Richfield High School - Aries Yearbook (Waco, TX)

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ff' Mrs. Krause had a difficult time deciding wheth- er or not to accept punch from Connie Brock. Corrie Leggott, president: Jill Worthen, vice-presidentg Pam Jones, secretaryg Pat Caufield, recognition. secretaryg Adeline Li- mon, treasurer: and Diane Harris, historian, were installed in an impressive ceremony. Corrie Leggott, Pam Jones, and State President Betsy Perry displayed the FNA state charter for one of their guest speakers. Furthered ur ing Interests A Poison Prevention Program was presented in March for the sophomores. ll ,.7., 'DDQ' O Although they didnit go around in white caps and uniforms, members of the Future Nurses Club of Ameri- ca did a lot to provide a setting for young people who were interested in nursing as a career. The club gave them a chance to share that interest and learn about the communities which they soon will enter as in- formed citizens and possibly as nurses. The club sponsored a Poison Pre- vention Program for the sophomores in March. The girls sold cookies to raise money for their trip to the State Convention in Amarillo. They aided the community by volunteer- ing services at local hospitals. I53

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At the first meeting of the FHA, the members made plans for school and community projects. Beverly Hoyle, Richfield's Betty Crocker Homemaker of the Year, showed outstanding homemaking talents. The officers for 1965-66 were Margaret Stiver, president: Beverly Miss Mary Ann Lipford was one of the teachers who ordered her favorite cake from FHA. FHA Found Delight ln Domestic Duties This was one group that never said, Oh, my mother,s just a housewife . . . The purpose of their club was to promote a growing appreciation of the joy and satisfac- tions of homemaking. FHA members felt that their club should also foster the development of creative leadership in community life, To do this they Worked for the Red Cross, took fruit baskets to rest homes, sold cakes to teachers at Richfield, and sponsored a teen-age boy in the Mexia State Home. Teas held in the homemaking living room were often planned and prepared by FHA members. Here, Jeanie Creed, Joyce Bush, and Pam Copeland samp- led the cookies for one of the teas. Hoyle, vice-presi- dentg Susie Warrington, secretary, Linda Stewart, treasurerg Linda Crawford, par- liamentariang Lahonna Lee, historiang Joyce Bush, reporterg and Geraldine Cripe, song leader. l52

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Members of FTA jotted down ideas for upcoming projects. Kathy Shirley, Linda Harwell, Cheryl Anderson and Lois Lutes posted Mr. Ugly Contest signs. Apples and Appreciation Were Encouraged by FTA Future Teachers found enjoyment in club meetings. An apple for the teacher. The Future Teachers of Richfield cele- brated Teacher Appreciation Week fNovember 29-December 35 by leaving little surprises for the teach- ers every morning-including the time-honored apple. Members were encouraged to teach classes, and observe the tech- niques of their teachers. The club was represented at both the District and the State conventions of the FTA, and in March, the annual Mr. Ugly Contest was held to raise mon- Dr. L. V. McNamee, a Baylor professor, was one of several guest 'lecturers who spoke to the club. l54 ey for the club.