Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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any previous Home Economics experience. Following is an interview with Mr. Harold Yoakum, head of the Voca- tional Agriculture department. Q. Do you find any shortcomings in the Vocational Agriculture de- partment? A. l can not think of any department shortcomings. I am sure there must be someminor ones, but, it is my opinion that the Moore Public schools have provided us well and I am priveleged to have two outstanding co-workers who are dedicated to their profession. What awards or achievements have been accumulated this year? Among the many awards, we have received a superior F.F.A. chapter award from the state as- sociation, and sent two delegates to the Natioanl F.F.A. Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. Many students have won indi- vidual awards at the State Fair K 5. f ,. 1. g t. r and other agricultural contest. . A. , ,. ,, fa 'Kwik .. ,, ., K I www . f i , .... 1? . Ef! . tl, i Vyk yyy t kr rv PRESSING MATTERS draw this Home Economics student to the iron. Pressing of hems and seams is just one step in the process of making a garment. DISTURBED by the photographer, Priscilla Pence glances up she does the preliminary work before beginning to cut material and sew. Sewing and cooking are just a few of the subjects studied by Home Economics students. They have guest speakers and group discussions on such topics as teenage pregnancy, abortion, and child-raising. Development of skills such as budgeting, interior decorating, and home furnishing is also an important part of a Home Ec course. 199

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Where the is Following is an interview with Ms. Jessie Erwin, head of the Home Economics department. Q. Why do you feel that your de- partment is important to the schoolts curriculm? A. Well, I feel that everyone will be a homemaker, regardless of the career that they choose. They are all going to have the manage- ment of a home and an income, and I feel that this department teaches the necessary qualities for a good home life. Does your department fulfill its responsibilities to the students? Of all the departments, I feel that the Home Economics teachers probably take a greater interest in the individual student. Has the department added any new classes this year? Right now we are offering Child Care and Development! Housing and Home Furnishings as a new course . . .another new course that we offered this year is Family Living. Itls a one-year course for boys and girls who have not had CONVERSATION, book work and group assignments are involved in a Bachelor Living course, as well as A ...we ..c.n...g .. .... ... ...... ...s ....,. .,..,,,-. .N -...,.... Agwi: ,. . Q, here, it also involves classwork. F NN! F 1 5246 at ht ' I , cooking and other domestic activities. 198

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Where the From showing championship hogs to winning public speaking awards were just a few of the honors presented to the Future Farmers of America KFFAQ. Sponsor, Mr. Harold Yoakum, stated, We feel our students have 51 3, I