Laurel Park High School - Koine Yearbook (Martinsville, VA)

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F,F.A. goes skating with Mrs. Linda Burgess. 38 Clubs and Organizations Government classes use the library for current events research while Mr. Barry Speakman works with Tracy Hankins, Wayne Watkins and Vivian Perkins. Jeff Anglin and Tommy Sites have some time to talk. The Science Club sponsor, Mrs. Wooding, tries to get the club to agree on a date for the annual science fair. Mrs. Wooding has sponsored the Science Club for 11 years.

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CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND CLASSES lnitiations Not So Embarrassing better the Spanish Club. Each year our club seems to be more active than the last, commented Mrs. Francis Leeper, the sponsor of the Spanish Club. This seems to be holding true, for the Spanish Club broadened its horizons this year. ln addition to the traditional ringing of the Salvation Army bell, the club also participated in the rock-n- roll jamboree, which was a drive for the Heart Fund, rais- ing almost S300.00. The Spanish Club visited Cave Spring High School in the fall to view a group of Spanish dancers that toured from Puerto Rico, and they visited Hollins College to watch several Spanish skits and dances. The annual fiesta was held April 24th and the traditional Spanish assembly was held during that week. Although participation dropped in D.E.C.A. this year, Christmas just wouldn't have been the same without them. Fundraising was one of the principal activities of the D.E.C.A. Club members sold Stuffed animals, Christmas wrapping paper, jewelry and various other nicknacks and collectables. Some of the money that the club raised was used for buy- ing flowers for Mrs. Hager and Mrs. Thomas who were both out of school for medical reasons. Twenty-five dollars was also contributed to the Thomas Fund. The club also spent some more money on a field trip to Virginia Tech where some members attended business meetings and competitions. The D.E.'ers also attended a Hokie football game. The F.H.A. was not as ac- tive as in years past stated sponsor Ann Chaney, but this was the first year a member of the F.H.A. has gone on to ma- jor in home economics. Janet Bryant, the president of the F.H.A. is going to major in home ec at Radford College. The club this year attended the Southern Living Christmas Mrs. Patricia Koger doctors on Robin Smith. ln addition to teaching journalism, Mrs. Koger also spon- sored the First Aid Team. 'S SX 2 Xi Clubs and Organizations 37

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CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CLASSES Better Community Involvement Show and held a Mother- Daughter banquet at which Delegate Mary Sue Terry was the guest speaker. At the monthly meetings the members planned a tentative picnic and worked on a program of work in business planning. Old traditions seemed to change or fade a little this year for the French Club seemed to have grown a new face. Years past have seen initiations with everything from pajamas to Napoleon uniforms. This year saw only tags of different French monuments and signs. Membership seemed to be helped by the lighter attitude and the list of stunts that could be performed which had in years past been informal and unwritten. Mardi Gras changed this year also. Instead of being scheduled at night it was moved to right after school because of low past atten- dance. The crazy costumes were also left in the past. This year the French Club spon- sored a show for small children at the spring fair. As always, the F.F.A. grew in numbers this year. This was the largest club at school this year. Active was one way to describe the Laurel Park F.F.A. this year. Hyper-active was a better way. There seemed to be at least one activity for each of the 100 members. Ringing a Salvation Army bell, assisting with the Jaycees haunted castle, and making extra contributions to the S.C.A. canned food drive were just some of the ac- tivities. Selling oranges, floral arrangements, candy and flower bulbs. The chapter bought them- selves a 35mm camera this year also to help with record keeping and the chapter scrapbook. Mr. Bill Curry, the physics teacher, passes out a test. This year a teacher had to be imported to teach physics after Mr. Charles Hairston left. Mr. Curry is from Drewry Mason. After explaining the oil monopoly system, Mr. Marshall, one of the two Virginia and U.S. History teachers, shows one of the few filmstrips shown in his class this year. Jo Jo Gillespie takes notes on fund raising ideas while David Hairston listens. Clubs and Organizations 39