Floyd County High School - Bison Yearbook (Floyd, VA)

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Fine Arts — The Creative Life of FCHS Advanced art students work on paintings to be exhibited in art show. The creative life of Floyd County High was centered around the two divisions of the Fine Arts Department. The Art Department offered basic classes for budding artists and advanced classes for the more experienced students. The curriculum included the rudiments of drawing and the use of various media and techniques. Later, the students employed their knowledge when working on individual projects. Art history strengthened each student's background and helped him to form his own style and character of work. Projects were then exhibited at an art show in the spring. The Music Department included the band, advanced choir and beginning choir. The band performed at various school functions, and helped promote school spirit through its ac- tivities. Choir classes were filled with vocalizing and prac- tice for concerts. Students were provided with a sound, yet exciting musical background. just look out the window any fall day during sixth period, and watch the band strike up. 13

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The hallway becomes an art classroom when studying perspective. 12 Robert Link plays?

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Science Initiates New Curriculum Striving for individual awareness within its students, the Science Department initiated a new curriculum this year. Eighth graders were required to take Physical Science which gave them the background they need to go on to more disciplined courses in science. After the eighth grade, students could choose between Earth Science and Biology to complete the required two credits needed in science to graduate. Advanced courses included Physics and Chemistry for students who planned on entering college or nursing. Lab work became a time for answering questions related to the natural world. It was not unusual to see a stream of water eroding the earth, a volcano erupting, or minerals strewn around on each table. Students built model houses and wired them for electricity. Imagine their joy when lights actually came on and illuminated their miniature projects. In Biology labs, the smell of formaldehyde, combined with the sight of a disected frog, gave some students queasy stomachs. Students did in-depth study of the functions of both plants and animals through lectures, dissection and microscopic observations. Watch out! The volcano is erupting. Biology can be fun too. 14