Virden High School - Kennel Yearbook (Virden, IL)

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PGP The Pep Club was organized this year to back the teams ancl to boost school spirit. The following officers were elected: Presiclent, Cheryl Wainwrighty Vice-President, Pat Boudriep Secretary, Della Allenp Treasurer, Carol Garrisonp Reporter, Peggy Dalby Congratulations from Best of Everything GARRETSON LUMBER COMPANY BURRIS AND RIFFEY Virden, Illinois Virden, Illinois 'swrb SEATED IN FRONT ROW: R. McDonald, J. Castleman, M. Smith, D. Smith, K. Copelin, C. Fererro, D. Otten, W. Cook, D. Kime, J. Van Winkle, B. Lomelino. SECOND ROW: W. McCarty, R. Owens, A. Fuiten, J. Roth, A. Wilson, L. Baker, D. Mcllwaine, Coach Morrison. THIRD ROW: J. Hendricks, W. Adcock, G. Gholson, J. Clinton, J. Garrison. FOURTH ROW: J. Karaffa, D. Shores, D. Wright, J. Alexander, L. Berry, J. Hasara, D. Braden, J. Roemer.

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awk!-I F. H .A. The F. H.A. organization got off to a good start this year by electing as their officers Carole Bumpus, President, Judy Kime, Vice-President, Mary Ford, Secretary, Judy Hulcher, Treasurer, Judy Moffitt, Parliamentarian, Judy RUfl1eff0fGl, 5eC0nd Vice-President, and Nancy Snell, Song Leader. .Also, we chose Mrs. Ferne Snell and Mrs. Blanche VanBuskrrk as our Chapter mothers for the year. Our main activities this year were the Sweetheart Dance, Daddy-Date Nite, and entertaining the eighth graders. Our F. H.A. was very honored when Carole Bumpus was elected President of Section Six, MTS- Feme SUCH Mrs. Blanche VanBusk1rk F.F.A. KEEPS BUSY The F.F.A. started the year off with the following officers: President, John Van Winkle, Vice- President, Bob Lomelino, Reporter, Edmond Rees, Sentinel, Don Otten, and Parliamentarian, Dale Garrison. Mr. Corgan was adviser. Some of the main activities included a square dance, basketball games, a livestock iudging con- test, and a visit to the Purina Farms in Missouri. One of the highlights of the season was the annual Parents and Son Banquet on February l7. ln a sectional Public Speaking Contest held at Franklin on April 25, Tom Zillion received a sec- ond place in extemporaneous speaking. Leadership training meetings were also held at Beneld. Tom and Jerry Hartsook both participated in these meetings. Edmond Rees took first place in the livestock iudging contest held April 26 in Virden. The Vir- den team placed fifth. ln Dairy Judging, Virden placed ninth. So ended one of the most successful years for the F.F.A.

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T .,n F If Held in Carlinville Baud! Qcmwe dub Officers of the Science Club this year were John Karaffa, pres- ident, Robert Castleman, vice- president, Kathryn Parker, secre- tary, Judy Stauffer, treasurer, .lack Cox, reporter, and John Alexander, librarian. Sponsors were Mr. Clark and Mrs. Campbell. In February the club sponsored a Satellite Dance in the gymnasium. Four members of the Science Club entered exhibits in a science fair in April. Charles Gates received afirst place award here and another at a state science fair. This year the V.C.H.S. band marched at the home football games and played during half- time at the basketball games. They took part in a Christmas musical and presented a spring concert in March. The band, seven ensembles, and several solos received first ratings at the district contest in March. In April the band re- ceived second and two ensembles received first ratings at the state contest. As the school year came to a close, the band played for com- mencement.