Blair High School - Saga Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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Th Blu ll I ' Through the years, the music and dra- ma departments have slowly deteriorat- ed. This situation does in no way reflect the dedication of the teachers. Though evolving slowly, but now apparent, the n lack of participation by the student body has taken its toll on the department. Mr. Abdoo is the third band director to come to Blair in the past three years. His fresh enthusiasm attracted a few mem- bers, which will hopefully become the core for the coming years. Last year, thirty-eight seniors graduat- ed from Mr. Coday's choir and drama classes. This sudden depletion produced a discouraging effect at the beginning of the year, but it was quickly overcome by successful performances. Revisions in tra- ditional ideas were made to compensate for the size and newness of the groups. The department has survived the growing disinterest and developed an optimistic outlook through the devotion of these teachers. a,,a66iiyi,:.vrrr 204 Music Above: Mr. Coday thinks, Wow! l could of had a V8. Middle: Sandy Coria studies her lines. Right: Mr. Abdoo sings along with his class.

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fering a wide variety of activities for stu- dents to participate in. Thank you P.E. staff for helping us lead a healthier and more wholesome life. We appreciate it! I , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ill 1 li 1 ' assists 5 A 2 C-3 PF.,,, ,1,. . - x Upper left: Mr. Robinson does his Monday morning expression. Lower left: Mr. Buckner watches the clock, anxious for lunch. Upper right: Top row: Mr. Robinson. Mr. Plante, Mr. Sellers, Mr. Ballard. Bottom row: Mr. Steelhead, Mrs. Brown. Lower right: Mr. Ballard looks through the Zody ads for new team uniforms. i 5. u 2 U . 5, K. -.R Physical Education 203

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The Arts Are ore Th n .lu t Another Elective. Industrial Art and Art are often classes which are overlooked. But, if taken seri- ously, these classes offer excellent voca- tional training. Various works of art have been seen in the Saga, Star News, and the North Star. Some drafting students have received honors in several structural de- sign contests. Much time, effort, and thought go into these works of art. lt takes a special kind of person to be able to put their feelings and creative abilities to work. The arts are more than just an elec- tive. flffiillliflfzfl Wei , ,- 5719 ..-.,.Lf8v,. , ., .,,. -..Selma-f W fy ,.,.n.m.,...,,-.el-N , fs - W, Far left: Mr. Thornton tries out for an Llltrabrite com- mercial. Middle left: Miss Morris enjoys her two all beef pat- ties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun. Left: lt's been a long day Mrs. Reemer tells us without words. Top left: Change your grade, are you kidding? replies Mr. Heck. Top right: Mr. Bonenberger, Mr. Heck. Mr. Daniel- son. Above: Dangerfield pretends he's a professor. Arts 205