Hoquiam High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Hoquiam, WA)

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Fine and pplied Arts Provide Opportunit Eruce Bodey and the band practice synchronizing marching with music in preparation for a half-time show. From music theory to the principles of balance, the fine arts department provided detailed instruc- tion in the composition and-ideals of art and music. A larger choir - With basses ! - enabled Mr. James to experiment with classical and baroque as Well as modern arrangements. The ban'd and orchestra enlivened sports events and assemblies 5 4 art students produced a variety of colorful creations. Attempting to apply principles of color and balance, Bob McManus carefully paints an abstract for art class. Perfecting Oklahoma requires many hours of rehearsal as Mr. James works to improve the tone of the basses. 14

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Las Lenguas . . . Die Sprache . . . Les Langues The study of languages offered students a chance to become familiar with not only the basic speech patterns but also the cultures of France, Germany, ' and Spain. Both grammar and conversational fluency received emphasis through oral and written drillsg the use of Workbooks and special French and German magazines provided reading practice. Mrs. Ladley and Mr. Giersch formed a teaching team to give third and fourth-year Spanish students proficiency in advanced linguistic skills. .112 1-1lf Twinkle Haggerty describes a castle in Germany illustrating that Barb Ellen finds the writings of Moliere, the Shakespeare of a thorough knowledge of a language requires an understanding France, both fascinating and instructive of the customs of the country. To achieve conversational fluency, fourth-year Spanish students imitate the dialogues on language tapes. 13

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for Creative Expression Applied arts students profited by vocational training. Both boys and girls developed skills in cooking and sewing in home economics classesg mechanical drawing helped boys gain the skills of draftsmen. The glare of Welders and the pounding of hammers blended with sounds of other classes as students overhauled cars, sanded bookends and COI1SiZI'LlC'C6d boats in 3.l1'CO and wood shop. Jim Hircock develops skill and dexterity in using a band sow Terry Garrow, Jim Rowe, and Mike Bessey watch with anticipation as Gary Thomas tests their culinary skills. Q1 Mwuvir '. - Carefully seeming 0 dress, Gene Knudsen acquires practical homemaking experience. 15