Saint Pius X High School - Chi Rho Yearbook (Piscataway, NJ)

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ART A lonely little boy couldn't draw, but when he found a friend, they created together. -Arlene Musil The art students have found a friend in Miss Wicks and the A11 Department. The department enthusiastically helps students to recognize their own creativity and to develop a true appreciation of all art. Students are guided to the realization that in the curve, the color, the shade, the line there is some- thing to wake an emotion. They are brought to the knowledge that greatness lies in that communi- cation when both artist and viewer feel alike. 'Q The art room is always a place of busy activity . as each student attempts in his own way to give liaa expression to the creative spirit within him. . . W,t1 ' f it -- Donna Manzo and James Kelly blend shades for their color wheels. Leonard Witkowski, Jack Krafjack, and Bob Vonderhaar intently work on their mechanical drawing assignments. ,M A chalk drawing brings out Nancy Smalley's artistic talents.

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GUIDA CE Students often take a moment out of their day to plan their future Only Mike Slade's schedule could perplex Mrs. Martin and Father in the quiet atmosphere of the guidance suite. It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. -Shakespeare One of the areas of our school in which the true spirit of giving is evidenced is in the Guidance De- partment. There is the obvious: the catalogs, vocational literature, applications, and transcripts. But beyond all of this is the concern-the personal concern for each student as he is guided toward selfunderstanding and understanding of others. Every individual is viewed as having unique talent, problems, and resources. Students are constantly kept informed of educa- tional opportunities by the dissemination of cur- rent guidance information by the department. Eric to this extent. With haunting eyes, Sue Matula seeks the lest results from Mrs. Halick , , 7.7 7

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MUSIC 41 O Music in your depths we deposit our hearts and our souls for thou hast taught us to see with our ears and hear with our hearts. -Kahlil Gibran Music is a response of the heart-the joy and anguish, the tempest and the calm, the climax and the resolve. But the underlying force is a technique, a logical discipline. It is to the task of strengthening this technique that Mrs. Burns devotes her time. Through appreciation and theory courses, the department helps students value what inspira- tion has led others to do. Chorus, band, and orchestra courses provide students with the opportunity to use their own talent. As always, Mrs. Burns strikes a happy note. Even a sour note doesn't dampen the spirit of our musicians Our Merry M instrels bring the spirit of Christmas to Pius.