Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Fine Mr. Alexander Villers B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan Art Sponsor: National Honor Society Mrs. Katherine G. Lucas B.S., Denison University Home Economics Mrs. Wanda L. Snyder B.S., West Virginia University English, Home Economics The Fine Arts Department, under the direc- tion of Mr. Alex Villers, is highly regarded for its creative contributions to Kecoughtan. The department is divided into sections covering art, homemaking, band, and chorus. Art, taught by Mr. Alex Villers, provides a wide range of creative fields. Utilizing such tools as an imaginative mind, and paper, paint, and charcoal, students concentrate in the fields of mosaics, oils, and ceramics to communicate ideas and feelings. The Homemaking classes, under Mrs. Kath- erine Lucas, provide Kecoughtan ' s girls with an opportunity to learn the things necessary for maintaining an efficient home. The girls receive instruction and practice in sewing, cooking, child care, serving as hostesses, and interior decorating. The art classes study design and form with wooden material. Mrs. Snyder is about to check the refrigerator after a class in cooking. 28

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Education Mrs. Glenda B. Mayhew B.S., Radford College Typing, Record Keeping Miss Karen K. Pearce B.S., Madison College Shorthand, Typing Sponsor: FBLA Miss Joyce Rollins B.S., Madison College VOT, Typing Sponsor: VOT Club, FBLA Mr. Albert H. Smith B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute Bookkeeping, Record Keeping, Personal Finance Sponsor: TOMAHAWK, Photography Staff, FBLA, SCA Personal typing classes offer an opportunity for college bound students to gain an essential skill for the days ahead. Reproducing common business forms and procedures becomes a daily part of class for business education students. Mr. Smith, in conferring with SCA President John Curtis, demonstrates the spirit of co-operation that is characteristic of all teachers at KHS. 27

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Arts Kecoughtan Bandsters show their school spirit by participating in community activities such as the Armed Forces Day Parade. Mr. Barley directs the band from the top of a ladder above the football field. Mr. Williom P. Barley B.M.Ed., Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Sponsor: Band, Dance Band Mrs. Jean H. Curtis B.M.Ed., Longwood College Music Appreciation, A Cappella Choir, Mixed Chorus, Girls ' Chorus Sponsor: Junior Class, Majorettes The Band, led by Mr. William Barley, is an asset to Kecoughtan. The Band ' s achieve- ments are noted with pride. The majorettes hold the Peninsula Championship for their twirling abilities. Kecoughtan is proud that its band was one of the three chosen to play at the inauguration of Governor Mills E. Godwin. Mrs. Jean Curtis, instructor of the choral department, with her sections of vocal talent, provides entertainment for Kecoughtan Warriors. In addition to participating in a fall and spring concert both, the music de- partment demonstrated its abilities at assem- blies during the school year. These abilities are recognized by local civic groups in the community. Frequently the A Cappella, Mixed, and Girls ' Choruses are requested to sing for community group meetings. Songs of praise from the A Cappella Choir help make Thanksgiving a more mean- A proud chorus presents Mrs. Curtis with ingful holiday, flowers at the Christmas concert. 29