Fred C Beyer High School - Stars and Stripes Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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is-v if sr 1 . Treci Srocco readies her cow for competition: E. offi- cers: CarISl'1eli:Or'l. Sentinel, Tom Surchell, Treasurer, ivielissa Nlendonca, Presi- dent, Sonnie Senlen, Vice president, Diane Camera, Secretary, Sue Diekmsn, Fieporterg 13. Sue Diekman. service wich e smile. Ji Qian i my-sq .,.....-...-4. nf 4. Third row: Shawn Smith, Tim McDowell, .Jim Kiss, Brad Shrader. Carl Shelton, Brian Sparks. Second row: Emmit: Bowman, Tom Eurchall, Julie Sbregie. Kenny Egli, Traci Srocco, Melissa lvlandonca, I-lolly l-lerrick, Jeff Nlendonca, Ty Williams, David lshem. First: row: Kim Cole, Sherrie lvlendonce, Sue Diekmen, Sonnie Behlen, Susan Kesley. F.F.A. 51

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Q An l-ndangered Species . f.?,5.F1' ' 0 i- I X3 At the top of the endangered species list was placed one of our school's clubs. The students were in an uproar. They provided petitions signed by parents, and also by past end present members. The stu- dents even went so far as to write to Assemblyman Gary Condit. This year the school district thought that Future Farmers of America was an unnecessary program. As a result of the students' prompt action, Assemblyman Gary Con- dit telephoned the school, stating that he was in favor of the F.F.A. program. The school finally succumed to the pressure from both stu- dents and Gary Condit by allowing lvlr. l-leintz, F.A.A's instructor, to add on an additional class to his teaching curriculum and to drop his preparatory period. The F. F. A. curriculum consists of many projects which involve differ- ent categories, mainly: sheep, dairy cows, beef, swine, rabbits, horti- culture, agriculture, mechanics, and welding. Each of these projects takes up many hours of practice and hard work. When any project is completed, it is taken to a competition during the summer. The students were able to compete in: Stanislaus County Fair, the State Fair, and at the Cow Palace in Oakland. Those students who place animals in competition always make sure the animals are constantly cared for. On an average, 'l B hours a week are spent with each animal. The club, with a membership of B5 strong, sponsored such fund- raisers as: The l-larvest Dinner, the F'ancake Breakfast, and the Par- ent lvlember Banquet. During the F'arent lvlember Banquet annual awards were presented for outstanding achievements and new offi- cers were installed. W 'l. Donna lvlutchler and .John get ready to spray: B. Deep concentration is shown here by .Jim lvlclvlahanisg 13. Excellent skills are needed to keep a pig in line, as you see Carl Shelton strut his stuff. 50 F.F.A. - - f by Kelly lv1cKee photos by Flollin Banderob ll? I V,..., .lk ,T -f ll 4 , -. Q, ,,i' i , H A iJi-, E VSVV yzj, k gz, , - 1

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Where There's a Will There's a Way iql by Doug Bates photos by Flollin Eanderob - l-low do you communicate when you are unable to speak? Sever- al students can explain the vvay they handle the problem. They are using the form of communication called ELISSYIXAELICS. Elissym- bolics is a visual system based on symbols. Some of the symbols are pictographs or look like the things that they represent. lvlrs. Flosenthal, their advisor, goes on to explain, that other symbols may be ideographs or international signs. Elissymbolic boards are novv being used by 'l 2, DOD to 'l E3, OCJCJ individuals throughout the world. The club is active in fund raising through candy sales, bake sales and contributions. Funds are used to support club trips as the one taken to the capitol. This was a special VIP tour around the capitol and legislative offices. Communication is the key vvord that helps these students enjoy the day. lVlrs. Flosenthal mentioned that Ken Eurks enjoys talking to students and trys to make them feel at ease when asking questions about himself or the club. Sometimes Ken will say lt is alright to talk to me, relax, ask me any question you like. to again try and make fellow students and adults feel comfortable in com- municating with him. 'i. Lorraine Fischer and Pauline Beck are using the puc- tureboard as a means of communicating with each otherg E. Tammy DuGranrut uses her communicaid to complete her assignment. This electronic communication board is used by people who are unable to point to a communica- tions boardg 13. Brenda Watson reads as Ken Burke points to the symbols and words on his board. l-le uses a light that is attached to his helmet. Symbols are color coded to represent parts of speech. EE Blazing Cr-utches .i