Springfield High School - Capitoline Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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4m xi A V 1 v , .JA Ralph E. Bowen Columbia Univ., M.A. X. Leslie J. Conavay Millikin Univ., M.A. F-tw The fine arts program at SHS is a program devised to give students a background in all phases of the arts and music. It is divided into four major areas: General art under Mrs. Lawrence, orchestra un- der Mr. Bowen, vocal instruction and chorus under Mr. Spreckelmeyer, and the band under Mr. Conovay. Each year, the SHS band ing a wide range of musical makes twenty to thirty public appearances encompass- demands which include performances at athletic events, parades, and formal concerts. The SHS orchestra had a Christmas concert was given were given by the string section at convalescent homes. Mr. Spreckelmeyer has had probably the most active schedule of all. He has led the A Cappella choir through many appearances and has prepared the Singing busy program this year. A special Under the Dome at the State Capital building and several performances Seven to give forty-two public performances. The mixed choirs, girls' choirs, and the Singing Senators were also very active. All three of the music departments gave a Spring Concert, and the orchestra and band participated in commencement activities. The art department, under the capable direction of Mrs. Lawrence, is divided into four different levels, ranging from courses in elementary principles, to highly advanced studio work. The Fine Arts courses, the art department in particular, endeavor not to merely train students to become artists and musicians, but to train them to think creatively and to enrich their future lives. V, v X -W krr K . ',,,.. T4 H if A VV ,L k ,, . .. M -i Z S '..:' 6- W Greta Lawrence 7L Daniel Spreckelmeyer Columbia Univ., M.A. Ill. Wesleyan Univ., Art Club M.M. Singing Senators 22

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w-vf-....... ' . .Je Y-... if T Dinners turn out well time after time. l-lawn ' Springfield High School's home economics department is superior. Four years of foods is offered, and home ec. students may take six semesters of clothing, These courses offer an opportunity to prepare for a career in dietetics or fashion and for a future in homemaking. Seniors may also take a home management course or a one semester class in family living. These are concerned directly with marriage and house- ho-ld management. The department also has excellent modern laboratory facilities, with which students learn how to efficiently use today's appliances. Gladys C. Hyde June Nesbitt l.s.N.u., B.E. u. of i., B.s. i F.:-LA. F.H.A. , .rVl.L',.,' ' ma-N ' 1 V K .dw 21 ,1 1

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