Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Sophomore Tracy Dodson and junior Rene Davis model their new Snoopy t-shirts from FBLA. xw-law! Members of Future Teachers of America bring Valentine cookies and cakes to show their appreciation for the faculty and put them in the teachers' workroom. 3 at I NJ Stuffed toys and games were among the Christmas gifts handed out by FTA at Cook's Children's Hospital. FBLA national winner Mylius elected district vice-president Charlie Rose, Cheryl Tiegs, Gloria Swan- son, Washington, D.C.. Houston. Dos Grin- gos. and Azle High School were all part of the activities for Future Business Leaders of America. FBLA. a club which expands students' knowledge of business and the free enter- prise system. provided its members with much more than meetings on the third Mon- day of each month. In Washington, D.C, the club took first place at the national convention for the sec- ond year. They made a slide presentation which featured animals explaining the con- cepts of free enterprise. Azle High School was the site of the dis- trict workshop in November where Steve Mylius was voted district vice-president. Also during November, on a first-come, ' first-go basis, two groups of fifteen members attended the Charlie Rose Show. One group saw Cheryl Tiegsg the other Gloria Swanson. In March members attended a State Lead- fr- ership Conference in Houston at the Adams Mark Hotel. Carol Evans won a first place award in Shorthand I and Lennie LaRoux won a second place award in Accounting I. Officers were elected and announced dur- ing October. The following came out win- ners: President, Lennie LaRoux, vice-presi- dents, Diana Standley and Carol Evans, Sec- retary, julie Roederg Treasurer, Lisa Ahern, Historian, Karla Kittrellg Reporter, Steve Myliusg Photographer, Melody Boyer, and Sweetheart, Carol Evans. is 2

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FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA A Mrs. judy Griggers, new FBLA sponsor, directs the loading of the bus, which was two hours late, before the group goes to Houston. 120 .5 rr i E 4 i'e 4- ,A Qi , .f aa , sriii V ' Q At FTA Teaching Day junior Tara Schooler takes over for Mrs. Bradley, an elementary teacher at Browning Heights. Carnival attraction Members experience teaching firsthand Future Teachers of America members are offered various opportunities to develop their interests in the teaching profession. Club activities included the traditional teaching days at area elementary and jun- ior high schools. Members experienced first- hand what teaching is really like on the three scheduled teaching days. In addition to these days, they were left in charge of classes at Birdville Elementary while the faculty attended a luncheon. The Halloween spirit prevailed in October when members involved area children in a carnival. The kids enjoyed bobbing for apples, watching cartoons, and going to the booths. Prior to the carnival, members had sought donations of money and candy to help support the event. In February, eleven members attended the state convention in San Antonio. They entered the scrapbook competition after some anxious moments putting it together. According to Tammi Shelton, We were going to shellac the cover of the scrapbook, punch holes and write cut lines on the way. After putting it together, the paper stuck out half an inch from the cover. We went to three office supply stores before we found the right rings. When we reached the San Antonio Con- vention Center, we had five minutes to get the scrapbook to the judging room, but we couldn't find it. With a minute to spare, we made it only to find that the scrapbook had fallen apart. Member showed appreciation for teachers by putting apples and life savers in their boxes. They also placed baked goods in the teachers lounge. Each person has to be enthusiastic and make it fun or it won't be enjoyable, said President Kennilyn Poole. Other officers were Vice-President Melonie Nowell, Secre- tary Leeanne Ashley, Treasurer Terri Reihl, Parliamentarian Steve Mylius and Historian Wendy Wright. A,

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22 jnorc IRCDTC on probation Chopper rides over I-Ioltom City Mostly the junior Reserve Officer Training stu- dents are seen raising the flags in the mornings, shooting guns on the rifle range, or just running around the school on Tuesdays in their uniforms. But they are seldom noticed in helicopters over the school or seen making military maneuvers against each other at Eagle Mountain Lake. We went to Fort Hood, where huey transports were presented and helicopter rides from Fort Hood, over Haltom City, and back were given, Mark Hoop, lieutenant colonel, said. The students also went to Eagle Mountain Lake for Field Training Exercises. We camped out for three days, and had maneuvers, compass courses, and cross country hikes, Rod Ashmore, cadet major, said. The squad also visited the State Fair of Texas to observe the Army's Fife and Drum Corps, the Army's Drill Team, and the US Marine Corps' Silent Command Drill Team. On Armed Forces Day, the students took a trip to Fort Wolters. We had the opportunity to see a sophisticated military unit using extremely unique equipment. We also saw an airsliow of their newly designed fighters. lt was boring as heck, too, Mark said. In April, the program went through the Annual Formal Inspection. They were inspected by active military officers from Fort Riley, Kansas. They primarily inspect areas of administration, cadet knowledge, cadet proficiency, and proper maintenance of facilities. Then an in rank inspec- tion is conducted to test individual cadets on knowledge, appearance, and bearing, Sergeant Alvin Fowler,jROTC instructor, said. A parade was also held to test their capabilities in drill ceremonies, ability to follow commands and expertise in marching. Our overall rating for this year was 95.38, which was high enough that we could have been an honor unit if we had 100 cadets enrolled in the program, Sergeant Fowler stated proudly. Since they do not have 100 cadets, which is the minimum required enrollment, the program has been put on probation. If we don't enroll 100 students, then the year after next year, we will have to combine with Richland's program, said Colonel Frank Kor- ywchakm, junior Rodney Biggs takes his aim at a target on the rifle range. The JROTC Color Guard stands at attention while the national anthem is played at the Haltom-Richland ginle. 8 v ,,.t wg , p . g f-. - . W,,,,.... f Senior Tim Deister and sophomore Kent Hunsuckle rest on demonstration tank at Fort Wolters. l