Falls Church High School - Jaguar Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Marching band performers pace the length of the field preparatory to the football season. Decked out in full dress, the band waits for the signal to begin their half-time performance. 27

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The woodwind section backed by the brass sounds the first notes in practice session. Music Cadence Sounds on Field and Stage Ever wandered through the back of the school and been greeted by a fanfare of brass, or the melodious strains of an all-girl choir? If you have, then your ' re familiar with the Music Department, home of the band, Madri¬ gals, Girl ' s Choir and the Men ' s Glee Club. Directed by Mr. Jim Lunsford, the band perfected their playing skills and continued to delight football fans with their halftime shows. When winter weather drove them indoors, they turned to concert performances to entertain the students. Perfection in practices, section rehearsals and drills all contributed to gold-medal performances. Mr. Holloway had his hands full with a variety of singing groups. A long-standing tradition, the Madrigals mastered their music and spread good will with several assemblies and guest appearances. The voices of the Girl ' s Choir and the A Capella Choir could often be heard resounding through the music wing as they practiced popular and seasonal songs. The Men ' s Glee Club quickly estab¬ lished a reputation with their performances. A perfect performance often calls for a close con¬ sultation with the director. 26

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Fitting the pattern is the first step toward the com¬ pletion of a dream outfit. Home Economics Girls Learn Arts of Couture, Cuisine Baked Alaska for breakfast? . . . Twelve varieties of vegetables for lunch? No, it wasn ' t an eccentricity on the part of the cafeteria staff. The Home Economics classes were cooking. Experimenting on fellow classmates and sampling a variety of prepared foods composed part of the curriculum for the girls, while the Food Service classes spent all their time mastering the culinary arts. Sewing was also introduced to all the classes, as the girls struggled with the intricacies of a button hole and endeavored to create a perfect fit. Before Christmas time, the department added to the seasonal spirit by teaching the girls to make their own decorations and festive wrappings. in keeping with the department ' s goal of producing a well-rounded homemaker, a Consumer Economics course was added. Here the mysteries of financing and budgeting were unraveled, the result being an informed person who could better deal with the complexities of buying and investing. The techniques of hand, as well as machine, stitchery are important knowledge for a seamstress. Oebby Lucas sews on facings — a delicate job! 28