Divine Child High School - Clarion Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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ABO VE: Paul Drotos docs his thing with clay. LEFT: Maureen Barbaglia gives a fresh interpretation of driftwood in her sketch. FAR LEFT: While waiting for the dark room, Larry Ellis. Junior, pours over his work in Photography. EXTREME LEFT: Bruce Beatty tries to cover up what John DeLuca has started in oils. 27

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Creati ve Minds Look for Cultural Expansion in Art A D.C. art student is easily recognized in the halls as the one with a charcoal-colored shirt, modeling-clay tie, and bright oil-painted hands. Classes, ranging from the basics of Fine Arts to the in-depth study of Art Seminar, tap the hidden resources of creativity in potential artists. Mr. Foye, head of the art department, can frequently be found working on a “Foye Original.” A new addition has provided more space and opportunity to branch out in art. Ceramics class has acquired a kiln and with it new experiences. Students find that air bubbles can lead to explosive ends and spare clay to ammunition in a clay fight. In Painting, it seems that not all the paint reaches the canvas and students find that sitting in the art desks adds color to their life as well as their suits. Mr. Birchmeier and Mr. Foye have collaborated on a new course. Photography. The class learns how to turn such common objects as stop signs, sewage disposal plants, and shiny bald heads into interesting subjects, along with dark room techniques. The art classes give students more than a large laundry bill and oil-paint measles. They give each a new mode of self expression-a new experience to complete a student’s high school years. 26

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The Universal Language Messages in Popular Song Strains of “Aquarius” float down the hall among the science labs. An angel chorus? No, D.C.’s choral group practicing. The sound of a drum roll interrupts a math class. Visiting dignitaries? No, D.C.’s band marching through a routine. The music department, this year, has proudly set up headquarters in the just-completed band room where choral instructor, Sister Jolene and band director, Mr. Tallieu, lead future musicians skillfully as well as patiently. The choral classes have been divided into beginner and advanced classes to allow each group to study independently. The results are admirable. The band made their marching debut in full uniform at D.C.’s Homecoming game. So we are proud to announce that the growing choral group and the energetic band have proven that the sounds of D.C. definitely do include the sounds of music. ABOVE LEFT: Marialana Branch drums out her musical abilities. ABOVE: Mr. Tallieu demonstrates the magic of his wand while the band plays on at the halftime festivities of the Homecoming game. 28