Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Music Interest Pursued Through Band, Guitar Music was a popular activity and hobby for Ferguson students who studied instrumental music. Daily practice sessions were necessary to perfect skill within- struments and music reading. Pep rallies and concerts were opportunities for students to share their interest in music with stu- dents who were just good listeners. LEFT: Matt Grizzard practices playing from sheet music. BELOW: Guitar teacher Alphia Brown helps David Pociluyko tune his guitar. Fine Arts 29

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RIGHT: Trombone section blares away dur- ing an assembly. BELOW LEFT: Under the direction of Wray Herring the band gives their best effort. BELOW RIGHT: Puffing his cheeks, Timothy Dillard concentrates on his music. BOTTOM: Drummer Keith Davis turns to follow the rest of the band during halftime. 28 Fine Arts

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Students Share Art, Music With Community The Vocal Ensemble or the Madrigals as they were most fre- quently called, were Ferguson's musical ambassadors to the Peninsula. The singers were selected by their former director, Cheryl Brown, who resigned after her December marriage. They performed for many groups, but the high point of the year was their appearance on the Dick Lamb Show in January. Under the leadership of a new director, Bonnie Yingling, the Singers gave many concerts for the public and school. Another part of Ferguson's cultural world was art. The Art Department decorated the Caf- eteria at Christmas, painted a back-drop for the Mariners Mu- seum and painted scenery for Up the Down Staircase. They also contributed paintings for show at the Fine Arts Week. TOP: New choral instructor, Bonnie Ying- ling, directs the Choir. LEFT: Listening intently, Cheryl Brown aims for a perfect tone. FAR RIGHT: Madrigal members Su- san Long and Susan Burns harmonize with each other while singing. BOTTOM: Under the direction of Chery! Brown the Madri- gals perform at an assembly. 30 Fine Arts