David Crockett High School - Texan Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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utures Our students are working today to insure that they will have greater career opportunities after graduation. Looking toward the future seems to be the ap- propriate theme for the community oriented clubs at Crockett such as F.T.A., H.E.R.O. C.V.A.E., and F.H.A. Chap. II. The students apply experience toward their goals, and choosing a future. Minta Palmer, the spon- sor of Chapter II division of H.E.C.E., planned a visit to the Texas School For The Deaf. Outdoor games, cupcakes, and Valentine cards created an atmosphere of excitement for the kids, and success for the students involved. She said, The childrenls smiles were a larger reward than anything material. Giving of themselves is the concept of the clubs. Visits to the elderly, bak- ing cookies for holidays, and beneficial projects are a fraction club planning. To give someone the reassurance that you care is easy, and you may have made someone else's world a little brighter said freshman Jennifer Smith. H.E.R.O. has students working at a large variety of fast food stores such as McDonald's, Sonic, Con- ans, and Mr. Gatti's. Other students work in grocery stores such as H.E.B., and Safeway. Extra spending cash is one benefit from having a job, but having to balance school and work together is a real chore. The club helps students better prepare themselves for their Working future.. Sponsor Kay Kaiser said the students really put a lot of effort into this club, and they need to be recognized for con- tributing to society. Future Teachers of America has a member- ship of 10 students from Crockett. At state conven- tion, F.T.A. received a Distinguished Service Award for work the club president contributed toward advertising for the club. President Michelle Creasey said This is the most active F.T.A. that Crockett has ever had. Junior F.T.A., member Shelly Houston won the district office of historian for the upcoming year. C.V.A.E. has a different concept than the others. The goal of Cougar Den is to qualify students in food management. The organization consists of 30 members, and sponsor Miss Creech. The C.V.A.E. organization has catered numerous social events, and the profit is then put back toward costs. At an Area Convention held in San Antonio, senior Stan Hart placed third in food service com- petition. This dealt with the management, prepara- tion and serving of food. The C.V.A.E. program gives the students a solid education in a field they may choose to pursue later in life. Sponsor Miss Creech organized the 1984-85 Cougar Den, and has helped the club suc- ceed. Each organization has a specific field to work in, and focus on a future of more choices, and greater options. F.T.A., C.V.A.E., F.H.A.- Chapter II, and H.E.R.O. are all clubs ihwqx gm-.Q Q 9 Q Q u n 'KA . Ms umm? r 4 1 x T v 1 Future Teachers of America Top: Michelle Creasey, Frederika Leach, Rita De Cesare, Brenda Rosbury, and Michelle Huston Bottom: Sponsor Janet Wayne, Amy Felps, Stephanie Edwards, Anne Herry, and Sheri Rech 140fFTA,HERO , making today a better S lfor' fic: Q-4 place, which will in turn 'yo ri :iff ' createabetitilr tomgrcglw. . X Q t fl: ,M ' ris y 0 son V -ei M L A ' if n., l 4 4 l - 4 Home Economics Related Occupations Back Row: John Abernathy, Cindy Reyes, Debra Hernandez, Danny Duette Denise Gauia, Sponsor Kay Kaiser, Laura Lozano, Ronna Mucha. Front Row Andrew Pardo, Rudy Garcia, Robin Griffin, Angela Juliano, Yvette Paez, Julie Thompson, Michelle Rihn, Lisa Hansen.

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Skill for Hire The Drafting Club sparks the imagination of students who are interested in the field of architecture, and project drafting. It is a self satisfying endeavor to create the plans for a home or a neighborhood for students who choose to pursue their drafting skills. A cer- tified architect can make exceptionally good money if he is successful in meeting the demands of his client's taste. The idea of good money and being recognized as a success in a skilled job appeals to high school students that are looking for a sure future. The group sponsor Mr. Borchardt, teaches the students how to dedicate themselves to excellence in their work, which shows through on each project his students complete. Students were encouraged to submit draw- ings to the 1985 Texas State Drawing Com- petition sponsored by Texas A 8z M Universi- ty. Drawings from first and second year students were judged, and Kathy Tiley won first place in the first-year student competition. The Auto-mechanics department is always full of students tinkering with the mechanical life that makes the car run. Crockett Auto- mechanics has courses to teach everything from how to change a tire or oil, to figuring out problems that may exist in the engine. In order to take the Auto-mechanics class, the student must be a junior or senior, be able to commit three class periods a day to the department, and have basic knowledge of cars. Senior Steve Adams, has dedicated hours of his time, and his car Bessie', to lear- ning and applying skills he has learned, to his car. He said A car isn't just machinery on four wheels that rolls, a car has a life of its own, and knowing a car's equipment and capabilities is a skill.', Steve has been part of the auto mechanics program for both his junior and senior years. I may choose a total- ly different job field later on down the line, but I'll always have this skill to fall back on, and I'll always be able to maintain my car. Distributive Education Clubs of America president Curtis James, works at Allen's Boot Center for five or six days a week, putting in over 35 hours a week. He is a typical example of a D.E.C.A. student. The idea of balancing school and a job is easy to adapt to, although the hours can cut into my social life, and put a strain on school work at times. To be in D.E.C.A. a student must have a job, and able to maintain a passing average in order to compete in competitions. D.E.C.A. has numerous areas in which students compete in, such as apparel and accessories, advertis- ing, general marketing, general merchandise, and food marketing. Students compete in District, Area, and State events. During the two day contest, the first day is spent on testing the students comprehension and skill ability. the second day is spent in job role P ay- Students benefit from D.E.C.A. by taking the class Merchandising and Distributive Education, then utilizing what they have learned in their jobs. We learn how to manage and maintain a job position, that is necessary to the career field we may choose after graduating said Curtis James. We're all trying to make something of ourselves dur- ing high school. H- . A., N av. - ---41 - - A 1,-f -IA af .-,4 ffl ' Junior Kathy Tiley won first place in the first year drawing competition sponsored by Texas Ad'iM University. Kathy's mechanical drawing was selected from several thousand entries for first place. She is interested in pursuing a field of engineering after graduation. Draft, M rfzDE