Robert F Munroe Day School - Reflections Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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 During the Grandparent’s Day luncheon, Board member, Mrs. Judy Gregory, and teachers, Mrs. Lasseter and Mrs. Wood- ward, review the “Dizzy with Disney” and May-pole Program. After ,4Guys and Dolls at FSU's Main Stage Theatre, Mr. Wilder gives special instructions on where grades 9-12 may eat lunch on W. Tennessee. A day of celebration at the dedication cer- emony for the new kindergarten building provides an opportunity for program di- rector Susan Hinson, Mr. John A. Blitch, Headmistress Mrs. Mary Emma Bassett, and Mrs. Mary Ann Thomas to host over 100 visitors to tour the new facility. Board 135

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New Ideas: Air Conditioning and Student Support It was a hot day when the jun- ior high and high school was called into the auditorium. Mr. John Allen Blitch got up on stage and began to talk about the ef- forts the Board had been making. With help from students and their families, fund raisers cre- ated by the Board, continued to raise money for much needed fa- cilities. More computers and soft- ware were always welcome, as well as equipment for the athletic department. There were several other changes, the facilities were im- proved when Mrs. Bassett re- ceived a new office and Coach Wilder finally got an office with a door. The privacy was welcomed by both, and stu- dents could be seen inspecting the changes. Bill Higdon’s comment said it all, “The more trouble you’re in, the more comfortable the chairs.” An- other change came in the form of a name change. Coach Wil- der finally tied the knot with Lisa Lewis. The most important addition was announced during the as- sembly. Air conditioning was finally going to replace the fans. On the hottest days, when gnats plagued everyone, air con- ditioning would come in handy. The students cheered with “Uncle Johnny’s” news. With students and Board mem- bers, like Mrs. Judy Gregory, Mr. Jack Harnett, and Mr. Adrian Fletcher, working together, tasks were completed in no time. With a little bit of give and take from students, Board members and the administration made and perfect- ed rules. The school was made more comfortable for all, and once again, the Board was cred- ited with the welcome changes. PFM president, Mrs. Martha Sapp, checks to see how each teacher-parent group did on the pop test” during the annual Back To School night. 134 Academics

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From Stick Figures to Charcoal Sketches Takes More Than A Flick Of The Wrist Looking at the drawings of Mrs. Lindstrom’s second period art class at the beginning of the year, you would easily have mistaken them for second and third grade work. However, most people stop drawing pictures at that age so their maturity level, as far as drawing is concerned, stops at that level also. At the end of the year, the difference between the class’s first drawings of “popsicle houses, lollipop trees, and stick figures” and their last work, was remarkable. Mrs. Lindstrom ex- plains her technique, “I hang it Crealing the folds and creases of model Malissa Sasser’s clolhing, or Jim Boyd and Jeffrey Rushing, requires (he assistance of Mrs. Lindstrom. In the final stages of making a print, Scott Melvin and Kevin Drake press ink on to their hand carved prints to form a re- versed image on paper. (their first drawing) up with their final work, so they can see their progress. They don’t realize how much they’ve im- proved over the year they just think they’re battling me!” Mrs. Lindstrom has estab- lished six art progams in the different schools in which she has been. She met with some resistence from time to time, from people who seem to think that art class is only for those with exceptional talent. “What they don’t understand is that everyone can eventually draw.” Aside from offering a new course, Art also opened up new career prospects to students, gained recognition for the school by way of exhibits at fairs and local businesses, and added a cer- tain sophistication to the hall. Mrs. Lindstrom’s class was based on the Chinese proverb: I hear 1 forget, I see I remember, I do I understand. The class agreed with Kevin Reynolds when he summed up their reactions by saying “I honestly think I have been inspired. Seriously!” 136 Academics