Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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F.B.L.A. Works at Bloodmobile Riding on a float in the Homecoming Parade was the first event that started off F.B.L.A. Club’s year. There were many events that followed. The members helped with the bloodmobile, doing such things as typing patient’s cards, labeling blood, and aiding with the donors. Letters from Santa were written during Christmas time for eager children awaiting a reply. Some members took part in intern day by visiting different offices and helping with the work. Field trips included a trip to the regionals, to the state convention and also to Madison to visit Cuna and W.P.S. 1. Monda Bunker. Dawn Klessinger. and Stacie Schwartz label blood for the bloodmobile at the armory. 2. F.B.L.A.. FRONT ROW: A. Stamm. B. Brunner. J. Rufer. SECOND ROW: A. Tranel, Sec. L. Brooks. Pres. S. Wiesenberg, Treas. L. Wyss. Advisor Mrs. Zander. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Siedschlag. C. Penniston. A. Dachiene. M. Bunker. C. Wiesenberg. M. Patterson. G. Hetladn. T. Johnson. FOURTH ROW: L. Hardy. N. Barth, M. Larson. G. Jones. Advisor Mrs. Leopold. 3. Secretary Laura Brooks prepares the minutes for a meeting. t 29

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D.E.C.A. Members Gain Experience And Recognition The 1981-82 D.E.C.A. Club’s calendar was filled with numerous activities. There was a regional competition on February 6 at UW-Whitewater where all the participants received recognition. Top honors went to Wendy Nelson in advertising, Amy Yurs in apparel and accessories, and Mark Jacobson in food mar keting. State Career Development Conference at Oconomowoc's Olympia Village was a terrific learning experience for all involved. Teresa Hoesly and Amy Yurs received competitive events awards and Becky Hartwig won stock in various Wisconsin companies for her efforts in a business development project. Near the close of the year, Skills Fair at Blackhawk Technical Institute in Janesville was held. Once again D.E.C.A. members were very successful. Cathy Brunkow, Becky Hartwig, Amy Yurs, and Karen Austin were all winners. D.E.C.A. was involved in other things too. They operated the school store and held various fund raising activities like the first annual D.E.C.A. dinner and theater. At the end of the year the annual employer and employee dinner was held at the Monroe Country Club. 1. Mark Jacobson hurries to a meeting at the regional competition. 2. D.E.C.A., FRONT ROW: S. Miller. D. Friedli, D. Amacher. SECOND ROW: J. Schuepp. J. Luen-berger. R. Tourdot. F. Furgal. THIRD ROW: Sec. B. Hartwig. W. Nelson. Vice Pres. T. Hartwig. A. Bregenzer, A. Yurs. T. Pilz, H Tschanz. W. Severson, R. Rood. FOURTH ROW: Treas. C. Brunkow, A. Westgard. M. Schultz. K. Friske, M. Jacobson. 28

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AFS Pizza Sales Fund Year’s Activities Many service projects and fun-filled events highlighted the year for members of the Future Homemakers of America Chapter. The two major service projects of the year were the club's Consumer Product Safety Project, and the club's involvement with the March of Dimes Walk-America Fundraiser. Other community and school services included making tray favors for Pleasant View residents, serving refreshments at band concerts, various sporting events, the FFA and MEA Banquets, and parent teacher conferences. The club also helped mend and repair athletic uniforms. Social activities included the annual FFA-FHA hayride and skating party, and a Christmas Tea. Active members of FHA were honored at the annual Spring Recognition Banquet. FHA members funded all activities by selling spices, pies, and Stanley products throughout the year. 1. Rich Hanna and Rod Tullett prepare some pizzas for the ever popular AFS pizza sales. 2. AFS Chapter, FRONT ROW: Sec. Treas J. Benzschawel, Pres. R. Hanna. Vice Pres. M. Zach. SECOND ROW: K. Purcell. L. Radke, K. Bruun. Rose Hasler. S. Martin. L. Silvis. R. Tullett, J. Rackow. R. Iverson. W. Gelbach. 3. AFS sisters Rose Hasler and Karen Bruun pay close attention during an AFS meeting. 30