Watauga High School - Musket Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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Talented Students Perform in Band and Chorus Mr. Wilson sings the melody along with his choral students to aid those who are unable to sing the correct tune. Music, both vocal and instrumental, was a very important part of our school. The three choruses Girl’s, Mixed, and Choral Ensemble worked hard on classical, religious, and popular music to present before the student body or at a choral contest. The Band carries the spirit at varsity football games with the playing of “On Watauga” and “Dixie.” While looking forward to playing for graduation in the spies they continue to practice for band contests. Talented musicians and choral students were instructed by the Music Department consisting of Mr. Otis Strother and Mr. Eugene Wilson. Mr. Otis Strother points out the correct procedure to take in playing a difficult section of music. The Band is composed of many members playing various instruments to give it a full and varied sound. 28

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Physical Education Stresses Health and Safety ‘wii Mental and physical fitness were taught by Mrs. Carolyn Moore, Mr. Robert Poe, Mr. Bill Mauldin, Mrs. Bobbie Tester, and Mr. Carter Lentz. Mrs. Carolyn Moore carefully watches her physical education class as ees Physical Education classes strove not only to they participate in an outdoor softball game. produce healthy bodies, but healthy minds. Freshmen learned the fundamentals of volley ball, basketball, softball, and stunts. Physical Education II and III was offered to juniors and seniors to further develop the skills they learned the year before. Students also mastered the art of jumping on the trampoline. Fridays were co-recreational days for all physical education students. A physical education student kicks a football as other members of his class watch and patiently wait for their turns. “ap yale Ee Liane ‘S ; 2 , tras ah ae a nehicane Poth we dt i r ae haesere he ae ab pid ee red Tae + Satis a Sve oe = pM |

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Mr. Bill Ross, Speech and Drama teacher, and Mrs. Betty Lou Wells, art instructor, admire one of the pupil’s original works of art. The Art and Drama departments of Watauga High School endeavored to develop the student’s artistic and dramatic abilities to their fullest. During the school year, the halls were filled from time to time with the art work done by the students in the art classes. Students learned perception and the correct way to blend colors. Speech and Drama offered to the student not only a chance to study drama, but ; Amy Steele and Bobby Langdon listen attentively as Mr. Bill Ross also, to study phonetics. explains the fundamentals of public speaking and oratory. Students Explore Fine Arts in Drama and Art Classes Calvin Cole, Norman Broyhill, and other members of their art class, work diligently to create award-winning masterpieces. Some of Watauga High’s accomplished students have received recognition and awards for their outstanding works of art. Wy)