Castlewood High School - Castletonian Yearbook (Castlewood, VA)

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SEAS Talking, writing notes, draw- ing on paper, and day- dreaming — was that all students did in their aca- demic classes? No, these classes required an abun- dant amount of personal ef- fort to achieve excellence. English, Soeech Drama, and Journalism help prepare stu- dents for the outside world of high school by furthering their education. The stu- dents will use these subjects to advance themselves in college and their careers. English is a much needed subject. Many students don’t realize that knowl- edge of our language is es- sential for college and their everyday needs. Hark the Herald Angels sing ... The Choir members rehearse for the school Christmas play. Speech Drama and Jour- nalism are not required, but are subjects students as- sume to be “easy” classes. These classes may seem easy fo passers-by, be- cause students are having fun as they are hard at work on a layout, copy, or re- hearsal for a play. The Band had many perfor- mances by staying after school for many..hours of practice. The band students have” their individual achievements, such as All- Regional Band. The students have group efforts as well as individual efforts when they are performing for audi- ences. Just Goofing Off The Choir performed many CONCChIS OL =sCnool many at other local areas. The Choir members audi- tioned for parts in a musical along with the Speech Drama students in the spring. Art students took Art to ex- pand their talents. Art is a class students enjoy taking as well as being a fascinat- ing subject where students may learn Art History along with drawing, painting, weaving, and pottery. All of these classes may appear to be easy, but they‘re nev- er as easy as it looks. Cathy Powers PCCUY Courced Mrs. A One last look gives her students one last chance to study their spelling words. ands Wallace Ohno ... Tammy Wheatley gives a look of exasperation as she hears of another problem with the year- secret

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ABC’s And 423’s Progressing from ABC’s and 123’s to E=MC? and spelling words that an individual cannot even pronounce is part of the learning process. During a student's life, he or she may choose from an array of aca- demic courses. Students interested in the English language were often found taking extra courses in connection with the field such as Speech Drama and Journalism. For those ready to face the future, there were Busi- ness classes. Driver’s Education, P.E., and Health helped students learn about the body, while Sciences, Histories and Maths demonstrated happenings in the world around us. Making the grade was never as easy as it looked, but learning and acquiring experience was. Lanna D. Monday Aliesheba is my bet Mr. Bill Robinson works On a horse racing computer program DI TIONARY of Finding the right words Rusty, yearbook mascott, discovers the great philosophy of life Working on the secret formula James Beavers and Robin Banner finish their chemistry tests

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V-I-C-T-O-R-Y ... The Band mem- | bers show enthusiasm by cheering on their team and showing their support. Vv A A Wait a minute ... John Austin looks Concentration ... Jamie Kiser Christmas Spirit ... Steve Dingus | asifhe can’t believe the homework works hard on his weaving project and Valerie Talbert celebate with a for Art class. traditional Christmas play. that has been assigned.