John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Future Teachers Visit to Elementary Favorite Project Future Teachers of America is composed of stu- dents interested in teaching careers. In the spring, members made a field trip to an elementary school where they were given an opportunity to practice- teach for ' a day. Delegates were sent to the State Convention in Austin on February 22. Besides teaching, members collected food and do- nated it to needy families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. FTA members also sponsored a Valentine ' s party for the children at the Settle- ment Home. Sponsors of the organization are Mrs. Carolyn Haynes and Mrs. Olive Haynie. Cart CM KATHY MITTAG ACTS as teacher for a day at a local elementary school during the spring. JOAN BOOTH and Brenda Fosberg supervise the collecting of food for needy families during Thanksgiving. TOJIffi Mtelit, FTA MEMBERS include, bottom row from left, Joan Van Cleave, secretary; Gail Stiles, parliamentarian-sergeant-at-arms; Brenda Fosberg, president; second row from left, Linda Reed, Beth Wright, Barbara Wilson, Jodie Bunnell, Debbie Wiegel, Becky Ragland, Janice Reaves, Pam Watson, Winston Dillard, Pam Johnson, Rosanne Fayad; third row from left, Debbie Tatum, Marcia Enoch, Marcy Pfluger, Julia Phillips, Mary Pedro, Debbie Wingren, Cindy Bird, Nancy Mayfield, Cindy Schroeder, Beverly Luckett; fourth row from left, Cyndee War- ren, Deanne Fehrenkamp, Charron Hodge. it 92 — Organizations

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« Orchestra Instruments Require Skill, Practice «i i £ DM Perhaps the main purpose of members in the Rea- gan Orchestra is to learn more about music and more specifically to practice orchestral repertoire and to develop proficiency on various instruments. The orchestra meets every day at 7th period under the sponsorship of Mrs. Janet George, who holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Kansas. Eleven violins, five violas, two cellos and one string bass make up the orchestra. Concertmaster for the 19 member orchestra is Nancy Needles. Announced on January 11 for All Regional Or- chestra were Nancy Needles, Phyllis Courtney and Frances Johnson. The only member of the All-State Youth Orchestra, held on February 20, was Miss Needles. Throughout the year the orchestra played at vari- ous elementary schools and performed at the annual choir Christmas program. DAVID CONNER COMBINES finger dexterity and concentration in playing the bass. WAITING FOR THEIR cue, Robert Peek and Stephanie Irwin hold poised bows. MEMBERS OF REAGAN ' S ORCHESTRA include, first row jrom left, Connie Gastler, Mrs. Janet George, Pam Williams; second row from left, Stephanie Irwin, Barbara Crampton, Sharon Smeltzer, Teresa Roberts, Patty McNeeley, Jane Cullen, Darlene Chennault, Lynn McCIoud, Phyllis Court- ney, Van Hodge, Stephen Lytle, David Conner, Robert Peek, Bill Byron, Andy Gurley, Stephanie Williams, Frances John- Organizations — 91 mmgm mmmi

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French Carols, Carnations Fill School Year f -; f I Free tutoring in French, geometry and other cours- es was offered to Reagan students by the French Club. Members contributed to the language news- paper published by the German Club, and carnations were sold on Valentine ' s Day. Fall activities included an open house on No- vember 24 in which the McCallum club participated and the singing of French carols at Christmas, after which a covered dish dinner was held. Spring plans included a booth at the annual Lan- guage Festival where garters, travel posters, French bread and eclairs were sold. Entertainment highlight was a can-can dance. Also, a simulated French lega- tion was planned. WOULDN ' T YOU LIKE a French Club carnation? inquires vendor Debbie Tatum. FRENCH CLUB MEETINGS provide time for discussion of projects and plans for spring activities. ,ji, Debbie Hips, Mmt : idi Cindy lffl ke «• FRENCH CLUB MEMBERS in- clude, bottom row from left, Caryn Viota, president; Bev- erly Walker, secretary; James Engelbrecht, vice-president; San- dy Stollenwerk, treasurer; Janna Johs, Karla Sjogren, Cheryl Waliingford; second row from left, Bill Rasco, Penny Wagner, Lynda Cottingham, Sonja Rob- erts, Dawn Thompson, Diane Miles, Cynthia Tietje, Kay Tool- ey; third row from left, Don- nie Sansom, Laselo Eosze, Ja mes Sansom, Phyllis Willis, Debbie Tatum, Becky Boren, Hap Feu- erbacher, Salley Manley. Organizations — 93