Smyrna High School - Gold Dust Yearbook (Smyrna, TN)

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Strike up the Band Mr. lVHke Royal, our new band director, graduated from MTS.U with a B.M degree. He plays the banjo as well as the trumpet. Prior to teaching at Smyrna High School, he was at Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, for two years where he taught varsity band, symphonic band, and music theory and spon- sored the dance band jazz band winter guard and pep band. He believes that the attitude ofthe SHS. band students has made the transition easier for him. Mr. Royal believes that strict discipline and giving student leaders as much control as possible is impor- tant. Mr. Royal said that the most enjoyable aspect of teaching for him is to see students' dreamed accomplishments come true through hard work, The most challenging aspect of his job is 'helping to develop the basic fundamentals in his students, wheth- er it be marching or playing. Mr. Royal has both short and long term goals for the band. Short term goals include establishing a good basic block to grow on. Mr. Royal commented We have laid down the groundwork for a successful program. Attitude and hard work are the keys to making it work. This year we hope to develop a great pep band, begin a jazz program, and look into possibilities ofa winter guard. On the subject of long term goals, Mr. Royal stated, 'long term goals - well, Sm ytna has the potential to be one of the best band programs in the statel This won 't happen overnight, but it is happening. Prepare to see a major change in the next five years. i Wa' f .-'flag Away From the Classroom. Teachers catch up on last minute work in the gym before a pep rally begins. Peace and Quiet at Last. Planning per- iods are trequently used by teachers for grading papers. While enjoying a moment alone, Mrs. Brogli Hmshes some last min- ute tests, An Anxious First Day. All students must register at the beginning of the school year. Mrs. Russell offers her assis- tance ro a student filling our a registration card. Faculty

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Candy Is Not Always Sweet. A tedious job for sophomore sponsors is counting the candy sales money. Mrs. Hockenberry checks to make sure all is accounted for. A Moment Alone. A number of teachers at S.H.S. are assigned to watch the bathrooms during one period. Mrs. Campbell combines work with wit when she is on duty. A Patient Principal. During the yeag the student body has many pep rallies. Mr. Raikes waits patiently to address the students and encourage support for the team. Faculty aw S Q Q sp: Next Question Please. Smce economics is a required subject, a large part of Mrs. Womack? particular course is devoted to lectures and taking notes,

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ifify Y . 'ffff . I 1' , P 8 ww 0 .ETQ sm X- 'f' + X r 4 ,xr 4 tgg fmrerf'-X47 tx - fkny EQLA 'P-N' V, E Qt' f sf lx 9I.E'Sb ' ' ,4-11 The classes section of our yearbook in- cludes the seniors, juniors, and sophomores who make up Smyrna Hgh School. This section includes articles about the special activities of each individual class. The school-related activities of the graduating senior class are listed in the senior directory. This year sections of the directory have been printed on the sides of each senior page. A Hard Working Student. Although school is filled with fun and good times, it also provides a tune for studying and learning. jack Hollins shows deter- mination as he hurries to complete an assignment in class. Showing Appreciation. Every year Beta Epsilon does something special for the English teachers at S.l-LS. This year they prepared trays of home-made goods for each teacher. Here, Paige Step divides the goodies and prepares them for delivery. Q Classes 'Y 'hs avgis 1, . K .- ..