Abbott Junior High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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UA. J4L60ff Galen,-a The Abbott orchestra, directed by Mrs. Jean Morgan Hove, contributes much to Abbott life. In September the string ensemble played for a stringed instruments demonstration. The group took part in the Christmas Cantata and played for P.T.A. and an assembly. In the spring they joined the Larsen and Ellis orchestras to form a combined group of one hundred thirty-five players to perform at the Northern Illinois Grade School Festival at Maine Township High School . They also participated in the Elgin Junior High Schools music festival . President . . . . . Jane Hurd Vice President . . .Judy Jenkins Secretary . . Nancy Vollman PERSONNEL FIRST VIOLIN: Jane Barman, Jack Deuterman, Alecla l-larkins, Barbara Hollister, Francis Kollina, Janet Ricketts, Lola Parr, Sharon Tucker, Nancy Vollman, Mary Withers, SECOND VIOLIN: John Bowman, Betty Bross, Judy Burt, Barbara Chandler, Judy Dierking, Jack Fischer, Lucille Freise, Henry Krusemeier, Phyllis Landers, Patsy Morton. VIOLAS: Charlyn Elliott, Joy Gross- niclde, Virginia Hileman. CELLOS: Fred Arnold, Judy Jenkins, Edna Jepson, Sue Ellen Jones, Nona Rushing, Priscilla Wallace, BASS: Jane Hurd, John Johns. PIANQ Roberta Liden. WINDS AND PERCUSSION: Leilana Ackman, Merilyn Foltz, Neil Gross- nickle, John Hoffman, Cecil Holtz, Joanne Jurs, Art Ludwig, Larry Mades, Ben Royer, Tom wright. Z8

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ANNUAL STAFF Work begins in the fall with the taking of pictures. From then on the staff is constantly busy with planning the book's contents, art and copy layouts, identification of pictures. By the first of April the yearbook, with its photographs and carefully checked copy, is in the hands of the publisher. The big day of distribution, eagerly awaited by students, is in early June before the close of school. Photographers were Mr. Aikin and Mr. Mades. Miss Betty Koch did the typing. Mrs. Hoke was the sponsor . gg-can 95 and led JAIIQJ 63:6 ,,. LEA- its THE SCOOP STAFF The newspaper club publishes the school paper each month . Meetings are held each Wednesday noon to prepare for the forthcoming issue. Activities for the year included sponsorship of a school dance and the annual sportsmanship award . Miss Conro was the advisor. Editor . . . . . . Ben Royer Treasurer ....... Pat Purdy Asst. editor . . . Neil Grossnickle Art editor .... Charmayne Engstrom Secretary . . . . Jane Hurd Sports editor ...... Tom Wright Z7

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34. ,466.,ff Band The Abbott band, under the direction of Mr. Lulek, provided fine music For many activities during the school year. They participated in the Christmas assembly and presented an assembly program in March. Other activities included participation in the band solo and ensemble clinic and in the music festival during the spring months. They collaborated with the high school band in a concert and played in the Memorial Day parade. PERSONNEL FLUTES: Merilyn Foltz, Judy Beldin. CLARINETS: Larry Mades, Carolyn Wagner, Sandra Hankins, Joanne Jurs, Sandra Sabin, Joel Van Wambeck, Betty Strackany, Dee Ann Stambazze, Robert Mogler, Jimmy Knake, Dawn Hess. CORNETS: John Emrich, Tom Wright, Ben Royer, Janet Dowell, Larry Anderson, Nancy Haberstitch, Gordon Swaback, Gordon Bazsali, Tim Devine, John Hartman, Bill Leonard, Charles Stuart, Wesley Humborg, Judy Wright, Thayne Groff, Charles Carlson. BARITONES: Audrey Spellmeyer, Bill Eggert, EB ALTO SAXOPHONES: John Wendler, David Carey, Roger Ritter, TENOR SAX: Donna Schabert, EB BARITONE SAX: Delores Teets. HIENCH HORNS: Neil Grossnickle, Art Ludwig, Dick Partridge. BASS CLARINET: Sandra Culverson. TROMBONES: Tom Thies, Jon Hoffman, Mike Green. BASSES: Diane Schmitt, Charles Bierman. PERCUSSION: Cecil Holtz, Jim Lamp, Leilana Ackmann, Duane Anderson, Jerry Witt, BATON TWIRLERS: Sonja Aguiniga, Jeanette Chislett, Ruth Genz, Marilyn Elliott, Karen Karsten, Ruth Lloyd, 29