Klein High School - Bearkat Yearbook (Klein, TX)

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Wm utiise Eaarmers of f you've seen a high school student in a blue corduroy jacket walking a small sheep, or pig through the hall, chances are that you just passed one of the 100 FFA members. Raising livestock wasn't the only project the Future Farmers tackled. Activities which developed agricultural leader- ship, cooperation and citizenship, such as the Building Our American Communities Project, the Energy Project and the Food for America Pro- gram, took much of their time and ef- fort. lt teaches you good sportsman- ship and to be a good competitor, states Greg Frank. President, Rusty Kaufman, Vice merica FFA gives other abilities besides raising livestock, said Darren Morris. President, Greg Frankg Treasurer, Julie Bednarskyg Secretary, Lori Turner, Reporter, Lisa Turner, Sen- tinel, Cameron Lewisg Chaplain, Steve Haag, Show Chairman, Darren Morris and the rest of the future farmers worked to promote agriculture, agribusiness, leadership, and com- petitive spirit. FFA offered its members the ex- perience of managing their own farm. Whether raising and breeding livestock or handling financial prob- lems, FFA members gained the first- hand training needed to give them a head start in the agricultural world. ' . N V .,,,,,,, N I 1 A J J -9 -9 .Z J gl Q' ,..fr'.? 7 4 1 Qin, il Y V., 5 4 f, -. sip- f ag . fga, 132119-fffm., 5 A , ,if-9,

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Mechanical Trades, Auto Mechanics Auto Mechanics has taught me a lot, but most of all, it has taught me to respect others as well as m yseli said Arthur Griepp. orking like a well oiled machine, Mechanical Trades and Auto Mechanics cranked out a conglomera- tion of projects crafted with skill. Striving for a goal of leadership, respect and motivation, the Mechanical Trades club attended District and State VOCT contests. 1984-85 officers were: President, Chris Zoppoth, Vice Presi- dent, Dale Blakeg Secretary, Alan Longenbergerg Treasurer, Troy Mueller, Reporter, Mark Hopkinsg Parliamen- tarian, Matt Reneaug and Sergeant-at- Arms, Randy Bowman. The members of Auto Mechanics were concerned with fostering respon- sibility by cooperating as a group in club and class activities. These twenty- car doctors took their skills to the Spring Area lll VICA Skills contest where they competed against other teams of future mechanics. The 1984-85 officers for Auto Mechanics l were: President, Keith Brasovang Vice President, Chris Nesevitchg Secretary, Joe Patel, Treasurer, Matt Jenkinsg Reporter, Lee Hyett, Sergeant-at-Arms, Ed Shorrosh. The 198485 officers for Auto Mechanics ll were: President, Tim Lewisg Vice Presi- dent, Eric Smith, Secretary, Doyle Leach, Treasurer, Steve Ponciog Reporter, Arthur Grieppg Sergeant-at-Arms, Landon Boyd. Whether it be in shop or class, these two clubs did their work with spark and life. gr E Chris Zoppoth skillfully tunes a car's engine with his magic touch. Photo by Michelle Wondrak. Jody Bray and Ken Buckwalter explore the inner makings of a piece of machinery. Photo by Tom Chambliss. Mechanical TradesfAuto Mechanics 235

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lnstructor Jimmy Vaculin assists Gary Smith to unload fruit for FFA's fund- raiser. Photo by Pascal Villiger. Rusty Kaufman, Darren Morris and Todd Morgan display their first place trophy. Photo by Pascal Villiger. 1 N 2 4 if 'Z 4 2 Taking pride in their club and their school were Lisa Turner, Ann Marie Scandalis and Lori Turner. Photo by Tom Chambliss. Upcoming events were always a topic of discussion with Lisa Turner, Kim Woodard, and Carol Morman. Photo by Class presentations provided a learning if - Q Q, 1 vous 5, - f it 3. ' Pascal Villiger. S A l l experience for Lori Turner, Joanne Kominczak, and Kelly Sargent. Photo by by Pascal Villiger. 5,-+' o -1 1 . ' - 7 Y -. rc Nm, gl ,: FFA 237 ,