Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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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

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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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Miss Judith M. Gibson B.A., Columbia College Sponish Miss Carole A. Lushinsky A.B., Fairmont State College English, French, Speech Sponsor: French Club, Speech Club Foreign Languages Kecoughtan ' s Language Department provides the students with opportunities to learn any of four lan- guages: French, Spanish, Latin, or German. Studies can be pursued beyond the first year level. Even though grammar and pronunciation are of primary importance, classes are greatly enriched through the study of cultures and history. The German classes investigate the influence of Germany on America. French students are especially concerned with the cul- ture of France and her long line of colorful rulers. Advanced French courses study French literature. The third and fourth Latin courses study Latin politics, so- ciety, and English word derivations from Latin words. Latin America and Spain are of considerable interest to the Spanish students. The language classes are instrumental in providing understanding of other na- tions. Languages are a tool of communication, and cor- rect pronunciation is greatly aided by language tapes and records. In the advanced language courses, class- es are conducted in the language, and a minimal use of English is tolerated. It ' s not always what you say — it ' s how you say it. Mrs. Julia E. Schoen B.A., University of Omaha U. S. History, German Sponsor: German Club ( 1 - Mrs. Carol B. Stallings B.A , Mary Washington College Latin Sponsor: Latin Club Mrs. Julia E. Turner B.S., Instituto Pedagogico Tecnico of the Universidad del Estado; M.A., East Carolina College Spanish A pile of books often proves a temptation rather than a challenge for a tired teacher. 30