Southwest High School - Wagistanian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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FINE ARTS Mrs. Wanda Nightengale, Mrs. Katheryn Sutton, Donald Wrydt Donald Stoyke, Miss Dolores Reavis, Oscar Dahle WANDA NIGHTENGALE Art, Art Guild Ad- visor. KATHERYN SUTTON Art, English. DONALD WEYDT Art, Department Chairman. Art is life seen through a temperament. The Southwest art department strives to develop an appreciation of good art and design by giving students a solid background in art fundamentals. Other areas related to art, such as printing, advertising, architecture, design, and artists of other eras are also studied. Emphasis in the junior high is placed on art in nature and art as an interpretation of human experience. In the senior high, students are encouraged to work on individual projects and explore various kinds of media. As an enrichment to the art curriculum. Southwest was able to obtain a speaker from the Walker Art Center who spoke to students about Walker’s permanent collection of paintings. In addition to learning basic art skills, the department hopes that students will acquire an understanding of art as it is used in their everyday lives. Mr . Nightengale. Paul McClure, Tom Medley OSCAR DAHLE Choral Music, Department Chairman, Stage Crew Advisor. DOLORES RE A VIS General Music, English. Seventh and Eighth Grade Choirs, Seventh Grade Class Council Advisor. DONALD STOYKE Instrumental Music. Commencement Decorations Advisor. Music is the universal language of mankind. Southwest’s music department offers choral music to all students in grades seven through twelve. The General Music program in the seventh and eighth grades stresses basic techniques in note reading, the history of music, and music appreciation. Those who would like to further their interest may join several junior high choirs, the Choral Club, and the Choralettes. and Choir, two selective groups. Students interested in instrumental music are given the opportunity to play the instrument of their choice. By studying a variety of music, a broad background is acquired and basic techniques are developed. Students in the instrumental department participate in several orchestras and bands. Southwest’s musical organizations present annual Winter and Spring Concerts and represent Southwest at many school and civic functions.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Philip Ford, Dale Halvorson, A1 Banks Mrs. Faye Thiel, Mrs. Frenehie Rogers, Mrs. Ruth Slewart. Win without boosting. Lose without excuse. The health and physical education program at Southwest continues throughout the six-year junior-senior high school curriculum. Sports in the junior high arc planned to give the students an introduction to a variety of team games while exploring and developing basic skills. Senior high activities are directed toward a refinement of skills, attitudes, and techniques through more individual sports such as badminton, golf, and tennis. Dance instruction is offered in all grades and health classes are required in grades nine and twelve. The physical education department urges interested students to participate in intramural and extramural activities. By teaching the rules and fundamental skills of a variety of sports, the department works to provide for the future needs and desires of students’ leisure time. AL BANKS Physical Education, Health, Junior and Senior High Intramurals, Sophomore Baseball Coach, Cap and Gown Advisor. PHILIP FORD Physical Education, Health, Department Chairman. Boys’ Intramurals Advisor, Driver Training Instructor. DALE HALVORSON Physical Education, Health, Assistant Football Coach, Swimming Coach, Athletic Council. FRENCH IE ROGERS Physical Education, Health, Senior High Intramurals Advisor, Indianettes Advisor, Track and Tumbling Team Advisor, Badminton Coach. RUTH STEWART Physical Education, Health, Senior High Intramurals Advisor. Tennis Coach, Senior Social .Committee Advisor. FAYE THIEL Physical Education, Health, Cheerleader Advisor, Junior and Senior High Intramurals Advisor, Golf Coach. Swimming Coach. Senior Will Advisor. 18 'Do you expect me to smile too?” Mr. Ford “ that doesn’t work, run!” Mr. Banks, Chris Drew, Buzz Leer.

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