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

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Music Department Music Students Gain Individual Excellence Hallelujah!'' ended the presentation of the Christmas portion of the ''Messiah.'' The combined choirs and orchestras of Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and George Wythe presented the canta- ta. Each student contributed his musical talent to perfect the December performance. Both Mr. John Yeager, director of vocal music, and Mr. Aleo Sica, director of the Concert Band, Cadet Band, and the orchestra, encouraged partic- ipation in vocal and instrumental music. Orchestra members enjoyed ensembles, small groups in which the talent of each participant was visible. Wythe Madrigalists, composed of twelve selected choir members, sang both early and modern madrigals. George Wythe greatly benefited from the excel- lence attained within the Music Department. Music for the Senior Class Play was provided by the or- chestra. The Concert Choir brought additional beau- ty and dignity to each assembly in which they sang. siren (AQ0UTNGUNOTOETARTORTSE Tee During class rehearsals for the December performance, Concert Choir members strive to perfect each section of the Messiah. 6l

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x S oe Penns eayes pessuuenentia ™ a th | Wanda Johnson, Stephen Lund and Norma Bruffey practice diligently in the Concert Band. Orchestra members perfect their musical abilities through daily practice. Madrigal members Marcy Woodall, Lester Ballard, Jane Johnson, Chip Coal- ter and Mary Payne sing at October meeting of VEA English Section. Aleo Sica B.Mus., B.Ed., College of Wooster John Yeager B.S. of Music Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

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Everything seems in order,’ Dr. Seth Gayle remarks to Tina Bell as he records the results of her physical examination. Diane Summey listens attentively as Mrs. Edith Staples explains the importance of efficient health practices in everyday activities. Health Department Capable Nurse Ministers to Co-operative Students Guiding Chancellors to realize the importance of good health and the prevention‘of poor health were the coupled duties of Mrs. Edith Staples as school ‘nurse. With the help of Dr. Seth Gayle, she con- ducted the regular physical examinations of many students and of all athletes. Thereby keeping com- plete records of physical well-being, she was famil- iar with the health of each Wythe pupil. ''Stop it before it stops you!’ was the warning students re- ceived of potential health difficulties. Throughout the school year, Mrs. Staples treated injuries and sicknesses. Whether the victim ‘suffered from a major fracture or a minor scratch, he re- ceived excellent attention in the nurse's office. There, staffed with competent student helpers who looked toward nursing as a future career, Mrs. Sta- ples contributed to the entire student body through her patience and capability.