Oscar F Smith High School - Tiger Yearbook (South Norfolk, VA)

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MISS HELEN WINSLOW Drama, Forensics s Ag . .,-1 , .ffftsv ' . K , l S5 E K I X bl 'Q L.. A stage hand's view of Overtones in rehearsal catches Diane Tarkington, Shirley Tarkenton, Barbara Graves, Maricrie Y ,..1 The dramatics class receives a lesson in make-up as a very patient Maynard DeFriece is worked on by Mariorie Jones. Drama This nightmare, being operated by Paul Rule, is the lighting panel for the auditorium. Jones and Jimmy Perkinson, student director. Dromatics, which is included in the curri culum, teaches students poise, self-confidence, self--expression and voice development. Speech and body exercises help a pupil to develop any characterization through his voice and body action. Even though a student might not follow a theatrical career, the ability to ex press himself which he gains in dramatics will be of great value. Students from the dramatics class and others interested in drama produced several fine plays this year. Among those presented were Minikin and Manikin, the Forensic play Overtones, and the Senior play, Curtain Going Up. organized and holds regular meetings. In order that those interested may-meet and work together, a dramatics club has been

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bln in the Library Y., , ,yy t Q Tr Q f W AAA '1 Ai N7 .X , ,qw ,B ln the library conference room, some of the students of do research work for reports. ,YN L-I Q ' f -.,.f MISS GERALDINE NORMAN librarian Few students realize when they heck out books how much goes rn behind the scenes before the nooks are returned to the shelf. Aiss Norman, school librarian, had I tremendous iob in taking care of all this, in addition to teaching Li- vrary Science, which gives the stu- Ients'a working knowledge of the brary. Students assistants, pupils in- arested in working with books, ssisted Miss Norman during their Iudy halls, gaining experience 'nemselves and leaving Miss Nor- .nn lpn., CA, .mann Inn.-Ave.--0 nun-L Wi' fgygambl '46, it The boolcworm corner- , iust browsing in the library chin be quite interesting. N v,31.d5.S s X 1 -f iw K f p f J c f i l r K x' -'i' 1 v Oz ie, 200 The checking desk is the focal point of the library. It is here that Miss Norman and her assistants spend most of their time, check- ing out and receiving books and overdue fines. 21

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l--.X .rv'- 1 4 l fs, in f X N X These landscape artists get a beautiful eltect with oils. Smith High School's new Art Studio is one of the finest in Virginia. While the natural lighting is its best feature, the vastness ofthe studio makes it possible for students to work toward the introduction of new mediums of art v-silver smithing, leather craft, wood carving, block painting, ceramics and etching. Many outstanding pieces of work have been developed. Stress was placed on technique, texture, and color mood. Outstanding among students who have mastered the techniques of oil and commercial design are Harold Phillips and Carroll Mizelle. The Thinker , Ed Burlas, becomes a living statue for the art students. You never know what's really behind a pictureAun'ess you catch an artist in the act of covering up a masterpiece. ' A 09,- MR. JOE WISNIEWSKI, JR. Sponsor, Yearbook, Magazine Guidance Counselor s- s -fx Q57 A lot of time and efforts went into the making of posters to promote school events. Ni i 'P