Waterford High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Waterford, CT)

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Debbie Campbell raises her voice in a song. Chorus offers students who have vocal ability and the desire to sing an opportunity to express themselves as a group. PAUL FITZGERALD B d, Ch ,ch ' , RICHARD BROWN SHARON WILLNER Baiiriid, Appcxcileijtaiblri? Art, Department Chairman Art Music Theory s is At band practice Rodney Tulba and Mario Richards blow pounds of wind into huge tubas. Frequent practice enables the band to present several concerts throughout the year, including Christmas and spring. Qi

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Fine Arts Give Creativit To Mechanized World Debbie Hall, Mabel Terry, Susan Preston and Christine McFee sketch by the south wing stairway. Learning to dis- cipline the line, students go on to attempt originality. Only A student encounters the problems in drawing the human form as he sketches modelsg Richard Murallo and Judy Sarayusa. by encountering the problems of creation can they gain appreciation for a true work of art. The truly liberal education provides for the enjoy- ment of the good life and for an appreciation of the arts. Although some Waterford students will enter the field of fine arts, most art and music students study these subjects to enrich their own lives and to develop skills which will give them personal satisfaction. Beginners in art learn drawing and study the mas- terpieces of the past. The more advanced pupil studies techniques of watercolor and oil, anatomy and design. The student of vocal music learns voice harmony and the skill of reading music while he enjoys the pleasure of singing with others. In band, the ability to play an instrument is coupled with marching band drills, which add color to sports events. The automated future will provide many hours of leisure, and it is our responsibility to use it well. if,'..m,f - miam- Q . W' fe 1 0 152 1 9'-fs

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Business Courses Teach Organization and Efficiency IIK Knowing how to type is a help in almost any profession. The in at least one of their four years at WHS and most business majority of students take personal typing, a half time course, students take typing all four years. E Finance courses enable the student to manage his future. Many business students gain experience by helping in the school office. Here Ellen Bitt- man runs a posting machine. ln the spring the Business Department also has a secre- taries day in which future secretaries work for a day in downtown business firms and ofiices.