Central High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Seen here arc the DHS orchestra and choruses who combined to present the largest Christmas program in the school's history- The presentation of the “Messiah was highlighted by vocal solos, one of these being performed by soprano Mary Beth Peil. The famous “Messiah,” an oratorio written by G. E. Handel, was presented at the Masonic Temple on December 10 by the DHS orchestra and combined choruses. The holiday produc- tion, under the direction of Mr. Milton Anderson and Mr. James Stevenson, featured soloists Alan Havercamp, bass: Pat Thorne, tenor; Mary Mitchell, contralto; and Mary Beth Peil, soprano. Another high-point of the “Messiah ’ was the contralto solo by Mary Mitchell. 21

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POPS CONCERT Backed by the DHS a Cappella. soprano soloist Sharon Wickham sings “Bali Hai” from South Pacific at the winter Pops Concert. Friday, November 22, a Cappella, band and orchestra members presented the second an- nual Pops Concert in the auditorium. Selec- tions in the vocal portion of the program were from “Brigadoon,” “My Fair Lady” and “South Pacific.” Mary Beth Peil, Alan Haver- camp, Mike Compton, Sharon Wickham, Judy Wilson, Pat Thorne, Janet Rumery and Larry Kelley were soloists. “The Merry Wives of Windsor” was the band’s featured number. In addition to ac- companying vocal numbers the orchestra pre- sented the “Mississippi Suite.” Pianist Ann 0‘Conncll. accompanied by the band, plays the “Cornish Rhapsody. Combining their talents are Janet Rum- cry and Larry Kelley whose voices blend in a duet from “Brigadoon.”

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On their journey around the world, the Minstrel Show audience slopped briefly in Russia where they heard Pat Thorne sing Dark Eyes.” VI Dee Foley, assisted by seven lovely harem girls. creates an exotic at- mosphere of desert enchantment as she dances to Oricntclle.