Western Guilford High School - Amici Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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The Library: A World of Knowledge and Enjoyment ri 7, fx Relaxing after lunch to read the newspaper, cram- ming in last minute facts for a test, or just browsing through the many shelves of books - these situations and countless others were all a part of our library. Research work for papers was still a main part of the li- brary. New books on more Morris The copying machine, a much need- ed addition to the library, helps Sheila lddings in getting needed in- formation. Summer Scholar As Western C.uilford's re- presentative for the Ciuil- ford College Summer Scho- lar program, Tondalaya Wade attended Greensboro College for six weeks and took two courses - one in the Old Testament and another in Greek Myth- ology. After completing these courses, she received credit hours that went toward her later numberofcredithours in college. subjects added to the areas of information already covered. Conference rooms and stu- dy carrells provided an even guieter atmosphere for stu- ents to study. These places were at times taken for grant- ed and it took Mrs. Sandra Smith, the librarian, to set things straight: P Library assistants helped keep shelves and book fines in order. They also helped in guiding students to infor- mation they needed. The library was a place of many happenings. For some, it was a usual place and for others it was not. But for all it was more than just a library - it was a world of its own. Kyle Young searches for the card of Bob Thompson's overdue book as Debbie Freeman laughingly figures his fine. janet Wolfe and Paula Edwards fool Mrs. Smith into believing they're using their study carrells for homework. LIBRARY 45

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Holmes Enlarging and developing pictures are only two of the jobs required of Britts Nicholson and Bob Montgomery as photographers. S Mrs. Sandra Smith surveys her world. She serves as Western's librarian and sponsor of the Photography Club. Photography Develops into a Business A new and very important club came into being this year -the photo raphy club. The club got off to a strong start with approximately twen- ty members. There were no regular meetings or projects, the club was mainly a con- venience title for a common interestgroup. Among our student body were many people who were interested in photography, and several of them were already quite good with a camera. And because these photog- raphers were students, they were more able to capture school life than were outside, professional photographers. At first there were many problems and mix-ups. The journalism classes had to work out a schedule with the pho- to raphers that was accurate, efgcient, and fast in order to get pictures made, processed, selected, and returned for use. Once such a system lor close to itl was established, PHOTOGRAPHY Holmes Bob Lindley washes newly developed pictures to insure sharp, clear photographs. the results were usually well- taken and well-developed pictures. The existence of the pho- tography club was largely due to Mrs. Sandra Smith. She pro- vided a dark room on the sec- ond level of the library and taught many students how to take and develop good pic- tures. Whenever there were prob- lems, frantic Amici staff mem- bers and photo raphers knew that Mrs. Smit? was always willing and able to help.

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The Fine Arts Division really outdid itself under the capable leadership of Mrs. jo Bray Mr. Richard Spencer, an Mrs. Margaret Hawks. t gi The studeihts started off with the production, I Will Not Go Back. The suc- cess of this production gave a glimpse of the ta ents that were going? to be tapped. 5 Dramag, waslflnifi-,thot a crip course. Students work- ed hard Qgtoitiisatisfff ttii the audi- ence. Whether thie students were leatning diction, tak- ing notetgfdoirngfiisoral inter- pretations, or practicing for a prodjgction, 'there was never a ull moment. This striving s,,,i perfec- tion, which wasiiiconta ious among drama studgents, drew the classes close until they felt like a family. Drama created a feeling of pride. Creativity . . . why don't you come to me! was the cry of many art students in September whenthey learn- ed what- was irT?Qf store for them. life-styiiles of the cavemarig, Cretaijf, Roman, Greek, iRenaisS3?iice man, Rebel, spiritual and a nos- tic were explored ant? un- derstood through the study of art. After delving if, into the history ofytfart, andfgobserving demonstrations of various art techniques,,t-late students were allowed to create their own masterpieces. Christ- mas held a special meaning to those w o received a handpainted car , from our illustri gis students. A new face was seen sec- ond semester in tart classes. Miss Mary Young from A 84 T State University did her student teaching here. Her style of teaching made learn- ing a pleasure. 46 DRAMA A Chance to Discover, , , V.M,,,Q,mnff vw-as--A--7-HQ, tif , -i it in M M .Q a y ir, M ,, ,. W E AG -,.,.f' ocgg . Peggy Robichaux sits and smiles while Mrs. lo Bray makes her up for a pro- duction. Seated: Sharon Stribling, Roger Green, Chuck Durham, Tom Davis, Pam Ham- by, Arthur jordan, Tom Eller, Bill Payne. Kneeling: Pam Meredith, Lynn Haw- ley, jerry Allred, Wayne Davidson, Lynn Colson, Susan Harper, Susan Hall, Debbie Sixon. Standing: Nat Pierce, Mike Sapp, Vicki Barefoot, Chris Mills, Mrs. Bray, Patti Pinn. Not pictured: David McGraw, Mike Bean, jeff French, Beth Wright, Marcia Tuttle, Vickie Smith, Gilda johnson, Terry Oaks, Gloria Goodman, Nancy Adkins, Grant Walters, Trip Boyd, Claude Schaeffer.