Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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File 13! While on the job, ICT stu- dent Kim Williams gets information ready for mailing. On the chain gang. Lail’s Mill work- er from the ICT, Nathan Marsh helps levy some heavy equipment with chains. hile a large majority of students spent their time taking tests, sit- ting in desks, and wondering how reading Shakespeare was ever going to help them in the real world, there was a group of students who left school early every day to jump right into the precari- ous world of work. Not only did these stu- dents get graded on their ef- forts, but they were also paid 12 Work Program handsome wages, and fur- thermore, they gained expe- rience in the practical world. These students were split into three different groups: the ICT (Industrial Coopera- tive Training), the IWE (In- dustrial Work Experience), and the Marketing Students. The ICT, headed by Ms. Gayle Babcock, involved thirty-two students who worked a total of 23,700 hours. Averaging $5.18 per hour, the ICT students col- lected a total of $134,285.17. Mrs. Babcock was really impressed with “the quality of work that these students do. They actually seem to enjoy their jobs, which | think help in making them better workers.” The Marketing program interacted eighty students working a total of 500-600 hours a week. These stu- dents, led by Mr. Harold One Step Ahead Work Program students earned valuable experience on the job. Saunders and Mrs. Donna Reamy, worked for $5-6 per hour and accumulated about $125,000. Mrs. Reamy liked the fact that “these students are giv- en the opportunity to learn something in school that is not only interesting, but that will help them as they pre- pare for their future in the work force.” Awards were given to Tra- cey Sink as the Outstanding

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Tomas Alosno from Spain, and Anita Erikson from Nor- way were all part of the cul- tural exchange program. Kristen Miller and Mike Anderson were chosen to attend the French Academy, Pam Lin for the Spanish Academy, Shannon Freeman for Asian Studies, with Mike Hafdelin as an alternate. As emphasis shifted to cul- tural understanding in for- eign language, the Media Center shifted to more stu- dio-like simulations. New equipment was added to set up a mini T.V. studio, used to Striving For Excellence undertake several projects, including newscasts for Mrs. MacKinnon’s 9th grade En- glish, Mrs. Prince’s French music videos, and Mrs. Amb’s class’ performance of their own Shakesperean sto- ry. Also, Media students put together their own video projects. For example Mike Acosta took a philosophical, reflective view of nature, while David Bustamante took a more down-to-earth approach as he scoped out teen cruise spots. In comparison to expres- sion by video and music, Drama students used their corporal expressiveness, in- teracting with many Hening Elementary students. They told stories, performed a puppet show, and even put make-up on the students’ faces. The Art Department par- ticipated in the Manchester Women’s Club Art Show in which Bonnie Massey was recognized as the Best in the Show. Students displayed other works at the Annual Fine Arts Festival. Also, Mea- dowbrook alumni were Taking it all in. Getting acquainted with library procedures is part of becoming a high school student for Crue Wills. Cultural exchange! Dressed in na- tive costume, Hemangini Patel ex- plains her Indian heritage to Mrs. Winston’s World Geography class. brought back to speak about art programs in VCU and JMU. Music students went on a field trip to Canada where the band placed first overall in their division, and also managed to provide the tra- ditional Spring and Christ- mas concerts. Finally, the vo- cal ensemble group sang in several Richmond locations. Obviously, students also found that education can be enjoyable and have many benefits, if they strive to earn and to achieve them. Classroom Activities 11

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Vogue! Modeling for the Fashion Mer- chandising class, Steve Perkins, Becky Bliss, and Tammy Kent pomenade. Snip, snip, snip. J.C. Penney Custom Design employee, Michelle Davis from the ICT fills work orders. Give it some air. Seredni Tire employee Mike Tomlin works on replacing an innertube. Turn down the volume. At Re- vere Mold and Engineering, Jody Frye works the controls. S »w York Fashion. Amy Rost, Mary Epps, Karen Holder, and Shan- mn Tagnesi visit New York to check out the latest styles. j Working Overtime Axtthough all of the students in- volved in the Work Program worked diligently, three students in particular distinguished them- selves for having made the extra effort for an entire school year. Outside from their regular in school classes these three endeav- ored to make their occupations work and run smoothly. Despite the fact that it meant extra hours long past those of whom attend an unexceptional day of school, these Work Program students kept with their difficult schedule. Taking their chances with a dif- ficult and jam-packed lifestyle these three students in particular found the time to work efficient- ly, keep their grades meritable, and maybe even participate in some extracurricular activities. Industrial Cooperative Training Congratulations! Mr. Howard Lewis pre- sents the IWE-II Student of the Year Award to Darnell Pleasant. tee Awards ceremony, Winners Mary Epps and Talita White show their certificates along with Marketing Student of the Year Tonya Taylor. Work Program 13