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

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Beta Inducts Twenty-Three The annual induction of the National Beta Club was held on December 8, 1979 with twenty- three new members being inducted. These members had to maintain the characteristics of leadership, character, and service. Club members involved themselves in fund-raising projects such as dances, bake sales, candy sales, and car washes. The members also planned special projects such as performing for the patients at the Gadsden Nursing Home and preparing a special dinner for all teachers. This year the Beta Club got much accomplished with the officers chosen for the 1979-80 school year. Elbert Sheppard, sponsor, discusses Beta plans with Jacqueline Dixon. The new Beta Club members are Front Row — Sharon Maples, Darlene Rollins, Annett McGriff and Lottie Collins. Second Row — Turosia Bright, Theresa Lockwood, Rhond; Reed, Kathy Bradley, Victoria Young. Sharon Carroll, Stephanie Bradwell. and Gleycii Green. Back Row— Rhonda White. Felecia Kelly, Taya Baker, Beverly Dupont, Wanda Green. Hugh Cunningham, Towanda Whatley, and Derrick Elias. The Beta Club members are Front Row — Betty Ferguson. Wanda Kelly. Sylvia Holloman. Sharon Maples. Darlene Rollins. Annette McGriff. Lottie Collins, and Phillip Lawson. Second Row — Elbert Sheppard, sponsor. Jacqueline Dixon. Tina Jackson, Rhonda White. Turosia Bright. Theresa Lockwood. Rhonda Reed. Kathy Bradley. Carolyn Russ. Victoria Young. Sharon Carroll, and Rose Washington. Back Row — Felecia Kelly. Taya Baker. Beverly Dupont. Audrey Collins. Wanda Green. Jimmie Collins, Hugh Cunningham. Towanda What- ley. Derrick Elias. Judith Williams. Stephanie Bradwell. Gleycia Green, and Sterling Ellis.

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Robin Ryals, Roger Ryals, and Mike Tharpe participate in a talent contest. The VICA Club officers are: Roger Ryals, parliamentarian: Randy Kilpatrick, reporter; Mike Tharpe, treasurer; Robin Ryals, president; Victor Betts, secretary and Ronnie Smith, vice-president. VICA Students Attend Contest Small engine mechanics, auto body mechanics, electric wiring, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry were areas explored in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America at the Gadsden Vocational-Technical School. Under the sponsorship of Mr. James Toole, the club served the trade, industrial, and technical students through development of their citizenship, trade skills, and leadership qualities. Thirty- five students represented the VICA Club at the Area 1 VICA Trade Contest in Pensacola. VICA established goals and developed programs with consideration for the unique needs of youth living in an age where skill and motivation were essential. Participants in the Area 1 VICA Trade contest are: Front Row— Auto body — Tony Williamson, Mike Trim, and Kenneth Butler — not pictured. Plumbing — Anthony Nealy, and James Miller — not pictured. Carpentry — Mike Tharpe, and Raymond Brown — not pictured, Mr. James Toole, sponsor. Back Row— Masonry — David Smith, and Nathaniel Wade. Small engine — Robin Ryals, and Kenny Stephens — not pictured. Electricity — Dave Brown and James Ray, Mr. Bascom Mahaffey, principal. 67

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The male Modern Dance Club members are Front Row — Adolphus Britt, Ben Brown and Ronald Hobbs. Back Row: Henry Thomas, Richard Evans, and Sterling Ellis. Modern Dancers Perform Often Participation in the Miss Shanks Pageant, the annual talent show, and a PTO meeting were the occasions in which the Modern Dance Club performed. They danced group dances, an all girls dance, and an all boys dance. Practice was held after school two or three weeks before performance time. Officers of the club were selected by the club members and were: President Kristi Bouie, Vice- President Danita Henry, Secretary Tracee Davis, Treasurer Stephanie Andrews. Marsha White, Cynthia Hawkins, and Jacqueline Andrews represented the club in the Shanks Homecoming Parade. Club sponsor was Mrs. Constance Long who helped coordinate the dances. Constance Long, sponsor, demon- strates dance techniques with Adol- phus Britt. The female Modern Dance Club members are Front Row— Maggie Bridges, Tonya Anthony, Stephanie Andrews, Dorothy Leslie, Sylvia Holloman, Wanda Jones, and Marsha White. Back Row — Terri Belford, Adrienne Allen, Danita Henry, Cynthia Hawkins, Cassandra Ferguson, Tracy Hullum, and Kristi Bouie.