Fairfield High School - Quill Yearbook (Fairfield, IA)

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Builders of MAK5? Builders of Homes was the theme 5 of this year's Future Homemakers of America district meeting held in Fairfield. Fairiie1d's representative, Connie Abbott who is district vice- president, took part in the installa- tion which was conducted by the local officers. The chapter president, Dorothy Fickel, who had attended National Convention in Chicago last summer helped give the convention report. .ei Outstanding programs of the year were a demonstration on Hower cen- terpieces and a talk on party foods for the Christmas holidays. Mem- bers were given the opportunity to participate in the programs by group discussions on family relations. Night meetings were on the social side, with fun and service being worked into the Christmas party this year by singing carols while deliver- ing cookies and candies to nursing homes of the community. A kitchen party for the F.F.A. boys was one of the highlights of National F.H.A. Week. Later in the week a tea was given in honor of the home economic majors in the county and the high school faculty. Displays at this event showed the purposes of F.H.A. and careers in home economics. ev .. Nb' 4, K Standing: Il. Hoskins, music: C. Laudon, Middle Left: Fall Centerpieces liistoriang S. Shot-kler, projevt c-hairmang M. Bottom Left: Dist,-ict Installation Goellring, reprwter, J. Hutchinson, social - , ,. , , , , i... l'l'l2lll'lll2lllQ lVl. Fivkel, pz11'liamental'ian Bottom Right' Whats youl mimi? Sealed: K. l-lurrison, t1'easu1't-rg C. Abbott, vice-pl'vsi1lm-lit: D. Fickel, presiflentg C. Hall, secretary: Miss Mayor, advisor 28

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Fight, team, fight I.. Clark, l.l't'2lSLll'0l'Q L. King, sec1'uta1'yg D. Shi-pheral, chalrnlzing K. Hell, captaing not pictured J. Mougin Enthusiasm, loyalty, and sportsmanship, the three ingredients of school spirit, are materialized in our Cheerleaders. These busy girls not only cheer at all school sports events, they also plan our sparkling pep assemblies. Inventing new cheers is also one of their jobs. One of the most popular this year was the Trumpet Call for which the leader of the Pep Band play- ed the trumpet. Cheering at all the games entailed many out-of-town trips. On these excursions the Cheerleaders, along with the team, were outstanding represen- tatives of FHS. Upperclassmen choose varsity Cheerlead- ers and underclassmen choose the light- weight squad during special assemblies. The girls really strutted their stuff, after which five were chosen for each group. Practice, practice, practice followed until both were well co-ordinated units, which could work together as a team to provide the vital spark for victory. Highlights of the cheerleaders' year in- cluded the large part they played in the Homecoming Day activities, and the cheer- leader's banquet in April. Everyone went Dutch Treat , Cheerleaders and Pep Band members alike who were special guests. is Top: J. Curtis, M. Lisle, R. Manley, C. Manley not pictured, B. Burger Bottom: Fairtielrl Chant. 27

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homes and destiny Farm youth are truly the backbone of this nation, as proven by the Fu- ture Farmers of America. Signifi- cant and meaningful symbols of the organization are the owl, the plow, the rising sun, a cross section of an ear of corn, and the eagle. They represent wisdom and knowledge, progress and agricultural interest through this national organization. Each member has an individual pro- ject which may be a sow and her lit- tle pigs: sheep: beef cattle: corn: oats: soybeans: or wheat. The 1957 barnwarming was attended by both F.F.A. and F.H.A. members if ffl'-R!.'5r Ml Y '-lx Q with square dancing dominating the evening. Bales of straw served many purposes such as being seats and even the throne. Virginia Galbraith was selected the Chapter Sweetheart from ten candidates nominated by F.F.A. members. David McCracken served as master of ceremonies during the annual par- ent-son banquet. Announced there was the educational trip to Niagara Falls and other points of interest planned by the group for this summer by school bus. 'l'op Right: Work on school farm Middle Ri ht Individual stock 1 isi gr : . ' 'a . ng' project Rotton Left: Building Project Bottom Right: Seated: W. Brown, assis- tant secretary: L. Streed, secretary: D. Bekel, treasurer: D. McCracken, president: L. Rob- 1-rtson, reporter: G. Ferrell, sentinel: Rlueher, vlee-president Standing: B. Danielson, assistant treasurer: Mr. Horner, advisor: R. Bower, assistant reporter: R. Melcher, assistant sentinel: L. Stanley, assistant viee-president 29