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

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Mrs. Joyce A. Camp Mrs. Alwayne Laura Humphries B.S., Winthrop Col- Claybrook B.S., M.S., Madison lege B.S., Berea College College Dianne Abbot and Brenda Gilliland, atter taking a course in interior decorating, try their hand at refinishing furniture. Intrepid homemakers Virginia Warner, Mary Frances Vaughan, Joan Stewart, Brenda Yates make blouses. Cynthia Webster hums to the tune of sizzling steaks as she prepares a tempting feast on the new electric pan.

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Are there really 39,000 Home Ec teachers needed in Ameri- can high schools? ask Carol Shifflet and Patsy Seamster. Just cream, please,'’ says Donna Wells politely as she is served tea by Kathryn Bintord in the Home Economics Deneement| - 32 Administration and Departments Pe) (223. UO! UNO Girls Discover Vocations in Home Economics Class From souffles to stitches to sniffles, these prom- ising homemakers gained valuable knowledge for the active life of the twentieth-century home. ‘Look at that pile of dirty dishes, was the cry of thirty amazed girls after creating culinary delectables. The future homemakers were fascinated to see what flour, butter, sugar, and eggs could produce. In ad- dition, the fine skill which the girls displayed with needle and thread guaranteed some lucky men ex- cellent wives. Several students even made complete suits for Easter vacation. In the home nursing course, the girls were taught the fundamentals of caring for the sick and convalescent. Seniors preparing for the duties of a wife and mother benefited from the talks on infant care, marriage, and other topics pre- sented by local authorities.

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The cruel war is raging,’ sing Carol Adams and Betty Woodson as they rehearse a duet for a vocal class concert. Front Row: Marcy Woodall, Marguerite Holt, Frances Smith, Diane Emmons, Diane Ritchie, Carolyn Anthony, Bill Har- . ’ eee ' ee | y ration and Departments a ’ ' Precise Vocal Versatility Increases With Practice Altos, you are much too sharp. Let's give this song a little more waltz effect. Take it from the top. Such help was expected and frequently re- ceived by vocal students in their eagerness to learn. Mr. Yeager's diligence and determined attitude provided an atmosphere that welcomed advance- ment. Constant practice of scales and arpeggios using various styles gave each student a greater amount of control. Voice control made the concerts of the vocal department the highlight of the year. The members ot the choir also took pride in presenting solos in public and, also, in their classrooms. Due to an out- standing show of versatile ability, outstanding mem- bers of the Vocal Department were evident in many phases of school life. John Yeager B.S. of Music Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Conser- vatory of Music wood, Mr. John Yeager.