Ben L Smith High School - Aquila Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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Choir officers: first row, I. to r.: Linda Craig, Librarian; Sarah Parrish, Treas.; Steve Jones, Pres.; Kerry Hensley, V.-Pres.; Perry Holloman, Chief Librarian; Lynn Smith, Librarian; Connie Burgess, Sec ' y.; Barbara Fentress, Lib¬ rarian. Girls ' chorus. Second row: Martha Parker, Pres.; Brenda Holmes, Sec ' y.; Becky Wrenn, Librarian; Linda El¬ kins, Asst. Librarian. Boys ' Chorus: Tommy Nix, V.-Pres.; Eddie Hill, Pres.; David Baker, Librarian. In The Beginning There Was Music. . . Then Rhythm And Melody. . . Mrs. Ruth Burnett demonstrates her superior capability as Director of the Choral Department. Sounds of music echo through the halls of Ben L. Smith Senior High School as the members of the Choral Department display style, distinction, and grace in the production of winning musical entertainment. Nothing can compare to the warm glow which spreads over the students at each assembly. To the syncopated rhythms of Mrs. Ruth Burnett ' s baton, sightreadings, vocalizing reviews, and diligent practice sessions, began a busy year for the Choral Department. The Musettes and Ambassadors offer interesting variation in per¬ formances. These two groups provide entertain¬ ment at many civic clubs in Greensboro in ad¬ dition to their presentations here at Smith. Sophomores were introduced to the Alma Mater in a September assembly by the choir. A half-time show at one of the football games was presented by the choir, accompanied by the band. The busy month of October saw the joint concert with Page High School, and a program of song for the Administration banquet. In November, as a contribution to our com¬ munity, the choir, with the band and orchestra gave a program at the War Memorial Auditorium. December brought Christmas music for the P.T.S.A. and the student body. When spring ar¬ rived, the Choral Department had many plans developing for our enjoyment. 68

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At B.L.S. As Artists Share Creations by creative minds. Plaster, stone, and wood carv¬ ing, jewelry-making, clay sculpture, ceramics, and graphics have taken their places along with all mediums of painting, design, weaving, and paper mache techniques. Each phase of art which we study seems to be more exciting than the one which preceded it. Some of us took field trips this year to college campuses, on sketching sprees, and to art ex¬ hibits. Many entered art contests and brought honor to our Alma Mater. Tyrone Battle, Sara Larson, Tony Pierman, Patty Willis, Debbie Wat¬ kins, and Teresa Ray Tilley won outstanding recognition by their artistic abilities. Tony Pierman, Teresa Tilley, and Sara Larson may sketch him in an action pose. Teresa Tilley ' s skilled hands magically turn a lump of clay into a vase. Silhouetted against a background of window art, Mr. Williams and Mr. Maddox admire the ingenuity displayed by art students. 67

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