Overlea High School - Omega Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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i Exploring the possibilities of nursing as a career are Mrs. Leora Bralhuhn and the officers of the F.lV.A.: President Fran Sherrill, Secrelary Paula Atkins, Vice President Barbara Sills, and Treasurer Judy Shetterly. ln the course of a day, Overleais nurse's aides perform the duties of taking temperatures and cleaning and band- aging minor wounds. ln addition, they act as receptionists and see that the Hinfirmaryw is kept in order. In doing this they relieve The Overlea Chapter of the Future Nurses of Ameri- ca orients girls to the rewards and responsibilities in the field of nursing. Under the supervision of Mrs. Leora Brathuhn, the girls visited several of the finer hospitals such as Wallter Reed Hospital and Bethesda Naval Hospital. They also experienced the joy of serving humanity through participating in the Student Council Thanksgiving Basket Drive and the Mental Health Drive. Vocational groups orient students the school nurse of small tasks and enable her to chan- nel her efforts toward more demanding problems. Since many of them aspire to become nurses, the girls also gain invaluable experience for the future. 0verlea's nurse's aides relax after their meeting concerning modern first-aid techniques. 56

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'SQ Preparing equipment for a biology lab, Jean Little, .lolm Gold and Connie Loveless find their work as lab aides both essential and rewarding. Competent aides rendered services. x i S A 'QXT-ill , l l M ' ' K 'w'I Helping to facilitate the functioning of the guidance office, guidance aides Rolando Henniger and Harry Freedy sort college reference material. Six of the office aides, Pat Sclzeck, Joyce Jenkins, Linda Cole, Pat Hamel, Margie Butler, and Ann Zink, contribute to the efficiency of the main office by their diligent work and helpful manner. 55

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Preparing lessons for senior teacher day are the F.T.A. officers: Treasurer .'Vr1rz1.'y Erlzearzls, Second Vice-President Alice Tlmmpsorz. First Vice-President Bob Bruce, Sponsor Miss Carole Cazwzrzazigli, Presiflent Linda Forrest, and Secretary Barbara Lefler. for their futures. 1:4 sup. Before being typed, term papers are proofread by nzenzbers of the F.B.L.A. Typing students' term papers is a serrice provided by the club. Enabling students to gain confidence and be acquainted with their vocations. the Future Business Leaders of America and the Future Teachers of America actively recruit members. Under the guidance of hir. Williaiii Romig and Mrsl Alice Flumbaum. business students have become better familiarized with the business world. Their trip to New York to visit the Stock Exchange. IBM Company, and the Federal Reserve Bank, and their clerical services at Overlea have acquainted students with business life. The FTA. has done much to encourage students who are in- terested in the field of teaching. With Miss Carole Cavanaugh as their sponsor, the F.T.fX. has provided recreation for mentally retarded children and have observed elementary and junior high school students. One of the annual projects of this group is the organization and coordination of Senior Day. Plans for their ,Yew Yorlf trip are discussed by Mr. Romig and F.B.L.A. officers: Treasurer Linrla Jlarx, Vive President Faith Hughs, Secretary Linrla Weilzel, anrl Presirlenl Ann Zinlz. 57