Jesse H Jones High School - Talon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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II6 Future Farmers of America Ranching. Farming. Rodeos. and The Jones Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Within the organization of the Future Farmers of America is a spirit of fair competition and healthy ambition which is seen as boys raise their stock for shows and fairs. Throughout the nation, in local chapters such as the one at Jones, members develop agriculture leader- ship, character, thrift, scholarship, and co-operation. Boys interested in agriculture gain knowledge of practical as well as scientific farming. U I 0 1 White rabbits are Raymond White's home project, l . Terry Crawford riding a bareback bronc at the Deer Park Rodeo.

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Future Teachers Students Todag - eachers Tomorrow FIRST ROW: E. Barkley, P. Mason, D. Mazeikas, B. DeHart, K. Corbin, D. LeFurgy, B. Black. SECOND ROW: L. Thomasson, C. Puckett, C. Moldin, J. Heitman, S. Simmons, C. Barnhart, C. Rodgers, M. Diaz, J. Brown, J. Ritchey, C. Weaver. THIRD ROW: A. Aubrey, B. Corrue, C. Corbin, B. Bryant, H. Moore, J. Luedeke, P. Gardner, P. Kirn, P. Smith, L. Griffin, E. Wong, J. Bachrach. FOURTH ROW: N. Lesser, L. Cheatham, P. Watkins, .L Sturkie, K. Blystone, L. Prescott, R. Richardson, M. Pyle, D. Ledbetter, G. Wittenben, J. Seale, J. Mullinax, P. Smith. FIFTH ROW: D. Odell, S. Coffer, B. McCauley, K. Cavin, V. Gilbert, A. Dodge, B. Holmes, K. Coffer, B. Gibson, M. Schultz, K. Strickland, L. Barry, E. LeFury, J. Roberts, L. McWhorter. The Future Teachers of America is an organi- zation which acquaints students with the various requirements, techniques, and problems of teach- ing. This organization, sponsored by Mrs. Akers, participates in many local and state activities. Tutoring is one of the Jones Future Teacher projects. The members also serve the school by assisting teachers at the end of semesters. The purpose of this club is to provide its mem- bers with experiences which will further their in- terest in the field and help to establish a basis for a successful teaching career. OFFICERS: Left to right: Kathy Corbin, Treasurer, Diane Mazeikas, Secretary, Barbara DeHart, President, Eloise Barkley, Historian, Debbie LeFurgy, Parliamentarian, Becky Black, Vice-President. Linda Thomasson assists Mr. Edmiston be- tween semesters. I I5

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Future Farmers of America Fairs - The FFA Activities fb A smile of pride is seen on Doug Johnson's face as he shows his year's project. FUTURE FARMER OFFICERS: STANDING: Curtis Mosley, Treas- urer, Larry White, Vice-President, Lynn Kyles, Reporter. ON HORSES: Wayne Morgan, Presi- dent, Jay Tomek, Sentinel. Not pic- tured: Johnny Beacom, Secretary. f I f f-, 5 - X, Sharon Tipton ' Ban'y.McGaughey FFA Sweetheart and his Brangus steer. I I7