Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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A business student works on an adding machine. Debra Larkin amidst many a calculation. Laboring Toward The Future Do you know who our next business leaders of America will be? Probably the students here at Green Mountain that are involved in FBLA. FBLA's, as you've probably already guessed, Future Business Leaders of America. There are three parts offered to FBLA the club, the class, and on the job training. The club is an extension of the class office occupations. There were 30 to 40 in the club this year. ln class the students worked on secretarial projects. Each is an individual approach. This way students can work at a pace that they can learn at with learning the most skills that they can. Also the students can work according to their own interests. Two-thirds of the members in FBLA had office jobs. Those students who held a steady part time job earned a credit besides the one earned for class for a maximum of 2 credits. The students who are a member of FBLA felt that is a good way to prepare for the future. They can learn skills in class to use on the job or even every day life. Being a part of such a group gives the students something to lean on while looking for an office occupation. It is a good organization for any student interested in a business career replied Diane Mashman, sponsor of FBLA. Many people seem to agree. If you are one who is interested in joining office occupations keep in mind that the prerequisite is typing I and intro to business. Class works individually on their projects. Chris Baker works intensely on her materials. Tammy Dockstader works diligently on her assignment. 2' l l ill?

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Mr. Mast explains a printout to a student. Are you sure you understand, Shelley? Students working hard during DECA class. usiness As Usual .DECA is ACED spelled backwards. It also stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America. If you don't know what DECA is or does, you are not the only one. Few students at Green Mountain High School have heard about DECA. DECA is a group of more than sixty juniors and seniors who are training for the marketing business. Essentially, being in one of the DECA classes involves having any kind of retail job from fast food restaurant work like Burger King to banking that involves marketing and distribution. The class of future business men and women meets for one period a day and the students also get credit for their on-the-job training. Your employer contacts and consults with Mr. Mast, who is the head of DECA, and talks about your work and how things are going with your job. Mr. Mast recommends the class for anyone who is interested in Business. The primary goal of DECA is to educate students who are looking for career opportunities in the real world. DECA in it's entirety is a two year program but you can drop it at semester if you wish. Once students get involved with DECA, though, few choose to drop out. Jeanine Muro and Kelley Lucas show DECA spirit, BACK: Randy Hyman, Jeff Fachathaler, Kelley Lu- cas. Cheryl Jackman. Callie Fretwell, Tammy Irwin. FRONT: Lisa Sanger, Krista Whitsit, Shelley Dack, Jeanine Muro. Greg Brozovich. The officers of DECA this year were: Tammy Irwin-President, Greg Brozivich-Vice President. Callie Fretwell-Secretary, Cheryl Sears-Treasurer, and Shelley Rooney-Public- ity Director. 122 - DECA Lf? Sn.,

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FHA shows their stuff. Students look at FHA posters. The FHA flag stands proud in the Health Fair. Caring About Life F.H.A. stands for Future Homemakers of America. It is a vocational leadership organization. This year the state theme was Circle of Life. They wanted to emphasize preparing for the future. F.H.A. met regulary twice a month. They had meetings every second Wednesday and a night activity every third or fourth Wednesday. The officers this year were Val Monroe-President, Pam Thompson-Vice President, Cass Eberhardt-Secretary, Elizabeth Nusbaum-Treasurer, Deanna Rupoli and Historian, Michelle Gomez. There were also two Mountain Shadows district officers Shauna Karnik-President and Rochelle Obechina-Secretary. Juliana Figliolino was State-lst Vice President. They also planned many activities such as entering a float for homecoming, the district convention, the state convention and different kinds of service projects. Mrs. Nesmith has sponsored F.H.A. for five years now. When asked what she though about F.H.A. she replied When kids are given an opportunity to develop leadership skills they do well in other activities. She felt that it is a very worthwhile organization and enjoys working with the kids. Cass Eberhart and Pam Thompson laugh joyfully A, 1,535 aft rw K if N. J Qu f 'LW . t, ' ,F aiasaiea ,,,,a,,w,,, .,..,.,,.. W.n..WM The FHA members included: Brefni Blogg, Karen Clinton, Kathy Cope, Andrea Curtis, Angie Detherera, Judy Dockstader, Cass Eberhardl, Julie Figliolino, Robbie Fleck, Tina Furfaro, Michelle Gomez, Andrea Hall, Kevin Hansen, Brent Hesterworth, Lynn Hix, Stephanie Holder, Tom Hopkins, Heather Jacobsen, Carrie Jones, Keith Kahler, Shauna Kamik, Grethchen Krause, Karen Kuik, Shana Kunst, Lorinda Laird, Joe Lehman, Lisa Lucia, Barbara Lynn, Deborah Martin, Jenny Monahan, Val Monroe, Liz Nusbaum, Rochelle Obechina, Jennifer O'Donnell, Karen Peterson, Deanna Rupoli, Donna Schoeman, 124 - FHA Andrea Schroeder, Suzanne Small, Melanie Simmons, Beth Stone, Pam Thompson.