlight of the school year was the Spring Concert at Lake Taylor High School. Sharon Payton, Yvonne Peele, and Gwendolyn John- In the Spring, as a culminating event, the son, Dorothy McCullough listen to another inter- pretation of a selection which they are learning. Glee Club took an educational trip. 46