Corcoran High School - Glen Echo Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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G0 to the Head 0 the Class T.J. Corcoran's chapter of the National Honor Society is a community service organization composed of academically superior students. There are rigid quali- fications Which the students must meet in order to gain admittance. Sopho- mores must have an accumulated aver- age of 90 or above, Juniors need to achieve an 88 accumulated average, and Seniors must have an overall stand- ing of 85. The officers of the National Honor Society for the l977-78 school year are as follows: Chris Scannel, president, ,Shelly Taylor, vice president, Amy Dunn, treasurerg Judy Quinn and Pat Rankin are both secretaries. These offi- cers, in company with an ambitious and energetic group of students, have had a prosperous and fulfilling year. Thinking over her responsibilities as presi- dent of the National Honor Society, Chris Scannell shows her leadership qualities in many ways. Oo Q Congratulations are in order! It's not easy to become part of Corcoran's Chapter of the National Honor Society, but as you can sec many students have achieved this goal. Go to the Head of the Class, you deserve it! ' '--W, ,W It is not always easy to find a quiet place to study, but Glen Sturge, a member ofthe National Honor Society, finds a unique way of solving a difficult prob1em.l

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Easy oneyf Life front row: Colleen Gleason, Sarah Gilbert, Sharon Delee, Cheryl Plummer. 2nd row: Barbara Bugnacki, Sue Stoudenmyre, Margaret Hartwell, Ivy Tillman, Jaynae Lewis, Melanie Burdick. 2 W front row: Ann McFadyen, Sherrie May, Nancy Goldecker. 2nd row: Debbie Paige, Sue Martin. 3rd row: Kathy Beach, Connie Ulasewicz. 4th row: Julie Hannon, Theresa Knapp, Janice Pigula. The Future Business Leaders Association chapter at Corcoran is open to those stu- dents who are involved in business courses. The club was established to help students develop leadership abilities, provide more direction in the intelligent choice of busi- ness occupations, and improve the stand- ards for entrance into these occupations. Members participate in contests with other FBLA chapters at the Annual State Lead- ership Conference. Thirty-five exams are offered ranging from bookkeeping and ac- counting, to shorthand and public speak- ing. City meetings are held four times a year and district meetings are conducted twice a year featuring guest speakers who discuss business opportunities. Some of the fund raising activities that FBLA had this year were the selling of can- dy sticks, scented pens, and Christmas gift items. Everybody is a homemaker, says Con- nie Ulasewicz, the Future Homemakers of America advisor. The common image of a homemaker is a mother with six children, doing the wash, making the meals, and cleaning the house. The FHA club is trying to change that image and show the stu- dents of Corcoran what is the meaning of the word homemaker. Members define homemaker as anyone trying to live in a nuturing, self-fulfilling environment. This role will differ among different life styles. The FHA club has been involved in a big fund raising event in addition to n few charity events. Corcoranls FHA club is a Service Organization, they make Easter baskets for the children's hospital. The New York State FHA has a project to raise money to build a school through the Peace Corps in South America. They hope Corcoran will get involved in helping their state wide organization. ii

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Stratego front row: Ganesh Sundaram, Tim Reed, Kathy Tadros. 2nd row: Glen Sturge, Carl Norman, Aaron Tussing. 3rd row: Von Campbell, Jeff Porter, John Canfield. During their lunch break, Sharon Gatewood and Stephanie Wheat passed the time bumping to the music in the background. The Model United Nations Club was one of T.J.C's best tra- vel organizations. Throughout the year the group attended four Model U.N. conferences. In the fall months, they parti- cipated in the Auburn Model U.N. held at Harvard Univer- sity. In the spring, the group went to Rochester for the Roch- ester Association Model U.N. This year was highlighted when the group arrived in New York City for the National High School Model U.N. Conference which was held at the United Nations building. Along with meeting new people, traveling around the Northeast, and en- joying a rewarding experience, the delegates learned the pro- cedural techniques of diplomatic relations and the intricate workings of the United Nations. 'Y W ' first row: Sharon Gatewood, Stephanie Wheat, E. Lucas, Leroy Vance, Lloyd Johnston, Donnie Singleton. 2nd row: Nina Williams, Robin Trotman, Renee Seals, Priscilla Smith, Ivy Tillman, Jaynae Lewis, Shar- on DeLee, Gwen Washington, Renee Watson, Janet Martin. The Action Team has not been seen much this year, but they are very much in action. They have sponsored many of the lollipop sales that are held at T.J.C. in addition to collecting food to be given to the Rescue Mission and needy families. James Lucas, the advisor, and his team are very busy and ac- tive, as tits their name. Cog O