Marian High School - Marian Way Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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5-nd' wuav-v Miss Marie Henderson fleftj critiques student work. Explaining a principle of drawing, Miss Carmen Castellanos ffar leftj lectures to young artists. Working in pencil, Mary ,Io Hefferan ftop left, perfects her still-life drawing. Carol Biehl and Pat Kozloff fcenterj listen intently to their instructor's comments. Michele Tisdale fabovej studies while posing for the figure drawing class. 57

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L Toilehted artists express themselves through work Innovations in the art department this year included two new teachers and a new method of instruction. Attempts were made to teach students on a college level, each girl being taught according to her own talent. A liberal atmosphere increased creativity, as artists tried to acquire personal insights into ordinary things. The most requested courses were Art Composition I, figure drawing, painting and ceramics. Individualized instruction and independent study were offered to pupils when a course could not be scheduled because of small numbers. The art students' creations were shared with the Detroit area when I6 girls' works were awarded prizes in the Scholastic Art Awards contest. Throughout the year, the school at large enjoyed the changing displays the art department provided in the foyer, main and second corridors. Z

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Mr. Edwin Jones fabove right, conducts the Marian Band through a musical piece. All intensity, Jan Typinski fabovej sings Benjamin Brittenss, A Ceremony of Carols? 58