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

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DECA Students Gain Retailing Skills Mr. Phillip Eckstadt headed the Distributive Education Clubs of America which consisted of forty members from Shanks. Chattahoochee. Havana and Greensboro. The purpose of the DECA club was to develop young people's knowledge in re- tailing. To be in DECA. a student had to be enrolled in either the marketing or merchandising retailing classes. Students gained more knowlege in retailing by taking field trips to large shopping centers in Tallahassee and Panama City. Leon Roberts and bobby thompson enjoy the annual VICA-DECA party. Members of the DECA Club are Front Row Diane Thigpen. Monica Smart. Helen Bivins. Brenda Williams. Glenda Richardson. Maxine Wilson, and Shar- on Barnes. Back Row Annie Doris McMillian. Cynthia Brown. Priscilla Butler. Lois Taylor. Vicki Dilworth. Rosa Daniels. Toni King, and Patricia Johnson. Diane Thigpen and Vicki Dilworth do homework in their extra time. Mrs. Eckstadt hosts the annual Christmas party. 102

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Students Excel In Biblical Ways Youth for Truth students shared personal experiences with others and their sponsors, Mrs. Wilodene Laseter and Mrs. Annette Youmans. Reasons showing how the Bible helped with religious ideals were taught and explained. When asked how these verses related to today. Mrs. Laseter replied. 'These verses are as rewarding as they have always been. She also stated. It was a pleasure to help students follow in the right direction. With the help of club officers Linda Baker. Sheraze Johnson. Annie Doris McMillian and other members, the Thought for Today was sponsored and placed on the morning announcements. Bake sales were held during the year to help purchase a page in the Tiger '82 yearbook. Youth for Truth members and sponsors are Sharon Maples. Mrs. Annette Youmans. Linda Baker. Mrs. Wilodene Laseter and Sheraze Johnson. Mrs. Annette Youman reads over her notes before the meeting begins. Sharon Maples and Annie Doris McMillian share scriptures from the Bible. 101

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VICA Members Enjoy Joining Contests The Vocational Industrial Clubs of America were headed by Mr. James Toole. Industrial Education classes such as small engine repair, carpentry, plumbing, and electric wiring were required to be enrolled in the Vica Club. One highlight for students enrolled in Industrial Education classes was the local competition to nominate candidates who could move on to state, national and international competitions. The students viewed films about industrial education and took field trips to Tallahassee for the Area Skill Contest and the Leadership Contest held at Lively Vocational School on February 20. Students also participated in donating a food basket to the needy at Christmastime. Reginald Baker shows his carpentry skills. Members of the VICA Club are Front Row Freddie McGhee. Willie Jackson. Debbie Thursby, Johnny Willis. Ricky Cook and Sam Dennis. Back Row Ran dy Kilpatrick. Alvin Henry. Reginald Baker. Robert Jackson. Ricky Fergu- son. Sam Patterson. Raymond Brown. Wendell Woods. Bobby Thompson. Homer Garner. Tim Sadberry. and Leon Roberts. Sam Dennis puts finishing touches on a rebuilt auto. Raymond Brown hammers on a roof. 103