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

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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

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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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,,,.,- i L X J l ' if 'M . - Y gnu' l -v I AX B -1 . 4 fl ,fa Q Q Q. Q ......i., .gt 'WRU yu-' 'Pi ,- Q-, 1. lVirs. Fiosentnal instructs Nancy Taylor with cornouter nwatng E. Speech therapist, Carla Wyatt, Works with Nancy Taylor vvnile Wendy Summers, a student studying speech pathology. observes the in- struction: 3, Instructional Aid, Sharon Coy assists Brenda Watson in figuring sorne details about the club activitiesg 4. Lorraine Fischer uses a special knife and board to assist ner in cutting various types of food: 5. first rovv: Pauline Beck, Tamrny DuGranrut, Ken Burke. Nancy Taylor. Lorraine Fischer, second row: Brenda Watson, IVirs, Fiosentnai and Ivir. Fvieinnart. advisors to the club. Blazing Crutchoa 53