Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

Page 26 text:

E o o o CL The Choralettes weren't affected much by the changes brought about by the arrival of Mrs. Giles at AHS. The choral group, made up entirely of freshmen girls, undergoes a complete change every year. It is only through special auditioning and careful selection of blends of voices that each year's group is chosen. This same careful selection is what created the unique sound quality which made the group special. Swing Choir started the year with a few new faces and a few new songs. It soon made its mark on the community through the dynamic style that set it apart from ail other choirs. After semester, when Mrs. Marcy Giles took over its direction, the students kept busy learning new music and choreography, and begun to utilize small stepladders in their dance routines. These changes helped to pick up the pace and kept the Swing Choir ‘'Moving Right Along. CO a o o 0 o o o o a) a CO Choralette members are: Susan Stinnette, Marilyn Higgins, Kim Merchant. Jennifer Kraay, Toni Greggs. Judy Lloyd. Tami Ushio, Kandy Bergen, Kelly Kaufman, Julie Grasmick, Wendy Miller, Kelly Penny. Joey Forney, Audrey Gonzalez, and Heather Brost. Audrey Gonzalez and Kelly Kaufman strive to perfect the steps in a dance routine. Members of this year's Swing Choir are: Back Row: Tony Berry, Kris Graff. Eric Green. Tammie Kristler, Wendy Krause. Dion Renteria, Rhonda West. Ron Baft, Front Row: Amanda Heitz. Tony Waybright, Joann Balderson. Lavon Krejci. Ralph Gonzalez. Linda Pebley, Jerry Shannon, and Wendy Walsh. 22 Swing Choir Choralettes

Page 25 text:

Work Inspite of Major Change Bases: Ralph Gonzalez, Scott Abbott, Jerry Shannon, Tony Waybright. Jim Graft, Tony Berry, Jett McDonald. Not pictured: Larry Husman. Concert Choir was heard loud and clear this year with their notable performances. Mr. Thomas Lauder started the year off with a talent show, In which he, the choir, and several others worked many long hard hours. Another program that took a lot of preparation and hard work was the Christmas program. This concert not only brought 1982 to a close, but also marked the end of Mr. Lauder’s three and one half years of dedication to the school system. Tenors: Todd Rehder, Kris Margheim, Rod Stark, Tom Knote. Tom Beagle. Tracy Rice, Doug Bearden. Eric Green, Tyler Winkler. Altos: Amanda Heitz, Tina Wodke. Vicki Clark, Brenda Bedient. Carla Hender son, Bethanie Meyer. Melody Pebley. Sarah Sherlock, Linda Pebley, Sue Cole, Juanita Navarro, Kris Graff. Tammie Kistler, Courtney Bixby, Robin Sampson. Retta Jenkins, Julie Hlrter, Candy Dennon, MeShonne Flckel, Candace Gaswick. Polly Abbott, Pam Appleyard. Lori Cox, Pam Dilley. Cyndy Dugger. Nancy Hashman, Kelly Dexter. Not pictured: Lavon Krejci, Sandi Seidler. Mrs. Marci Giles, the new choir director, picked up where Mr. Lauder left off and wasted no time implementing her new ideas. With this major change the choir as a whole didn't have too hard of a time adjusting. They showed their abilities to work hard and sing well and didn’t once hesitate to keep up the preparation for Wayne State. They kept the money raisers going steadily, with first the sale of magazines and shortly after came the sale of raffle tickets for both gas and a gift certificate at Jack and Jill. The biggest and final money raiser was the taco feed held in January. Along with this the choir had to keep up their rehearsals in order to be ready for their spring concert and Chadron competition. The year was full of activities and changes, but the choir handled it well and with a lot of ambition. Concert Choir 21

Page 27 text:

Linda Pebley practices coordinating new chore ography with music with Swing Choir. Ron Batt. Jerry Shannon, and Scott Abbott concentrate on memorizing My Music. Music Parents' officers are: Sandy Moore, treas.; Kathy Graft, pres.; Betty Balderson, v-pres.; and. not pictured, Cheryl Harris, sec. Every year when any of the various music organizations within the system need financial aid, the first place they go for help is the Alliance Music Parents. Over the years, the Music Parents have purchased a piano for the school’s music room, an electric piano, and stereo and recording equipment. They have also provided new uniforms for the band student and helped to finance numerous trips. This year they helped purchase new flags for the flag squad and supervised the choir's gas raffle and taco feed. Each year the Music Parents provide scholarships for summer camps and sponsor the Music Parents' banquet. They also provide the chenille letters and pins awarded to students who accumulated the required number of points. Music Parents’ fund raising activities included concession stands at concerts, collecting concert admissions, and the annual magazine drive, when students sell magazine subscriptions around the community. Many Music Parents act as supervisors on tours and trips. The Music Parents exist primarily to support high school music students and organizations. They promote the best interests and quality of the music programs, and will continue to back music in all their endeavors. Q CO CO CD CO CD CD ■o O D (Q Swing Choir Music Parents 23