Hemingford High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Hemingford, NE)

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Musical Beats Echo Throughout the Halls To ease the strain of academic study the students of Hemingford High School sought pleasure in various types of musical entertainment. Band, chorus, and individual entertainment groups brought forth self-expression and emotional involvement. Mr. Arnold Quinonez directed the music department in both elementary and high school functions. The chorus groups participated in two public concerts, one clinic, and Panhandle “C contest. The band not only performed in these activities but also played in several local parades during marching season. The highlight of the year for the elementary students came when they presented their annual Christmas program. As well as being stimulating, music also helps the student in developing his cultural characteristics. The students learn the elements of harmony, balance, and cooperation, which lead to many new rewarding experiences. 14

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A ’ • FFA-FHA Work to Complete Projects and Charter Goals Two of the organizations at HHS that aided in the develop- ment of responsibilities and prep- aration of adulthood were the duture Homemakers of America and the Future Farmers of Amer- ica. Respectively, each offers a career in home economics and agriculture. These local chapters not only conducted individual ac- tivities but united to complete various projects. Twenty-sic girls served as FHA members under the supervision of Mrs. Volkmer. They learned the importance of home member- ship, of encouraging democracy in home and community life, of promoting international good- will, of providing wholesome in- dividual and group recreation through their future homemakers’ activities. Leaders—President, Vicki Han- sen; Vice-President, Barb Gaus- man; Secretary, Cheri Hansen; and Treasurer, Karan Danbom— conducted their respective posi- tions. The elected officers at- tended the State Convention in the early spring; the entire chap- ter went to the annual District meeting held in September. Promoting interest in vocational agriculture is the purpose of FFA. Seventeen boys composed this organization under the guidance of Mr. Messersmith. Assisting the chapter with their activities were Kent Frost, president; Tony Gonzales, vice-president; Bruce Jensen, secretary; and Dann Reynolds, treasurer. The officers went to a leadership camp in June and a number of individuals par- ticipated in various judging con- tests held throughout the school year. The purpose of the contests is to improve the farming abilities of the members. 13

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I he Hemingford Bobcat Band (far left) prepares to play a number during the Homecoming Parade. Pep band (left) contributes to enthusiasm and spirit by playing at pep rallies. Mr. Quinonez directs the Girls' Glee (below) while they perform during the Winter Concert. Mixed Chorus members (bottom) practice to ready themselves for contest. Mr. Quinonez directs Mixed Chorus (below left) while Carol Duncan accompanies on the piano. He is a graduate of Colorado State Teacher s College where he received his BA and from the Vandercook School of Music where he received his MM. 15