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

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Engine 111, VICA Fixes For A Fee Working on American cars, overhauling engines, and building hot-rods were activities the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America participted in. These activities train for industrial work later in life,” according to President Mark Rylander. The club consisted of Juniors and Seniors from Reagan, LBJ, Anderson, McCollum, and Lanier High Schools that met collectively at an Auto Mechanics shop located off Cameron Road. They raised money for needed supplies by repairing cars for a small fee. Various contests in repairing cars were held. The Plymouth trouble-shooting contest provided chances for scholarships, tools, and new cars to the students that could repair a ‘sick car. The club is sponsored by Mr. Arthur Ross Buckner. VICA; (front row) Botts Adorns, Brian Kubiak, Dennis Urban, Mork Rylander, Mr. A. R. Buckner, (back raw) Erie Nieneker, Kirk Taylor, Mark Peek, Roy Porker, Angel Borbero, and Reid Courtney. (1) Shown here 1» the engine made by Mork Rylander and Terry Cox that won first at State. VICA; (front row) David Woddill, Keith Pace, Gory Mann, Mark Smith, Randy Goebel, Dorf Martinez, Greg Guymer, Jeff Hester, and Colford Arldt. VICA — 133

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Members Come Out J Vinning Five Vocational Industrial Clubs of America students represented Reagan in the District VICA convention in San Antonio. The winners were David Purgason, first place in meat cutting; John Stolle, first place in small engine and project; Richard Carter, second place in appliance repair; Gina Escobedo, second place in dental assistance; Tracy Craytor, second place in building maintenance. John Stolle went on to the State Convention in Fort Worth. He won first place in small engine project and fifth place in the small engine skills contest. On May 1 5, the students and their employers held an Employer Appreciation barbeque. They spent the day ‘‘cooking the food ourselves and just having a great time, according to Mr. Dennis Swanson, the club's sponsor. (1) John Stolle work» on an engine at the AISD Repair and Maintenance Department. VICA; (front row) Dovid Purgoson, li»o Freytog, Gino Escobedo, Steve Wchr, Ralph Quinonez, John Stolle. (second row) Rick Carter, Tommy Thomos, Hoyt Forrester, Dell Brown, Craig Clevlen, Kevin Bighorn, Mr. Dennis Swonson. (bock row) Tracy Craytor, Williom Finn, Bruce McFarland, and Andy Russell. 1 32 — VICA

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Work Area Emphasizes Home Care— Home Economics Cooperative Education, or HECE, was a club for Juniors and Seniors interested in food service, child care, work with elderly, home furnishings, and other areas related to the home economics field. Six HECE Club members attended a district meeting held in San Antonio. Those attending the meeting included Jeff Hanson, Kim Kroll, Cindy Marez, Bud Preetoriusm, Naomi White, and George Spruell. (l) Opening ond closing doors is worth money to HECE worker Brett Wotson. He is shown here working ot his doormon job. HECE Club; (front row) Linda Cobb, Koy Miller, Kathy McGee, Cindy More . (second row) Mrs. Francis Allen, Mary Hipolito, Carole Collier, Bud Preetorius, Kim Kroll. (back row) Joe Shurlleff, Steve Kinsey, Jeff Honson, Gobriellc Thiclcpapc, Jimmy Hanson. HECE Club; (front row) Vivian Myers, Marty Hipolito, Naomi White, Mrs. Francis Allen, (back row) Joe Shurlleff, Sharon Nagel, Peorl Martin, Dovid Marshall. 134 HECE