T R Robinson High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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FHA: Sonto porty tor youngsters, Volentine's Doy porty for old folks Future Homemakers of Amer- ica featured entertaining young children and elderly people in their activities. Borrowing the toddlers from the Child Care program, FHA treated them to a party at Christmas. Sharing party fun with the elderly, too, the club hosted a Valentine's Day cele- bration for older folks. FHA members competed in the annual Betty Crocker contest, but Barbara Wilson was Bobinson's Homemaker ofthe Year Award winner. The club observed Future Homemakers Week, took care of children, and prepared to be efficient home economists. ,,f ' Linnea Jones and Child Care's kiddies make Christmas decorations. Even with today's liber- ated women, l'm still glad to see girls interested in domestic skill. - Mrs. Cathy Bobinson 160 l Future Homemakers of America Mrs. Robinson supervises prepara tions for the Valentine party. Bottom Row: Parliamentarian Glenda Stokes, Pat Jones, President Elease Simmons, Denise Belton. Top Row: Greta Larry, Vice President Annie Wil son, Denise Leasure, Linnea Jones.

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l Despite Susan Adcock's careful vigilance, two children in back try escape. Bottom Row: Deborah Stewart, Phyllis Seal, Mrs. Yates, Edna Vega, Coller Ballard, Adine Anthony. Second Row: Robin Ellis, Nesbie Beacham, Becky Pearson, Kathy Farmer, Linda Adderey, Kerry Kochel. Third Row: Loraine Fisher, Barbara Legrand, Carolyn Barber, Ethel Gary, Beverly Greene, Angela Fogg, Theresa Moore, Terrie Parrish. Top Row: Phyllis Baldwin, Mary Fitzgerald, Patti Cops, Karen Galloway, Kathy Bridges, Barbara Nelson, Margaret Castano, Susan Adcock. 2-year program uses 'kid power Robinson has two separate programs training students how to work with children. Most students in the two- year Child Care course agree that it is hectic but rewarding. Having completed this course, seniors are qualified to work as kindergarten teachers' aides. Mrs. O'Hearn's students are t'teachers to the little people. Parties and seasonal projects are given during the school day for the children. Mrs. Yates' program is in conjunction with the business department, with students attending school in the morn- ing and working in kinder- gartens the remainder of the day with local children. I With plenty of holiday spirit, Patti Cops makes Christmas hats. I like when you paint with your fingers. -Amy Watkins Age 5 Child Care I 159

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l l With Rembrandt concentration, Mike Myers carefully directs his brush. Music, cart study sparks creativity By applying their skills as craftsmen, the art classes re- designed the Night of Knights stage, complete with cas- cades of purple satin. Art students competed with the other local high schools in designing an original plaque for the school board office. The Soul Singers, a new musical group, were intro- duced at Christmas. Band members expressed their talent through brass, bells and bongos at a spring concert at Disney World. In May the band performed a jazz concert at Robinson. Music courses offered a study in music theory which taught basic fundamentals of music. Other classes included advanced voice as well as regular choral groups. Miss Mandese rehearses the Soul 4 1 un 1.1 ids ,A-W Singers inthe Spiritual, Am6n. Mr. Bill King demonstrates a glazing technique to his Art ll students. Art, Music! 761