Joseph Kershaw Academy - Epaulet Yearbook (Camden, SC)

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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

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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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Everyone will work together. Miss Mclnnis Mrs. Victoria Mathews, English teacher: Because of small classes, 1 am able to work with each student individually. I'd like to see the students think independently, realize that the teacher won't always be there, and that teachers are only human and they make mistakes.'' French teacher, Mrs. Catherine Kennedy: This year, 1 hope my students will have a better understanding of French, and will be able to communicate with a French person. The school is really in shape this year. We have a fantastic headmaster, who is all action in helping the school.'' Mr. Ted von Keller, history teacher: ' 'The thing that has impressed me most at J.K.A. is the relaxed, friendly manner of everyone at the school. 1 hope that this year my students will become more openminded and curious and learn new ideas and ways of doing things.'' 20