Wilbur D Mills High School - Comet Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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To Aquire the Ultimate Experience, Express Yourself Nita Simmons Ads Editor rt is a skill per- fected by expe- rience. Experi- ence is the key word, and at Mills that's just what students are get- ting. The courses are de- signed to prepare students for higher levels of art. Even though this sounds like work, the students al- ready have a talent. Classes are designed to develop that talent. Art is some- thing that is a part of a per- son. lf you dig deep into your mind, you will find something 'artsy' no mat- ter who you are or how shallow the mind. Art is a part of everyone's daily life, Neil McElroy said. Whether applying Makeup or matching clothes, art is a part of life. Art fulfills different needs for different people. Some people achieve their goals by expressing their ideas in artwork. Through art, l can paint the world as I would like for it to be . . . good over evil, Terry Piggee said. For still others, art is a way of life. Some students are so absorbed in their art that it becomes their main medium of expression. The only way l can truly express myself and my emotions, Treva Peyton said. The art department provides a variety of ' ff- - . Paul Cantrell takes a break from painting to watch Keith Settles, who is working intently on his pencil drawing. B. Linn Cheryl King pauses to study the details of her drawing as she prepares her can- vas for an acrylic painting. 52 Academics courses on different levels of interest. There are beginning classes, advanced classes, and independent studies. For stu- dents not interested in pro- ducing art, there are classes in art appreciation. Mills was recognized as the most outstanding art depart- ment in the state of Arkansas. This achievement can be at- tributed to the teachers who motivate the dedicated stu- dents and the faculty who supports their efforts. We have always had an ad- ministration that supports the Arts and provides us the money to build a good pro- gram, Mrs. Wilcox said. Paul Cantrell illustrates the concept of the beauty within the beast with one of his acryl- ic based painting. t W

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Despite the change in tone, the Hsymphonicn Band Blew the Place part Holly Bramel CO-Editor hot, humid, un- airconditioned day in early August was the day of truth and anticipa- tion. Who had the nerve to come to summer band practice? Even more, who was in concert band in the first place. When I first got to summer practice I had no idea who was in the band. When we met on that first day there were not a lot of people there. I was a little worried, Kristy McCoy said. The new school year also brought around new students. These new stu- dents brought with them anticipation and enthusi- asm. I knew that Mills had a strong band department and I was looking forward to being a part of it. I also was really impressed at the togetherness and deter- mination that the students showed, Tracy Whitfield said. Impressment was not only seen through the eyes of the new, it was also seen through the return- ing band members. Our band has always been one that has stuck together, but this year it was even more important for us to do so. We showed more spirit this year than ever, Harold Shray said. Anticipation, frustra- tion, and the feeling of to- getherness made this year's concert band even more a challenge than usual. The mixing of new band members with old band members was a mak- ing of a marching and con- cert band that excelled to the fullest. I couldn't believe that we got a one. It was a won- derful feeling. We went through a lot together to achieve that award, La Sonya Winston said. gg-ax. B Concert band members sight read concert music to prepare for All-Region contest on March 19th at jacksonville High School. 54 Academics Bass clarinet players, La Sonya Winston, concentrates on her music and field routine during a Friday night game in preparation for marching contest.