James A Shanks High School - Tiger Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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A select group of hard-working students receive the honor of being a NHS member. NEW REQUIREMENTS SET FOR NHS MEMBERS Twenty-two seniors and twelve provisional juniors made up this year’s NHS. One new rule set was the 3.5 grade average to be maintained by all juniors. The Society represented Shanks at both local and state levels. The National Honor Society had a busy schedule of activities this year. Along with being responsible for the honor roll bulletin board, the Society also performed services in the community. Also included in their projects were Christmas baskets and aid to nursing homes. National Honor Society officers for this year along with sponsor. Miss Harshman. do an outstanding job of upholding the high standards required of NHS members. 49

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ACTIVITIES EXPAND IN STUDENT COUNCIL With homeroom representatives and officers elected, the Student Council was again ready to undertake any challenge. The fund-raising projects of the Student Council were successful. The Council sold sweatshirts with the school emblem on them as a fund-raising project. Dances after football and basketball games added to the fund-raising projects. This money helped in paying the telephone bill and other Student Council debts. During homecoming week, the Student Council sponsored many activities. Among them were the Miss Shanks Pageant, a bonfire, and the homecoming dance. Rudolph Thomas and Javacia Jones look on as Beth Mahaf- fey reads the minutes. Student Council representatives listen attentively while Javacia Jones answers questions about the homecoming parade. 48

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THESPIANS STRIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL TOUCH In August, the Thespians immediately plunged into the task of preparing themselves for the three one-act plays presented at intervals during the year. Of major importance to the troupe was the development of effective voice and becoming familiar with acting terminology. Pantomime skits were performed in the classroom as another method of preparation. The Thespians presented their first play on November 17, 1972, before the student body and faculty. This play, along with the two that followed, was a success and Shanks came to appreciate the talents of its Thespian troupe. Josephine Mitchell and Keith Green embrace as the per- formance comes to a happy ending. Beverly Bryant, portraying the maid, eavesdrops during the per- formance of Egad. What A Cad! Play rehearsals prove to be a combination of fun and hard work for drama students. 50