Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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edical Science Club The Medical Science Club, sponsored by Mr. John Ballard, was an organization whose objective was to acquaint students with various medical fields and profes- sions. It also served to instill knowledge and create interest in medical support fields. The club had several guest speakers throughout the year who presented talks or films on a particular science field. The club also offered numerous field trips. A Christmas Project was undertaken to help retarded children at Whitfield. To be a member of this group a student must have at least a C average. Ninth gra- ders taking biology and all senior high stu- dents interested in .medical fields or any scientific profession f were eligible. The club had over senventy members. The officers of the Medical Science Club were: Mr. Ballard, sponsor, Tom Guytong Shippy Sandersg Tommy Davis, Steve Laird. 'C--T' I MF- I0llIl Ballard showed Several iI1l,el'6Stil1g Throughout the year the Medical Science Club sponsored manv inter films Which helped bf03flel1 SfUd0HlS lUl0Wl- esting speakers. Dr. Caldwell, an eye specialist, came and lectured edge Of medicine and Science- about various methods of eye surgery. 84

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l The junior and sophomore members were: lst row-Julie Boteler, Chris Carlson, Quinn Cooper, Lisa Morelli, Marilyn Trainor, Su- san Payne, 2nd row-BI Thompson, Beth Vianey, Julie Terry, Ann Hurst, Kim Thompson, and Beth Byler. 3rd row-Sally Mclloberts, Lynn Spotts, Annette Stephenson, Janis jones. 4th row-Elizabeth Murrell, Cissy Primos, Stephanie Roy, Leigh Sou- der, Tracy McCollum, Lynn Lofton, Nan Henley. Seniors were: lst row-Anne Putnam, Nancy Adams, Beth Bowen, and Cecelia Bell. 2nd row-Suzanne Ulmer, Dianne Hud- gins, Ianie jones, Helen Bamwell, Alison Craig, Melissa Black- ard, Cindy Keith, Leanne Dickerson. 3rd row-Susan Schimpf, Leslie L3Vg'Sh6, M-eg Graham, Cathy Buford, Janie Tyson, ljonna Shotts. 4th row-Sally Bevill, Ann Decker, Kem Coffman, Mindy Usry, and Neely Holland.

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Some members of the Chess Club were: lst row-Bill Creen,.Alan Kar- lak, lager Smith, Paul Schaeffer, Mike Biggs. 2nd row-Skipper Hays, Mark Carraway, Bill Wells, Mr. Ballard. 3rd row-Drew Davis, Brian f Wilson. lbelowj Chess Club Made Move .NRM Mike Biggs seemed to have been rather puzzled about what to do in a tough round with Alan Karlak. fabovej The Chess Club appeared at Prep for the first time in 1976-77. Mr. john Ballard was the sponsor and organizer of the group. The purpose of this club was to bring to- gether those students who were interested in playing chess. They also worked to build up interest and involvement in chess. All Prep students in grades seven .through twelve were eligible for membership. The group hoped to build a chess team that played in tournaments against other schools. With sixteen members in the club, the officers for this year were: King, Drew Davis, Bishop, Brian Wilson, Knight, Ja- ger Smith, Rook, Mark Carraway, Pawns, Bill Green and Paul Schaeffer. 85