James A Shanks High School - Tiger Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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Fronds Anderson, Allen University, B.S. John Grigg, Florida State University, B.S. Carlos Gaskin, Florida State University, B.S. 46

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Charles Burns, Florido State University, M.E. Drummers play as the band practices for the march- ing contest. Band Students Learn New Songs Throughout the year the band participated in several parades including the Rose Parade in Thomasville and the FAMU Homecoming Parade in Tallahassee. The band also participated in the District II Marching Contest and received a rating of good. The 1 976-77 school term was highlighted when the band introduced its latest accomplishment, The Fifth of Beethoven,” which it performed at the homecoming game. Band students line up and prepore for a long afternoon of practice. 45

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Gregory Solomon, Florida A M University, B.S. Department Adds Biology Course Benito Wiggins, Florida State University, B.S. Biology was added to the Science Department at Shanks. New faculty members of the Science Department included: Mrs. Benita Wiggins, Mr. Gregory Solomon, Mr. John Grigg, Mr. Willie Knight and Mr. Francis Anderson. New labs and equipment were obtained to accommodate the class. Other courses offered included: physical science, health, chemistry, and physics. The Science Department, headed by Mr. Carlos Gaskin, encouraged students to participate in the Science Fair which was held in March. 47