Sweeny High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sweeny, TX)

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Fine Art Open New Dimensions of Expression The SHS curriculum offered many outlets for creative expression through a collection of courses that hinged on individual achievement in the fine arts: music, art and drama. Art students were introduced to forms ranging from drawing and painting to sculpture and commercial art in a series of courses designed for training the eye and other senses to an appreciation for the varied art styles. Musically, the choir and band programs drew about 70010 of the student body into study, rehearsal and performance of instrumental and vocal music. Choir focuses on ear-training and sight-singing activities while band music thrives on the aesthetic feelings created in the performance of good musical 4 f :ze - literature on stage and on the marching field. Students of the theater arts program participated in drama training to help develop powers of observation, to learn stage terms, ,, .4 MFL Jw! M qmnngwrx 4 Huw: A -rPn.mmT21 K N un: M-:Lux I2 ,A W , .,-,,,,M,a.lf,mme.eW.,T-1,-s.-.-sv-n.1e.-,..,fM.M.- 'ffl 44 i lf? .ian

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Bfh S C i6 I1 C 6 rowing Technology Prompts New Construction s of hiqh technology at the high school level a new science education an effort to meet the continuing and h ld h I k I I t ISD trustees years ago s den t at wou ep eep oca at the forefront of training. The spring 1982 marked the beginning of efforts between the B- and homemaking buildings. several thousand square foot I X 5 facility will house a combination of modern labs and classrooms where students can expand their scientific studies to new levels. From the fundamentals of math to calculus, the math department continues to improve its course offerings to better prepare students for the rigors of college math and math-related careers. Computer math provided students valuable information and experience in dealing with computers. Instruc- tion was given in number bases, flowcharting, and other thought processes used in writing programs. To familiarize students with the capablities and functions of computers in society, experience in word processing and data base management was offered in the course. in .l ,-UU,N 5- K g gg! :QM ,, . I NORTH ELEVATION 't ..s' -.M -I fy, :xanga 1 Q 1-X , MW Aga, .-.?J,,,,!L+-1 ' K ? -Ji? um io4 OPE HANDT 7 EAST E 5001-H Ei.EvA'rloN - Room ioz . .,. if-1' ',.1:4fE?'. iiiffj 'NWN'-M Wm ng lfvyfg ,,.N,-. A i V' a.,,g ia ,lslilzlll grlgl r, ' ef-'fiiggglfiif-fl stil I .E Mi , . . if ,-..il.J , V' , K ' W-r . - ' I i K I . F-.-as-M i Ni sq 2 l .X I K - 1 ' . Q 15,3 ,J

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I A , , Mf- HHEHHHHIMIEIHE . V i Q a Q 3, X M: .A Seniors Brad Burt and named Outstanding have starred in in a variety of SHS LEFT: Senior Kirk Johnson with guest speaker Leta n during an art class she made on how to a portfolio of art samples. .' Band director Mr. Gary T. ,su M .. Nl .----'uf Forse leads a warm-up session just prior to the UIL concert contest at Victoria. The group won UlL's top division rating. TOP: Choir members perform for guests at the Chamber of Commerce banquet in January. Public performances are a big part of stressing the importance of staging and presentation. ABOVE LEFT: Sophomore Cindy Bush receives the Outstanding Art Student award for her talent in many art styles. ABOVE RIGHT: Senior Danette Ellis plays french horn during the spring concert performance. The discipline required in the concert setting helps gain a more mature mastery of instrumental technique and tone quality.