Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Q, ,,:.:, , T'4-ei'-s ROW ONE: Pam Shaffer, Judy Watson, Jean Steele. Dianne Ander- son, Joan Farrington, Sh:-ryl Van Gundy, ROW' TW'0 LEFT: Linda Bradley, Lindy Kern. ROW TWO RIGHT: Joan Whittington, Marion Walker. ROW THRI-Il-1 Ll-IFT: Colle-en Blair, Leslie Otto. ROW' THR!-ll-I RIGHT: Kathleen Dougherty. John Pridgeon. ROW FOUR lb. LEFT: Carol Canfield, Ann Dettmer, Judy Ellington. ROW FOUR RIGHT: Lindsey Price. BACK ROW ON!-1: Jan Kinner Jeanette Bird, Pat Daniel, Norman Liden, Bill Emery, Ron Baugh, Bill Everitt, Louis MeAdory, Jim Holt. BACK ROW' TWO: Carlanm Johnson, Sandy Ballard, Caroline Glasscockz Suzy Schuett elections at Christma Assembl DURING A BREAK in the practice session for the Raphael Mendez concert A hush filled the auditorium as the Wasson High School Orchestra began its presentation ot Christmas music at the Christmas assembly. Bach's Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiriinif' Whitt Child Is This? and Schuberts Aye Maria, featuring Pam Shaffer. violinist. were the three selections performed. In addition to playing tor the P.T,A., this instrumental group presented a concert for the Ladies' Night Biincluet, sponsored by the North End Rotary Club ,it the United States Air Force Academy. Since many students were unable to take orchestra because ot' scheduling dit't'iculties, Mr. jackson, the orchestra director, initiated the program whereby anyone with this prob- lem could join the orthestra by rehearsing: with the ,group .ititcr sthool on Tuesday nights, 16

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166 PRACTICE IS essential for the orchestra, which performs for various clubs in the Colorado Springs area. Orchestra Ensemble Play PAM SHAFFER rehearses her solo with the orchestra as the group prepares for its performance at the United States Air Force Academy.

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S11 in.. - . tttt A . . 'IW :ummm ,Y as 'K 4 .4 fr 4 .4 if A 'V DURING THE rush before Christmas, the Art Department produced 450 covers for the Choirsters' record First Christmas at Wasson and the decorations for the Sno-Bull. JEFF THORNTON experiments with sculpturing. one of many facets of the art curriculum. fi rl aa S Y 8,4 gt, . . , ui A939 sv P ,1 -'P 'sl N . if! rt Departmen Exploring one's self through experimentation with different media, gaining an understanding of our culture through appreciation of the great art of the ages, preparing for creative living and also for ad- vanced study in art are the four main purposes of the Art Department. During the year the art students have developed their skills in lettering, painting, sculpture, and design. The Art Department has worked with the Publicity Committee to advertise athletic events, plays, and various other school events. In conjunction with the Social Committee this de- partment has made dance decorations for the four main school dances. At Christmas, covers for the Choirsters' record, First Christmas at Wasson, were silk screened by art students. Later in the year the department presented an art show in the Student Center.