Watauga High School - Musket Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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Otis F. Strother James E. Wilson, Jr. During the past year, the Choral Ensemble, Girls’ Cho- rus, Boys’ Chorus, and Concert Choir gained skill and sought more advancement in music. An “Excellent” rat- ing was given the Ensemble at the state contest at David- son. All four choruses journeyed to Marion for a district contest in April. The Watauga High Marching Pioneers played at foot- ball games and pep rallies and gave concerts which were open to the public. The band also gave many fine perfor- mances in parades and contests. The woodwind and brass sections of the concert band adds to the beau- ty of the music played for the Christmas program. Music Department Receives “Excellent” Ratings Lynn Autrey wonders if Mr. Strother has such a hard time conducting band. she receives valuable help from Terry Hollar. AVS HAH EOOVE DUIS S A ppennee O. STROTHER —Intermediate Band, Concert and Marching Band. M.A., A.S.U. Ski Club sponsor. J. WILSON—Girls’ Chorus, Boys’ Cho- rus, Mixed Chorus, Choral Ensemble, and General Music. M.A., A.S.U. Member of national and state Music Educators Conference. Johnny Tester, Bill Cornett, and Kent Priddy all open their mouths in joyous song as they join the other boys in the boys’ chorus. 25

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“He did it!” yells Gerry Winkler as Reynaldo Gomez denies the “crime” and prepares to defend himself against Jess Langdon’s “attack.” A scene like this is not unusual in the speech and drama class as the stu- dents portray the various aspects of acting. Students Explore The Finer Arts Of Life William C. Ross, Jr. Betty C. Wells B. WELLS—English I and Art. B.S., M.A., A.S.U. Art Club sponsor. W. ROSS, JR.—U.S. History, Democracy in Action, and Speech and Drama. B.S., M.A., A.S.U. Drama Club sponsor, senior play sponsor, and se- nior advisor. Enjoys acting in outdoor drama and radio work. 24 The speech and drama class of Watauga High School was instructed by Bill Ross. Students read plays and learned to appreciate famous authors and were exposed to famous works of literature. Students also studied phonetics and took breathing exercises to improve their speech. Art gave students a chance to express themselves in their own individual ways. Students had a chance to try their artistic talents in many phases of painting. Art ap- preciation was stressed in the art classes. One of the excellent drawings done by an art student is seen as it hangs on the bulletin board in Mrs. Wells’s room.

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Physical Education Emphasizes Good Health Homer C. Lentz Good physical health is essential to everyone. It was the goal of the Physical Education Department to help students achieve good health. Health and physical educa- tion were required by all freshman boys and girls. Physi- cal Education I and III were offered to sophomores, ju- niors, and seniors. Emphasis was placed on exercising in the physical education classes. This was achieved often by playing games. These games included tumbling, vol- leyball, basketball, trampoline, jumping, and softball. Safety was always stressed. Physical Education students wait for their chance to try their skill at prac- ticing and making lay-up shots. Carolyn C. Moore Robert A. Poe Bobbie P. Tester Dale E. Yount Graduate Assistant H. LENTZ—Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.A., A.S.U. J.V. football coach and varsity basketball coach. C-. MOORE—Physical Edu- cation I and Physical Education II. B.S., M.A., A.S.U. R. POE—Physical Education IJ and Physical Education II. B.S., M.A., A.S.U. Athletic Di- rector, head football coach and track coach. B. TESTER—Physical Edu- cation I and Physiology. B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi. Girls’ Monogram Club sponsor. D. YOUNT (Graduate Assistant)— Physical Education I. B.S., A.S.U. J.V. football coach and girls’ basket- ball coach. Skill in volleyball depends on concentration. Mike Yates prepares to serve a volleyball with obvious skill.