Frankfort Community High School - Red Bird Yearbook (West Frankfort, IL)

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The senior aptitude test—consisting of various parts designed to determine the students' manual skill, his arithmetical knowledge, and his accuracy—will aid in indicating the vocation for which each student is best suited. The concentrated look on the faces those who prepare for it Now, more than at any other period in our history, the need for preparedness is vitally important and, therefore, is being stressed. With the threat of a third world war constantly hanging over our heads, we should not for one moment he caught off guard. The years ahead will he even more demanding than the past decades have been; so the youth of today should now start preparing to meet this challenge. In order to do this, today's young people must understand the happenings of the past. By using past events as examples, they may find ways to improve tomorrow. They must also be keenly aware of the world of today. Not only must they take an interest in school and community affairs, hut they must also take an interest in national and world affairs. Only through total preparedness can the present and future generations of American citizens he able to cope with the world situation. of seniors J. Melvin, R. Hood. L. Minton, M. Schmidt, J. Manion, J. Odum, and B. Franklin illustrates the seriousness of their task. Mrs. Pistono, who administers the tests, discusses each student's score with him personally, giving him good advice. Senior constitution tests may be the reason for Doris Lamb's interest in her American Government book. Seniors also take Australian ballot, flag, and Declaration of Independence tests. 13

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The future belongs to One must study the post in the present fully to understand the future. These solemn-faced students industriously work in the well-equipped library of FCHS. In order that we may view special events, a television set was added this past year. February 20, 1962, and YOU WERE THERE! Miss Grant’s room, the second home of the Redbird Staff, was packed with about 100 students all eager to watch astronaut Colonel John Glenn With tomorrow’s work continually demanding more highly trained persons, science is being stressed more heavily now than ever before. Here K. Oglesby, J. Pickett, P. Stuthers, and D. Biggs study sound by means of equipment in the physics classroom. make his magnificent three orbital flight. History is constantly in the making, and this is one historical moment we are proud to say we witnessed.

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New records9 accomplishments9 and traditions Pert, peppy J-V cheerleaders M. Levanti, D. Moore, C. Lamp-ley, J. Woods, P. Wade, S. Green. D. Gray, and G. Frazier. Bob Brown wasn't the only new-record-setter this year! Albert Kern, FCHS president of FFA, set a new record for number of points mode in a grain-judging contest. Out of a possible 800 points, Albert made 795 to set the new record. Admiring Albert's plaque are FFA sponsor, Mr. Smith, and R. Broy. 14