Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

Page 25 text:

Music, one of the most enjoyable pastimes, whether it is vocal or instrumental, has added greatly to the pleasure of the student body this past year. Aided by the wonderful backing of faculty and students, both band and choir have completed a successful season, each giving several concerts. The department has not only occupied mutual quarters successfully, but has also inspired a close feeling of harmony and cooperation between the two groups. Each has supported and attended regularly the other's performances, showing consideration and appreciation not only for their own talents, but also another's, a vital factor when dealing with a musician's self-improvement. Mr. Waldemar Hollensted Mr. Wesley R. Hedeen B. Music B. A., M. A. Pacific University Willamette University Choir, Girls' and Boys' Glee Band Janet Scharfer, Terry Casey, Denise Sonneman, and Ellen Churchill separate music from the Kleenex, broken reeds and pencils found in folios. Music Proves Challenging, Yet Enjoyable Traditional Christmas carols, sung by the Girls' Clee and the Choir, set the holiday mood in the annual Christmas concert.

Page 24 text:

Language Students Create Foreign Atmosphere Mrs. lone Kilgore B. A. Linfield College French I Mrs. Elva Leisure B. A. Kansas Wesleyan Latin I and II The foreign language department of Coquille High School was broadened this year by the addition of a French course to the curriculum. For several years Latin has been the mainstay; however, it was found only a short time before the first day of school that Mrs. lone Kilgore, senior English teacher, was also a qualified French instructor. A large number of enthusiastic students at once became interested in pursuing the study of French, making possible the initiation of a first year course. Although some fifty students expressed their interest, the number was reduced to a normal-sized class for convenience. The enterprising make-believe Frenchmen planned and enjoyed a buffet, with French dishes and French entertainment. Latin classes this year again concentrated on absorbing knowledge from their texts and from Mrs. Leisure, instructor. Both Latin I and Latin II classes participated in the Latin Banquet, an annual event that depicts an ancient Roman custom of feasting.

Page 26 text:

Mrs. Ive Mintonye B. A. Santa Barbara College Home Economics Mrs. Helen Hollensted B.S. Oegon State College Home Economics Handiwork For Future Useful At Present Although a great number of students are unfamiliar with the curriculum and purposes of home economics, the values to interested pupils are many. Innumerable students have secured invaluable experience in cooking, the care of the hojne, and clothing construction. In addition to these skills, students gain the confidence of familiarity with home utensils, which carries forward into future years. Budgeting, careful buying and choice of articles contribute to the welfare of a successful home life for all future homemakers. Along with the courses, qualified students enjoy the activities of home economics-sponsored F. H. A., which brings these students together through similar interests. Attractive and stylish dress held by Joyce Allen and Barbara Keeney is proof of sewing skills. First-year Home Economics students learned the eccentricities of the sewing machine.