Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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art, music, world s With paint, charcoal, or wood, the Art- humanities student can work side by side with thecreative arts student. The -' humanities program consists largely of theory, including elements of composi- tion, value, and color. Architecture, product design, and paintings are care- fully analyzed for purpose and style. Creative arts teaches the student to manipulate colors, values, and forms into compositions. Metal work and com- mercial lettering are taught. The Edsel student thus is first taught to analyze and then encouraged to be creative. The pottefs wheel holds an important position in the art classroom. Mr. Ralph Hashoian admires the beautifully formed earthen vessel that is being made by 12A art student, Elizabeth Hermann. Iliff!!! Contrasting the humanities and creative arts, Miss Marion Carson shows slides in class. Mr. Robert Ferguson helps .lim Williams with an art project. Mr. Robert Lelfeque watches. ,A Eel -1 ,EI ,V 'if -8 p I .p Wig. t 4'W'.ifTTqT..4 , JW: ,, 19

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Humanities provide insight, understanding of The exuberance of singing voices or re- sounding instruments fills the music rooms most ofthe day. Musically talent- ed students rehearse numerous songs and arrangements for concerts, assem- blies, and occasional outside perfor- '- mances. Theoretical training is extended to the whole student body in the music- humanities classes. To the 10B's, Music- humanities signifies a new experience .in evaluating simple melodies. Later, the students' knowledgeis developed to such an extent that 12A's can analyze operas, symphonies, and Concertos. While the theoretical study of musical works offers new sources for enjoyment and inspira- tion, the practice training of vocal and instrumental department also increases Skill in the creation of music. Scott directs the orchestra, marching band, and concert band. In addition he conducts both instrumental and vocal parts for musical concerts. In an attempt to greet a person who has just entered the band room, Mr. El- don Scott momentarily glances in the direction of a nearby violinist. Mr 5 in ri. ,. It is a rare moment indeed when these three Music-humanities teachers meet at one time. Mr. Frank Damiano, Mrs. Ruth Stolfo, and Mr. Arthur Berg discuss plans for the day as they leave the music office. Mrs. Stolfo is choir director, and Mr.. Berg mStfuC!S other vocal music classes. Both play important roles in musical pres entations. 18

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Ni ' is-...N I J Unique program helps students to understand Seniors rec1d,lorm ideas in unique honors course Stacks of hooks, spirited discussions, and eager minds characterize the 12A honors social studies class. Intercultural Relations is organized much like a college seminar, de- pending solely on class discussions of books read for its effectiveness. This unique class is an addition to the unusual social studies curriculum, which views man through his cultures. Students progress from investigation of primitive cultures to analysis of the com- plex American Society, terminating their study with a clear thinking unit. Presenting research in World Cultures, Sam Buscetta cells about the Taoists' search for a drug to give eternal lz e Harold Chapman, Pat Garten, Ed Filer,Ch,eryl Green way,Janet Ludwig, Sam Lipsey, and RickStidhamL1.szen Z0 fin , .