Mercer County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Harrodsburg, KY)

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Adult Farmer Education The purpose of an Adult Farmer Program is to give in - struction in farming that meets the need of adult farmers, as they may become established in farming and may improve their proficiency in farming. Farmers who remain in farming must learn, and they must continually improve their farming operations as technological know - how evolves and economic com- petition increases. Adult farmers will be educated at public expense and should be, so that the farmer may advance in farming, have a better standard of living, and take his place in the activities of his church, community, and school. Mr. E.B. Miller, Jr. Classes are held at Shakertown, Cronishville, Salvisa, and McAfee for adult farmers in Mercer County. The program consists of night classes, and instruction on indi- vidual farms during the day. Here Are Some of the Projects Practiced in Adult Education Weighing and mixing feeds. Use and repair of simple electric appliances. Welding

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BUS DRIVERS--Larue Patterson, John Claunch, James Martin, David Gibson, Rue Huffman, Ernest Foster, Maurice Lester, Albert Claunch, John Bowman, and J. B. Claunch. NOT PICTURED: Roscoe Disponnett and Aubrey Green. Very Necessary Personnel CUSTODIAN--Mr. Charles McMurry. CAFETERIA WORKERS--Mrs. Wiley, Mrs. Whittaker, Mrs. Sanford, and Mrs. Dean.

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The Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Week makes an annual award, presented on character, citizenship, scholarship, community, and school participation. The winners were chosen by the faculty and the student body. Mr. Gill--Optimist Club Member. Winners--Betty Ann Jones and Earl Murphy.