Jersey Village High School - Falcon Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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F I ARTS: 'a place to express ourself Brushes flowing . . . cameras flashing . . . drums beating , . . voices singing . . . curtains falling . . , audiences applauding. Art, Photography, Band, Choirs, Drama and Speech are much more than just elective courses. They offer students an outlet for individualism and talent. Art is a place to express yourself, said Ms. Robbin Mouton, summing up the theme of our Fine Arts Department. ln courses focusing on Art, Arts and Crafts, Jewelry and Ceramics, and Com- mercial Art, students enjoyed such ac- tivities as studying Jackson Pollack pain- tings, glass etchings and creating product logos, According to Cathy Lanclos, Art has helped me to have more patience and to appreciate the hard work of others. l've learned valuable skills and techniques that let me create work others go out and buy. Lights . . . cameras . . . and lots of action introduced the theory of creative design in Photography. Basic principles of photo development and composition were stress- ed that encouraged individual assignments and participation in contests. Deanna Flores commented that being in Photography had been a good experience because she acquired the benefits of com- petition and winning. Band and Choir provided an opportunity for members to further develop instrumen- tal and voice skills. Robin Mueller described, Not only have I learned to read music, but also I have learned to sing musically. Besides a quick cure for shyness, Drama and Speech enhanced self- confidence and knowledge about oneself. Mr. Hal Miller worked on improving students' acting skills and comprehension of theater production, while Mrs. Mar- shann Carlile developed her pupils' influen- tial speaking techniques. Dawn Derrin commented that the type of ability which Drama requires helped her to learn . . about friendship . . . myself . . . and about life by feeling other peoples' experiences. All courses in the realm of liberal arts hope to spark the creative insight Dawn explained and lead ambitious artists to ad- vance their special gifts. 172 s,........... VKristi Cooper was Sybil, Kevin Thompson was Howie and Lisa Cook was Mrs. LaRue in the dramatic presentation of Mrs. McThing. AAGolden notes sound from the flutes of Dory ABand offers Pat Murray a chance to blow a few bars Deleon and Tracey Davis, of Beethoven. AClark Thurman and Steve Daggett concentrate on practicing their singing.

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V Enthused by his typing Randy Smith prepares business-like envelopes. Y Coach Tom Fitzgerald looks for someone's grade in Record Keeping. p-MQ 'ff' ,,f- fy f f nv' ,,,,,,,, N i .df if Mhxftia., .A A Sharon Smith amusingly reads her assignment in Record Keeping. AA Connie Sempe quickly reads over her shorthand notes before typing them up A Suzanne Thomas carefully blow dries Deanne Flores hair in Cosmetology.

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'f ,1: .i i- 'arf 5, ,, X lg l w V4, AWith a smile of satisfaction, Kenny Sullivan looks on agreeably as Ms. Robbin Mouton adds some finishing touches to his work. VJan Hogue paints the basic color wheel in Art I. 4In Photography ll, Sophie Morales prepares her photo for mounting. 3 A, My-.qt A . Academics .L