Eastern Wayne High School - Warrior Yearbook (Goldsboro, NC)

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. tion ceremonies, and a scholarship given to the outstanding senior member each year. The Beta Club induction ceremony was held on October 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Eastern Wayne Senior High School Media Cen- ter. Parents and faculty were invited to observe new and old members light candles to show their club spirit. Barb Bond represented the new members and accepted the challenge given to the members by David Taylor, the representative of the old members. Refreshments were served, and thus ended a night to remember for many scholars. The Beta Club was served by President - Robin Coor, Vice President - Montez Lane, Secretary - Beth Bandy, and Treasurer - Selena Cox. The club,s advisor was Mrs. Mary Daughtry. Thanks to the officers and enthusiastic club members, Beta Club had a successful year. Science Club The Science Club, which meets the first Wednesday of every month, was created to inform, enlighten, and entertain students. The club invites professors and scientists to speak to the club about their experiences with science or about careers in science. This year, Bob Kruger ofWayne Community College and Vince Adkins of North Carolina State University spoke to the club. The Science Club also sponsors a road rally in the fall and spring. The rally is not a race, but a test ofthe ability to follow instructions and a test of mathematical skills. The contestants are given a set ofin- structions to follow. These instructions give directions to follow and the average speed to follow while driving. The Science Club oflicers for 1986-1987 were President- David Taylor, Vice President - Paul Siler, Secretary - Diana Richard- son, and Secretary - Emily Bell. Future Business Leaders of America The Future Business Leaders ofAmerica is a national organiza- tion for all young adults in high school and post-secondary in- stitutions enrolled in business programs. Eastern Wayneis branch ofFBLA consisted offiity-eight members and three advisors: Mrs. J. O,Daniel, Mrs. D. Iohnson, and Mrs. B. Webber. The members were involved in many activities during the 1986-87 school year. Bulletin boards were designed for business honor roll students, a speaker from Hardbarger junior College spoke to the members in April, a Christmas party was held in December at the Colden Corral, visits to area rest homes were made, and FBLA Week was observed. Also, in order to support the club activities and business department, the FBLA Club sponsored a Tom-Wat Sale. Proceeds from the sale went to buy business supplies and sponsor the FBLA Scholarship. The activities of FBLA provided insight into business and office occupation careers and participa- tion in the Club provided the opportunity for its members to develop self-confidence. 160 f Clubs The Clubs support uWarrior Countryf, The AFS Club drew the name ofa girl and boy to give a Christmas gift .. .. ,A The FFA Club sorts through oranges and grapelruit. The Student Council members talk about their ideas for Homecoming. if-1-.te, 5--Nik

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The inenibers of the Library Club are ready to start the inet-ting. Cato Ilagestande from Norway was a guest speaker for the Beta Club. The FFA Club sold oranges and grapefruit for their fundraiser N--. National Honor Society attended Charles A. Aycock Birthplace in November. Ferrell lllld Steve Callis take a break. if.. FFA Convention, the District FFA Rally, State FFA Leadership Workshop at White Lake, State FFA Camp at White Lake, FFA Forestry Camp, and the Hunter Safety Contest. These activities furthered the members knowledge in agricultural science. The FFA Officers were Dwayne Coor-Vice President, Shawn Friedlander - Secretary, joe Richardson - Chaplain, Beverly Smith - Reporter, Corey Smith - Sentinel, Dennis Smith - Treasurer, Doug Smith - Federation Sentinel, and Kevin Whit- feild - President. Julie Capps replaced Mr. William Ballance as the sponsor this year. She is one of the few women agriculture teachers in North Carolina. Eastern Wayne feels privileged to have her on the staff. Obviously, the FFA Chapter had a very successful year, and according to Ms. Capps, 'The club hopes to have lllillly 1Il0I'6 in the future! Future Homemakers of America The 1986-1987 Future llomemakers of America had a very ac- tive year. They did llllllly helpful things for their Ctllllllllllllty. In September, at the Wayne County Fair, they entered an educa- tional exhibit relating to the learning of lite skills fl1I'0llgll home economics. This display consisted ofexamples ofsewing, cooking, and Himily life. For Thanksgiving, the club gave four needy families a turkey. Two ofthe Himilies lived in the Mount Olive area. The other two families lived in the Goldsboro and Grantham areas. At Christmas, FHA went to the Kennedy Nursing Home to sing Christmas carols and pllt up Christmas stockings for the residents. In February, the club observed Home Economics Career Day at Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and, in May, they went to the State Home Economics Convention held at the Raleigh Civic Center. Cookies and peanuts were sold to defray the expense of the trip. Officers were Toni King - President, Lisa NVestb1'ook - Vice President, Angie Smith - Treasurer, and jennifer Brown - Secretary. The sponsors were Mrs. B. Artis and Mrs. V. Myers. Beta Club Are you ajunior or senior with a 5.35 fgrade point averagel? Do you have high morals and leadership ability? Ifyon answered yes to both questions, you are qualified to he i11 the Beta Club. The National Beta Club is a servicefleadership Clllll for high school students. One ofthe most exciting and hilarious eve11ts ofthe year was the Student-Faculty Basketball Came. Members of the Varsity Basketball Team challenged male members ofthe faculty fora fun- filled l10llI' of intense competition. This game is the traditional fundraiser for the club. Money raised by the Student-Faculty Basketball Caine and the dues paid by the club members are used for civic projects, igiduc- Clubs f 159

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When the NHS Club attended the ceremony at Charles B. Ayeoek Birthplace, Dianna Downs and Monica Cray participated in sawing wood. Members get excited at the First History Club meeting as the ollicers are elected and the field trips are planned. Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The purpose of FCA is to confront the coaches and athletes with the challenge and adventure of accepting Christ, serving Him through the church, and learning how to apply faith in athletics and everyday life. FCA has participated in many difterent activities such as dis- cussing ofproblems and how to handle them, playing ofgames for the enjoyment, and listening to outside speakers such as college athletes for gaining advice. In addition to all of this, they have Bible study. The sponsor of FCA is Coach Billy Wolfe. This year, instead of officers, they had an executive council. The Executive Council consisted of Scott Edmonson, Chris Bowers, Mark jennings, Ken Pennington, and Will Faircloth. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Keenness ofthe eye and skill of the hand create precision craft- ing-VICA Wocational Industrial Clubs ofAmericaQ. A group ofin- dividuals, dedicated to the concepts ofleadership, started the year off right by winning first prize in the pumpkin carving contest for the Homecoming Dance. During the year the members participated in a club carnival by playing softball, volleyball, and frisbee. After the carnival, the club members enjoyed pizza and refreshments. They also went to the 0'Berry Center and had a Christmas party for the children. They provided refreshments and played games. VICA took many field trips to places such as the N.C. State Fair and the State Tournaments. The members competed in drafting, electronics, carpentry, and engine work. YICA's fundraiser this year was sel- ling candy bars. The ofticers for 1986-1987 were President - Christy Green, Vice-President - Michelle Harker, Secretary 4 Donald Benton, Treasurer - Mike Budstiker: Parlimentarian f Robert Bolarg and Reporter -james Moore. The Club sponsors were George Summerlin, john Carr, janet Hooks, Theo Van Loon, julie Capps, and Mike Brown. American Field Service AFS fAmerican Field Servicel Clubis main objective is to promote an understanding of the diversified cultures and people of other nations. The Eastern VVayne branch of the AFS Club worked hard to fulfill this objective in the school and community environment. At each club meeting, there were programs about difterent cul- tures and ofcourse business was discussed. Speakers from many countries talked to the group about their countries, cultures and customs. Eastern W'ayne High School had one exchange student this year. Her name was Kati Sepponen and she lived with Cindy Smith and her familv. The AFS voted to grant her honorary -'- .. . -...I The Vocational Instructional Clubs of America take pride in their work for the school community, and themselves. Clubs f 161