Western Branch High School - Bruin Yearbook (Chesapeake, VA)

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V.I.C.A. was dedicated to the pure pose of preparing juniors and seniors for future positions in the business and industrial world. Students in this work-study program strive to gain on-the-job training in their chosen occupations, maintain good employee- employer relationships, and ot the same time to earn extra money. Through this organization and under the sponsorship of the new I.C.T. co- ordinator at Western Branch High, Mr. Martin, the members also prac- ticed democracy, developed leadership qualities, and grew into mature respon- sible young adults. Various fund rais- ing projects by the club during the year provided money to finance toys for needy children, refreshments for club meetings, and for the highlight of the year, the employer-employee ban- quet in May. Patty Chapman, working at Maryview Hospital, learns what hos- pital life is like. TOYS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN - t1 t; .A FINANCED BY V.I.C.A. First row: Donnie Smithepresq Second row: Brenda Knox-reporter, Nancy Sklar. Third row: Dione Comp, Theresa Williamse-v-presq Terry Fremeou-reporter, Patty Chopmonesecq Pat Phillips-treos., Back row: Sam Scott, Phillis Cooperporlio, Phil Hilton, Ruth Moore, Henry Pinner. II Now if I can get this thing-a-ma-bob to . . .

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ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PREPARES DECA MEMBERS FOR THE FUTURE ! 7.. , 121 5f 'VNRH , . l Mmm, ponders Anne Snyder, I wonder how this contraption works? First row: Ann Snyder. Second row: Mike Rooks, Mike Vrecnor, Ed Brinkley, Charles Hanbury. Third row: Ronald Dixson, Wayne Wagner, Ed Doughty, Gory Browder, H . H Sammy Boyd, Mike Beecher, Bill Boss. Fourth row:.Teddy Steen, Rodger Motheno, Double, Double,To:l and Trouble, John Riddick, Buddy Porter, Mike Brooks, Payton Marshall, Ronnie Shirley. Fifth I I row: Dwight Elliott, John Beecher, Robert Fleenor, Joe Owens, Ray Credle, Marion That S What D'E'C'A. S all ObOUt Miller, Mike Wolher. Back row: Billy Strickland. D.E.C.A. members started the year off - right by selling candy to enlarge the treasury. Under the guidance of Mr. Welsh, the sponsor, each student re- ceived experience from on the job training helping to prepare them for the future. During February D.E.C.A. members attending cu District meet competed in varied fields, such as, public speaking and job preparation. Mike Rooks, working at Sears, sets IlTypell' 108

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HALF TIMES HOLD SPECTATOR? ATTENTION AS BAND PLAYS ON . .. PLEASURE FOR ALL Chest out, chin upl, thinkstMvr. the band on the field. Shumaker while drilling Two-three-four, about face! The WBHS band had made its debut with the addition of 8th graders. Three-fourths of these students learned to march during the summer. Clad in new uniforms, the Barbara Critz, Drum Mojorette band roused the school spirit of Bruins at football games and pep-rallies under the direction of Mr. Ralph Shumaker. Executive Board: First Row: Barbarat Culpepper, Les Dumon, Terry Dettmer, Mike Ward. Second Row: Bennette Harris, Sammy Wright, Kenny Crowe, Billy Moody, Mr. ShumokereDirector.