Southside High School - Southerner Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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With minds thinking and fingers working, Rebecca Terry, and Janet Paul, sophomores, Diane Barringer, senior, and Linda Sandusky, sophomore, display their skill at artistry. Houses and office buildings were among the many drawings designed by Sam Berry and Bobby Beach, seniors, in drafting. Steady arms and a keen eye are essential in designing office buildings in drafting as shown by Craig Harris, senior. 56 Fine Arts f if wx

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it if Techniques aid science and mathematics Dissecting frogs and worms, microscopic viewing of one-celled animals, and learning how to work a slide rule were again traditional studies in the mathe- matics and science departments this year. However, new ideas and equipment gave the traditional an added dimension. Returning from a Little Rock meeting in November, lVlrs. Susan Dickson, chairman of the mathematics department, shared with other faculty members the latest trends in the field con- cerning subject matter and teach- ing techniques. Educators attend- , as as .gf X . ing the Arkansas Council of Teachers of lvlathematics heard twelve guest lecturers speak on such topics as topology, new math, project ideas, and tom cat mathematics. New equipment aided in a better understanding of physics in the science department. A tor- sion pendulum and a wind tunnel gave student scientists added depth in their studies of matter and energy. In addition, the use of the Scientific American in chem- istry led to weekly discussions about articles in the magazine. All shapes and sizes of geometric figures are used by Betsy Randall and Dick Gotcher in Mrs. Susan Dickson 's geometry sec tion. Math, Science 55

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1' Artisans Randy Jaber lv' HM.. Creative work and Daniel Beckham demonstrate creative ability modeling clay sculp- tures in art. identifies 'arts' program Jazz melodies, the buzzing of saws, and erratic sounds served to identify the various industrial and fine arts classes this year. Com- posing this area were band, choral music, art, shop, and drafting. As was tradition, the band played at all home games. In addition, spectators in Springdale and Little Rock saw impressive musical displays by the group in the fall. Contributing to the band's success was the addition of two tubas, a flugal horn, and a S750 stroba-conn tuner. Vocal musicians also excelled throughout the year. Eleven sing- ers qualified for the All-State Choir in November following their selection to the All-Region Band musicians Gary CHIYIEIUII and Carter K lmbrough rehearse a new march performed at the Rebel- Northside game November 20. group earlier in the year. Offered for the first time, crafts added color and interest to the art program. Projects ranged from braiding and weaving all the way to candlemakihg and plastic casting. Creative work also charac- terized projects turned out by the shop students. These craftsmen built Christmas projects to earn money for necessary tools. Drafting students also showed their originality by draw- ing plans for houses and churches. Top work was entered in the annual Industrial Arts Fair where Southside captured the state championship in the Engi- neering Drafting Division for four consecutive years. To obtain harmony, both practice and skill are necessary for juniors Brenda Sn itker and Danny Evans in Vocal Music. In shop, Ray Chastain and Eddie Swearingen, seniors, are sawing a board to be used in building a book shelf Fine Arts 57