Robert E Lee High School - Leeway / Record Yearbook (Staunton, VA)

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Paper clips, tissues, St. Bernards All became important tools for Training Leaders Making a school out of a rubber band, band aids, paper clips, a tissue and some paper isn't very easy. Trying to figure out if you are an Owl, alion ora St. Bernard could put a Strain on you, too. In August a group of students had the chance to work on these problems at a Leadership Conference. Charles Rembold, the new principal, said he held the conference because, “I wanted to Know the students and to - find out who the leaders were. I also wanted to build a trust relationship be- tween faculty and students.” At the conference students partic- ipated in activities and discussions. They were asked to construct a model school out of an envelope filled with paper clips, tissues, candy and band aids. Although it seemed absurd and im- 4 20 — LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE = possible to everyone, the thought of making a school out of Such objects became fun. The participants figured out that the objects had to be symbols of things in their model school. Another fun activity required students to explore their personality. When asked to choose between a lion, an Owl and a St. Bernard, most students rushed to the lion area, totally sure that they were brave, tough an strong. On the last day there was a pizza party, and everyone knew what to do with pizza — eat! Although the projects were Strange, there was a point to be made. It is nec- essary that we first know who we are before we can take our place in life and begin to come together with other people. Ms. Carla Watson, prevention specialist for | Fairfax County Schools, led the Leadership Con- ference which was modeled on one used in Western Europe. Mr. Charles Rembold opened the Leadership Conference by telling the students that it was de- signed to help them assess themselves, their school and “empower them as change agents.”

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Steve Davis (front), Eric Thompson and David Ballurio for a drama class assignment took over Mr. Delmer Botkin’s job of making announce- i eee, = MICHIS CUINS Second period. Katie Gerringer puts a parking tag on her rear view mirror before coming in to school. Many students objected to this change because of the fee charged. f someone said they saw your mother in One of the greatest changes to come about was school, they could be right. Ina new project vol- — the addition of a salad bar in the cafeteria. For inteers like Mrs. Martha Sieck, were used — only two dollars students Could pile up a gigantic hroughout the school to assist teachers and salad for lunch. secretaries. | CHANGES — 19

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David Mullenax’s perfect School contains paper, a straw, band aids, and tissues. A spoon with candy on it, place outside the main Structure, represented the need for off campus lunches. The first thing that students had to do to prepare their model school was brainstorm ideas. David Mullenax kept the list for his Sroup as they began planning their School. —— Yo ial Greg Cartwright studies his notes on activities for the Leadership Conference. The agenda covered two full days of activities to help students develop their leadership potential. LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE — 21