Valley Forge High School - Archive Yearbook (Parma Heights, OH)

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BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS INTRODUCE DECA BOTTOM ROW: Mike Neiswonger, Jeanette Ruth, Lis Hansen, Elsie Hansen, Sylvia Pluto, Peggy Pohlchuck, Paul Scherer. SECOND ROW: Emanuel Iacano, Linda Pollock, Larry Lade, Marcia Pastor, Pat Estenik, Mike Balij, Barbara DECA member, Paul Scherer, works in a shoe store as one of his club actiyities. 86 Galardi, Martin Laska. THIRD ROW: Bob Machor, George Coughlin, Randy Becker, Tom Foster, Jack Bulan, Jack Adams, Richard Stahurski, William Nagy. The Valley Forge chapter of the Distributive Education Club of America, the only chapter in the Cleveland area, is closely associated with the dis- tributive education class, taught by Mr. Ronald Calabria. Distributive education is a vocational program, offering seniors an opportunity to gain a year's experience in their chosen fields of work as well as training in leadership and private enter- prise. Led by officers Marcia Pastor, presidentg Jeanette Ruth, vice-presidentg Lis Hansen, secretary- treasurerg and Pat Estenik, social chairman, the Distributive Education Club financed a spring trip to New York with profits from club projects.

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CAREERS THROUGH CLUB CTI ITIES FNC OFFICERS BOTTOM ROW: Marsha Kutchko, bistoriang Jan Salay, presidentg Sandy Telegdy, vice-pres- ident. SECOND ROW: Linda Kerins, Presenting information about nursing and intro- ducing related' careers were the purposes of the Future Nurses Club, under the supervision of Mrs. Shirley Maloch, the school nurseg and Miss Judith Sander. All girls interested in nursing were able to join this national organization, but after becoming members they were required to maintain high academic standings. By working as aids at area treasurer, Margie Hartman, secretary. hospitals during the summer, the future nurses gained much practical experience and also earned credit for volunteer work, which was required before they were awarded their pins. The girls attended several hospital open houses, made baskets for needy children and CARE, took their annual field trip, and had a banquet to end the year. F NC BOTTOM ROW: Carol Georgeff, Jill Warren, Carol Regrut, Rita Zietlow, Leslie Fix, Marsha Kutchko, Sandy Telegdy, Janet Salay, Margie Hartman, Linda Kerins, Diane Pekar, Barb Roebuck, Sandy Wagner, Pat Evanchak. SECOND ROW: Pauline Kirstein, Sharon German, Nancy Thiel, Karen Smith, Pam Hunter, Chris Singerman, Noreen Berna, Sarah Moose, Diane Davis, Karen Kozak, Georganne Amon, Bernie Bryda, Sharon Miller, Jeanne Cowley, Karen Weber, Jan Strobl. THIRD ROW: Mary Ann Colden, Kathy Smullen, Ann Steckel, Mary Alice Horvath, Almira Mull, Sheryl Meder, Janet Bernacki, Barb Bentler, Bernadette Guddy, Pat Pike, Sue Robbins, Joanne Legan, Martha Weber, Debbie Beal, Shirley Manchek, Gretchen Voll, Barbara LoCastro. 35

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STUDENTS TO THEIR FUTURE CAREERS FBLA BOTTOM ROW: Pauline Fava, Cheryl Quast, Donna Wolf, Barb Mezzulo, Sandy Bogusz, Rosemary Sotak, Marge Synk, Vicky Partyka, Pat Evanchak, Mary Jean Gannitelli, Joyce Olsen, Sandy Haire, Jan Frietsch, Carol Ceorgeff. SECOND ROW: Judi Carnegie, Chris Redovian, Peggy Atkinson, Irma Febel, Carol Duchon, Mary Ann Hirko, Charlotte Kaderabek, Linda Kenzig, Drena Arko, Marilyn Butts, Judy Radtke, Sharon Pavlik, Kathy Fuerhoff, Jane Allen, Sandy Hanna, Judy White. THIRD ROW: Mary Ann Janda, Peggy Mruk, Diane Jost, Diane Creating more understanding in the intelli- gent choice of business occupations and develop- ing competent business leadership were two of the primary purposes of the Future Business Leaders of America Club, advised by Mrs. Helen Chase and Miss Rita Geroski. The group held a candy sale and a bake sale to raise money for a scholarship which was given to a senior pursuing a business course of study. The club also contributed food to needy families at Thanksgiving. Pat Evanchak was elected reporter in the North- eastern district of the Future Business Leaders of America, and the Valley Forge chapter prepared a periodic newspaper. This newspaper was a collection of club news which was distributed to every chapter several times during the year. Bartens, Jeanne Hertelendy, Barbara Jeckel, Carol Scarl, Maris Sell, Laureen Patla, Donna Romoli, Marcia Klein, Diane Baker, Joanne Hassa, Pat Cigary, Pam Boros, Valerie Hennings, Annette Demko, Maureen Doran, Tom Dedrick. FOURTH ROW: Rita Mecsko, Karen Urban, Carol Osowiecki, Carol Frantisak, Cindy Arndt, Rosemarie G!iIlIli1l'Cl1i,Ch1'is Schwenk, Lesli Ross, Kathy Jasany, Diane Stadnik, Joyce Karbon, Margaret Grabiec, Jan Olsen, Barbara Roberts, Jean Lincoln, Carolyn Ambrozy, Deedee Wade, Lynn Gilbert, Sharon Karlosky, Barbara Galardi. FBLA OFFICERS SEATED: Jan Frietsch, treasurerg Vicky Partyka, vice-presidentg Rosemary Sotak, reporter. STANDING: Pat Evanchek, president, Barbara Mezzulo, secretary. 87