Valdosta High School - Sandspur Yearbook (Valdosta, GA)

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Various Media Challenge Art Classes Chalk, fabric, oils, water colors— these media are available for Mrs. Mar- sha Quarterman’s art students. With chalk they emphasize line in landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Water colors and oils help students obtain variety in shades and designs. Collages-—patterns made from fabric, match boxes, leaves, and construction paper—accentuate creativity. Utilizing these materials, students construct pic- tures in keeping with modem themes. For the study of lettering and calli- graphy, they use pen and India ink. They also highlight‘certain areas in water colors with ink. Mrs. Quarterman, who guides students in the understanding of these materials, teaches two art classes at VHS and then goes to junior high where she teaches three classes. Julie Groover, senior, helps Mrs. Marsha Quarterman gather supplies before first period art class begins. 27 MRS. MARSHA QUARTERMAN

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Language Classes Landmarks MRS. CLYDE CONNELL Edsel Copeland, French II student, puts the finishing touches on his semester project, a model of the Eiffel Tower. Edsel spent eighty hours building this in- tricate structure. MR. VERLIN GROVES MRS. A. C. WISENBAKER Statue of Liberty—Big Ben—the Alhambra—the Colosseum—the Eiffel Tower—every country has its distinctive landmarks. In the same manner, each language has its peculiar vocabulary, enunciations, and meanings. Students in foreign language classes at VHS learn these landmarks, both geographic and linguistic, of Spanish, French, and Latin. They learn the meanings of words, grammar, and correct spelling. Taking part in skits and conversations helps them become more fluent in speech and more accurate in pronunciation. In Latin, students read Caesar, Sallust, and Cicero. From these works, they learn of the almost forgotten lore of the Romans and of the daily lives of the Latin speaking peoples. Those who study French and Spanish learn something of the history, cultures, cus- toms, and social lives of the people speaking these languages. From the first Bonjour! or buenos dias! to the last vale! students work their way from one challenging landmark to another. They do not leave these classes as accomplished linguists, but they do ex- plore and come away with some appreciation and understanding of other peoples and other times. 26

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MR. FRANK BUTENSCHON Band and glee club classes, under the direction of Mr. Frank Butenschon, furnished a musical back- ground at VHS. At pep rallies, football games, and basketball games, the band bolstered enthusiasm. As well as light pieces, band and glee club members also learned and presented classical music. They rep- resented the school at state and local festivals. Warren Johnson, trumpet player, made All-State Band, and the band as a whole received a superior rating. Parades and other community functions gave the public an opportunity to see the school’s musical pro- gram in action. 28