Centennial High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Ellicott City, MD)

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The Bands Play On Since Centennial's opening, the Instrumental Music De- partment not only increased in size but also perfected its music. The students worked hard to produce enjoyable concerts and assemblies throughout the year. Directed by Mr. Donald Cohen, the students worked on developing their skills and learning to ap- preciate the music they played. Mr. Cohen taught sectionals, gifted and talented, and orchestra classes during the school day. Afterschool activities included the jazz ensemble and the stu- dent-organized pep band. Four members of the band were chosen for the All-State Band. This was a great achievement, especially for a second-year school. The band also achieved a One rating at the County Band Festival. Mr. Cohen felt that the stu- dents went out of his class with a greater understanding and lap- preciation of music. He hoped that many would continue with their musical education and was pleased with the high quality the bands achieved. 4 l Music Department 45

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Students Sing Gut The Vocal Music Department, directed by Mrs. Kathleen Schneider, grew larger and more efficient. Mrs. Schneider instructed students in Piano, Music Theory, Mixed Chorus, and Madrigals. She worked on develop- ing the students to their full potential. She felt that the courses helped the students to work together and accept themselves. The vocal music students sang at a number of concerts and assemblies and put in many hours of hard work. They received a rating of straight Ones at the County Adjudication, the highest possible score. Mrs. Schneider hoped to have more males in the chorus and also planned to start a ninth grade chorus. CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: The vocal music teacher, Mrs. Kathleen Schneider: The Concert Choir harmonizes as Ric Ryder sings The Jesus Gift during the Christmas Concertg Judy Ogaitis, conductor of the stu- dent organized Pep Band, keeps the music peppyg The instrumental music teacher, Mr. Donald Cohen: Tony Lee is featured with other trumpet players during an especially brassy numbergThc vocal music students take a rest between notes. 'Y 8'

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Business Booms W-...J Business was booming in the Business Department as nearly one-third of Centennial's student body was active in the program. It offered a variety of courses, not only for students considering a career in business, but also for those interested in learning business skills. The numerous courses included Typing I and II, Ac- counting, Shorthand I, Office Practice fgeneral office proceduresl, Business Lawf Economics Cconsumer rights and how to enter into a contractj, Business Math, and Shorthand IIfTyping II. The major objective of this department was to help students develop the ability to think for themselves and provide them with valuable office skills for a promising future. The tremendous growth of the business de- partment, according to Mrs. Barbara Redinger, de- partment head, was what made it unique among other schools in the county. It would continue to grow as more students became aware of the need for business skills in their futures. ABOVE: Under the direction of Mrs. Arnold, Frank Fcnnell and Chet Weinbaum practice their basic typing skills. ABOVE, RIGHT' The Business Department: Barbara Redingcr, Marie Simmons, Linda Arnold, RIGHT? Colette Karukas applies her business skills as she transcribes her report. 46 Business Department