Friendly High School - Spirit Yearbook (Fort Washington, MD)

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Eilegggemcee 3 ectnumaniiiey iiexllefmit EEEEEEEEEE!EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEREEERESEQRES! RENAISSANCE The Vocal Chamber Ensemble, top vocal music group at Friendly, came up Ensemble created a light-hearted, Shakes- pearian-type play set in the English Renais- sance concerning Queen Elizabeth I and her suitor Lord Robert Dudley. The Ensem- with a program unique to the entire coun- ble has traveled far and wide with this try. Combining drama with music, the comedy, delighting many an audience. U ,D Terri Medley, Doug VanWinkle performing the Basse dance. Kim Mason singing a solo. Mr. Rudicil on wash tub bass, Ron French on mandolin, Terry Parten and Andy Buckingham on the guitar, with Ro- Snyder in the background entertaining at the folk iam. f .Qu I iii ,'g.. Mr. Rudicil plays his wash tub bass at the last folk Robert Snyder plays his own song at the folk iam. iam. 34 FOLK JAM The Folk Jam is an informal gathering talented musicians all of whom share interest in folk music. Anyone intereste provided the opportunity to perform to display their talents. Guitars, harm cas, and wash tub bass accompany vocalists who ioin in the fun. Although v- intended the Folk Jam suffered from a lu of willing performers and the Folk C was able to sponsor only two gathering'

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'ILUUCQ EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE!EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE The marching band entertains at halftime during the Oxon Hill game. Mr. Simon directs the band at the Christmas Concert. BAND The instrumental music department under the direction of Mr. Simon, has achieved an impres- sive reputation as a hard-working and ener- getic group. Focusing their attention on a fund raising proiect to purchase uniforms for the Marching Band, the combined bands have raised nearly 56,000 dollars by selling subs and T-shirts in an effort to reach their goal. The most skillful and selective band is the Wind Ensemble, consisting of 43 musicians, the Wind Ensemble performs in the school and pre- pares for annual competition festivals. Boasting the highest rating a band can receive, Friendly also has the distinction of having many top- rated soloists. During the football season, the Concert Band assumes a role as the Marching Band and plays a maior role in promoting school spirit. Having recently expanded, the band's routine includes marching, drills, and lively animated halftime entertainment. In addition to marching, the 38 Concert Band members concentrate on improv- ing theirmusical abilities as well as performing for the school and in festival programs. The most popular of all the bands is the Stage Band. Twenty vigorous members provide entertainment at the basketball games and assemblies by playing contemporary and jazz compositions. The Stage Band also competes in county and state festivals and has achieved excellent ratings. Wind Ensemble at the Christmas Concert Stage Band plays one of their lively tunes. Pictured are: lst ROW: Mark Olin, Mike Sanchez, David Dick, Wade Mead- ows. 2nd ROW: Steve Woodriff, Ed Frink, Jim Hahn. 3rd ROW: Martin Nickelson, Rick Sontag, Greg Holmes, Roger Keiper.

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EDUC'-2 :EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE iiifnhlia Y iilla F5 th, IW? 7. it gsoii, in The muiiiuuwnsr mum The prog ram Mary Travers performs One Tin Soldier. TALENT SHOW The Senior Talent Show has always proved to be an entertaining conglomera- tion of ability and inhibition. Thel 975 FriendIy's Folly's was no exception. Organized by Martha Gower with Doug VanWinkle acting as M.C., the show dis- played a variety of performancees rang- ing from a vibrant rock band to an ener- T getic hula dancer. Harmonious folk singers lent their banios, harmonicas, and guitars to the extravaganza. Although void of any faculty participation, the Friendly's Folly's provided a fun and enioyable evening of diversion, while simultaneously demon- strating that students are occupied with creative expression in addition to studies, athletics and the traditional school activi- ties. .K e Q Grimbsy lBrian Pleasants, Terry Cullins, David Riversl sing My Special Girl. 56' Carl Fletcher and Terry Parten sing and play two originals Sweet Baby Blues and My Lady.