Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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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

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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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...ws done an outstanding job in all areas and much of the credit has to goto Keith Hays and Larry Burkhart for their efforts with the students. The students in FFA also partici- pated in numerous activities such as: The annual FFA Bar-b-que, build- ing a float for homecoming and last but not least, the state tractor operators contest. Representing Moore at the National Leadership Conference in Washington were Karen Baker and Mark McBride. The people that led the 131 mem- bers of FFA consisted of: Glen Clark, presidentg Mark McBride, vice pres- ident, Karen Baker, secretaryg Sam Osborn, treasurerg John lngrum, re- porter, Paul Shugart, sentinel, Harold Yoakum, Keith Hays, and Larry Burkart, chapter advisors. LAMB CHOPS are not on the mind of either one as they ride on the FFA float in the Homecoming parade. The pas- senger on the left is John lngrum, FFA reporter. RESEARCH AND PAPERWORK are basic elements of a vocational agricul- ture course, as junior David Shroeder will testify. 1.,. K ' S gi, 1. - 5 at my , 535 , if ,,,,. . g- f.. ,..,vF-li BIG BUSINESS. Vocational agriculture students learn management and economics, as well as the techniques of farming. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA. Front Yoakum, SDOTTSOVI Charlie Keene, Clay row: Karen Garen, sweetheart, Sam Os- Burgess, Steve Connelly, Janna Malone. born, treasurerg John Ingram, representa- VlCKl Richardson, Steve SDUVQEOU- Donald tiveg Karen Baker, secretaryg Paul Shugart, Simpson, Andy Patterson. Mr. Burkhart, sentinelg Glenn Clark, presidentg Mark sponsor: Third rowr Mr. Harp, Sponsor: McBride, vice-presidentg Second row: Mr. Marty Duke. Terry Campbell, Jimmy Combs, David Shroeder, Tim Wolfe, Bryan Suchy, Sam Shroeder, Back row: Vernie Jacobs, Rodney Rowe, Darrell Smith, Mark Mitchell, Kenneth Cornell, Jesse Waller, Tony Cole, Mike Rowe. 201