Marple Newtown High School - Memories Yearbook (Newtown Square, PA)

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Earn while you learn”, is the theme of the Distributive Education Program initiated three years ago at Marple- Newtown. The program started with fifteen students selected by the Guid- ance Department in co-operation with faculty advisor, Philip Robinson and has expanded to twenty-seven students today. The D. E. Club is an organization for students who have qualified and par- ticipate in the Distributive Education Program. These students have a dis- tinct interest in the business world and are willing to work. The D. E. pro- gram is vocational training for students combined with classroom study. Stu- dents are employed in a variety of com- panies. The Club includes a discussion of group and individual problems. Sev- eral businessmen attend their meetings and speak to the students about differ- ent community business occupations. These speakers are provided by the Marple Rotary Clubs, who make the program their community project. The Distributive Education Club opens ex- perience and education in the business world to Marple-Newtown students. The officers discuss plans; Seated; D. Erb (Sec.), N. Manzi (Pres.). Standing: Mr. Robinson, D. Barry (1 V.-pres.), T. Kuhn (Treas. ), T. Castagna (2 V.-pres.). DECA And Selling The members of the D.E.C.A. are; Seated: D. Barry, T. Castagna, N. Manzi, D. Erb, T. Kuhn. Standing; Mr. Robinson, M. Langnas, R. Peacock, W. Foery, R. Jacoby, J. Leary, R. Price, S. Rudolph, F. Ballaron, J. Battista, J. Knudsen, D. Pomante, H. Feld, E. Hunter, S. Pagankemper. 25

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Members of the Future Business Leaders of America are; Row 1: Mrs. Maskula, T. Cerulli (Pres.), D. Sherlock, A. Yakmovitz, D. Burdsall, I. Martin, M. Freedman, J . Armstrong. Row 2: H. Mansor, C. Cullen, M. Cunningham, J. Smith, A. Kramer, J. Terranova, B. Kinsey, R. Smith, B. Patten, B. Fishdowitz, D. Melligan. Row 3: N. Haggerty, G. Guanti, B. Hoedstra, M. Hutchinson, C. Zerbe, B. Smedley, L. Lumely, K. Jarrell, D. Sherman, E. Giersch, T. Frederick, N. Richman, P. Ache, B. Turner, M. Duff. FBLA Typing F.B.L.A. members display the shakers they sell for the concessions at home football games. The Future Business Leaders of America is an organization of girls who plan to pursue a career in business. Its members indulge in projects for the Business Department that enable them to gain the experience they will need in the future. During football season, the girls of F.B.L.A. are in charge of concessions. They have earned more money for the Athletic Association this year than any other club that has handled this activity in the history of Marple-Newtown. Throughout the winter the girls attend a state-wide convention and compete in contests in the school of a nearby chapter. At the end of the year, a scrapbook is submitted to Mrs. Maskula, the club s advisor, who keeps it on record for refer- ence in years to come. 24

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For Future FHA Although the Future Homemakers of America isn’t con- sidered a service organization, the club does perform many services, both in and out of school. This year, under the able guidance of Miss Fuoco, the club maintains the bulletin board in the lobby, which they purchased last year. Classes are held for any students interested in learning to knit or crochet. The club holds an annual Christmas party for the faculty and their major social event for the school is the Mardi Gras Dance. One of their community projects was offering their help at the muscular distrophy hospital. F.H.A. President, Carol Quinn, consults with D. Membrino (Treas. ), J. Long ( Sgt.-arms), S. Fleming (V.-pres. ), and L. Brimble (Sec.). FNA Marple-Newtow n’s FNA is chartered by the National League of Nursing Education. Under the supervision of Mrs. Man- nino„ who has run the club since its beginning six years ago, the girls gain an insight into the nursing profession. Speakers come to many of the meetings and offer information about many phases of a nurse’s life. The FNA boasts of many of its alumni who have gone on to become excellent nurses. The club sponsors bake sales and various fild trips to hospitals throughout the year. On the whole, the FNA provides a broad background for those who are thinking of attaining a career in the medical field. G. Dorney, President of tbe F.N.A., explains tbe correct method of weighing to D. Massimo (V.-pres.), J. Field (Sec.), L. Lake (Sgt. arms), C. Dickinson (Pari.), and L. Richards (Treas.). FTA The Future Teachers of America have proved to be an asset to the school for over ten years. This club gives its members a valuable insight into what the teaching profession is really like, and what qualifications a teacher must have. The club meets twice a month and speakers are frequent visitors. The club’s main purpose is to provide students with help in choosing a career in education. The club was originally named the John Worrall F.T.A. but the name was later changed to the Marple Newtown F.T.A. Many of its alumni have become teachers, and the club, currently under the supervision of Mr. Sanelli, hopes to keep up the good work. Planning the next meeting of the F.T.A. are; Row 1: J. Trunk (V.-pres.), F. Chisena (Treas.), D. Gugliotta (Pres.). Row 2: B. Tomassone (Hist.), C. Martino (Rec .sec.), H. Brown (Pari.), S. Herbster (Corr. sec.), S. Kalick ( Sgt. arms ) . 26