Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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ywm Mse, ■ - £ Freshman art instructor, Mrs. Pam Cullen, gives a little advice to one of her students on some blending techniques that she might be able to use on her drawing. Freshman art student Lance Menuey practices some shading techmques before going to his final project OTWTFClZHX I wonder how Mr. Mannlem is going to feel when he finds out that I am not ready for the critique today,-' says Advanced Art II student Gina Garrett to classmate Miguel Rivera. The critiquing system was the way all advanced art students evaluated their work Mike Bourqum. Diane Sherlock. Larry Chouanard. and Pat Marcoe skillfully place the proper lines that will make their figure drawing perfect. General art students Darla Degan, Desi Dunbar, and Lewis Vallejo paint still lifes. Art 15

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wt sTftn e.vrsi i)U Art classes changed this year with the addition of a new staff member, Mrs. Pam Cullen, who was added to the art program because there were too many students wanting to take art. Mrs. Cullen taught the freshmen, while Mr. Larry Mannlein taught general art. Advanced Art I and Advanced Art II. Mrs. Cullen expressed her feelings about her new teaching experience at AHS by saying, By adding another art instructor, the art department hopes to expand the program to the extent that all budding young artists will have the opportunity to experience art.'' In general art, students learned to use various medias, such as acryllic paint, watercolor, charcoal, and flair. They built their technique through the use of these medias. Some of the areas of study included the human figure. perspective, painting with acryllics and watercolors, various forms of pottery and sculpture, and even Greek and Roman art history. Advanced Art I and II classes were for those students who wished to consider art for their career. In Advanced Art I, students studied subjects that were familiar to them, such as perspective, the human figure, oil painting, air brush, and even new things like metal casting and silk screening. Advanced Art II students learned about the contemporary artists and photography, as well as creating their own assignments and critiquing their art with other students. The art department underwent certain changes that affected the students taking these classes. The changes allowed more of the student body to have the opportunity to experience art. Art was, to some, a way to express feelings, and to others, a way to reach inside themselves freely. Mary Chouanard. a freshman art student, uses chalk pastels, one of the several medias the freshmen used this year, to draw an enlargement of a small picture. Susan Turgeon. an Advanced Art I student, works intently to complete an assignment she created, a photo reproduction of a locomotive in oil paint. Oh. no. it's the Annual Staff! exclaims general art student Chris Stoddard.who takes some time from his •watercolor painting to pose for the camera. 14 Art

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v w$ view wis m m w$ wspmsg Last year the band members made over $3,600 to help pay for the uniforms that gave their show a new look this season. Mr. Bill Rischling moved to Alliance from Bayard to assist his son, Mr. Dick Rischling, with the marching band season. During the first weeks of the school year, one could see the band out on the field practicing their half-time show from 7:30 to 8:50 a.m. The hours of early morning practice paid off though, since the band took first place in parade and half-time competition at Sidney, Chadron, and Scottsbluff, and first place overall at Chadron. For taking first place overall at Chadron, the band received the honor of playing in the pre-game show of the Chadron Homecoming game. After their successful season, the band raised money for a trip to Kansas City, Missouri, for competition in the spring. The band worked hard this year and their efforts were well rewarded. Mr. Rischling and some band members anxiously ?wait their turn in field competition.The band went on to win first place in Scottsbluff. The AHS band opened their show to the tune of Blazing Saddles. Here they show the straight lines that impressed the judges. Along with the new uniforms, the new banner added a touch of class to the band’s appearance. Parade goers were pleased with their performance. The AHS Marching Band got their first chance to show off their new uniforms during the Heritage Days Parade in July. Head Majorette Susan Turgeon and Tracy Overstreet expertly guide the band through their show. Tracy Overstreet will become next year's head majorette. 16 Marching Band