Junction High School - Golden Eagle Yearbook (Junction, TX)

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'I Like to Help' Steve Brown’s ambition to become a par- amedic possible came from a lively episode of Emergency. Training began for Steve at an Emergency Medical Technician course in Menard. Working for Kimble County for one year, Steve qualified for special assistance with the cost. Certification involved 140 hours (3 months) of comprehensive training. Instruction included five ambulance runs and hospital observation in intensive care, emergency room, and surgery. The final exam included bandaging, splinting, demonstrating cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, inserting oropharyngeal airways, driving an ambulance, using sign language, controlling major bleeding, and knowing antidotes for insect bites and plant poisonings. Upon passing this exam, Steve received his EMT certification. His certification must be updated every two years. Also certified in lifeguarding and Red Cross first aid, Steve has assisted the Volunteer Fire Department and worked as a disc jockey for KMBL. Upon graduation, Steve plans to further his studies with a paramedic course in Lubbock. Steve said. “You’ll never catch me without my bag. I like to help people.’’ Peparing equipment lor the ambulance. Steve Brown makes sure everything is in top condition. Rodney Phillips Brenda Randle Debbie Rendon Eloy Rojas Kenny Rooke Rosemarie Ryan Seniors • 27

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Joyce Martin Joel Martinez Mike McElhaney Teresa Menchaca Vickie Menchaca Gail Nicholson United Joel Martinez: Likes AC DC, Eight is Enough, and Cheech and Chong II, Will remember good times with friends. Mike McElhaney: In ten years plans to be working with com- puters. Likes “United” by Judas Priest. “Only on Mondays!” Joyce Martin: I will remember the beauty I see in others and its reflection in me; shaping my own future around Christ, friends, and goals. Teresa Menchaca: Likes Cupid by the Spinners and Different Strokes. In ten years will be living in a town larger than Junction. Vickie Menchaca: “First to party, first to fun. we re the Class of '81!” Will remember the flood and meet- ing new people. Gail Nicholson: In ten years I'll be married and working as a physical therapist. Likes health foods, play- ing guitar, and Red Skeleton. Teresa Overstreet: Will remember government class, breaking away, turning 18, and the closeness of our class. Kenneth Owens: In ten years plans to be working for a major gas company. Likes Judas Priest. Lisa Palmer: “I like the way every- one is treating each other, they've gotten closer.” 26 • Seniors Sponsored by GAMBLIN ELECTRIC

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Marchin' On Rodney Phillips: Likes flour tortillas, beans, build- ing cars and racing them. Brenda Randle: In ten years I’ll probably be teaching kindergarten. Geta willy-eta. Debbie Rendon: Plans to be a commercial pilot and a scuba diver. Likes PM Magazine. Vickie Shaheen: In ten years I hope to be coach- ing somewhere. Likes “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” by Billy Joel. Cecilia Shaw: I will remember all of the bus trips and all of my friends.” David Skinner: Likes Supertramp, Mexican foods, pizza, building models, hunting and fishing. Jenetta Sloan: I will remember recordkeeping class and the closeness of the seniors. Go For It.” Sharon Staessens: Long live rock and roll.” Hup — thrup — thrip — four. With determination. Rana Kay Williamson strides from the band hall to Government class Sponsored by WESTERN AUTO