Meadowbrook High School - Sceptre Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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24 Photography otography really tu Rich Nashette hotography gives me hance to experiment wi eas. — Bridget Robertson This whole class has opened new doors. — Amy Ruckart Creativity, freedom of expression, and technical experience coalesce in pho- tography class to provide students with an outlet to communicate. The people, the attitude is always positive. — Jim Weeks | enjoy the break from academic pres- sure. — Sheri Deets

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“responsive ear, set at their iit-mia-y- Facilitators. laceyalm xen: Renee Bliss, Puaksnammey Donnell, Holli VeManrelenhn, Cathy Mapp. |-Yolol Key): LaUrG Hafdelin, Roldarelareloloh, Venus Chil- elcome Mullins, Marc Weohictwmcb Peterson, Sponsor. ‘ | remember. Mike Mul- lins relays his Freshman fears to upcoming 9th graders at Falling Creek Middle School. youngsters may run into over the next few years. This group of energetic and optimistic were trained to understand human be- havior relationships, to listen attentively, to respond ef- fectively, and to teach-the decisions making process alll to benefit others. Ms. Peter- son related how well the group worked together, 'l most enjoy watching them practice listening and re- sponding to each other. They’re very sensitive and they're learning how to show their concern for each oth- er,” In the rat race of today, with so many pressures placed upon youth, it’s a re- lief to know that there is a fon iCk ita MVlelKen colrschelscusses some fine “‘Listening is important.” Ms. Peterson expiains while Venus points of human nature with Deb Pewee Childress and Lori Randolph follow her advice. height, to listen to everyday concerns. It’s not that bad. Laura Hafdelin ex- plains what high school life is like.

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hile most stu- dents were studying art in books, some students created art. Instead of painting, scupliting and sketching, they were shooting, developing, and printing in a photography class. Instructor, Mrs. Rita Root not only taught the functions of a 35mm camera and darkroom procedures but also conveyed how the camera can be an exten- sion of oneself. Her goal was for students to become “the creators, Composers, and communicators of the im- ages they wish to portray These factors magggiielame) winning Combigehilelakelastelaie} stude end state contests. who won county Richie Nashette, Mike Steger, and Amy Ruckart brought honors home with their photos. The latter’s work was chosen to be exhibited in the Sovran Bank permanent collection. As a practicing artist, Mrs. Root had time for only three classes. Despite the brief time that she spent with her students they felt that they learned more creativity from a real artist. “Mrs. Root allows us to do the work as we see fit.’’ said Sharon Daniels. ‘‘She sti gives us her opinion cgre—yie take it from thageeiNcyellate) MiikeatsieexOlained what she SeyOYed most about the class. “| enjoy the artistic freedom of the class, we are allowed to express ourselves a great deal.” Despite all the enthusiasm photography evoked it was also very expensive. Many students saw the need for more equipment and time for the class. ‘We need more time because you can get pretty involved once you are in the darkroom,” said junior Mike StegegebiS to increased enpseliiasteisimelare, Siviesiagpwecs, Coupled with uigk s1UCents’ hard work, the monetary needs were met. Mrs. Root’s future goal for the class was not to expand but to keep photography, as itis, highly specialized. She maintained that 35mm cam- eras are the foundation for “videography’’, which is fast becoming the dominate art form of the eighties. In her... own words, ‘ .. .1do hggssis ly believe that qlarefetatelel=ies ineMeminsseced for an outlet egeo nMmunicate, whether it is photography, writing, Mu- sic, drama, sports, etc. Therefore, photography class becomes that neces- sary outlet for some students to express all the existing en- ergy in a positive manner.” RAINS i ese »graphy class al- to create. — 25