Madison High School - Mahisco Yearbook (Madison, FL)

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Even though the center of activity for most of the students was at MHS many students attended the pan time courses offered at North Florida Junior College. Such courses as automotive mechanics, cosmotol- ogy, vocational office education, service station attendant, drafting, nursing, and brick and block laying helped students to increase their skills needed in future jobs. 1. Jim Hunter doesn't mind getting a little greasy when it comes to fixing cars. 2. Kenny soon realized that instructors know what’s best. 3. Shirley Thomp- son increased her skills in V.O.E. 4. Ben Thompson found drafting to be a challenging subject. 5. Dianne Foster got experience through practice. 6. Pam , Peggy, and Shirley realize that nursing is seri- ous business. 27 Activities 4

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Career Day, ihe Dress Review, the Beta Club Talent Show, and special dances are just a few of the extra activities that gave spice to the usual routine at M.H.S. Also, outside groups such as the Lowndes County Chorus brought entertainment to the school. Almost always you could find checkers, card games, chess, or an exciting vol- leyball game in progress. 6 Activities 1. Elvira Graham modelled her dress in the Winter Fashion Show. 2. Ernest Page spoke on law during Career Day. 3. San dra Smith entertained at the Fall Beta Club Talent Show. 4. McCaskill bumps for joy! 5. Out of the nine contestants. Che- ryl Burgess received the title of Jr. Miss for 1975.

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SOPHOMORE ENTERTAINED M.H.S. AND COMMUNITY WITH HIGH SCHOOL HERO After three months of practicing, a nervous cast of fifteen sophomores made their debut at MHS with their play entitled High School Hero.” Julian Bland was really a hero when he stepped in and saved the sophomore play by taking the lead role one week before the play went on. The audience was able to relate to the play easily since it presented everyday high school problems. Credit should be given to Mr. Holmes speech class who helped make the play a success by developing and setting up props. 5 1. Mr. Holmes showed Jackie the right way to set up props. 2. Mrs. Murphy taught Donna and Vicky how to read their parts effectively. 3. Chris listened as Betty and Suzanne interacted on front stage. 4. Sophomores hard at work practicing for the High School Hero.” 5. At the end of the play the sopho- mores presented a gift to Mrs. Murphy. 6. Karen and Robin in a tense scene in the second act.