Madison High School - Mahisco Yearbook (Madison, FL)

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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.

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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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IN THE SPIRIT OF THINGS, CHRISTMAS 74 In the classrooms and throughout the halls, the sights of Christmas could be seen. The student body, along with organizations and teachers, cre- ated a holiday atmosphere by trimming trees and decorating bulletin boards to show the observance of Christmas. 1. Beta Club displayed the Twelve Days of Christmas. 2. Mrs. Edwards celebrated Christmas by decorating a tree. 3. Margo Thomas helped with the Library Science bulletin board. 4. Many classroom doors were decorated for the holidays. 5. Beta Club expressed Christmas spirit by making fruit baskets. 29 Activities