Geneva High School - Seneca Saga Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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In December of 1981, the Student Council, with help from Mrs. DeVito, sponsored a Blood Bank. One hundred twenty-nine students donated 103 pints of blood in an effort that earned the praise of the local chapter of the Red Cross. From 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. the Wrestling Room was converted into a Blood-donating room, with many nurses taking blood pressure and student volunteers checking temperatures and filling out record cards. After a pint of blood had been donated the student was escorted to the refreshment table where orange juice and cookies were served. There were a few unfortunate people who felt the effects of their contribution, but the drive was much more successful than the 1980 one. After a lot of hard work, Tom Fitzgerald and other students receive congratulations for completing the CPR course. For the first time this year, Health students at GHS were given the opportunity to receive training in cardio-pul-monary resuscitation (CPR). This activity was sponsored by the American Heart Association and was taught during four one hour classes by Greg Lavin and Mrs. Ruth Whiting, a former GHS teacher. All the juniors involved in this course first read a book about CPR. Then they had the chance to test their skills on a mannequin. At the end of the four day period, the students took both a written and a skills test. Students received either a Pass or Fail grade on the skills test, but on the written segment, passing was 75 percent or above. Those who passed the course received a CPR card, which certifies them to administer CPR when necessary. They also recieved a letter of congratulations from Assembly-man Frank Talomie. Feature 7

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 R6AL WORLD ! In order to donate blood, students must go through a number of steps. Clockwise — Mike DiAntonio gets a drop of blood taken from his ear for testing; Carrie Oyer smiles apprehensively as she gets her blood pressure taken; Finally on the table, Lisa Huie and Trish Lampe donate their bloo After it’s all over, David Reed, far right, is escorted to the snack table. 6 Feature

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 Real World: Junior Achievement Sponsored by the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce, and counseled by NYS E G, the Junior Achievement association in 1981 had ten active members from Geneva High School. The GHS co-executives included Steve Hall, President; Steve Myer, Vice-president; Mary Nellis, Vice-president personnel and corporate secretary; and Valerie Scott, Vice-president production. The objectives of the program are to learn about the responsibilities of the business system, experience the “organization and management” of business and to develop skills, abilities, and confidence. In J.A., shares in the business are sold: then when the Company liquidates, which must be by March 1, money is returned to the stockholders along with any profit made. The name of the company formed in the fall of 1981 was FLAME. The group made ecology boxes to sell. FLAME had many problems with their fledgling business. For instance the production line was slowed down because of bad materials. Also people, (including the Marketing Manager) quit J.A. As a result FLAME lost money. However the group plans a spring project featuring stationery with a Seneca Lake and trout logo. They hope to sell the stationery at the Trout Derby. The advisors of the project for the two fifteen week segments include Don Russo, head advisor; and Assistant Stu Einstein from International Paper. 8 Feature