Anaheim Union High School - Colonist Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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Glee Chorus made beautiful music WORKING hard through the year Mixed Chorus and Advanced Glee prepared themselves under the direction of John Walker, for different performances. Studying their music and getting the tones together to make perfect harmony was the goal for the two combined I groups. Held 5th and 6th periods they practiced regularly. First production was the Thanksgiving program which was performed for the student body to get them in the hol- iday spirit. Then the Christmas program Holiday in Music . TOP ROW: M. Pangle, S. Yum, S. Tbomas, J. Austin, W. Carrol, J. Striegel, T. McAllister, K. Sudbrink. SECOND ROW: V. Corder, L. Mosqueda, B. Caruana, B. Mispagel, N. Shores, S. Sabo, J. Schantzen, A. Bass, R. Delahoya. THIRD Listening to instructions and practicing is the class times main purpose. Pay- ing attention to the instructor, John Walker, was very important to receive a quality choir. There must be complete attention and cooperation at all times. iKpartwe held at the Anaheim Convention Center for two full house performances. Second Semester was devoted to competi- tions and the Spring Concert. Competition Festivals were held for many schools who are rated on many other things than sound. All of the choirs participated in the Spring Con- cert, March 24th. Finally the final concert was held at the end of the year in our Auditorium. The 1976-1977 school year was an exciting and an immensely busy one for the Advanced and Mixed Choirs, also for director Mr. Walker. ROW: C. Mount, D. Ruston, C. Spencer, J. Laney, J. Downs, M. Fronchi, M. Caskey. FRONT ROW: B. Hawkins, E. Donavant, G. Shikui, M. Madsen, L. Oriskey , J. Hafner, J. Esposito, Y. Loria made up the Advanced and Mixed Glees. The IVIixed and Advanced Choirs wore robes for their performing attire. Keep- ing the wrinkles out was a hard thing to do, but by taking care of them and see- ing that they were hung up properly made it easier. The job was well done. CHOIR - 19

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Helping the teacher, Stacy Holister, Bob Miranda, and Sharon Sabo, of Mozart Choir, lead 5th period glee class on many occasions. The three students were a great asset to the choirs and a great help to John Walker, the instructor. Christmas time was a busy period for all the choirs. The students practiced from September to December for the Holiday in Music which was held at the Convention Center. The program had students from other high schools. Adviser John Walker promoted a very successful year He devoted a great deal of time and ellort getting the students to perform with excellence. Receiving a more relaxed sound and getting a better feeling for the song, 5th period gathered around the piano. Stacy Holister and Bob Miranda of Mozart Choir, often helped the instructor , John Walker, direct the group and assist in other matters. Mi . Walkei devoted his time to create a great musical department. 18 - CHOIR

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Marching Band earned awards MARCHING Band had another rewarding and fun- filled year with Orlena Johnson as the drum major. The highlight was a weeks trip to Hawaii during spring va- cation with the drill team and banner and flag carriers. When the band members were not busy raising money for their Hawaiian vacation, they were attending and per- forming at various band reviews and parades throughout Southern California. West Arcadia and Colton Reviews brought first place trophies to the Anaheim band trophy case, and second place prizes were earned at Lester Oaks and Santa Monica. Ross Davis, in his tenth year at Anahi, worked closely with drum major Orlena Johnson, planning the numerous halftime shows and other events. The 1976-77 school year was made memorable for each member of the student body by the spirit and tradition up- held by the songs played by the Anaheim Marching Band. -r - s ' B ry ][irf(?vn Marching Band put on a very entertaining half-time show ciur mg the GIF game against Crescenta Valley at Glover Stadium. This routine was a finale for the band at the final play-off game 4; Junior Orlena Johnson was this year ' s drum major and led the Aniiheim Band to many victories. She proved to be a valuable asset to the AHS band. Trumpet players Steve Allen and Mike Bonqiovanni performed enthusiastically with the Marching Band duiuiq h.ilftime at home football games. Each band member showed spin! and piido as well as musical .ibility .11 liaHtime shows. 20 - BAND