Plaza Middle School - Odyssey Yearbook (Virginia Beach, VA)

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CO ldv, Up A Siofm A storm for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? No, but whenever you walk , past the home economics rooms, your stomach seems to say, Mm- mm good! In home economics classes, you not only learn to cook, but you also learn to sew, make crafts, and learn more about yourself. The Home Economics Department helps students become more knowledgeable in . home management. 22 Fine Arts Mrs. Ella Davis Team Leader Mrs. Doris DeSarro Mrs. Sharon Hogan Mrs. Dianne Joyner Colle, Just give any student a few seconds with a pencil and a sheet of paper - Voila! A master- piece! In art class, students experiment with clay, paper mache, printing, drawings, paintings, and other medium. lt is an experience to walk past the art room and look at the masterpieces on the walls and in the showcase. Often a Plaza student is recognized in art shows and exhibits in the community. hx lx 3' 65 hw Students actively engage in artistic creations with the help of Miss McNiff. Miss Annette La Bouve Miss Virginia McNiff Q

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ous and O9 'inf nance '. 3 's ii i 1 i i 1' f l'ifli1lsflls'l'lt 4 , ' 4 I l y '1 ' 5 i ii tl -' g l A Menus and Maintenance l 1 I ' o T i ' Menus and Maintenance. The menus are to Q l i - l feed us and the maintenance is to keep us clean. ' K l The cafeteria staff provides a variety ofdishes . A i to meet the primary need of food. They offer , , Plaza a balanced meal each day. jvlx , ' - .2 The custodial staff maintains a safe and 1, ' NX T i' .W 1 1 sanitary place for Plaza people. The need for t cleanliness is met as they fix equipment and in- spect all classrooms. Sometimes we do not realize all the effort that they put into their work for us. rv: ' x75 li .0 T X , 'm9i QF . t I f I Y ' ' 4' I ' W' Ai x . l . - ' - P P , Q 'P C- A A -- 1 3' K N 1 ' ' ' -ff 1 ff 7 ' 'TX I-D. Carlson, E. Lassiter, E. Taylor, V. Midgett, I. Durbin. Standing-L. ' G Walker. D. Pirko. D. Thumma, M. Bevel, J. Baker, S. Parrish, P. Balan. Carlson serves up a favorite dish. Q'- 4? LQ 1 Q. V t., ' -'-1 - W I3 V x 5 i A52 , 5 1555 y NN L J jx . , , ,H UH: GN I egg X iw T FAO ef if :Aj ll P Custodians-F. Owens, G. Knox, M. Williams, A. Cain. io 525' Below Left Tommy Lyle takes a break from his duties as the bus assistant Below Mr Owens In structs student helpers Cafeteria and Custodial Staff2l

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Mr. Francis Foster Mr. Richard Bradshaw Mr. Ronald Garrison Mr. Phillip Jones Mr. Steve Smith Team Leader fguilalin yui lcliv 5 8 - 3 .AA 1-lx Rhythm Photography, manufacturing, and building .. . these are skills taught in the industrial arts classes. Industrial Arts is an elective offered to enrich a hobby or to further vocational desirability. Often you hear the sounds of kkrrr! bree! ernn! vzzl crroo! zzzz! kllllll! when passing the industrial arts room. Later, you may see the finished products which caused P the sounds of kkrrr! brree! croo! zzzz! klllll vvzz! N ,- Eighth grade boys enjoy working with wood. Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So- La-Ti-Do! The choral groups and bands are known for their rhythm and sound. The main objectives of Mr. Sunderland, the Chorus Director, and Mr. Warren, the Band Director, are to em- Sound Mr. Martin Sunderland Chorus ml Mr. Charles Warren Band phasize group effort. They stress that each person is needed and the entire group must work together. Both musical directors also emphasize fine music and better musician- ship. Throughout the year, the different musical groups are preparing for concerts and other perfor- mances. Who knows, per- haps a Plaza student will become a future Beethoven. The Brass section adds a variety 1 M ofsounds to the Band.