Franklin Community High School - Kite Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

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Students Prepare to Enter World of Teaching Future Teachers of America, a club designed to prepare students for the teaching profession was successfully led this year by sponsors, Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Mullendore. Interesting guest speakers were invited to speak at their meetings. The money received from the club ' s only project, sell- ing light bulbs, was used to help finance their annual Ideal Teacher Banquet. The theme of the banquet which was held May 9 in the cafeteria was Our Wonder Teachers. Top: At the Ideal Teacher Banquet, Sherry Spicer tells about her experiences as a cadet teacher. Middle: Susan Chandler and her ideal teacher, Miss Taylor, seem to be enjoying the food at the banquet. Row 1: V. Cross, J. Wall, L. Stephens, M. Breck. Row 2: D. Mobley, C. Cran- ston, W. Hendricks, S. Chandler, R. Haymaker, V. Rainey, P. Fergason, S. Spi- cer, R. McKay. Row 3: T. Davis, K. Black, L. Rogers, K. Cruser, J. Hobbs, L. Bradley, P. Whittenbarger, L. Fleener. Row 4: T. Briggs, B. Sims, L. Green, S. Spicer, D. Jackson, M. Vandiver, N. Logan, C. Poynter. 15

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Teachers of Tomorrow This year ten seniors under the guid- ance of Mrs. Mullendore and Mrs. Wheeler explored the profession of teach- ing through the cadet teaching program. This program was designed for members of FTA. Cadet teachers were assigned to either an elementary grade or a junior high grade. The students were in their classes four days a week for one semester; on the fifth day, they met as a gr oup to discuss their experiences and problems. Seniors involved in this year ' s program included Keith Black, Clark Cranston, Polly Ferga- son, Ruth Haymaker, Wesley Hendricks, Connie Poynter, Vickie Rainey, Sherry Spicer, Lana Stevenson and Pam Whitten- barger. Bottom left: Using clay in a pottery class, Vickie Rainey helps an art student mold a dish. Top right: Two inquisitive students ask cadet teacher Polly Fergason questions relating to science. Middle right: Ruth Haymaker scans the day ' s his- tory lesson before class begins. Bottom right: Preparing for another day of cadet teaching, senior Connie Poynter reviews her notes.

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Homemakers of Tomorrow The Home Economics Department par- ticipated in a variety of activities during the school year. Field trips were taken to the Gateway Learning Center, Standard Grocery and the Bridal Fair. Students had the opportunity to hear speakers from the Welfare Department and various insur- ance companies. They also saw demon- strations given by the Indiana Gas and Public Service companies. Upper left: Roger Allen gives a watchful eye to the white sauce as Diane Taylor stirs the mixture. Upper right: Taking a break away from class routine to look at Co-ed magazine are Heather Andrews and Joyce Clark. Center right: Miss Herron lends a helping hand with the insertion of the collar in Kathy Maggart ' s pro- ject. Lower left: Busily stitching her sewing project is sophomore Betty Lee. Lower right: Deep concentration is displayed by Terri Denny as she prepares her lesson in Home Economics. fl