Ouachita Parish High School - Roarer Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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eadership And Self Development Standing: Chief Searles, Chief Harper, Chief Ross. Seated: Commander McEner,

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NJROTC Encourage A great opportunity for leadership and self development, NJROTC gives the student special education and valuable training whether or not he plans to go into the Navy. NJROTC encourages the student to use critical and creative thought. To qualify for NJROTC the student must be a citizen of the United States, he at least 14 years of age, he in good academic standing7 and be physically able to participate in the sehoolas physical education program. Three years of NJROTC are offered at Ouachita. Courses covered in these three years include Naval History, Leadership, Seamanship7 Oceanography7 Meteorology, Navigation7 Astronomy7 Electronics, as well as Drills and Cere- monies. This is the second year at Ouachita for NJROTC, but is the first year girls have been included in the program. NJROTC carries on many activities throughout the year to give the student a greater understanding of what he is studying. This year the NJROTC cadets visited the Naval Air Station in Memphis7 Tennessee. The sophomores went to the base at Barksdale in Bossier City, and the juniors and seniors Visited the England base in Alexandria. The drill team, which demonstrates skilled perfection in riHe manuevers and marching, made a field trip to New Orleans. The Cadets also went on helicopter rides and participated in Christmas parades in Natchitoches7 Monroe7 and West Monroe. Each year there is an award ceremony at the end of the year for outstanding cadets. Members Of NJROTC develop citizenship7 leadership, teamwork, and high standards 01' personal conduct and appearance. The student receives the satisfaction and pride that comes from being a part of his country and its people.

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DO you have problems making a dress fit properly Is your food spongy, u lgh, or dry If so home a non L isfor you. At Ouachita, home economi s teaches you easier and faster way of sewing a garment. It also shows you how to make dehcious7 and nutritious meals. Various areas covered in the Department are wing and cooking kills7 money management, child care, marriage preparation, and etiquette. The four years of Home EC nomics offered begin with learning to make a simple dress and end with skills in ta oring. Girls enroll in this cl .5 to obtain the skills and principles to maintain a well-managed hom . Home Economics Io