West Orange High School - Sword and Scabbard Yearbook (Winter Garden, FL)

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SPECIIIAIL EEEEC ILBIDJ fi f fl The West Orange learning labo- 1 ratories boast many new and dif- ferent ways to learn. The teachers try to spend a great deal of time with each individual student. ln .weary addition, .student participation in piri many activities is highly encour- aged. The vocational classes have earned money by washing cars during school hours to fix up the trailer in the back of the school. Another activity in the lab is crafts taught by Ms Harris Mon ' - i g ey from the sale of these crafts we iic tttli ' went toward a field trip .taken at the end of the year. Working in an individualized class atmosphere, 1 reading teachers Ms. Ross and Ms. Painter, help students increase their vocabulary, speed, and com- prehension. The unique programs offered in this department just goes to show that students do not 'IK A. K' ?..1,, always have to follow conventional learning methods and that new and modern learning techniques can be very useful. lt all goes to prove that there is more than one way to make a really great movie. 4. West Orange's wonderful cast of specialists are Cl. to r.J: Judy Hill. Pamela Rainey. Eartha Harris and Jacqueline Smith. 5. Reading instructors are Peggy Painter Cleftj and Bobbie Ross. 6. By-gollyl I think it's about right. 225

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Q lli Want to learn how to play an instrument? Or want to sing, but don't know how? Mr. Cooper leads the band of flutes, drums and horns to make sure every sound is in the right key. During the weekdays, Mr. Cooper has a routine practice after school for the band, drill team. and twirlers. lt paid off when they got a superior rating during band contest at Apopka High School. He also prepares his marching band, drill team, and twirlers for the Friday night games. Practice is a very important source for the sound effects. Mr. Shoaf, the Chorus Director of West Orange, trains the vocal chords of the students. Over the years the chorus department has made a lot of progress. For instance, along with other schools, they attended the big celebration that was held at Disney World for President Carter. A real shin- is 1 UE, UC ll -'rv N53 digl Music in the movie informs the audience what action to look out for. It may be sounds of joy or sorrow. but it is always a main part of this movie. l. Mr. Cooper counts along with the band, One . , , two .. . three , . . hit itl 2. Keeping with the beat are fl. to r.j: Harold Shoaf, chorus director. Harold Cooper. sponsor of the entire band. 3. Mr. Shoaf gets in gear for the output of his voice. Ah ,,.l l think l've got it now. hr lllli ll Q..-25 .,-4 ',..:-'B- 1

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I lllll S2 Ill WE S2 S lgll i f Notice any students tapping their fingers on the tables or making funny squiggly lines that nobody can read? Chances are they are training to become secretaries. Sounds of clacking typewriters and sights of overflowing trash-baskets are signs to Ms. Annis that some students are learning their trade. Accounting is another facet of the business world taught by Mr. Thompson. Ms. Holton and Ms. Zefo are kept equally busy preparing students to use the tools of the business world. Yes, the business personnel are hard at work making sure this movie will not go bankrupt and the contracts are fulfilled. I. Business Education teachers at West Orange are: Front row Cl. to r.b Gay Annis, Ann Zefo. Second row Cl. to r.D 1 Celeith Holton, Robert Thompson. 2. Don't tell me you have the same problems with your hands. 3. Never forget to write yourself a pass before leaving the classroom. 4. Now you've got it? We've got soul power! 226