Fullerton High School - Warrior Yearbook (Fullerton, NE)

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The brass sextette: Sandra Nash, Verona Boomgaarden, Donn Russell, Mark Hunzeker, Jim Maly, and Mike Gloor earned a superior at contest, Mike Gloor, Jim Maly, and Sam Brower, the Trumpet Trio, play a selection from the Tiajuana Brass, Darla Trosper, Judy Maly, Carolyn Channer, and Verona Boomgaarden comprise the French Horn Quartette,

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Seven Musicians Earn Band Letters. Mr. Yost strikes up the band as they open with an arousing song during the basketball season. In a pre-season appearance, the marching band parades downtown for the fall Snake Dance, Members of the Fullerton High School Band lead a very busy life attending parades, putting on public concerts, and constantly practicing. But tradi- tionally, one of the primary duties of the band is to represent the school at athletic events. The marching band is the main attraction during the half- time of a football game, and in basket- ball season, the pep band provides additional spirit and excitement to the game. At the end of the school year, Mr. Yost, head of the music department disclosed the names of seven people who had earned letters in band. This honor is obtained mainly through private practice. Gail Faaborg was Fullerton's representative to the State Music Clinic. The pep band sends notes of the school song across the auditorium during aF riday pep rally,

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The clarinet quartet, Gail Faaborg, Carol Stone, Janeene Davis, and Betty Gryzwa, take a final rehearsal before the spring concert. Beth Bard, Gwen Channer, Peg Pullen, andDave Cunningham prepare to enter the district contest in competition with other saxophone quartets, Dixie Rumsey and Marilee Persons, accompanied by Peggy Shemek, comprised the flute duet ensemble. Small instrumental groups are also a part of the total band program. It takes hours of individual practice to achieve any degree of suc- cess, The small groups could be found practicing over the noon hour as well as after school. Participants made ready to enter into district contests. These same groups also pre- sented their selection at a public performance on April 17th. Verona Boomgaarden goes through one of her routines at halftime.