George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Sixth period art class watches demonstration of a potter’s wheel. Talents Unfold Through Creativeness The Art Department aims to broaden the interests and to seek out the abilities of all its students through artistic expression. By this means art contributes to the understanding of the students and increases the desire for cultural activity. Through the development of skills, imagination, and good taste, concepts become more stable by increased power of visualization; the mind opens to new possibilities, and the student ex- tends his creativeness. The individual becomes more self-su fficient as his talents unfold. Parents, teachers, administrators and students attend first art show which proved highly successful. W. Randolph Cheatham, B.F.A. Karen Harshbarger, B.F.A. Nita Gibbs, Student Teacher 17

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Jane Neal Nichols, B.A. Mrs. Allene C. Rice, B.A. Mary Louise Robertson, B.S. George Tirs, Special Ruby F. Tyree, B.A. Mrs. George Tirs, Special Students enjoy fellowship at first language banquet. Language Study Practical and Cultural The Foreign Language Department of George Wythe High School believes that the study of at least one of the languages offered in its curriculum, namely Latin, French, Spanish, German, and Russian, is high- ly desirable. Practical and beneficial advantages may be gained by a working knowledge of a foreign language, and the general cultural benefits to be derived are re- warding. The building of language power results in the fullest enjoyment of life. Mrs. Thelma B. Hutton, head of language department, helps Jean Gandy put finishing touches on showcase. Students use facilities in language lab.

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Music Stresses Skill, Teamwork “Teamwork is an important part of music,” say Mr. Yeager and Mr. Sica. A chance to learn the basic skills of, music and to work in a teamlike atmosphere is offered to any in- terested and talented pupil at George Wythe. Along with skills, music fosters an appreciation for culture in students by exposur e to many types of rhythms and pitch notations. Students are given an opportunity to conduct solo singing and to perform in public. In addition, students are provided with a vocation for a full and interesting life. Mr. Sica conducts the fifth period orchestra class. Aleo G. Sica, John Allen M.S.Ed. Yeager, B.S. Judy Marmion, James Reynolds, Phyllis Palmieri, and Jean Gandy receive instruction from Mr. Sica. Luke Coukos, Winnie Woodson, Reggie Whetstone, Martha Hancock and another student form a musical quintet. Jimmy Enroughty performs while Mr. Yeager accompanies. 18