Rockbridge High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fairfield, VA)

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FRA The Future Farmers of America of America of Rockbridge High conducted many fund raising activities during the 1980-1981 year. The biggest was the annual fruit sale. Oranges, grapefruit, and tangeloes filled the boxes with and added attraction of crock cheese and summer sausage. The sale was an immense success with many satisfied customers. The money was saved to be used for the annual banquet and shop supplies. A major construction project of the group was a greenhouse. Although work on the project was not completed, final completion in the future will bring a new interest to Rockbridge, horticulture. The FFA entered a team in the Junior Division of Parliamentary Procedure. This is the procedure used in conducting all FFA meetings. The group came in fourth in the Milbrock Division. The Annual Banquet was held in May. A buffet style dinner was served to members, parents, and invited guests. New officers for the coming year were installed, and pins were awarded to individual team accomplishments. The banquet was a fitting end to a very successful year. 88

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Future Homemakers of America The theme for the Rockbridge High FFA of 1980-1981 was “Fathers, Mothers and Others”. This theme was carried out throughout the year through the monthly meetings. New members were initiated in October. This is always a time of excitement as the club grows. The November meeting was based on the topic of raising children. A panel of parents met and discussed their own personal methods of childrearing, their successes and failures. The title of the December meeting was “A Safe Toy Environment”. Several different types of toys were examined and discussed in relation to safety. The club met in February to discuss “Safety in the Home’. Members learned many noteworthy tips to make their homes safe for everyone. Club members enjoyed their March meeting. March was “Healthy Baby Month”, and so the topic of discussion centered around babies. It is sure that the girls received some excellent advice on this subject. The April meeting was an extension of the March meeting, as members talked about teenage views on parenthood. The general consensus was that although babies are cute, you shouldn’t have any until you are in a position to care for them. The major attraction of the FHA year is the annual banquet, at which Junior and Chapter degrees are bestowed upon deserving members. This years banquet held up the tradition of good food and ; fellowship, as old and new members alike gathered balance! is presented with the outstanding FHA award by Mrs. to celebrate a successful year and toast a fruitful future. | WELCOME PARENTS 'U INE FHA PAREN T= MEMBER BANQUET FHA Left to Right — Melanie Walker, Sheila Reid, Rhonda Falls, Susie Eaken, Kim Groah, Connie Sensabaugh, President Rebecca Riley, Mrs. Joan Whitesell 90