324 - Organizations The Future Business Leaders of America is organized to give students who have had one or more courses in business a chance to practice business principles and skills. Competi· tion at the county, district, and state level provide oppor· tunities for exhibiting skills in such areas as typing, short· hand, office procedures, business math, public speaking, and accounting. Last year the Academy FBLA had three members take second place in Typing I, accounting, and shorthand at the State FBLA Convention, and one place third in word processing. According to Miss Linda Arnold. one of the sponsors, this was a good showing. The Academy did well in the county competition again this year. Those members who plac· ed or had honorable mention in the district conference on March 5, attended the state FBLA convention on April 16 and 17 in Little Rock. In October, ten member of the Academy FBLA attended a District 5 Workshop - District 5 includes the schools of central Arkansas - with over 950 members present. Four classes were held designed to help members deal with the business world today. .. The Future Homemakers of America had forty members this year. Glenave Curtis. the sponsor, planned many activities for the girls, one of which was a "fellowship luncheon." On November 7, the girls met in the home economics room of the Academy. The speakers for the luncheon were Debbie Ballinger, who spoke on views of a teen-agers life, and Mrs. Neale Pryor, who spoke on experiences as a homemaker. Mrs. Ed Higginbotham spoke on herself as a homemaker and her career. A panel discussion followed. The main topic of the discussion was different views and Opinions on roles on women in our society. The conclusion to the program was a salad luncheon to which each girl brought her favorite salad. A highlight of the year was the Federation Planning Meeting on October 3. Laurie Priest was installed as Federation President for the coming year. Amy Higginbotham was chosen as a candidate for state office. Other activities included a Father·Daughter Progressive Dinner, a formal initiation to welcome the new members, a luncheon for the elderly and the Mother-Daughter Banquet. •
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