J G Whittier Intermediate School - Wildcats Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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BAND The concert band is the most advanced band at Whittier and repre¬ sents the school at all public perform¬ ances. Concert band is an elective subject for seventh and eighth grade students who meet the necessary quali¬ fications. Those students with previous instruction on a band instrument in elementary school are eligible for the concert band. The intermediate band is a stepping stone to concert band. The students in the intermediate band learn the fundamentals of playing in a band and study various musical styles and techniques. Previous training is necessary to enroll in the band, which is open to seventh and eighth grade students. The Whittier concert band has always strived to achieve the highest musical standards possible. With its membership of 28 students the Whittier string pro¬ gram ranks as one of the largest in the country for intermedi¬ ate level. The group is divided up into two classes: one class, which is geared toward more advanced students; and the other, which is designed for students who have had less experience on their instruments. Both classes combine to perform at school concerts and PTA programs. The advanced group has the additional privi¬ lege of performing with the Falls Church High School string ensemble at its concerts, the most important of these is the District Festival on March 26. Concert Band Intermediate Band Advanced Strings 50 Strings

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ART CLUB The art club meets every Tuesday, or as necessary for a student to complete a project. All members of the Art Club work independently on pro¬ jects of their own choosing. Students experiment in media which is beyond the normal art curriculum and developes vari¬ ous new techniques in art. L-R: Renee Smith, Sylvia Morgan, Oanh Nguyen, Tim Doland, Geraldine Fields, Denise Lee, Mrs. Galemore, Alan Borie, Lisa Chalou, Judy Kraemer. SEVENTH GRADE DRAMA 1st ROW: Julie Rose, Rebecca Higgins, Stacey Kirkpa¬ trick. 2nd ROW: Lonnie Coleman, Eileen Cain, Jimmy Ajruhahi. 3rd ROW: Mrs. Walthall, Doug Frye, Miss Bryan. The seventh grade drama club is plan¬ ning to present a play in the spring. The play will be of a contemporary type and will be of interest to all students. It is the hope of the club to attend a dinner-thea¬ ter performance in the area. An end of year party for members is also planned for early June. WHITTIER ENGLISH TEAM The English team is composed of a team of five members and three alternates. The team participates in the annual superintendent’s award program. Two regional meets were held this year. The team placed first in both of these meets. The team also competed in the county wide meet, held March 17th, at West Springfield High School. 9 L-R: Hope Goss, Lisa Demmy, Mrs. Walthall Jay Lake, Richard Powell, David Heller. 49

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SCIENCE RESEARCH CLUB The Science Research Club is designed for students interested in investigating scientific problems for an extended period of time. Members receive assist¬ ance in; selecting projects; securing materials; developing an experimental work plan, and evaluating results. General meetings are scheduled every Wednesday after school. Additional meetings, arranged for the student, are set up by the sponsor. 1st ROW: Hyun Lim, Linda Badger, Lori Hatfield, Nancy Turner. 2nd ROW: Richard Garret, Naren Tayal, Terry Leclair, Les Ferguson, Mark Hall, Mr. Muse Sponsor. FRENCH CLUB Le Cercle Fran 9 ais meets on the second Tuesday of each month, officers are President Maria Lusick, Vice President Frank Higgins, Secretary Jon Jensen, Treasurer Carl Miller, Program Chairmen Johana Richard and Martha Walton. Some of the club’s activities, a cheese fondue party, a Christmas in France presentation by Valerie La Joux, placing French signs throughout the school, and an evening out at a french restau¬ rant. 1st ROW: Valerie La Joux, Maria Lusick, Martha Walton, Kim Davis. 2nd ROW: Mrs. Walker, Frank Higgins, James Irle, Mark Hall, Rusty Little. Leslie Efird, Valerie Jondal, Francina Demody, Mrs. Walke, Richard Garrett SPANISH CLUB El Cirrculo Espanol, whose officers are Franina Dermody Presi¬ dent, Valerina Jondohl Vice President, Kristi Griffith Secretary, Jane Hayes Treasurer, Mary Beth Palmer and Donna Nagle Program Chairmen, meets the third Wednesday of each month with varying attendance. Games and songs are played in Spanish, instruction on pinata making, Pan-American Day is observed in April, dinner at a well chosen Spanish restaurant. 51