Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Diligently at work, Silvalene Whitaker, Linda Johnson and Jackie Walker prepare items for the handicapped. Halloween treats for handicapped “A r h candy again.” That’s what stu- dents said in the Distributive Educa- tion classes, because they sold candy again to raise money. Tenth graders prepared for jobs in the retailing field. Juniors began train- ing at various jobs at local establish- ments. Some seniors took on-the-job- training in management. Others sen- iors took Fashion Merchandising and got a closer look at how the fashion world operates. These students did not work. Four students modeled fashions for a feature article in the Times Herald. A special committee went to Virginia School at Hampton on Halloween night. They gave the deaf, blind and mute kids a party, with apples oranges and candy for every child. DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America is a national club and some- one in every state in the nation be- longs to this student business organ- ization. In February, all D.E. clubs entered a state contest in which Fergu- son promoted tourism by showing slides of interesting places to visit in Virginia. In the pre-holiday rush, Norma Leake sells Christmas ribbon at Miller Rhoads

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Miss Floyda Carter B.S. Va, State College; Distributive Education Mr. Otis Farmer B.S. Va. Commonwealth Umv.; Distributive Education; Sponsor: DECA Mr. Fred Gebron B.S. Old Dominion Univ.; Distributive Education Working at Wornom’s Pharmacy in New Markey, Kather- ine Glessenkamp shows her customer some new nail polish.

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Precise measuring finishes Jennifer Wisner ' s wood project. Goggles are essential for Michael T ate when he uses the router New vent system halts pollution I n this technical world, more people must prepare to assume the so many technical responsibilites. In high school, students received opportuni- ties to learn wood and metal work, drafting and electronics. In addition to teaching these techniques, the in- dustrial arts department offered the students a chance to further their education through an industrial co- operative training program. This sup- plied on-the-job training for students interested in pursuing a career in the area of industry. The affiliated Voca- tional Industrial Club of America allowed students to practice organ- ization and to hear ideas from area businessmen. Teachers took fourteen hours of instruction in industrial safety. After- wards. a much needed ventilation system was installed to relieve the shops of a large portion of pollution created by saw dust and metal filings. Bill Oss, Phillip Smith, and Robby Wilkins test rotary timing switch. Skillfully, Mr. Harps demonstrates the use of a compass. 28 Ite