Dayton Joint High School - Maple Memories Yearbook (Dayton, PA)

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F.F.A.HONORS The Dayton Chapter of the F.F.A. was represented at the 1956 Farm Show by four Dayton students, accompanied by their advisor, Mr. King. The boys, Robert Thompson, Richard Deemer, Clifford Griffith, and Donald Patterson, stayed in Harrisburg for four days. A distinct honor was bestowed upon DJHS when three Dayton boys received the Keystone Farmer award, which is the highest de- gree given to F.F.A. boys in the State of Pennsylvania. The recip- ients of the Degrees were Clifford Griffith, Class of 19563 Dale Aden, Class of 1955g and David Brice, Class of 1954. Clifford Griffith, Mr. King, Dave Brice, CMissing from the picture is Dale Adenl. F.H.A.HONORS Three Dayton girls were recipients of State Degrees, the highest in Pennsylvania homemaker degree awards, at the Farm Show in Harrisburg in January. Linda Beck, Bernice Marshall, and Grace Lockhart, in receiving state degrees, won recognition of their active participation in the F.H.A. for the past three years. Linda Beck, state historian, gave information to the F.H.A. delegates concerning the state project 'fCrossnore and attended the state executive council meetings. Others in attendance at the Farm Show were Elaine West, Jean Calhoun, Claire Brocious, Marilyn Brocious, Betty Ann Good, and Nancy Marshall. These girls plus Carrie Lee Galbraith have recently attained the chapter degree awards. The girls were accompanied on the trip to Harrisburg by Miss Ila Rea, the F.H.A. advisor. iSeatedb Grace Lockhart, Linda Beck, Bernice Marshall fStandingJ Betty Ann Good, Nancy Marshall, Jean Calhoun, Claire Brocious, Carrie Galbraith 47

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fUTl IDE FAIQMEIQS UF AMEIQICA Row 1-Edwin Doverspike, George Abel, Anthony Odosso, Robert Thompson, James Griffith, Richard Lewis, Dale Brocious. Row 2-Robert Wadding, Norman Beers, Ronald Echman, Eugene Gearhart, David Ferguson, Donald Patterson, James Sell, Richard Cornman, Wendell Alcorn, Gary Schrecengost. Row 3-Jerry Rainer, Ronald Earley, Ronald Mclntire, James Smith, Merle Earley, Ronald Stit- eler, Oscar Gearhart, James Craig, Elzie Ferringer, Bruce Bowser. Row 4-Allen Brocious, Richard Deemer, Mark Stephenson, Eugene Stitler, Richard Smith, Clifford Griffith, Ralph Williamson, Raymond Williamson, Vernon Doverspike, John Odosso, The primary purpose of F.F.A. is to develop competent, aggressive rural and agricultural leadership. It strives to create and nurture a love for country life and to strengthen the config dence of farm boys in themselves at their work. The F.F.A. encourages members in the development of individual farming programs and es- tablishments in farming, and in the improvement of the farm home and its surroundings. The participation in worthy undertakings for the improvement of agriculture helps to de- velop character, to train for useful citizenship, and to foster patriotism. The F.F.A. participates in cooperative effort, encourages and practices thrift, and provides and encourages the development of organized rural recreational activities. 46

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KWHWHZMEO 411555066951 Chemistry Club Row 1-Robert Seanor, Charlotte Ferkan, Beverly Yarger, Judy Reed, Ester Croyle, Roberta Stover, Eileen Dunmire, Paul Dickey, Mr. Reitz. Row 2-Robert Jamison, Ray Brothers, Donald Smith, Eugene Farster, Warren Ather- ton, Larry Weaver. Photography Club Row 1-Mr. Evans, Larry McLaughlin, Alma Mathews, Connie Leinweiber, Peggy McLaughlin, Joanne West, Joanne Preister, Shirley Shaffer, Bud Schaub. Row 2-Jim Wilson, Gale McLaughlin, Tom Brice, Dick Sherry, Sam Kunselman, Randy Quinn. General Science Club Row 1-Bud Martin, Donna Schrecengost, Phyllis Mclntire, Helen Preteroti, Gladys DeHarport, Patsy Rader, Jim Barrett, Mr. Reitz. Row 2--Edward Bailey, Ronald Mateer, Larry Crissman, Don Slee, Floyd Doverspike, Sam Patterson. 48