Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Talent galore characterizes both teachers in the VHS music department. Miss Jane Meeks, choral director, has a mezzo soprano voice that keeps her in demand as a soloist at local churches and at special functions. Mr. Frank Butenschon, bandmaster, plays every instrument used in a regular marching band. His favorite is the trumpet. Under the leadership of these talented per- formers, the choral group and the band learn stage presence as well as music fundamentals. Each group displays its performing skills in concerts, and the Marchin' 'Cats brighten the foot- ball season with swinging halftime shows. Mr. Frank Butenschon is reflected behind the band trophies which the Marchin' 'Cats have won. Before Mr. Butenschon comes in for band practice, Steve McCormick hold a jam session. Lyn Moran, Hillie Sue Davis, Warren Johnson, and 18

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At a time when a rapidly expanding environment requires international concern, language courses at VHS promote greater interest in other nations. French and Spanish familiarize students with foreign ideas and customs. At the same time they add to the student's understanding of his own national literature. Alien phrases met in both classical and light read- ing prove less of a stumbling block to language stu- dents, while a knowledge of modern languages makes many a menu more understandable. Because sixty per cent of all English words have Latin roots, this classical language enriches the stu- dent's vocabulary by acquainting him with the stems of words in his own language. In addition, the real- ization that some of the Latin classics have endured for more than two thousand years arouses the student's curiosity about the value of classical reading. To foster concern in an expanded and enriched environment, VHS offers three years of Latin, two years of French, and two years of Spanish. Boy, this Cicero is more than I bargained for, Latin ill stu- dents Doug Samuels and Becky Giddens seem to be saying. MRS. DOROTHY J. CONNELL B.A., Valdosta State College, English French. Mercer University; University of Georgia; Vanderbilt University. Teaches: French I, French II, Algebra I. Sponsors: French Club. MR. VERLIN E. GROVES B.A., M.A., Ball State Teachers Col- lege, Spanish; Indiana University; Cincinnati Con- servatory of Music; University of Cincinnati. Teaches: Spanish I, Spanish II, Eng- lish II. With the aid of a new tape recorder, Mrs. Connell helps French student Janice Harrington improve her accent. Spanish student Kay Linder and Mr. Groves wait their turn. 17

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MR. FRANK BUTENSCHON B.S., Auburn University, music edu- cation. Teaches: Band. Sponsors: Marchin' 'Cats. MISS JANE MEEKS B.A., Valdosta State College, human- ities. Teaches: Chorus. Sponsors: Choraliers. Miss Meeks adjusts the tape recorder as she listens to a chorus rehearsal. Talented Teachers Head Music Department Ginger Swenson takes her turn at conducting members of the chorus. Libby Tanner, Susie Stark, Norma Green, Renee Chism, Sis Watson, and Page Ashcom follow her directing. 19