El Cerrito High School - El Camino Yearbook (El Cerrito, CA)

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'Nvi- 3 W A Mrs. Grunseth fblack-sleevedj leads her Modem II students in an exercise as they prepare for a recital. A Home Ee student carefully hand stitches her garment. l :anti wiv Above: Mickie West concentrates on her art project. Left: Keith Smith remem bers the safety measures he has leamed from Mr. Maynes in wood shop.

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Dnim Major Chuck Myers leads the Marching Band onto the field. Michele Butler thoughtfully watches another squad practice. . Xxx Sidney Ennis blows his trombone at a rally. Marching Band performs at football games and rallies Heard first as a distant rumble, then a gentle roar, the Marching Band burst upon the football field. The Band brought with it spirited tunes and catchy cadences. Found each Friday under the press box, the Band provided a beat for the chants and music for the Pom-pon girls. Led by Drum Major Chuck Myers, and spon- sored by Mr. Emmons, the Marching Band began practicing in August. Its first public performance was at Cal Expo on September 3rd. Many of the band members' efforts to provide half-time shows were frustrated by rain. But they never failed to make a sing with a slogan for the team to run through before the games. In addition to its entertainment at the football games, the Marching Band played the music at the fall rallies. It started the rallies with 'fGo, Go, Gauchos or Down the Field and ended them with All Hail.

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Phil Lopes chisels carefully the edge ofhis wooden box. Girls in Dance ll work hard to perfect a routine in unison Select classes give students chance to be expressive Most classes in school are designed to develop the students' mental abilities.There are not enough opportunties for students to express themselves with their hands. Thus, classes like shop, sewing, art, and Modem Dance are important to the curriculum. Boys often find it difficult to sit through a day without a chance to work with their hands. In a world where practical skills are needed to compete with the high cost of living, the shop classes teach these skills. They offer basic know- ledge for boys who wish to work after graduation, or to develop a handy skill. - Girls wishing practical homemaking profit from the sewing classes. They leam everything from choosing fabric to making a formal gown. The art classes allow students to express them- selves through various media. Those who take the course have a period where self-expression is encouraged. Students are shown the techniques an artist can employ, and then are allowed to work on their own. Many of the girls, and talented boys who dis- like the drudgery of regular P.E. participate in the Modem Dance program. These students perform their annual version of the Nutcracker Suite. Music for this Christmas show is provid- ed by the Orchestra. Marlyrus Sanderson looks up to ask instruc- Preparing for the start ofa project, Bob Pelovsky guides the board. tions.