J M Tate High School - Tahisco Yearbook (Gonzalez, FL)

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CULTURE IS OBTAINED THROUGH THE ARTS What facets of civilization’s culture are taught which develop within the student an appreciation for art and music? You guessed it, band, art, and choral music! “Seventy-six trombones in the big parade . . Well, we may not have seventy-six trombones, but we do have a big band to put in a big parade. Concert and marching bands learn how to work together in mastering the music of classical and of popular composers. Our great marching band performs at half time during the football season and the concert season is highlighted by district and state contests. An exciting event of this year was participation in the governor’s inauguration at Tallahassee in January. What can I do to develop my creative ability? What can I do in art to better understand myself? These are questions that art students ask them- selves as they work with many materials, and dif- ferent techniques. They learn to truly see and un- derstand the nature of our environment. Many art students have won awards in “Bright Images”, the county art exhibit, the Red Cross International ex- hibit, and the AAUW exhibit at the local and state level. Art is fun and students learn to appreciate many art forms and works of other artists. “Do re me fa so . . .” are the familiar sounds heard in the air when approaching the choral room. Students in vocal music learn breath control, sight reading, part singing, and an appreciation for music. After long hours of practice, they demonstrate their proficiency as they perform in concert for various groups. Carol Langford finds her work in art class to be of much interest. Virginia Anderson Joyce Sidorfsky Myrtle Stevens B.M.E., University of B.M.E.. Phillips Uni- B.S., MS.. Florida Southern Mississippi, versify. M.M.E. Loui- State University. Art. Vocal Music, History, siana State University. Annual. Band. Marching band practices for governor’s in- auguration in January. 19

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Linda Bums, Crace Howard, Joyce Kelly, Nancy Arm Ropke, Sally Herrington and Dianne Parker gather around Mrs. Adkinson for last minute instructions about physical education. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEVELOPS BOTH THE MIND AND MUSCLES Opal Adkinson Mabel Byrd B.S., Troy State Col- B.S., Auburn Univer- lege. Physical Educi- sity of Michigan. Phy- tion. sical Education. James Manderson B.S., Jacksonville State Ralph Chaudron B.S.. Florida State Un- University. M.A., iversity. Physical Edu- George Peabody Col- cation. 1 - Boys an girls iij tne physical education classes at Tate have excellent opportunities to develop co- ordination of their minds and muscles. Because of the variety of the physical education program, it was enjoyable as well as profitable to most of the students. The slate for girls ranged from team sports, such as basketball, soccer, and softball, to individual sports featuring golf and archery. The boys took active part in baseball, basketball, foot- ball, and calisthenics. These sports helped develop sportsmanship and muscular co-ordination. 18

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Steve Enel and B.S., B.A., Southwest- ern State University, Oklahoma. Shop, Me- chanical Drawine. Ed Massey B.S., M.A., University of Mississippi. Driver’s Education. Robert Holley B.S., Mississippi State University. Agricul- ture. O. R. Farrish B.S.A., University of Florida. Agriculture. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PRODUCES EXCELLENT RESULTS Mr. England shows Roy Monie how to operate the machines used in shop. How do you use a lathe? What are the basic steps in drawing an architectural layout? These questions students in shop and mechanical drawing classes ask themselves. Practical projects built in shop classes teach boys the use of hand tools and machines while classes in drafting learn that lines speak louder than words when drawing working plans and architectural layouts. Screech! Crash! Bang! Such sounds may occur at the beginning of the courses in Driver’s Educa- tion, but the increasing skill which the students gain from excellent training soon causes decrease in the noise. Students are taught a good attitude in the use of automobiles, knowledge of road and sign rules and how to properly maintain an auto- mobile. Take all boys in the Ag classes, mix with two capable instructors, add modern farm equipment, and season with a dash of hard work. Mix together one whole year. Dozens of blue ribbons, monetary prizes, valuable knowledge and profits from the vegetables grown on the school farm prove the suc- cess of the recipe. This recipe is one that has en- abled the boys studying agriculture to achieve not only a knowledge in farming but also to better their leadership ability and character. 20