Los Alamos High School - La Loma Yearbook (Los Alamos, NM)

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Mr, McDonald Playing the violin takes a great deal of concentration from members of the orchestra during one of their daily practices. Mr. Kalberg Mr, Eggleston MR. REX ECLGLESTON - Orchestrag l,'nix'ersity of Colorado, University ofWyoming. NIRJAN NIC- DONALD - Band, Missouri State Teachers College, Kirksville, Nlissouri, Eastern New Nlexico University, Portales, New Mexico, Berkshire Music Center, Tan- glewood, Lenox, Mass., Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana. MR. SHELDON KALBERG - Chorus, University of New Nlexico, Albuquerque, New Nlexico. ,W The flute section, an integral part ofthe band, provides melodious harmony for a well balanced effect. The four herald trumpets Vive a brilliant chorus as 'he 3 4 I Z P 0 0 T Pla d d band performs at the St. Mike's game. 'L n 0 Ll 6, Nluch enthusiasm is displayed by members ofthe choir. , I Q The quality of the Ivlusic Department continually grew throughout the 1966-67 school year. This year also saw two new members join this department: Mr. Mcllonald teaching band and Mr. Kalberg who directs the Choir. The band made a good showing at the State Fair in Albu- querque, as well as at several out of town games. This year the band also had a concert with the well known Doc Severinson. The orchestra also had a very good year. They traveled to Colorado Springs where they performed at one of the finer hotels in town. The Choir is not to be left out, they went to Portales for the Annual State Competition. Throughout the year, the band, orchestra, and choir held numerous number of concerts during which they performed very well. 27 Academic

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Is this the true expression of someone anxiously awaiting to be served in a restaurant? Patty Krieger portrays the pose as such. Grant Godbolt illustrates an important point in his speech. Speech Ujhs Many Classes This year the Speech Department continued to offer its wide variety of courses from basic speech to drama and debate. The curriculum starts with the simple basic elements of speech and progresses step by step to harder courses such as oral interpretation and debate. Each speech student is encouraged to convey his own ideas in different ways so that he may become a more interesting speaker. Speech students are also prospective members of the Hilltalkers Club which is composed of members who wish to partici- pate in competitive debate. L'Action is the password for the members ofthe Drama Class. NIR. PAUL G. BLACK A Department Head, Speechg Hilltalkers: MA., San Antonio College, Cn- iversity ol'Arkz1nsas. Southwest Texas State College. Mr. Black Mr. Black demonstrates speech techniques to his speech class. 26 Academic

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Home Economics Interior Decorating was one ofthe new courses added to the overall courses offered in the Home Economics Department, This class also saw more boys enroll in this subject than in any others in the department. Sherri Stevens won the local Homemaker Award for Los Alamos and went on to place second in state. This award is presented annually to a home economics student. The highlight of the year for the entire department was the fashion show held on May 18. At this time all clothing stu- dents model the fashions they made throughout the year. Relaxation can easily be found in the living room ofthe Home Economics Cottage. ' ' V fqf,-Hffef . . t J . ,, f if Miss Lamb hel s a student with one of her clothin ro'ects. P J Pam Nelson shows how mathematics is used in home economics by demonstrating the use ofa T-square to straighten her material. Marla Mann finds baking an enjoyable part of her Home Ec. course. Mr. Joyce enjoys a meal prepared by one of the home ec. classes.