Eastern High School - Echo Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Eastern's Art Department, under the supervision of Miss M. Antoinette Ritter, carries on an unusually busy and profitable program of activities. Several students from different art classes worked this year on posters for the annual Hire the Handicapped poster contest sponsored by the Mayor's committee. At Christmas, art students com Jleted the scener for the I 7' Christmas concert, held this year on December 17 in the school auditorium. The glass showcase on the first floor near the East en- trance always contains an attractive exhibit of students' handiwork, including painting, silk scarves, and jewelry. There is also always an attractive display of interesting and attractive pictures, designs, or photographs. Throughout the year, the art department does an admirable job of adding those extra touches of color and design which are so necessary for an attractive atmosphere. 5411- Dsfrazbnsni' v I' R mbrandts make use of their God-given talents and Mrs. Rawlings, Mr. Adlin, Mrs. Shay, and Miss Ritter discuss 'uture e modern techniques in art. school-supplied water colors.

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Round those tones girls. A General music class prepares for a coming assembly. uaia The music department plays an active part in the life at Eastern High School. Under the leadership of Mrs. Lucille T. Masson, this department has as its goal, the develop- ment in each member of the student body an understand- ing and an appreciation of music. Each girl is required to take at least one period of general music. In learning the music for the assembly of the following Week, the students acquire experience in multiple-part singing. They are also made aware of op- portunities to increase their enjoyment of music, such as the various radio and television performances, and the an- nual series of concerts available to students at a reduced rate. In the sophomore year, a student may take live periods of music. These music minor students may choose between instrumental and vocal music, including theory and the study of some of the more familiar operas. The music major classes, which are composed of juniors and seniors, carry on much the same program on a higher level. Eastern's music Department. Standing: Mr. Gerald Eyth, and Mrs. Helena John. Sitting: Mrs. Anne Codd, Mrs. Lucille Masson. Dsflamfmsnf The music curriculum program, which is offered only at Eastern High School and Douglass High School, is open only to those pupils who have proven themselves serious and talented students of music. Their ten periods per week of study are divided musical theory, ear training, harmony, keyboard harmony, music literature, and creative writing. This course was developed in order to permit those musi- cally inclined to complete their academic educations while continuing the study of music. The orchestra, which provides music for all of our as- semblies as well as for many outside functions, is composed of students from all of the preceding categories. In addition, there are three extra-curricular vocal groups. The Glee Club, the Choir, and the Chorus each rehearse several times a week in preparation for the annual Balti- more City College-Eastern High School Christmas Concert, the Spring Music Festival, and several intervening events. In these ways, the music department accomplishes its task and increases the cultural background of its students. The Eastern High School Orchestra.

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l 5 , I-Gwyn ns, An illustration of one of our most fasten-ating subjects. These girls keep Eastern in stitches. mis ciifoma colzomica Qbaflafzzfmslzf Four Easternites learn the way to a man's heart. Standing from left to right are Miss Ordwein, Miss Burton, and Mrs. Sorrells. Sitting are Miss Jett and Miss Wills. Gifs: D gs. as H513 'Y The home economics department, under the direction of Miss Marjorie Wills, participates in an active and vital program. This department has the problem of preparing the students of today to become the homemakers of to- morrow. These students must be taught to manage the home efficiently and expertly. This department actually falls into two distinct divisions - that of cooking, and that of sewing. ln sewing classes, students are instructed in the intricate details necessary for successful sewing, en- abling them to create attractive and appealing garments. Similarly, cooking students learn the basic skills of the culinary lift by preparing all types of meals from a simple breakfast to an elaborate dinner. Supplementing this knowledge, cooking students are taught the essentials of nutrition, flower-arranging, and child care. The home economics department is one of the most generous departments at Eastern. In addition to contri- buting cakes and cookies to the annual Parent-Teacher Association Christmas Concert, the members of this sec- tion can often be found assisting at many of the teas given at Eastern.