Eastside High School - Ram Country Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Custodial Custodial Department continued the excellent upkeep of the school. Keeping the school and grounds neat, tidy, and operating efficiently was the Custodial Departmentis job under the super- vision of Don Mericx, Their job was more than just stereotyped sweeping and mopingg they were responsible for the repair and even the replacement of various equipment such as chairs and tables. Custodians started many hours before school hours on their jobs. Some responsibilities were opening the school and making sure every room was in total working order. The heating and air conditioning were started and checked every morning for the students', teachers', and administrations comfort. They kept up the appearance of the school to excellent standards. Besides being here many hours before anyone arrived, the custo- dians were busy long after most people had gone. After school they were responsible for making sure the rooms were cleaned and locked. 2 1. Don Merricx and Willie Collins add bark to plants in the mall area. 2. Maxie Clark sweeps Ms. Moretta's room after school hours. 3. Left to Right: Leroy Power, Willie Collins, Joe Willie Williams, John Wilson, Maxie Clark, Martha Ray, Ed Clark, James Rushings, John Durr, Merricx. 48fCustodial 7.,r fl' ' ' fPf477WY

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if ,f flwltf 2 Drivers Education Defensive driving emphasized in Drivers Education. Fred Thomas, driving instructor, again emphasized the im- portance of driving defensively and the use of safetybelts. The Drivers Education program of Alachua County was one of the best. Mr. Thomas gave classroom instruction on the basic me- chanics of an automobile, steps to take when buying a car, choosing the right amount of insurance coverage, and the right agency. Students were also taught cardio pulmonary resusita- tion. This is a method of reviving a person when their breathing and pulse has ceased. Students were able to practice C.P.R. on mannequins under the guidance of Mr. Thomas. Six hours of instruction on the driving range is offered to those wishing insurance reduction. This time was spent giving students a chance to drive a car in traffic, learn how to parallel park, make a y-turn, and get practice handling a vehicle on the road and in parking lots. Learn to drive and stay alive, said Mr. Thomas. .an-nl 3 l. Mr. Fred Thomas explains the rules of defensive driving. 2. Mr. Thomas stresses the importance of knowing Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. 3. Students find that questions are easily answered by Mr. Thom- as. Drivers Educationf47 sk ' E t t? r r-.' f-

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l . 3 X X s X X X X F Q., . l -A ' X ,XX gp, 3.5 . 'STL X fs 'SST unchroom New menu boards were added to the lunchroom. Many hours of careful planning and management went into producing the meals in the cafeteria. Mrs. Lyn, the cafeteria manager, oversaw the staff as they prepared varied meals for the students. Main dishes included Salisbury steak, pizza, oven- fried chicken, and turkey tetrazini, costing the students eighty- five cents. Other choices were pizza or a bag lunch, which usually consisted of a sandwich, a hoagie or hamburger. The salad bar was also available to students. A new addition to the lunchroom were two three-feet by two- feet menu boards donated by the Keywanettes. Students were able to see what the dayis menu was easily. Aside from preparing the meals, the lunchroom staff also was responsible for the cafeteria's financial records. They were in charge of issuing and taking in lunch tickets and keeping track of those students on reduced lunches. All money that came into the lunchroom was recorded and accounted for. Another new convenience seen in the cafeteria were new cash registers. Modern, computerized registers replaced the old ones. Staff members were pleased with the change. S 6 D 11 12 13 17 16 B 20 242,526 31 2 I. The lunchroom staff serves food in the cafeteria. 2. Mrs. Lynn keeps the lunchroom financial records in order. 3. Agnes Simms operates the new cash register as Cassie Lombardo pays for her meal. Lunchroomf49