Harpeth Hall School - Milestones Iris Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Grandmothers ' Tea In keeping with tradition, the Middle School students gathered in the Sheridan Gallery this fall to entertain their grandmothers or other adult friends. The entire seventh and eighth grade classes performed selections from The Sound of Music. Sung from the steps of the gallery and directed by Mrs. Berry, the songs entertained the guests and sparked interest in the play. The grandmothers ' tea, put on with the aid of the Mothers ' Auxiliary, is a time for the girls to show off their grandmothers and their school.

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Fall Combo One of the major social events of every school year is the annual fall combo. This year ' s combo on November fourteenth was basically the same as those of years past; however, the Student Council kept the theme as a surprise for the first time. After collecting old combo pictures from students, the Student Council revealed the theme, combo catalogue. Records were hung from the ceiling to develop further the theme. The band, Medusa, provided an excellent selection of dancing music. Finally, however, dancing shoes were put away in anticipation of the spring prom which was only a few months away. Jtt- V ■ Pk ' a FWEl fes ' - . H- ' -; ? ' ' iStSSft 1 B Wf ■ ' • ll i « ' • , H ' r K i - ' 1 V A ' .

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Tandy Beal Harpeth Hall had the good fortune to host Tandy Beal as an artist-in- residence for an entire week in October. Ms. Beal came to Harpeth Hall as a result of a grant awarded by the Tennessee Performing Arts Commission, the United States Office of Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tandy formed her own modern dance company in 1971. The company, which is based in California, began touring in 1975. A unique feature of this dance company is that it performs with live music. Jon Scoville, a multi-talented musician, writes and performs most of the music. During her stay at Harpeth Hall, Tandy taught several classes for students each day and master classes for the general public each evening. This variety of offerings gave her an opportunity to deal with all levels of dance experience. In these classes she emphasized the importance of space. By caring for things around oneself and projecting this feeling to others, Tandy feels that a dancer can better perfect her skills. In her concert on Friday. October 19, Tandy danced pieces ranging from theatrical and experimental to comical and light. By combining such a range of moods and techniques, Tandy feels that she can communicate to a broader and more varied audience. When asked about her brief stay at Harpeth Hall, Tandy replied that it had been a special experience for her. The warmth and openness of the students as well as the quality of Harpeth Hall ' s dance program was, she felt, unique. Harpeth Hall has truly benefited from such an experience, becoming even more inspired toward excellence in dance as a result of Tandy ' s example of devotion and dedication. She is not only a remarkable dancer, but also a remarkable person with a sparkling personality and an outstanding love for people.