Wilburton High School - Diggers Yearbook (Wilburton, OK)

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music TRAINING BEGINS EARLY for students wishing to become members of the Wil- burton High School Band. Dee Hood, in- strumental music di- rector, counts a diffi- cult measure for two sixth grade trombone players. 24 VOCAL MUSIC INSTRUCTOR, Donnabelle Muncy, drills her girls’ chorus in the funda- mentals of music theory; preparing for dis- trict contest which warrants much hard work from both students and teacher. Preparation for competition on the field and inside the concert hall, public per- formances, and festivals; all add incentive to daily practice sessions of students in instrumental music. Accepting responsi- bility, these students combine their talents to form the Wilburton High School Band; winner of awards for outstanding per- formances. Students of vocal music learn the basic theories and forms of music through class- room lectures and demonstrations. During daily sessions, music students cover a wide variety of music styles ranging from classical compositions to tunes from pop- ular broadway musicals. Vocal music students also participate in spring contests, clinics, and festivals.

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With the help of modern equipment, math students are able to comprehend the complex theories and rules of mathematics. As students advance from jun- ior high to high school, they may enroll in courses involvi ng higher forms of math such as Algebra I, II, Geometry, and Trigonometry. For students interested in math as a career, high school courses form a firm foundation for future training in college. MODERN MATH COURSES are simplified by the use of visual aids. Junior high mathematics instructor, Charlene Corvin, finds that the base two number system is explained easily with use of a binary counter. mmm mathematics REVIEWING YESTER- DAY'S ASSIGNMENT; Joe Bob Green, in- structor of mathemat- ics, aids junior high students in understand- ing equations having numerous variables. General math courses in junior high school FUNCTIONS, QUADRATIC FORMULA, graphs, and linear equations; all part of the format for Donald Dustman's high school Algebra II class. Throughout the day. Dustman also instructs classes m geometry, trigonometry, and Algebra I. prepare students for principals, axioms, and concepts of advanced courses which they will encounter in high school. 23

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Broad preparation for life in a democratic society provides a continuation of the 3Rs in the Social Science Division consisting of World, American, and Oklahoma History, Instructors stress communication skills de- velopment coupled with appreciation of heritage as basic study of principles governing human behavior. A program of films provides escape from texts, a chance to evaluate current world turmoil, and discuss solutions. TODAY’S NEWS GIVES Jerry Linney topics of discussion. In American History, students weigh the pros and cons of national current events. REVIEWING WORLD HISTORY; Clyde Woold- ridge, instructor, emphasizes major issues in early conflicts among European and Asiatic countries. social studies