Charles D Owen High School - Black Swan / Skirmisher Yearbook (Black Mountain, NC)

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Hey! who kicked the hole in my drum! Under the direction of Mr. Hipps. Owen’s band and chorus members have gained an excellent and working knowledge of music. They learn everything from the basic fundamentals to the final pol¬ ishes of perfection, and, most important, are given the opportunity to demonstrate their ability as musicians before audiences at football games, assemblies, and concerts. Let’s hear it now sopranos! Up, up and away. T. G. Wana Brass T-formation And Special Training in a Pi •ecise Medium. 23

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Preparation for Future Business Jobs . . . “If I were you . . Well, it does say Kxyltzyos! Business would seem to be undergoing a trend toward auto¬ mation, but aside from the clacking typewriters and whirring adding and mimeograph machines many students get rigorous training in shorthand, bookkeeping, and general business. Owen’s commercial students are well prepared to enter the business world, although many find their acquired skills inval¬ uable in school and college work. Dictation-Transcription, all we ever hear! 22

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Healthier Bodies Through P.E. Knowing that a curious mind cannot function properly without a sound body, Owen’s coaches strive to teach teamwork and sportsman¬ ship while developing physical strength, endurance, and co-ordination. Along with physical training, freshmen receive basics in classroom health education. Calisthenics first . . . Shotgun LeVine strikes again. Games later. 24