New Bloomfield High School - Beacon Yearbook (New Bloomfield, MO)

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Senior Amy Zumbehl shows the proper way to cut with a knife. Senior Steve Patrick shows us how to relieve stress while cooking. Seniors MeShell Rice, Steve Patrick, and junior Amy Neal show how to wash dishes by hand. 17

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Kneading through Home Economics “The move to the new building was very hectic, said Ms. Poindexter, and took forever to find things. “It’s more convenient now that we have more space to move around,” she added. Although enrollment was small in some areas, Ms. Poindexter hopes to have larger classes in the future. Ms. Poindexter has received three grants and is in the process of getting Moving is very messy, can you tell? a fourth one. If the home Economics department had not received these grants, they would not have had the luxury of having dishwashers, mi- crowaves, and garbage disposals. A part of one grant bought the new sewing machines. When asked the importance of the grants, she stated two words: “Dollar signs.” This was explained as more equipment for the home Economic classes. All of the grants have gone toward new equipment for the room. Through hard work and persis- tence, the New Bloomfield Home Economics department has devel- oped more than just basics. Seniors Amy Zumbehl and Jennifer Will- meno start cleaning up and putting away while a workman installs wiring. Ms. Poindexter was interviewed by Chan- nel 17 during the new building dedication ceremonies. 16

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Harmony in the Making Concert band and choir of- fered many New Bloomfield stu- dents Musical opportunities. Each group held rehearsals dur- ing their respective classes. Dur- ing this time they learned the fundamentals of music as well as prepared for various concerts and competitions. The performances of band and choir included Christmas and Spring concerts. Concert band also played for the dedica- tion ceremony for the new build- ing and assemblies. The district music contest in Mexico, Missouri was a highlight of the year. The band received the highest possible rating of a “I” for their superior perfor- mance. In addition, there was a number of vocal and instrumen- tal solos and ensembles who re- ceived “II” ratings. The New Bloomfield high school concert band was comprised of: 1st row - Karen Siegel, Jessie Baxter, Shelley Citron, Becki Essen, Christy Under- wood, Tanya O’Neal, Stacey Jenkins, Maria Cain, Ruby Will- . meno, 2nd row - Jennifer Frank, Rob Becker, Jill Webb, John Davis, Sandy Patrick, Denny Vogel, Doug Click, 3rd row - Mr. Jordan Perry - Director, Anthony Riden- hour, Tracy Gastineau, Matt Frank, Under the direc- Mark Baxter, 4th row - Kirk Chiles, Tim tion of Mr. Perry Siegel, and Jeff Lester, and the accompa- niment of Miss Martin, the high school concert choir performs a holiday favorite at the Christmas m concert. 18