Kecoughtan High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Students express their creative and Miss Thomas looks on as her students prepare decorations for the Christmas Open House. Through the Fine Arts program Kecoughtan students had opportunities to develop their talents in art, home economics, and music. Art products resulted from the hours of hard work and instruction in Mr. Villers’ classes. He demonstrated and provided the know-how for the students to follow in com- posing paintings, drawings, sculpture and other art objects in classes. To develop and to broaden homemaking skills were the aims of the classes in Home Economics. Modern sewing machines and kitchen units in each classroom used by the students were the tools for practice and use at all levels of the curriculum. A trip to a local grocery store enabled the classes to see the qualities and kinds of meats studied when the course concentration was on foods. At Christmastime the students prepared an Open House department presentation for fac- ulty and parents. Miss Catherine E. Thomas Home Economics Madison College, B.S. Sponsor: Future Homemakers of America Mrs. Elizabeth P. Wells Home Economics Longwood College, B.S. Sponsor: Future Homemakers of America Mr. Villers is more concerned with Chris Peachy’s glasses than her art work. 22

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Social Studies and English Departments. Social Studies for underclassmen included geography, U.S. history, and world history. Each course helped students to better understand the world around them. One of the major departmental changes was the intro- duction of American Studies— a course designed for juniors which combined American literature and U.S. history. The two-hour course was used for investigation of American cultures. Emphasis was placed upon the progress of ideas as seen in the political, socio-economic, and religious movements from the earliest days of North American ex- ploration through modern times. Supplementary courses in the Social Studies Department included economics and international relations. Seniors and accelerated juniors enrolled in these one-semester courses which emphasized interpretation of present day economics, current affairs, and an analysis of America’s foreign policy. Miss Dorothy J. Foxworth World History Madison College, B.A. Sponsor: Debate Team, Y-Teens John W. Bane U.S. History College of William and Mary, B.A. Coach: Cross Country Miss Ruth B. Hill World Geography Mary Washington College, B.A. Sponsor: Senior Class, Varsity Cheerleaders “Try to understand, class,” Miss Padgett pleads in an inter- national relations lecture. Miss Donna L. O’Malley World Geography Longwood College, B S. Co-sponsor: Chess Club Mrs. Audrey L. Vaughan U.S. and World History Hampton Institute, B.S. “Mrs. Reber, is there really such a place as Lower Slobbovia? inquires a serious geography student. 21

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musical talents through electives. The music section of the Fine Arts Department offered vocal and instrumental instruction. Both areas of study resulted in the presentation of programs for the faculty, students, and community during the year. Girls’ Chorus, Boys’ Chorus, and the A’Cappella Choir provided vocal development for Kecoughtan’s students. These groups performed at fall, Christmas, and spring concerts. Outside the school, the choral groups sang for hospital patients and civic organizations. The highlight of the year came when Kecoughtan hosted the Regional Chorus in February. The A’Cappella Choir brought the year’s activity to a close by singing at the Baccalaureate Service in June. Classes for band members were arranged according to the various classifications of instruments. Ability was the criterion for determining placement and membership in the Marching, Concert, or Dance Bands. The performances of all of the musical organizations throughout the year earned a commendable reputation for Kecoughtan’s Music Department. Outstanding members of the A’Cappella Choir and Concert Band represented Ke- coughtan at All-State Choral and Band functions. “No applause - just throw money!” says Mr. Blackwell. Mrs. Sutterer practices for accompanying her school choral groups. Mrs. Lucile G. Sutterer Girls’ Chorus, Boys’ Chorus A Cappella Choir Oberlin Conservatory of Music, B.M.Ed. Sponsor: A Cappella Club Melbourne D. Blackwell, Jr. Band, Instrumental Music East Carolina College, B.S., M.M. Sponsor; Symphonic Band, Brass Choir, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble “Do we really have to play in front of ALL THESE PEOPLE?!” wonders the leader, Mr. Blackwell. 23