Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

Page 29 text:

Arts Mrs. Jean H. Curtis B.M.Ed. Longwood College Daily rehearsals improve the quality of the A ' Copella choir. Mr. Barley relaxes during a night practice to discuss future concert plans. Mr. William Barley and Mrs. Jean Curtis to- gether work many long and hard hours to provide musical entertainment for the community, and various civic clubs, as well as for Kecoughtan High School. The band, under the direction of Mr. Barley, plays for students at pep rallies, concerts, and assemblies and also appears in local parades. The band sends many participants to local and state competitions where they ably represent the talented students of KHS. Two Kecoughtan band students are to tour Europe with the All Student U.S.A. during the summer. As chorus director, Mrs. Jean Curtis leads A ' Cappella Choir, Girls ' Chorus, and Mixed Chorus. Because of the many hours of practice that both Mrs. Curtis and her students put into their work, their presentations are always a pleas- ure for the audience. This is testified to by the constant request for their appearance before vari- ous groups as well as the reception they receive at school performances and concerts. The Kecough- tan choral groups also had several candidates chosen for All-State Chorus. 25

Page 28 text:

Fine Mr. Alexonder Villers, II B.A., W. Vo. Wesleyan College Art Sponsor: National Honor Society Cooking is one of the many activities performed in the Home Eco- nomics department. Mrs. Katherine G. Lucas B.S., Michigan State University Home Economics Sponsor: FHA The promotion of art in its many forms and shadings is the vocation of Mr. Alex Villers, head of the Fine Arts department. As an in- structor, he emphasizes the many-sided as- pects of art. Other than the traditional con- cepts of painting and sketching there are such diverse fields as ceramics, mosaics, and glass work offered. The art classes fill several dis- play cases with their products, and prepare posters and signs for school organizations and activities. Mrs. Katherine Lucas ' contribution to the Fine Arts department is instruction in home- making. She teaches her students the many skills of maintaining an attractive home and a happy family. Child care, home planning, serving, and cooking are only a few of the topics which are thoroughly studied and prac- ticed. Mr. Villers ' art classes provide attractive mosaics which are an enjoyable sight to the students of Kecoughtan. 24

Page 30 text:

Science Marnie Robinson and Linda Schaller prepare a chemical experi- ment for observation. Mrs. Gail C. Russell B.A., Westhampton College Biology, Physical Education Mr. Robert T. Cronau B.A., University of Vi rginia Physics, Chemistry Physics and physiology are the two new branches of study which have been added to the science department curriculum this year. Mrs. Gail Russell, chairman of the department, teaches physiology to a selective group of col- lege preparatory students. This course provides the students with an advanced knowledge of human anatomy. Physics is taught by Mr. Robert Cronau. This course consists of studies in the changes of matter and energy. Microscopic work, dissecting, and study through viewing films and slides are all in- Mr. Hensley ' s biology class works on an assignment for a coming test. Miss Elizabeth K. Fuqua A.B., Meredith College Biology, Chemistry Sponsor: G.A.A. Miss Patricia L. Rowland B.S., Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Biology Sponsor: Chem-Phy Club Miss Phyllis J. Dudley A.B., East Carolina Coll.ege Chemistry Sponsor: V.F.C. Chem-Phy Club 26