U S Grant High School - General Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Mrs. Long's art class prepares color wheels for reference. Judy Smith adds the final touches to her dish before placing it in the kiln. The Girls' Glee Club warms up by doing technique. and Music Phil Burrows attempts drawing his sketch on a much larger scale. I Richard Griffee prepares a mold in ceramics class. is 'Q Q fy- 1 ,Mesa , g A The boys in jewelry class work on their projects for display in the showcase. 2I

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Band members breathlessly await the an- nouncement of the band queen, Drum major Chris Jahnke crowns .loan Pritchett band queen during half time of Douglas game. The a cappella choir practices for their first performance of the year. 0 The pep band keeps things swinging with their rendition of Sweet Georgia Brown. Mr. Ballew leads the choir through a rendition of 4'On the Street Where You Live. Culture Stressed in Art Electives such as Art and Music make our future brighter and help us enjoy our life at school more. Our art classes are equipped in helping us develope our talents and brighten our educa- tion. Art means something different to each N person, when one hears it they usually think of paintings and sketches. But an artist is only able to capture the scenes of nature on canvas. Music is an art of the voice, it expresses thoughts and brings peace of mind. Man had music long before he knew how to read and write. It is not just Words set to a tune, but a thought said with a melody which expresses joy, sorrow, and fun, but most of all it brings pleasure. No matter how it is sung, whether it is rapid or slow, comical or solemn, the har- monious voices blending in song put you in the mood with it.

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The constant tapping of typewriters and the humming of a bookkeeping machine are two familiar sounds heard daily by the future secretaries and executives of U. S. Grant. Business majors can look forward to being skilled in shorthand, bookkeeping, business machines, and typing, after receiving proper instructions from U. S. Grant's well qualified business teachers. The business offices of the future can expect workers who have excelled in their chosen field. Many of the students realize that they must master the various techniques of the business world, be- cause it will have to help keep the world turning, and the business profession prospering. Numerous business majors will strive to continue their education, therefore, a good background in business achieved at U. S. Grant, will further a studentis chances to succeed in the business world. Mr. Phillips' business machines class tallies up a long column of figures. Business, Marketing, and ng, Q Donna Mullins and Claudia Calhoun prepare the D.E. merchan- dise display in the library showcase. DE. tuclents Are Trained Gloria Sherril, employee of Streets, Reding, Sandra Conway assists a customer of Kerr's as Ronnie Macklin rings up a purchase for Big helps a customer pick out an evening gown. she tries on a winter coat. Top Toys and Hobbies,