East Bay High School - Warrior Yearbook (Gibsonton, FL)

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The Work Ex- perience program was a stepping stone for the high school student. lt prepared the individual for the world after high school and helped him to learn how to survive in our economic society. Students in this program learned many important facts. They were taught howto fill out job applications and to conduct inter- views properly. They also learned how to Gaining Experience fill out income tax forms. After the stu- dents completed their classroom curriculum, they were admitted tothe early release pro- gram. This program allowed students to find a job, to receive training, and stay at that job to receive their credits. This department 4 5 r . was headed by Mr. Michael Menendez. Mr. Menendez was aided by Mr. Fer- nando Vizzi and Mrs. Ethel Seeley. These teachers took an ac- tive interest in the students by helping them find jobs that would prepare them for further education or for a full-time job. This course assisted many students in finding part-time work because of the experience gained from the work ex- perience courses. N..- Top right: Mr. Michael Menendez - Work Experience department head Middle left: Mr, Fernando Vizzi Middle right: Mr. Vizzi answered many parentalandstudentrelated calls. Bottom left: Mrs. Ethel Seeley Bottom right: Mr. Menendez was popular with the students. 34fAdministration: Work Experience Nm. .xx l...B-., ,ll awww .... .. msn-. -E' .45 st t tt st

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Two special in- terest courses of- fered at East Bay were Driver Education and Home Economics. The teachers of these departments were responsible for train- ing students in the fields of safety and economical living. Under the direction of Mr. Al Leathers and Mr.Cene King, students learned the techniques of safe Special Interests driving. These skills included learning to foresee and prevent accidents and obey- ing the laws and rules of the road. Another of the special in- terests offered was Home Economics. The classes taught by the Home Economics department offered much in the area of economical living. These classes ranged from Child Develop- ment to Textile Clothing. These classes were of help for the students mak- ing valuable deci- sions in everyday life. This deparment con- sisted of dept. head Mrs. Sandy Roberts, Mrs. Ruth Fanelli, Mrs. janet Ford, Mrs. Mary Bowling and Mrs. Susan Liebelt. if l s I--emftwm-ew,-new J ww Top left: Sandy Roberts - Department head. Middle left: Mrs. Ruth Fanelli. Center: Mrs. Mary Bowling. Middle right: Mrs. janet Ford and Mrs. Susan Liebelt. Bottom left: Mr. Al Leathers - Department head. Bottom center: Mr. Gene King - Driver Education. Bottom right: Oops! Home-Ec - Driver Education: Administrationf33

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For students in- terested in any aspect of the world of fashion, there was DECA. There were three different courses in the DECA department. These courses offered train- ing in areas of fashion design, retail- ing, distribution, ad- vertising and management. An- other course in the DECA department was the Cooperative Training program, in which students Fashion -n- Fun received credits for having worked in their chosen careers. This course often helped students choose the correct career for their needs. Another department closely related to DECA was the DCT department. This program taught many valuable lessons. It allowed the students to ob- tain an early release program. These stu- dents found jobs and work to earn a paycheck, along with their high school credits. Mr. Bennett and Mr. Ackerman were close with their students, for not only did they teach the classroom curricu- lum, but they also helped the students make important ca- reer decisions. it Top left: Mr. Daniel Fite - DECA Middle left: Mr, Gil Bennett - DCT Middle right: DECA teachers - Mr. Fite and Mr. Brewington. Bottom left: Mr. Carl Ackerman - DCT Bottom right: DECA classes participated in different methods of learning. ts a s X t .. , Q' - .5 x E 5 A .. DECA - DCT: Administrationf35