West Mesa High School - El Chicote Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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Music, Art Individual fulfills artistic Directing the orchestra in preparation for an evening concert is Miss Carol Mignot. Under the direction of Mrs. Berlene Casselberry, the Chorus performs for the students during Homecom- ing Assembly. 40 Academics needs in fine arts The Fine Arts Department included classes in chorus, orchestra, band, art, and crafts designed to fill basic human needs. According to Mr. Knight, de- partment head, with increased leisure time the individual has more op- portunity for fulfilling his artistic needs. An innovation in the music depart- ment was a ninth grade chorus class in which an introduction to music read- ing exercises was featured. The orchestra performed in the Dis- trict VII Music Festival in addition to regularly scheduled concerts. Many different types of music were presented by all bands to provide more variety in their performances. A series of noon concerts was initiated this year by the Stage Band. Because of high student interest in popular music, a second stage band, which practiced after school, was begun. Through the use of colorful movies and slides, as well as practice in paint- ing and drawing, students studied some of the more modern schools of art. Added this year was a project in Psychedelic Poster Design Illustr- ation. In addition to beginning and advanced art, a Commercial Art class stressed the basic structures used in art in the business world. In crafts class the acquisition of two additional clay closets for the storage of ceramic work in progress reduced the incidence of accidental breakage. A more highly structured course that gave students a broader experience than was previously available was stressed.

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Preparing pans for muffin dough is Linda Anglin, senior. X Debbie Paxton is tracing markings while Neita Corbin is helping cut out her pattern Home Economics Cooking, sewing play key roles in home economics tr,s . ..,., . V Q i .ff2:r.I:Q::i1s:2F5':: fl! f fiii ffi' I .. .gg ' ' V ff f- f-A .::..- ty-we -ff- tetfme 1 as - .ffl 'Y : iff I fyf- -' Jfsflfiil- Putting the final touches on a coat for a Clothing I assignment, Romelia Gloria prepares to sew on buttons and Darlene Gurule is cutting out material to be used for pockets on her coat. One semester courses were new this year in Home Economics. A Clothing I course offered in-depth work on clothing selection and students made four or five garments. Second semester there was a course in Child Development which entailed practice in a small play school. Family Living, a course for seniors, covered such things as financial man- agement, food, health, child care, parenthood, and preparation for a suc- cessful marriage. Home Economics I, II, and III were also offered to girls. Home nursing, sewing, managing personal and family resources, planning the future, and cooking were included in these classes. Academics 39

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Industrial Arts An aluminum casting on the bandsaw is worked on by John Truden, as Mark Howett and Eugene Flores look on. anual skills have major role in World society Checking the float level of a carburetor for Power Mechanics, are Jeff Gurule and David Jaramillo. Connecting a transmission to an engine in Power Mechanics are Boney Miera and Joe Cruz. In our industrialized society, manual skills still play a major role. Metals I and II were offered to in- terested students this year. The Metals II classes worked on more difficult projects while Metals I concentrated on machine shop functions. Drafting included free-handed draw- ing and geometric construction. The principals and effects of electricity gave students practical knowledge that they applied later in repairing small appliances. In Woodworking boys designed and constructed their own project. Learning all about engines was the objective of Power Mechanics. Academics 41