Coe Brown Northwood Academy - Chronicle Yearbook (Northwood, NH)

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Freshmen: Front Row: Doreen Colpritt, Peter Martin, John Brown. Bill Lucier, Brian Elliott. Martin Elliott. Sue St. Clair, Lou Ann Snedeker. Middle Row: Joey Spreeman, Shirley Pichette, Brenda Pichettc, Jim Cur- rier, Dennis Tuttle, Junior Tasker. Rich Gardner. Back Row: Jerome LaPanne, Dick DeButts. Steve Piwowarcz, Joel Parson, Ken Lapage. Juniors and Seniors: Front Row: Brian Allen. Dan Smart. Kathy Jock, Sarah Mooers. Debbie Robin- son, Debbie Tuttle, Dwayne Coffin, Andy Hibbard. Middle Row: Andy LaPanne. Scott Burklund, Cliff Young, Ann Brady, Linda Marquis. Back Row: Don Smith, Fred Potter, Mike Hearn. Jim Bongiovani, Rodney Bateman. More Than Just Farmers Coe-Brown is the home of one of the most active FFA chapters in New Hamp- shire. Their success can be seen in the countless awards and honors that are displayed throughout the school. This year's FFA, headed by Advisers Paul Davis, Jr., and Bruce Farr, has received more honors than ever. Five members of the Chapter travelled to the 54th National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, and received not one but three national awards. One award was the BOAC (Building of Our American Com- munities) Award, which the Chapter received for planting and cultivating wild flowers in the Concord area. The Chapter also received the National Safety Award for redesigning the safety areas in the shop. The third award was for overall ex- cellence as an FFA chapter. Out of 8,200 chapters in this country, only 164 receive this high honor. Many people don't realize the hard work behind these honors. The Chapter is constantly busy with programs to show how agriculture affects every aspect of our lives. The Food For America Program is one such event. Volunteers from the Chapter travel to local grammar schools to in- troduce farm animals to . Iiildren. The children are allowed to p-. the animals and ask questions about them from the volunteers. The Chapter also sets up a Petting Zoo at the Special Olympics. This 'minibarnyard' is a smaller version of the barn Coe-Brown maintains at the Deerfield Fair. People are allowed to walk through the barn and pat goats, rab- bits, ducks, ponies, calves, and other farm animals. There is also an incubator where people can watch baby chicks being hatched. These are just some of the oppor- tunities available to a Coe-Brown FFA member. The FFA provides so much ex- perience and guidance for students throughout their high school years that it is no wonder the FFA is one of the fastest growing organizations in the country. The Coe-Brown FFA is certainly a credit to the Future Farmers of America. Students from the Northwood Elementary School are allowed to pat the animals as Sarah Mooers and Rich Emond take pan in The Food for America Program. FFA Officers: Above Middle: Front Row: Kathi Jock, state secretary; Sarah Mooers, reporter; Gilt Young, president; Ed O'Connor, secretary. Bad Row: Paul Davis, Jr., adviser; Neil Mooers, ex- ecutive officer. Andy Bates, treasurer; Donald Smith, sentinel; Bruce Farr, adviser. Sophomores: Above: Front Row: Michelle Koloski, Mark Witham, Becky LaPanne, Amy Robinson, Rick Emond. Back Row: Diane Coyle, Ed O'Con- nor. Earl Jock, Neil Mooers, Randy Young, Andy Bates. 18

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and ACTIVITIES One of our most prominent organizations is the FFA. Seen here are Dan Smart and Cliff Young at the annual Food for American Program at Northwood Elemen- tary School. 17

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Busy Bees During the year in FHA, we par- ticipated in many events. We helped to test young children’s eyes and ears at the Lion's Club Annual Eye and Ear Clinic. We also went to St. Anselm’s College to attend a regional fall rally, where those who went participated in workshops on membership, leadership, and fund raising. To boost membership, we had a spaghetti supper where we inducted new members into our organization. We held installation of new officers in October. In the spring we look forward to many projects. The spring convention will be held in May. In February the Lion's Club holds a 'Fun-in-the-Sun Day' where we have a chance to help the blind enjoy themselves. We are also working on a program to introduce good nutrition to young children. We are saddened at the untimely death of our long-time adviser and friend, Mrs. Helen Dodge. All of us gained much from her patience and knowledge. We hope that we can carry on the tradition of the FHA in the future. 4 Mrs. Helen Dodge (above) remembered as that nice per- son with a special touch. For over 25 years, Helen Dodge taught at Coe-Brown. She taught everything from biology to home economics. Whatever she taught, she gave one important lesson to her pupils — caring. Many people may have thought she was 'too involved,' but she was just trying to help the students that she lov- ed. Many people may not have agreed with her, but they all learned something from her. She was more than just a teacher; she was a friend who was there when you needed her. She would listen when no one else would. She will be missed by both students and faculty. Mary DeButts The FHA Candlelight Ceremony (above) welcomes in new members each year. (Left) Back Row: Irene Champagne. Stacy Cham- pagne. Michelle Small, Debbie McKnight, Kim Holmes, Tricia McAUcer, Mrs. Mongeon; Front Row: Jodie Spencer, Joyce Eaton. Janet Nutter, Kathy Jock, Yvonne Richardson, 1-ouAnn Wilbur 19