The CHS subway at Monymusk Road was constructed in 1972, 2 years after the school opened. The photo above of the pupils painting it was taken in June 1974. The object of the exercise was to fight fire with fire in an attempt to camouflage the graffiti being daubed on the walls. I remember we each had to design our own individual graphic in art class first for the teacher to permit it being painted full size. Each class involved was given it's own patch of wall. This picture of the 4th year pupils was taken around the time of the O Levels which meant there was quite a bit of spare time in-between exams. This was probably one of the last things this lot did together as a class before leaving Craigie High School for good in July. Most of the faces are hidden, but I do recognise some in the class - Graeme Morrison, Ally Stewart & Gail Phillips are there, and that is the art teacher in the pink jumper, however I can't recall her name. If anyone can identify any of the others feel free to drop it in the comments.
Photo by DC Thomson.Tints by GG.
One name that has been suggested to me regarding the Art Teacher is Dorothy Walker, although i can`t say for certain whether it is her or not.
ReplyDeleteThe person in the grey jumper next to Graeme Morrison could be Gerry Mitchell.
ReplyDeleteI think that the teacher is Dorothy Walker
guy in yellow jumper looks like Dek Brough
ReplyDeleteYes it was me! In those days I was slim and had brown hair! It has been white for over 40 years!!! Great times and decent requisitions allowed us to do those mad things! Although it was not the Art Department's idea, it was a directive from Tayside House. We were not too keen but when we got going the kids seemed to enjoy it! Pure 70's stuff!!
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