Sheldon High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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.7. 13.1. Studies World Prvblems IRL President, Karen Thorne, leads discussions. The International Relations League began the year's topic: i'Africa, A Crucible For Social and Political Change. In January, a regional IRL con- ference was held at North Eugene High School and in February, a state conference was held at the University of Oregon. Other activities included arrang- ing a display case and attending various meetings at the Univer- sity. 27.6. 65,4 . Fracfifes Salesmanship The Distributive Education Club of America practiced their salesman- ship abilities by operating the school store before and after school and during both lunch periods. Students designed and set up displays in the show case showing school supplies and new fashions. Field trips provided knowledge of mass production and of sales tech- niques. Trips included a visit to Bobis Hamburgers, to see the organ- ization of the business, and an all day visit to the larger department stores in Portland. DECA student, Lloyd Germyn, sells student store goodies during the lunch period.

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Hi- lf The purpose of the Hi-Y Club was to promote high standards of Chris- tian character throughout the home, the school, and the community. The highlight of the year was the canned food drive. This annual event provided 9,500 lbs., of canned foods for needy families in the Eu- gene-Springfield area. Under the direction of President Dick Wingard and advisor Mr. Hull, members arranged for local business- men to speak at several club meet- ings. At Christmas time, the Hi-Y spon- sored a Christmas tree sale at the YMCA. ,vonsors 90041 Drilfc Sherrie Hoppas and Eddie Johnson inspect the Senior's contribution to the canned food drive. Dwight Purdy carries a Christmas tree from the Class advisors, Mr. Burge and Mr. Krause, receive the utreatmentu for the losing classes after the canned food drive,

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Teachers Training and Fu- ture Teachers of America provided an excellent op- portunity for students to practice their teaching skills and to learn new methods. The Teachers Training pro- gram worked in coopera- tion with Meadow Lark and Willakenzie grade schools to offer 17 students the oppor- tunity to assist teachers in actual classroom activities. Future Teachers of America held regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year which featured movies on teaching techniques and guest speakers from the community. CA. and Crashers Training F.T.A. President, Holly Willing, conducts a business meeting Prazfzde Praclzcc Tom Evans reads to his class during a Teachers Training period.