Petersburg High School - Missile Yearbook (Petersburg, VA)

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Allow Personal Creative Expression “Keep your lips tight and your eyes on the music,” resounds through the minds of beginning trumpeters Jesse Crumpler, John Thompson, Billy Wells, and John Slate. Stemming from music class is the Glee Club, which sings annually in the Spring Concert. 29

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Art And Music Grace Edwards V , TT« I Lou Musgrove Allowing many talented young minds to express their thoughts is but one of the purposes of study in the creative arts. The curriculum is intended to create a cultural background for each individual, thus sup- plying a foundation upon which to build for the Ralph Stronach futllTG Through such media of expression as choral music appreciation, each student grasps for better under- standings of the great musical heritage with which we are endowed and the musical innovations which are now being imparted to us. In contrast to this vocal experience in the world of music, dexterity through diligent training is conveyed to each person by means of classes in instrumental music. Applicable in many areas of the community, artistic ability brightens the world in which we live. Develop- ing and creating more productive minds, art allows the student to view his environment in an entirely different perspective from that with which he has previously been acquainted. Featuring the trombone section, the Petersburg High March- ing Band performs “When the Saints Go Marching In” for halftime entertainment at the Thomas Dale game. In art class Sandra Saunders enjoys her task as she works to complete an announcement for the Missile circulation drive. 28

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Technical, Domestic Skills Developed A scaled down residential structure proves useful as Mr. Tew assists Donny Peters and Steven Blouin in architectural drawing. Simplification of modern life has come about large- ly through the usage of more complex machinery and modern appliances. It is mandatory that one com- prehend these machines in order to be assured of success in future years. Instruction through experi- ence is a basic principle in the conveying of practical ideas from teacher to pupil. For those who search for the acquisition of a basis for study in engineering or drafting, mechanical drawing teaches the student to be more perceptive as he views an object; he must then record his obser- vations accurately by means of a formal drawing. Providing a creative atmosphere for the student, industrial arts permits him to gain applicable infor- mation through the creation of objects. Home eco- nomics provides the young girl with a working knowl- edge of phases of home life such as sewing, cooking, and nutrition. Through many rewarding experiences, the student is exposed to skills necessary to all home- makers. Dorothy Sears Katherine Prince Carolyn Rennie Carlton Tew Charles Woodring: Wade Halsey 30