Bisbee High School - Cuprite Yearbook (Bisbee, AZ)

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Drum Maior Donald Bays, Maiorette Pat Harris X, . W 1? BAND OFFICERS-Philip Reed, George Mason, Jim Ne son, Angela Dabcevich, Judy Bennett Knot shown, Jim Kriesl. THROUGHOUT THE school term, The popular, spirited pep band of B.H.S. spurred on the student body in pep assemblies, out of Town football games, rallies, and basketball games. This small, but well--skilled band could always be counted on to play at functions that required a smaller band. They served the school well as a nucleus which stimulated the student body as a whole to show The kind of loyalty and school spirit for which B.H.S. is famous. PEP BAND-Row I: Betty Pederson, Bill Marez, Jane Tharp, Pat O'Leary. Row 2: Martin Peterson, Jim Nelson, Don Bays, Bob Marshall, JoAnn Hodges, Carolyn Morris, Barbara Deleon, Row 3: Ann Callison, Joella Lyons, Avis Jackovich, Perry Watkins, John Moore. THE 1956-57 BAND officers served the B.H.S. roast, and put over the annual Good Neighbor band well. Under their leadership, the band Day celebration. Their work made the activities successfully presented half-time shows, enter- of a musical organization a pleasure and enloy- tained other bands, had an indoor weiner ment for all members. -55-

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Twirlers Pat Harris, Maiorette. Row 1: Judy Bennett, Linda Warren, Nancy Gilbert. Row 2: Betty Branham, Verna Harris, Rosie Rolo. UNDER THE SKILLFUL direction of vivacious Major- ette Pat Harris, the Bisbee Hi Twirling Squad was truly one of the finest in many years. Not only was Pat indispensible to the Band and Twirling Squad for 4 years, but she engaged in many other important school activities. Petite Judy Bennett, a 4-year Twirler and Band member could always be depended upon to give a graceful and finished performance. Peppy Rosie Roio, a new member of the twirling squad showed great ability and talent. Able Verna Harris was a credit to the twirling squad with her colorful addition to the routines Precision and skill made attractive Linda War- ren a valuable addition to the twirling squad. Nancy Gilbert, another new member, added much to the squad with her great enthusiasm and cooperative group spirit. Betty Branham, a transfer from Eloy, quickly showed her ability as a twirler when she was called upon to take the place of Marlene Hancock, second year member who was stricken with polio at the beginning of the season. -54-

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BAND l956-57 WAS A FULL and rewarding year for the colorful and talented Bisbee High School Band, under the direction of Mr. James A. Woodmansee. As a marching unit, terrific would describe the entertainment provided by the band for fans at home football games, the group added greatly to the spirit of the occasion with the precision and originality of their routines. The band also participated in Christmas activities in the city, sparked the Good Neighbor Day program, and marched in the massed high school bands at the University of Arizona Senior Day game. Row I: Virginia Dierking, Linda Warren, Betty Pederson, Carolyn VanScoy. Row 2: Esther Almendarez, Lois Hammar, Geneva Gomez, Sharon Ham, Geneva Bingham, Toni Bihlmeier, Bill Marez, Marlene Hancock. Row 3: Paulette Durette, Marilyn Wright, Frances Parra, Cathy Hall, Melva Hugen, Geraldine Ellisoff, Shirley Baumkirchner, Joyce Henwood. Row 4: Anita Barnes, Mary Jean Warren, Jim Davis, Tony Valenzuela, John Hoppstetter, Dan Tillman, George Mason, Perry Watkins, Lonnie White, Joe Black. Row 5: Avis Jackovich, Nancy Gil- bert, Norma Reyna, Angela Dabcevich, Joella Lyons, Carl Byrd, Phillip Reed, Mikki Niemi. -56-