Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Bold and brassy, the sharp sound of muxz'c drifts out of the bandmom as the trumpets and comets spiritedly rehearse. Touche? exclaimx this drama student as he practices fenc- ing, an art utilized to improve poise in dramatic presentation. High-pitched music hlls the air as this girl practices her violin, an instrument whose symphonic intonation is of ageless beauty. Lauren Deldin becomes absorbed while practicing her instrument, a glockenspiel, better known as bells.

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Homemaking Advances Domestic Talent Culinary skills of a proficient housewife can never be replaced by a mechanical device. The Home Economics Department, cognizant of this fact, strives to teach girls the art of astute budgeting, creative sewing, and the dexterity of preparing an appetizing but well-balanced meal. The girls are taught not only how to sew, but how to wear their clothes attractively. They also learn how to be both good hostesses and guests. Home Economics is not confined to girls only; in fact, a new course entitled FAMILY LIVING has been added to include all students interested in gaining a knowledge of successful home and marriage funda- mentals. The primary incentive is the instruction in intrinsic domestic skills. But, of greater importance, is the de- velopment of character traits which mark not just a housewife, but the tireless and versatile homemaker who adds touches of love, warmth, and comfort to make her home a desirable place in which to live. Colorful, crisp salads prepared by these connoisseurs add variety to well-planned meals and enhance table elegance. At left: Linda Brooks, anticipating a scrumptious chocolate cake, stirs the frosting as mouthwatering aromas ascend. Grooming and lining the manikin in the showcase with up- harel sewn by homemaking students is their prideful task. 61

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Mastering the techniques and complicated bngering ing the fundamental scales and chords. Such parser- of a trumpet requires many tedious hours of practic- verance has developed many accomplished musicians. F ine Arts Stimulate Poise And Maturity Pantomimes, plays, and monologues are the funda- mental tools used while developing citizens with the knowledge of how to express themselves before a group. There is always a little apprehension when a student is first expected to appear hon stagef but participation becomes much easier after having once appeared in front of an audience. The primary goal is communica- tion with an audience based upon charaterization, This is achieved through voice, make-up, body movement, and psychological character interpretation. Drama stu- dents are taught to appreciate the theatre and to master the mechanics of stage production. The key word in Drama is We , for Without group co-operation noth- ingican be accomplished. No Vibrant art result, however, can be produced without the magic quality, initiative. While mastering a technique, the students are encouraged to demon- strate their impressions in particular forms of art such as cartooning, fashion, still life, or oil painting. The phases applied in professional careers are accentuated. Poster and display can be selected in place of third and fourth year art in which developing individual styles in techniques and medias are emphasized. Origi- nality is expressed in Curious, intriguing, and pictur- esque forms. 63 Billowing cheeks and blaring trombone are noticeable as Larry Jordan proves a humerous sight to fellow members.