VOL. XX, NO. 10
MAY 18, 1979

'Avenues of the Arts' Held on May 5

The third annual "Avenues of the Arts" was held on Friday, May 5, from 7‑10 p.m. The all school exhibit was open free to the public, and the different exhibits were divided into color areas.

In the cafeteria (Avenue Red) included students' demonstrations and exhibits in drawings, sculpturing, weaving, ceramics, printmaking, painting, and crafts. Professional sculptors Joseph and Alfred Brevline were present. The Home Economics Department had displays pertaining to foods, clothing, quilts, creative stitchery, nutrition, and flower arranging.

The Science Department offered continuous demonstrations, and the Social Science Department hosted a simulation game and traced family origins. There also was an art sale conducted by Artists Unlimited.

The Art Department (Avenue Orange), which was featured in E‑wing, presented display cases and panels and also the art classrooms. Along Avenue Yellow visitors heard the sounds of music conducted by music students who performed solos and recitals. The pool area, Avenue Blue, featured a girls' swimming show by the Physical Education Department.

A‑wing, Avenue Green, featured the Business Education Department as well as a display by the boys of the Physical Education Department. Also in A‑wing, Avenue Gold, was the Language Department which featured a slide show and gave the illusion of being in France, Mexico, Germany, and South America.

In L‑wing the Home Economics Department had a fashion show as well as the Speech Department's Reader's Theatre presentation. The Drivers Education Department invited the public to use the classroom simulators. The Industrial Arts Department had a display in D‑wing with all rooms opened for display. The main entrance of the rotunda featured displays from the Guidance Department.

Art and photography teacher Mr. John Wood said, "I felt the show was a tremendous success and turned out to be one of the best events of the school year. I received an unbelievable amount of positive comments from both parents and students. And I feel that the show's success is due to the fact that each year more and more departments, students, and faculty have contributed to the organization and planning of the program."