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

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Director Stephens presides ot the teo which introduced the new Guidance Department. Among the VIP's present were Mr. Corn, Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Culbertson, and Mr. Murray. Quo Vadis? Whither goest thou? In the Guidance Department there are at least two teachers working each hour throughout the day to help one decide which road to take! Their purpose is to help students plan their schedules to include courses they will need in preparation for the future and to provide information about what jobs will be available to them. They give students information about schools and try to help them win scholarships, grants, and other aids which mav enable them to go to college. In the Guidance Department, there is available a personal record for every student in school. Any student may discuss his record with the guidance director, who will try to point out his good and his weak points so that he will better understand himself. A receptionist is on duty in the Guidance Room during each hour of the day. Being picked for this job is an honor because a requirement is that they be junior or senior girls with pleasant personalities and high grade averages. Guidance offers direction at the crossroads Dean Pyatt and Dean McDonald keep an accurate record of each student's attendance. On the basis of these records, the school's share of state aid is computed, so perfect attendance is urged. Miss Stephens confers with Susan Wright who works in the Guidance office. Much time is required for personal conferences if they are to be significant, and Miss Stephens maintains a tight schedule.

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The objective of agriculture in high school is to prepare bovs and girls for a useful and happy future. The study of agriculture is open to both boys and girls and is designed to develop an understanding of agriculture and how it affects the national welfare. All students are required to have a home project, which ranges in size from a garden to a complete farm. Agriculture II is made technical so that the preceding course becomes a stepping stone for the next. The topics include crop selection and rotation, fertilizers, animal and plant pests, and study of increasing farm earnings. Also included is farm mechanics, which includes carpentry and concrete work, with individual projects. Agriculture III provides advanced study in the breeding and improving of livestock, the use of fertilizers, the conservation of soil, and the practicing of skills. Student Body President Albert Kern is in o new role. He has won the District V Swine Production Award and is one of the top five winners in the State. On May 4, Albert will enter the State judging at Champaign where the State winners will be chosen. He is an efficient swine producer, having 178 registered Hampshire pigs. pave the road to a happy and prosperous home Supplementing their child care study. Home Economics II girls simulate a nursery school. Donna Moore and Joy Taylor entertain the children with “Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Apparently tired, the little boy prefers to sit on a stuffed dog. 5

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Freshmen editor Sharon Bolin takes the names of classmates as they pose for pictures. Waiting to have their pictures made are: Kathy Prusaczyk, David McCord, Linda Lavish, and Greg Raymond. Standing at the right is the senior editor Judy Guminski. Mr. Walston seems to be deeply engrossed in the task of taking freshmen and sophomore pictures, which is a yearly job for him. Making, developing, and printing most of the photographs that go into the yearbook occupies one period of his school day. and comfort along the rough road of learning Gales of laughter rocked the auditorium during the faculty mock Homecoming as Freshman Attendant Miss Esther Stephens, accom- panied by football hero Mr. Frank Dohanich, swept down the aisle. Miss Stephens and Mr. Dohanich are in Guidance. 7