Joseph Kershaw Academy - Epaulet Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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Mr. David Ziemke, Board Chairman: 1 'The Board of Trustees conducts the management and administration of the academy, and also delegates operating authority to the headmaster. The nine Board members for the 1976-1977 School year are: David Ziemke-Chairman, Edward Royall-Vice- Chairman, Dr. M.L. Mays-Secretary, Joseph Swearingen-Treasurer, H.B. Marshall, Dr. Kenneth Carson, Dale Thiel, Geoffrey Groat, and Philip Minges. J.K.A.'s future is optimistic. The Board is committed to put and keep the school on a sound financial basis. Under the guidance of our exceptional headmaster, Lachicotte Zemp, and the continued election of Trustees, the school should proceed and progress.'' Mr. Williams Mr. Andrew Williams, custodian: I like everything about the school this year. I think it is well set up. The students and the headmaster are very nice and enthusiastic. They are just wonderful.11 Mrs. Ann Blalock, secretary: 1 'The students' qualities make the atmosphere nice. 1 like the way everybody knows each other and becomes friends. Mr. Zemp is a very pleasant man to work with. He is well organized, runs things smoothly, and I think he will help the school a lot. 17

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 I like my job. Mr. Zemp And now ... we go behind the scenes for some off-the-camera, candid interviews with the cast of ' 'The Guiding Light.'' The first character we interview is Mr. Lachicotte Zemp, who recently assumed the role of J.K. A. 's headmaster. Mr. Zemp: At J.K.A., the students have impressed me most. Their values are right and basically they are looking at things in the right manner.1' 1 'Probably the best quality of the school is the relationship between students and teachers. There's a very healthy respect on both sides. We're limited to some extent because of our size, lack of money, and limited course offerings. On the other hand, it's great because there are so many things a school this size can do. 1 like my job. 1 like the activity of it, the variety, and the feeling that the school is growing and improving and that 1 can help.'' Mr. Hunkier, assistant headmaster, anatomy teacher, and coach: It's been a real challenge over the summer with my change of job. It means more responsibilities in the total aspect of school. 1 feel this is a step toward my future-the involvement as assistant headmaster here at school. I've found that 1 like Camden, and in five years, 1 hope to still be in Camden and working in the educational field in one way or another. There's no doubt in my mind that J.K.A. has survived an awful lot of derogatory happenings, and 1 can see nothing but a bigger and brighter future for the school.''

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Parents' Panel S v c) 3V vfi»)M(5W | l 1 ' ? : Mr. Barney Ransom, PTO President: The PTO is an organi- zation of parents and teachers whose aim is to promote better understanding between parents, faculty, and students. Our pri- mary purpose is to raise money for the school. Last year, we sponsored a horse show, the annual spring auction, various suppers, an oys- ter roast, and a Disneyworld raf- fle. We contributed about $9,000.00 to the school plus improved playground equipment. This year we inaugurated a new fund-raising event, Bingo. It has proved to be very successful. We also sponsored the annual spring sale. Meeting of the Parent Teacher Organization X ■ cn®, d Mrs. Don Campbell, Parents' Panel Chairman: The JKA Parents' Panel has been organized to answer a need for better communication and public re- lations between parents and school. Informal group discussions allow the Panel members an insight into parental viewpoints, reactions, and problems. Members also learn the background for decisions made by the staff, faculty, and Board. 18