Joseph Kershaw Academy - Epaulet Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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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

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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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 Keep working for perfection — Mrs. Upchurch Mrs. Florence Blackwell, fourth grade teacher: This year, I like the calmness of the school and the good friendship we have among everyone. I love children, and teaching is just the greatest thing in my life! Mrs. Deborah Hollings, first grade teacher and librarian: I enjoy working with my students and helping them with the funda- mentals of school. They are enthu- siastic about everything! Mrs. Ann Upchurch, second grade teacher: I like teaching very much. 1 keep working at teaching and trying to touch the right key with each student. Every student is different, and the more you get to know them, I think you achieve better relationships. 5 c e»»(5Vv «Wc)W 5Vy e«rfc i 5V «Xe) 3V«. Third grade teacher, Mrs. Kaye Pope: I like having a small class where I can teach independently. We regret that Mrs. Pope left us during the middle of the school year, but we were fortunate to have Mrs. Jackie Lovett take over the duties of teaching third grade. Mrs. Linda Erickson, kinder- garten teacher: Here at school, everyone knows each other. Everything is an impor- tant part, even kindergarten. In kindergarten, I think the most important thing for the children to learn is to like themselves and to feel that they are important and they can be a success in school. This way, they will like school and just do better. 19