Brandywine High School - Azurean Yearbook (Wilmington, DE)

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FI EARTS CRAFT-CREATI ITY Brandywine's first lone class in music appreciation studied all kinds of music, from 'clonghairv to uelectronicf' They explored the elementary work of building chords and pro- gressed to the actual writing of band scores. Music came alive as the class studied the opera Carmen, and then saw it performed in Philadelphia. The future artists and sculptors of Brandywine dipped their fingers into the muddy messes which accompanied clay modeling and painting in oils. The purpose of this Art course was to give students a good background in art and a chance to use their creative talents. Art students' progress was seen by all who paused to marvel at the numerous paintings exhibited in the lobby, cafeteria, and art gallery throughout the year. To help develop appreciation for great art, trips were planned to various exhibits and galleries. All students were eligible for a trip to the Delaware Art Center, and seniors toured galleries in Washington, D. C. and in New York. MR. GALEN S. LONGWELL fl-liram Collegej, at the upper left of the opposite page, taught both Art and Mechanical Drawing, and advised the Stage Crew. MR. JOHN D. MODICA flj flfdinboro State College, B.A.g Temple Uni- versity, M.A.J was the head of the Art Department. He coached the Football Team and advised the Azurean art staff. MR. WESLEY E. DIEMER, JR. f2l Uuniata College, B.S.g and University of Delaware, M.Ed.J kept the Marching Band in step and conducted the Concert Band. MR. HAL SCHIFF Q35 fWest Chester State College, B.S. and M.E.J directed the music for Best Foot Forward and the Hswing- ingi' Brandywine Blazers. He taught Music Theory and Appreciation first period every morning at Brandywine, and on closed circuit T.V. to elementary school children in the district. MRS. JANET S. REIHL Q45 fWest Virginia Wes- leyan College, B.A.J directed the early-birdi' singers, known otherwise as the chorus. MRS. REIHL teaches music at Springer Junior High School.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATIO LIRVIVAL 0F FITTEST The typical muscle-building exercises started each Physical Education class for Bulldogs. Then the fun began, and students pursued the different seasonal sports. In the fall, boys got into shape by kicking around a soccer ball and swatting tennis balls, while girls raced up and down the hockey field, chasing little white hockey balls. When the thermometer dropped below fifty degrees, the gym became the arena in which activity was centered. Tumbling, apparatus, basketball, wrestling, and volleyball were the activities which helped the students 'Lkeep fit-be happyf, Many of the girls had a special experience when they learned the minuet and the heel-toe polka, as a part of their square-dancing and folk-dancing unit. The trees began to blossom and again the gym classes took to the great outdoors. Girls tried softball and tennis, some attempted to conquer lacrosse, a sport introduced to Brandywine by Mrs. Daly two years ago. Meanwhile the boys were busy running around the track and the baseball diamond. Sophomores participated in the state-required Health course. The topics covered were Social Hygiene, First Aid, and Mental Health. MR. JAMES R. SNYDER KU fWest Chester State College, B.S.g Temple University and University of Delaware, Ed.M.J the head of the Physical Education Department, taught Health and Physical Education, and supervised the Gymnastic Team and Intramurals. He also served as president of the Blue Hen Conference. MRS. JOANNE DALY f2J fWest Chester State College, B.S.g Temple University and Univer- sity of Delaware, Certificationl taught Health and Physical Education. MISS EVA M. DENLINGER f3J fwest Chester State College, B.S.g University of Delaware, graduate workl besides teaching Physical Education, was a part-time Guid- ance Counselor, and directed the Cheerleading Squad. MR. EARL I. HELMBRECK MJ fUrsinQs College, Columbia University, University of Maryland, and Cortland Collegel taught Problems of Democracy, as well as Health and Physi- cal Education, and coached Varsity and Junior Varsity Wres- tling. MISS LINDA L. MCCAUSLAND Q51 fWheaton College, B.S.J instructed students in Physical Education and Health, and directed the Pep Club, Softball Intramurals, and Basketball. MR. JAY G. WIDDOES C61 fSpringfield College, B.S.g University of Delaware, lVI.Ed.H besides being a teacher of Physical Education and Health, coached the Soccer Team.