Great Valley High School - Musket Yearbook (Malvern, PA)

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One . . . two Ramondo! three And after long practice sessions and late nights . G.V. Harbors Active Music Department The music wing is a world unto it- self--the musically talented students of Great Valley can find plenty to keep them occupied: in the fall the marching band performed at the football games; this spring, the jazz band hosted 6 high school bands from the East Coast for their annual jazz festival; the concert band, chorus, wind ensemble, and choir performed for their families, as well as the elementary schools; the orchestra contributed their share to the student musical; and the marching band once again earned a well-deserved overnight trip to New York where they competed against 8 other bands in a pageant. For those people less musically inclined, the music department offers courses in the history and theory of music. Voice training and guitar lessons broaden the music program. Karil Abrahamsen on the alto clarinet. The music department attracts students with its free guitar lessons. They don ' t look too hot but they sound great! Academics 113

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Social Studies Classes Teach Culture, Politics, Etc. Each year the scope of the social studies curriculum narrows until it focuses on the U S government alone. We begin by learning about other cultures, then the history of ' our own country- and finish off by trying to understand the intricacies of our govern- ment and economic system. We are also given the opportumt - to explore other areas in the social sciences through a variety of electives. The social studies teachers make good use of audio visual aids. They also involve their students m group activities. It is through social studies classes that we learn to conduct research. Social studies classes are an important part of our high school curriculum. Mr. Sapone in deep reflection. Mr, Kocher-incognito. What? Did somebody say something? 3 Mr, Kocher-cognito. Mr. Kramer sizes them up. Mr. Stoltz chides the class. 112 Academics

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Students Engage Themselves In Art 1) 0 1 ' fi . f [ -4 i H v H B{ - yt W smk L If you are looking for something new to do at Great Valley- one place to find it is in the art department. It offers every- thing from drawing, to ceramics, to jewelry, and, the com- paratively new contract system enable you to try almost any project. With four very talented teachers students are offered many different perspectives in various areas of work, the system has shown much success so far and has helped stu- dents to expand and develop their talents. Amy Purcell deliberates. Concentration is the key. Painting requires attention to detail. Handiwork . . . The industrial arts department consists of three basic shops: wood, metal, and drafting. The prerequisite course. General In- dustrial Arts, teaches students how to use all the tools and how to operate all the machines. From there, the students are on their own. Most of the wood shop projects are bowls, clocks, and var- ious pieces of furniture. Metal shop students specialize in lamps, trays, spoons, and tables. Drafting students go so far as to de- sign buildings. Students are willing to lend a helping hand. Rich DeRafelo doesn ' t act handicapped. 114 Academics