Yazoo City High School - Mingo Chito Yearbook (Yazoo City, MS)

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MR. STANLEY C. BEERS B.A.. Hendrix College Instrumental Musie Sponsor. Band Club IR. DONALD L. VAUGHAN B.M. Ed., University of Mississippi Assistant Band Director, Stage Band Sponsor, Safety Club MISS BERNICE GAY M.M.. Peabodv College, M.Ed., Louisiana State University Publie School Music, Mixed Chorus Sponsor, Choral Groups Music Offers Students Cultural Enrichment The primary goal of the musie department is to develop indi- vidual talent by teaching students the fundamentals of instrumentation and voice. In achieving this major goal the Band and the Mixed Chorus have also stimulated student appreciation of music. Throughout the years these two groups have entertained the student body with delightful musical programs, while gaining valuable experience to prepare themselves for state concerts and festivals. 27 Hmm. what’s this bubble gum doing stuck in the G hole?!” wonders Mr. Stanley Beers as he examines Hank Smith's clarinet. Ready. 1 and 2 and 3 . . .,” directs Miss Bernice Gay as she prepares the chorus for the state festival.

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Mrs. Smith, posing hero with one of her able student librarians, brought great honor to herself and YHS when she was elected Presi- dent of the State Library Association. Library Stimulates Academic Research and Study The library, the center of academic research, is one of the most important and most frequently visited rooms at YHS. A steady stream of puzzled or inquisitive students pour through its doors each day searching for the answers to their problems. With the aid of the best reference books. and excellent card catalogue, and vast amounts of reading matter, students are able to find material necessary for term papers, themes, essays, and speeches. If librarian. Mrs. Mary Emma Smith, is not available, capable student librarians are always present to assist anyone needing help.. MRS. MARY EMMA SMITH B.A.. Mississippi Stale College for Women M.S., Louisiana State University Librarian, President of State Library Association Sponsor, Library Club 26

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MR. JAMES H. BURCHFIELD B.S.. Mississippi State University Mechanical Drawing MR. A. L. BOND M. Ed.. Mississippi State University Distributive Education. Industrial Education Sponsor. DECA D.O. Com 'ses Establish Outlines for Future Since manv students plan to enter into some trade or industrial occupation immediatey following graduation from high school, a practical vocational curriculum is provided in the Diversified Occupations Department. Any student classified as a Junior may participate in the Coop- erative Program directed by Mr. A. L. Bond. Students following this work plan attend classes in the morning and have supervised work experiences in the afternoon. Within the Cooperative program there are two major divisions. The Trade and Industrial portion prepares stu- dents for the technical skills, while Distributive Education produces marketing and sales personnel. Industrial Arts, directed by Mr. James H. Burchfield, is a general education program open to any high school stu- dent. In Mechanical Drawing boys learn the fundamentals of design, while courses in metal working and woodworking genrally inspire the manufacturing of attrac- tive and useful products for the home and the school. Now l« t rru set . My arms are straight, and my hands are right.” Mr. Burchfield considers as he swings in his flawless form. Charles Self, an industrious mechanical arts student, skillfully draws up the plans for a future home. 28