Drexel High School - Cavalcade Yearbook (Drexel, NC)

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New Challenges for Students S tudents interested in the finer arts were selected to participate in the Burke County Cultural Heritage program at D. H. S. Each student shares a special interest through writing. Earlier in the year the creative writing class attended a play presented by the Winston-Salem School of Art, “She Stoops to Conquer.’ ' The high¬ light of the trip was a visit backstage with players to ask a myriad of questions. Several field trips have been planned for those who wish to enrich their cultural appreciation. Mrs. Marilyn Williams stresses each individual to express his emotions and ideas through original creations. Another new aspect for our talented students is the art class instructed by Miss Betsy Hairfield. Such techniques as pencils, ink, and charcoal sketching, crayon etching, and wood block printing were studied in the first semester. Miss Gigi Grill has been coaching the drama class in various methods such as pantomimes and improvisations. Through this exciting program we are sure to produce some genuine artists who will enhance the cultural needs of the U.S. Not only do these classes provide education, but a great amount of experience, also. Imaginations “run wild” in creative writing. New art class proves to be a success with talented students at D.H.S. “Are you ready? Uh-one anda-two anda-go, gang!” says Miss Siphers as she leads her band each day. 29

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Fine Aits Miss Kathryn Siphers MA George Peabody AB East Kentucky State Music, Band, Chorus Mrs. Marilyn Williams AA Mars Hill BA Queen’s College; MA ASU Creative Writing Not only did they use books and notes for creative writing, but visual aids such as films played an important part in their everyday study. Miss Gigi Grill BA Mary Washington Drama Miss Betsy Hairfield ABT High Point Art 28

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' wnitra . citim? ■ IK I.C.T. students learn numerous terms used in the business world. Mr. Hildebran discusses various selling methods with his D.E. students. Vocation Career Opportunities Through Vocational Studies Graphic Arts students learn to print pictures for the school newspaper. Vocational arts play an important part in the school cur¬ riculum. Almost every girl includes home economics in her studies. Most of them realize the need of extra training in such areas as cooking, sewing, good grooming, and child care. Boys interested in wood crafts are urged to take industrial arts. A new addition in the past few years is the Graphic Arts De¬ partment, which has aided many students in learning the funda¬ mental rules of newspaper printing. They have published many types of bulletins, programs, and newspapers for the student body. Experience in such a course is an excellent way to prepare for a future career in the printing trade. 1. C. T. and D. E. are also important classes for students desiring to learn more about the business world. In I. C. T. the basic skills of various industries are taught; in D. E. students are presented the qualities of good salesmanship. They gain helpful experience by working in various department stores and factories after class. 30