Pflugerville High School - Panther Paw Yearbook (Pflugerville, TX)

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Freshman. Martin Aguiar, prepares his machine for a hard stretch of typing, but don't worry it's a new typewriter. Freshman Shirely City watches her typing book patiently as she moves those beautiful fingers at a constant pace. Computer Education is an expanding class that is getting more in- volved in the business world. Students take this class if they are con- sidering going into any kind of business trade. Computers are getting bigger and even more advanced the farther you go into the future. They are further advanced than they were just a few years ago. Also they're expanding far and wide so students should make a big thought of taking this class. Sophomore Shawn Adams tries patiently to make that paper get in the typewriter straight, but don't give up it just takes time. 4 Junior Barbara Devaney and Kim Cheatham enjoy an afternoon of getting ahead in the world of computers. COMPUTER 33

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6, xir Choir Performs Twice The 1984 85 Choir class of Pflugerville high school was held sixth and led by Mrs. Janice Swope. The choir class has had two different programs. The first was the Christmas program in which they sang five songs during intermission between the Drama's production. The second was for the state wide convention of the Student Council. This program was performed with the P.H.S. Band, and the Middle School Choir. “God Bless the (J.S.A., We Are The World. and the National Anthem were the songs sung at the convention. It's not just fun and games that’s for sure, replied Travis Henson, Choir President, when asked of what he thought about choir. It’s hard work and takes a lot of practice. Even though we aren't very big, we have a lot of fun, but still it takes lots of work. Mrs. Swope tells me that teaching choir has definitely been an ex- perience. My major goal was for the choir members to gain self- confidence. I'd say we ac- complished our major objective. She has grown very close to these kids and although she won't be sponsoring choir next year, she knows this choir will be a huge success! by Travis Henson 1984-85 choir presents their talents in the Christmas talent contest. They've got the guts that makes an outstanding performance. Belen Bray. Kevin Terry. Travis Henson. Tamara Hunkin. the class officers, give their voices a break and pose for the camera for a good old picture. 32 CHOIR Freshman. Teresa Hughey, practices breathing in preparation for singing the choir class for Mrs. Swope. Freshman Paul Caldaron. Sophomore Freddie Martinez. Jesse Ochoa, ta F time out to bump around with each other while they take a break fro t class.

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On the Job Experience Last year the DECA class improved the course greatly. They added a school store to their program. This was to help them in the qualifica- tion of coping with the business world around them. This was a three part program. It consisted of: (1) class instruction, (2) on the job training, and (3) the class itself, M DE. One of the main goals was to teach the students the knowledge of marketing and distribution of the business field. Class instruction within a regular week was in two sections. Three days of class with instructor, and the other two days of individual instruction. In on the job training students go to school for half of the day. The other half they went to work. There were many different training sta- tions where students worked. Some were at gas stations, banks, grocery stores, plumbing supplies. Students were to work at places that were dealing with marketing or distribution. Mr. K. Rawlings, DECA sponsor, replied, This class is opened to anyone who is interested in the marketing or distribution field, and I en- courage students to take this class.” This is DECA’s eighth year to be at P.H.S. Marketing and and Distributive education will be offering more to the program next year. I.B.M. computers will be used, cashiering ex- perience will be given also, and many other marketing skills will be taught. There has been some misconception about M DE according to Mr. Rawlings. Students are often told that if they take M DE, they won’t be able to :o to college. If anyone has told you that, FORGET IT!! This class enables you to get ahead in the business environment. This class is very important in the business world, because it allows you to have the experience others don't have when trying to get a job. M DE is ex- panding far into the future of marketing and distribution. By: Kimberly McDonald Sophomore Michele Cole, right, prepares the cash register for the lunch time sales while junior, Jeff Hawkes. figures the new 5.125% tax. Freshmen Susan Graves and Debbie Garrett discuss purchase from school store. While Mary Kimmins and Liz Brown look over the items displayed. Junior Jimmy Havens and sophomore Michele Sophomore Paula Cloud waits patiently for sophomore Theresa Israel to find her money to pay for her item. Cole work on the cash register in order to give the correct change to the students of P.H.S. 34 DECA