Franklin High School - Log Yearbook (Franklin, VA)

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To Our Character Enrichment The Future Homemakers of America is a very rewarding organization for girls in which they learn all aspects of home- making and are taught the full responsibilities of home living. Each morning an FHA member prepares coffee for the teachers’ lounge. Refreshments are also provided at many school functions such as teas. Each year the FHA sponsors a teacher appreciation week in which various teachers are singled out for special kindness. Cathy Lawrence and Betty Vaughan place coffee for teachers in the lounge before school. The Debate Club was newly organized this year with Mrs. Iva Johnson as its sponsor. They learn the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure, the values of research and logical thought. This year they attended the Novice Debate Tournament in Williamsburg and acted as time-keepers. Danny Peak, Susan Lowe and Cynthia Johnson review the proceedings for good debate. The FBLA is the Future Business Leaders of America. Centering around the world of business, the FBLA helps to train the members to become economic leaders. Throughout the year, the FBLA has had many interesting projects, such as the school supply store which is manned by members each morning before school. At Christmas a Home Extension speaker presented an interesting program on Christmas decor- ations. Among other activities this year was a tour of the offices at Union-Camp Corporation, an interesting talk by Mrs. Romine Hundley on Business Education, and another program in which representatives from a nearby business school spoke. Each year members attend the Regional Convention— this year being held at Old Dominion University in Norfolk— and the State Convention. At these meetings the members learn about parliamentary law, view various exhibits and participate in contests in such areas as spelling and essay writing. The pleasant faces of Lucky Roncinske and Eddie Turner greet customers at the school store. 27

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Varied Activities Add Dell Young demonstrates some of the fundamentals of Algebra. The Drama Club, under the supervision of Mr. Clark was newly formed this year. Among their goals are a fostering of the Thespian Spirit, a heightening of the dramatic sense, and encouragement of the art of communication. Two of their plays were presented in neighboring communities. The Beta Club is an honorary society made up of students in the Junior and Senior classes who maintain an average of 90 or above, and who exhibit certain attributes of a desirable nature, such as worthiness of character and honor. The Beta Club provided student “tutors” this year to aid others in various courses. The highlight of the year is the annual Beta Club Convention in Roanoke which most members attend. Mr. Clark shows students how to use a tape recorder effectively. The Library Club, consisting of students interested in all phases of library work, has had quite a busy year. Mrs. Gadberry is assisted at some time by all members of the club. These students are active in the library during their study halls, lunch periods and after school. By working in the library, techniques and functions in maintaining a library are learned. Meeting once a month, the club engages in numerous activities, and are pre- sented many interesting programs. At the beginning of the year, experienced members offered to teach incoming members all aspects of their library work. With an increasing number of members, the Library Club continues to offer much to students. Dawn Hagan gives a report on good points in reading. Such programs are beneficial to all. 26

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And Lighten The Academic Load The Varsity Club consists of students who have previously lettered in a varsity activity or sport. As a money project to help buy trophies or extra equipment for the sports program, club members operate a popcorn machine at all home football and basketball games. This project is augmented by the sale of soft drinks and candy at the basketball games. Also, at the basketball games members hold restraining ropes to keep spectators from walking on the court in street shoes during half-time and before and after the games. Cheerleaders are included in the Varsity Club as honorary members. As a mark of mem- bership, each member purchases a Varsity jacket in the school colors of blue and gold. Bobo Beacham and Trisha Rawls demonstrate their customer-attracting qualities at the Varsity Concession Stand. The Interact Club, under the supervision of Mr. Rinehart, is a service organization of boys which strives to attain high moral and scholastic goals in the school and community. The boys are selected for membership on the bases character, leadership ability and scholarship. This year Dr. Gordon W. Birdsong has presented several programs pertaining to the medical field to the club, and Mrs. Romine Hundley has spoken on “Tips on How to Study”. Later this spring a deep-sea fishing trip is planned. The Quill and Scroll is an honor society consisting of Juniors and Seniors who have contributed to the field of journalism by par- ticipating in some aspect of the school publi- cations. They must also be in the upper third of their classes scholastically. Each year the Quill and Scroll publishes “Literary Sallies”, a col- lection of poems, compositions, essays, etc. contributed by various students who have spe- cial writing skills. This collection is illustrated with original drawings and is distributed to faculty members, members of Quill and Scroll and other interested people. Trisha Rawls proofreads a page for “Literary Sallies.” 28