Sam Houston High School - Cherokee Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Main if the nnznemzl language of mankind - Three major groups under the direction of Mrs. Longfellow Doreen Young make up the Choral department. Each of the groups meets for one hour each day, not only I to sing, but to study music theory, background, and history as well. These groups are the Harmonettes, a girls' gleeg the Highlighters, a semi-tryout mixed group, and the Houston Harmonies, the concert choir. The Harmonaires is a beginners' glee club which does not meet during school hours. Throughout the year these groups make many public appearances in the school and the community. They give programs and represent Sam Houston in festivals, clinics, and musicals. l Mrs. Doreen Young tests Pam Larkin's voice. Sherry Furgeson, Nancy Cox, and Kay Norman prepare to put on choir robes before a performance. fam Hozfsfofz Meir. Harm' Hfoups Par fbfpafe Mrs. Doreen Young Music IA-IB, II, III BS, Wisconsin State Mrs. Doreen Young assists Greg Gansert, Bobby Ward, Don Mahan, Paul Horn, Tommy Jeffery, 28 A1 Critz, joe Critz, and Al Caprio as they take their positions on the risers.

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Mrs. Louise Gilbreith Mrs. Sara McCombs journalism I-II Speech I-II Publications Sponsor BA, Texas Wesleyan BA, North Texas State Hefefs' ef Jfeeeee Mary Self-expression is the goal of the Sam Houston Speech department. Speech I includes preparation and delivery of public speeches, as well as a study of dic- tion and phonetics. Speech II is a course in which all phases of the theatre are studied. Mrs. Sara McCombs teaches both Speech I and II, while Mrs. Mary Galvan heads debate, or Speech III. In debate, students are taught skills of argumenta- tion and persuasive speaking. They interpret and evalu- ate material concerning a wide range of current affairs and practice their skills at debate tournaments through- out the state. Last year Dub Fenley and jim Clarke won district and regional tournaments, then went on to Aus- tin and tied for third in the state tournament. A Jingle idea of zz Jingle brain if mightier than Ni- agara, for we mn rlmin and ure if. -j. Brierly Janis jackson and Jo johnson hand in notebooks to Mrs. Louise Gilbreath, the journalism teacher. Vlayne Tutt displays his talent for reading fairy tales in Speech II. .5'f1fe'en .s' Hepeff Afewe To learn the principles of news writing is one ob- jective of journalism students. Basic skills of inter- viewing, reporting, writing headlines, planning news- paper layouts, copyreading and editing are covered. Emphasis is placed on ethics, accuracy, and truth in news writing. The student learns something of the role mass communications, particularly the newspaper, play in our society. This was the first year that Journalism II has been offered for credit in Arlington schools. This class has produced the school newspaper. The course trains the student in business management of a newspaper and helps him to evaluate news happenings. It offers train- ing in student responsibility and in developing good public relations between the school and commu- 27

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1 9 , , s X g A Band and choir members do a mass performance during halftime at the Diamond Hill Same- Foremost among the objectives of the school band is to give students the opportunity to become intimate- ly acquainted with band literature. The course places emphasis on the correct care of the instrument, correct playing posture and position, correct breathing and breath control, tone production and good tone quality. Physical coordination and precision come through marching and drilling. In addition, the participants in band develop in leadership, responsibility, cooperation, and self-discipline. Some activities for which the band performs are pep rallies, football games, marching fes- tivals and contests, concerts, and assemblies. Mr. Rob- ert Rober, band director, also teaches Theory I, a course which provides experiences in chord construction lead- ing to part writing. Members of the band, Sandra Dickerson, Tommy Weir, Bruce Kaylor, and Joy Johnson are shown as they practice. 177 Varfbzfs Johan! 6'amfmm1'fy 140 fvffies l. x 'Um ' Mr. Robert W. Rober Band, Music Theory Master of Music, North Texas State 29