Williston High School - Willistonian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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The Williston Glee Club received an A rating at the district music festival held at the Williston Junior High School. The Williston Band performed at many occasions during the year in Wilmington and in the nearby cities. 29

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MUSIC . . . DEPOSIT TODAY Music may be a study that prepares us for leisure or it may prepare us for a vocation as a music teacher or a professional musician. In accepting the purpose of educating us for leisure, the school has been obliged to consider music as a very important part of the program. The student may take Consumer Music which is designed to give all students a general under¬ standing of music. This course includes a study of the fundamentals of music, the musical instru¬ ments and the highlights of music history. Introductory Chorus is a training chorus for Sophomore boys and girls who have had sufficient background in music for participation in the performing groups. Chorus is a secondary performing group as well as serving as a training class leading to the advanced chorus. Advanced Chorus is the major performing vocal music group. Voice quality and ability to read music or to follow a part are of prime importance for entrance into groups. The Williston Band, which functions as a marching band, a dance band, and a concert band is vital to the various activities of the school. Left to right are: Mrs. O’Dell and Mr. Floyd, Music Instructors. Music Theory is designed for students desiring a broader knowledge of music. Elementary back¬ ground in music fundamentals is a prerequisite to this course and the student must secure the approval of the instructor before signing up. The Band class meets five days a week at a regular class period plus extra class drill three periods a week when necessary. This course is open to the most advanced students by audition and approval of the band director. The work of the band includes instruction in both marching and concert music. 28

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION . . . SAVE NOW Left to right are: Mi. Fisher, Miss Sutton, and Mr. Corbin. The purpose of our physical education department is to develop each student physically through physical activities and muscular ex¬ ercises. This program is designed to present every student with an op¬ portunity to participate in some physical activity. In this course, pupils participate in activities that provide an oppor¬ tunity for the development of self- control, self-confidence, and self respect. Emphasis is placed on get¬ ting along with others and living up to the rules of the game. Students experience both success and failure in the playing of games. Vigorous activity adds to general efficiency; it promotes health through diversion and relaxation. Our physical education program provides for physical exercise which promotes good health and helps students gain the poise and confi¬ dence needed for adult living. It proves that a good mind deserves a healthy body. So prepare now for a healthy future. Williston offers physical Educa¬ tion one and two to the students. Change was one of the factors contributing to the excellence in athletics at Williston Senior High School. 30