Madison Heights High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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musical appreciation and artistic creativity Sculpting a large block of lime¬ stone, three art students mold a figure from the chalky stone. Under the guidance of director Mr. Andrew Brown, music appreciation students concentrate on the classical qualities of a Johann Brahams record album. Exploring the world of modern art, Greg Logan and Shiryl Ray attempt interpretation and ex¬ pression of their ideas. 21

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fine arts develop young talent and instill Band director, Mr. Francis Barker, explains cadence on the piano keyboard to senior Mike Smith in music theory class. Enlarged and advanced facilities in the fine arts depart¬ ment of Madison Heights offered students opportunities to further their learning in music and arts. Instructing music majors and art students, Mr. Francis Barker, Mr. Andrew Brown, and Mr. John Riley taught background material and encouraged development of personal style among the pupils. In music theory, music majors studied the piano keyboard for a better understanding of the formation of chords and of music. Students tried composing music and conducting, once the basics of the instruments were learned. History of music, instruments, and composition style were studied in music appreciation class. The small class, composed of fourteen pupils, delved into the world of music by learning to recognize the style of composers, and by distinguishing differences in symphonic and choral music. Three years of comprehensive art offered at MH provided background knowledge for young artists. In the first year course, students worked with pastels and charcoals and learned the basic principles of art. Work with water colors, oil paints, wood, metal, stone, and ceramics completed areas covered in the second year course. During the third year, students are encouraged to find and develop personal styles of artistry. Advanced art student Karleen Riley achieves one of the multitude of water color combinations which may be obtained by mixing four basic colors. 20

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Poised and ready to begin a timed writing, Margaret Hadley listens as Mrs. Raines gives directions. Planning a sales talk is not all work for Barbara Hickner and Candy Horoho. business ed courses prepare students for challenges of a competitive commercial world Mr. Ron Beard explains the importance of accuracy in filling out tax forms to Jean Watson. Over eight hundred Madison Heights students enrolled in business education courses this year. Business arithmetic, general business, typing, bookkeeping, business law, and sales and retailing classes met the requirements for graduation from high school on the commercial course. Departmental members strove to give the student basic business education and to offer specialized work to those who possessed the aptitude and drive for more difficult work. Interest rates, loan and mortgage terms, and tax forms became well-known to future business men and women of the competitive industrial world. Advanced seniors in the department are chosen by the department staff to assist in the school office with records, filing, and typing. Some advanced typists served as faculty secretaries. This type of training prepares the students for their future in the business world.