Foothill High School - Equi Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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For many reasons Foothill had a music department to be proud of. It was the only school in our area sup- porting four bands, including an in- vitational symphonic band and a com- plete orchestra, Each band gave at least four public performances during the year, the first of which were giv- en just before Christmas. Admission fees went for music scholarships to Brigham Young University summer music camp, Pictured at right, Mr. DeJarnette directs Concert Orchesta which includes nearly fifty playing members. fBelow rightj Laura Stauffer concentrates on perfection while performing with Symphonic Band, Practice is the backbone of a good performance Pictured above Terry Sullivan of Concert Band buzzes a high note

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Department Meets Special Needs Although the special education department was not new to Foothill, the program gained a new dimension this year with the addition of the Visually Impaired Program. Mr. Ken Mogren, in the Re- source Room, stressed mobility and variety of ac- tivities for the students, The Resource Room offer- ed large print, brailled, and recorded material to meet students' needs. Mr, Ken Mogren ffar lefty walks to the Resource Room after the lunch break. Nels Brown ftop centerj works out on the peg board. Mr. Mogren helps Nels Brown fcenter bottomj repair a cane. Jim Malone ftop rightj types on a brailler. During his lunch per- Jack Brown , , so wi i we as Don McNeff Kenneth Mogren iod, Jim Malone Qbottom rightj practices on the piano. l i

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l QTop lefty A smaller and better-balanced choir sings a variety of tunes for the enjoyment of family and friends. fTop rightj Foot- hill's Symphonic Band performs for an appreciative audience. Members of this band are selected for ability and to provide instru- mental balance for the band, fAbovej Mr, Kamilos directs the full- sized Concert Band composed of talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors. fLefty Behind the scenes Don Henry and Sean Mullock pop a few tuba notes for Concert Band.