Castro Valley High School - Laconian Yearbook (Castro Valley, CA)

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s . g . 1 ? i A FIRST ROW, Left to Right: J. Bowman, J. Brunkhurst, S. Mallon, F. Hopkins, K, Vierra. SECOND ROW: C. Duncan, C. Sallows J. Bcrstud, R. Ponzius, L. Cruze, P. Reed, K. McCormick, K. Schrimp, R. Tode, J. Dury. THIRD ROW: S. Lungs, D. West, F. Vai Many times during the past year, we have been touched by our Castro Valley High Or- chestra, directed by Mr. Eugene Graves, The orchestra furnished lovely background music for both Fine Arts Area play productions, and joined the A'Cappella Choir at Christmastime in presenting the Messiah, with Jean Bowman ATM playing Ava Maria on the violin. They were also in the State Music Festival in San Jose in May, various assemblies at elementary schools, in the Spring Concert with the choir, and ended a wonderful year by playing for the Seniors' Baccalaureate. The orchestra brought to us many popu-

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A svingin' pair-George Salas and Lynn Alexander-always drew u crowd whenevea that rock-ri-roll music started pouring out of their guitar and drums. This year all E wing classes were usually entertained first period by the sounds of a group of gone musicians jamming-our school dance band. The 25 members of the C. V. High dance band played for school dances, including noon dances, for the coed dance classes, and for several assemblies. In this class they learn to play good arrangements of popu- lar dance music, they participate in small com- bos, they brush up on techniques and practice ad libbing on their instruments. Many will earn their way through college by playing in college dance bands.

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J ma, J. Bibeau, J. Morelli, J. Sones, J. Emonuele, R. Bussey, S. Rose, R. Taylor, R. Hood, B. Williams, H. Nidu, C. Andersen, R. udley. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Graves, C. Newburg, J. Swenson, D. Lopes, B. Adelson, K. Super, N. Butler, D. Beaton. QSM Swflwi ar favorites, including Highlights from Gigi, l'he Great Gate of Kiev, Russian Sailors Dance, ind The Music Man. The string players, who met 3rd period everyday, and select members from the ac- ivity band made up the orchestra. There were 2 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, l string bass, 3 flutes, 4 clarinets, l oboe, 3 trumpets, 4 horns, 3 trombones and 2 percussion players. Fea- tured soloists include Jean Bowman, violin, a member of the Western Division Conference Orchestra at Salt Lake Cityi Judy Brunckhurst, violin, a member of the Northern California Honor Orchestra, and Bob Tode, viola.