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

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Spanish Club Sponsors Two Exchange Students Tulio Vianna and Marcio do Amaral, exchange students from Brazil, shared geographical features of Brazil with members of the Spanish Club by showing a film of Brazil's unique environment, customs, and geographical features. The Spanish Club celebrated Christmas by having a mock pinata. The presentation of a portrait of the late Mr. Verdell D. Hamilton was made by the club to Shanks for his courageous leadership towards the members of Shanks. The year was completed by visiting a Spanish restaurant and eating a variation of Spanish and Mexican foods. Doretha Hinson presents portrait of Mr. Hamilton to Mr. Deason. Exchange students Tulio Vianna and Marcio do Amaral present the flag of Brazil to Mr. Deason. This portrait of former Assistant Principal Verdell D. Hamilton represents a Spanish Club project. 53

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Future Homemakers Get Involved In Community Girls planning homemaking careers combined under Mrs. Ella Reed to form the Future Homemakers Club. The club involved itself with school and community activities. Candied apples were made and sold to students in the afternoon. Members showed their concern for others by distributing Christmas gifts to preschool children. The club attended and participated in all district and state meetings. Marian Barkley works hard to complete her kitty cat” for preschool children. 52 President of Future Homemakers Fannie Blake and Mrs. Reed discuss future plans.

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FBLA Tri es To Acquire New Office Techniques Making amendments to the constitution was a time- consuming task for the FBLA Club. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Rena Jackson, the club completed clerical work such as filling out applications and typing business letters. Members used adding machines, typewriters, calculators, duplicators, 3M copy machines, IBM Transcribers and dictaphones to further develop their skills in the world of business. Mrs. Rena Jackson, sponsor of the club, explains the agenda for the next meeting to Erma Marshall. Rhonda Robinson explains a new proposed revision for the FBLA constitution to Erma Marshall. 54 Mrs. Rena Jackson explains revisions to be made for the FBLA con- stitution to members of the club.