Williston High School - Willistonian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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MRS. G. V. DICKINSON MISS P. C. MALONE 25

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MRS. L. S. HANKINS MRS. L. S. WILLIAMS MRS. E. N. BOYKIN MRS. A. H. BREWINGTON MR. C. L. BRYANT, JR. The courses provided by the English Department attempt to develop within students a desire for clear thinking and intelligent expression. They encourage cre¬ ative ability and help pupils to appreciate our great lit¬ erary heritage through the study of outstanding works of many authors. The purposes of developing an apprecia¬ tion of life ' s values and good citizenship are invo lved. The basic concern is the management of language for effective communication, which is essential to every¬ day living. In school, language is the only means where¬ by other subject matter may be taught and consumed. Willistonians have made good use of the communi¬ cation skills which they gained in this department and have thus been most successful in their chosen walks of life. They made significant footprints in the sands of time because of the mastery of their native tongue. 24 HINTS FOR GOOD WRITING

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MR. J. T. BOONE cfat interpret, duction of of time. The art education program today attempts to recognize that current trends in art experiences, concepts and techniques are fashioned to challenge the needs of our time for all students. The role of the past with its broad historical back¬ ground holds a key position in the program, for through our knowledge and un¬ derstanding, deeper meaning and better comprehension is realized to embellish art as a living life drama. Art appreciation is based on participation as well as contact with original works of art. Various kinds of media provide for individual needs and challenge effectiveness. From the time of the prehistoric cave dwellers at Altimira in Spain, through that of the ancient Greeks and the Renaissance Europeans, to that of modem apartment dwellers in New York City, man has sought to bring beauty into his life with works of art. Why man creates art is a mystery, yet create it he has—in all periods of his existence, in all places and all nations. Willistonians have joined in the expression of art as a theory and record of man ' s aspirations and pursuits of ideals in beauty and form. Freely, they through painting and sculpture, social conditions and racial and national ideals. Through unconfined pro- art, they express inner contemplations of life and nature, thus, leaving impressive footprints in the sands Jlliisle ; $ MRS. B. C. O’DELL VOCAL MUSIC Music is the universal language. The courses offered develop vocal and instrumental skills by providing a sound knowledge of music theory, experi¬ ences for the specially talented, opportunities for performance and enjoyment of creativity and self-expression. Through written notes instead of words, stu¬ dents may receive messages of joy, sorrow, nobility, fun and beauty, which music has to bring with an understanding for all people of all times. Consider music in the life of man. Man ' s deepest feelings are expressed through music, from great joy to heartfelt sorrow. The phonograph and radio bring music to people of all parts of the world, ' while Concerts and operas pro¬ vide pleasure and relaxation to thousands. Music in industrial plants helps to keep workers contented and more productive. And individual music making fur¬ nishes entertainment and refreshment to all who participate. Through the examples cited as representing music in the life of man, one may realize the importance of a knowledge and appreciation of this art. As no part of this world is without some form of music, it is clear that there is a spontaneous impulse in man to sing, dance, and play upon instruments, however cr udely the latter maybe made. Willistonians have been subject to these impulses toward music and have thus made great strides in the past and present. As professional musicians, they have become renown concert artists and performers of popular music. With mu¬ sic, the universal tongue understood by all men, Willistonians have made great footsteps in the sands of time. Music hath charms to sooth the savage beast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. William Congreve 26