Asheboro High School - Ash Hi Life Yearbook (Asheboro, NC)

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A UNIVERSAL NOTE . . . MUSIC MRS. MARGARET CASS Chorus From reading ancient Greek literature, we find that the Greek hero Orpheus charmed whole forests with the beautiful music of his lyre. Today we find that story rather incredi- ble, but we do believe that the universal art of music affords worthwhile entertainment for the appreciative listener. Students of our high school who want to produce music for the faculty and fellow students of their school and for other members of the community join the high school band or chorus. Asheboro High School's chorale performs under a new director this year, Mrs. Margaret Cass. This group of fifty-eight singers presents concerts to the public as well as to the school. Each spring the group competes in the district contest held in Greensboro. It can certainly be said that the members of the chorale earn their unit of credit by long hours of instruction and practice and excellent performances. Asheboro High School students are also proud of their superior-rated band. During football season the musicians display accurate precision marching and entertaining half-time shows. Later in the year, the band presents Christmas and spring concerts and represents the school well at the State Band Contest. Last summer they were recognized at the annual Sun Fun Festival as an outstanding high school band. Chorale and band members derive great satisfaction from serving their school. They also increase their skills from taking the two courses offered by the music department. The Chorus goes through dress rehearsal before the Christmas Concert.

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Physical education can easily be considered the builder of America's future generations. Its objectives are best shown in the seven cardinal principles of education. One of the most notable principles is that of developing good health. This would include the develop- ment of the vita! processes as well as body co- ordination, endurance, and skills. Application of these practices and values in daily living encompasses the principle of worthy home membership. Character building is also an important underlying facet. Physical educa- tion cultivates sound ethical and moral atti- tudes with emphasis on sportsmanship, self- discipline, and cleanliness. Interrelated to this is the principle of citizenship. This course develops not only adept leaders, but also instills in the minds of each student the basic fundamentals of our democracy. Through physical education, the principle of sociability is advanced by means of whole- some friendships and the engendering of bet- ter personal-social attitudes, such as initiative and self-confidence. Availing the student in yet another way, this course urges him to use his leisure time in a more profitable manner. Finally, physical education advances spiritual growth. By teaching respect, honesty, and in- tegrity, it is stressing qualities requisite for spiritual happiness. Each principle is interdependent on one another. Working together, they teach the individual how to live more effectively. “Physi- cal education is a means of teaching a way of life ... a very fine way of life. MISS ANGELYN GLISSON Girls' Physical Education HEALTHY BODIES BUILD STRONG MINDS . . . PHYSICAL EDUCATION Girls' basketball is a part of the physical education program.