West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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-FOR- By Jill Brandon ebster's Dictionary defines the word culture,' as uthe act of developing the intellectual and moral faculties especially by education. West's new Culture Club typified this definition of the word this year. The newly formed club was started in order to serve the community, to enrich the school, and to develop leadership abili- ties that promote cultural awareness, said Michelle Shelton, president of the Culture Club. One of the major activities performed by the club was during December, when it brought gifts and Christmas carols to Knollwood Manor Nursing Home at Christmas. Another major project took place in February, which was Black Histo- ry Month. Throughout February a 'Black History Note, was placed in the announce- ments each day. There was yet another new club which coined its own definition of culture', - the Afro-American Society. Missy Young stated, Our purpose was to give any inter- ested student on campus an opportunity to become more knowledgeable of the Black Cultural Experience through various means. One of the Afro-American Societyls major activities for the year was their par- ticipation in the Alpha Phi Alpha Leader- ship Conference in May, which was held at Grace Presbyterian Church. It also spon- sored a reception for students and teachers to commemorate Martin Luther King's birthday on January l9, 1987. Giving students an opportunity to expe- rience culturally enriching events was the main concern for both of these newly formed clubs. Though both clubs recorded a total membership of only twenty, interest in growth was shown when Carmen Bar- ber, a member of the Afro-American Soci- ety, said, We definitely would encourage more students to join our organization. I feel that with more students as active members, we will be able to take on more projects. Afro-AmericanfCulturef l 59

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AFRO-AMERICAN SOCIETY: Front row: Sharon Howie, Secretary, Erica Moore, Vice President, Sha- ketha Miller, Assistant Treasurer, Mr. Nathaniel Barber, Sponsor. Back row: Derhonda Henry, Car- men Barber, Missy Young, President, Darrell Hay. CULTURE CLUB: Terry Oliver, Assistant Secre- 1 tary, Karen Page, Secretary, Michelle Shelton, Presi- dent, Natitia Wilson, Diedra Vance, Vice President. Not Pictured: Crystal Truesdale, Melissa Smith, Historian. 158 f Afro-American f Culture Club HONORING AMERICA: This bulletin board wa put up in building seven to publicize Black Histor Month in February. Mr. Dean Barlow helped out th Culture Club and the Afro-American Society b adding to their projects for the month of Februarj F l I

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, - PAINTIN' IT UP: Jennifer Fulton, Chip Russell, Rebecca Simons, Charlotte Mittlestadt and Jennifer Griggs help prepare the banner for the Art Club in which all clubs participated for a competition. The competition was held as part of the festivities at the Homecoming Game. ART CLUB: Front Row: Chip Russell, Renee Strong, Bob Wall, Kendra Burnette, Leigh Scharff, Charlotte Mittelstadt, Angie Estes, Les Morris. Sec- ond Row: Kenneth Davis, Sandra Ashley, Sara Ar- rington, Joy Beshears, Shannon Pugh, Mark Bran- don, Kim Chandler, Sonya Conner, Will Corum, Paige Davenport. Third Row: Stacey Jones, Brian Jones, Jonathan Jones, Jennifer Fulton, Chris Ed- wards, Keith Greene, Jennifer Grigg, Marie Helms, Jody Holler, Arlene Joy. Fourth Row: Dawn Hayes, Terri Luper, Darryl Mason, Kelli Johnson, Paige Jordan, Stacie Joyner, Jennifer Kindred, Effie Le- loudis, Christi Canter, Stacey Linville. Fifth Row: Laura Walters, Wendy Fleming, Endia Mitchell, Melissa Parks, Christi McAdams, Terri McLaurin, Melissa Naylor, Dana Nelson, April Olan, Jimmy Scruggs, Rebecca Simons, Jenny Weis. Sixth Row: Tammy Wagoner, Cecelia Monroe, Jenny Fender, Melissa Stijelja, Cindy Tetraualt, Robby Pawlik, Liza Ramsey, Wendy Rash, Suzanne Ruark, Mi- chelle Wilson, Ashley Vogler, Amanda Webb and Tony Workman. Photo by Rob F N...-S --W- A Work f Art he art club gives me an outlook for expression, so even if I don,t choose a career in art, I will be able to tell people's moods by their work, stated Kim Chandler. The club was designed to enable stu- dents to combine technical and artistic abilities. The club offered the potential to its members to become culturally aware of the arts. It focused on getting the students to the gallaries in Winston-Salem and l60fArt Club making them familiar with varied tech- niques and artists of the area. The art club, by virtue of its type of organization, had no president, vice-presi- dent, or secretary. Chip Russell was the Chairperson. The club also had appointed representatives from each class. According to Dr. Anthony Swider, As- sistant Superintendent for Art Curriculum and Instruction, On Sunday, February 15, 1987, our students were presented the Gold Keys for their participation in the Scholastic Art Awards Competition. Th Forsyth County School System, won 5 Gold Keys, along with 169 certificates o Merit and 8 Special awards. Dr. Swide also stated, I really feel that we can b very proud of our curriculum and th achievements of our students an teachers. The year brought many art club mem bers to realize that they were preparin themselves for possible careers as artists, architects and even designers. By Deborah Fre 17