Kickapoo High School - Legend Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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, ,v,,, y Echoes of Music Summer days ended with the fading notes of the constant practice of the marching, pep, jazz, concert bands and or- chestra. Freshman Shelli Miller said, We wouldn't be the band that we are without the hard work and time that each individual has put into it. Throughout the year the band, under the direction of Mr. Ernest Pratt, con- tinued to practice and build themselves up for the honor of receiving first place in Washington, MO and second in the Music Bowl IV at Warrensburg, MO. They received a one rating and the Best of Class trophy at the SMSLI Marching Band Festival. The band also marched in the Veterans' and Christmas parades where they won first place. Senior Bob Farris stated, ln all the years that l've been at Kickapoo, Junior Pat O'Connor waits patiently for the orchestra 's cue to commence play- ing in the musical, Musical Man. Jane Abott stands at attention during the How Day assembly. The band received Best of Class at SMSU. this is the best band we've ever had. Orchestra, concert, and jazz bands worked equally hard to accomplish honors and gain recognition. Orchestra performed two concerts for students and played for the musical, The Music Man. Concert band was selected to perform for the Music Educators Associa- tion at Tan Tara at Lake of the Ozark. Both orchestra and con- cert band played at the State Music Contest in April and the Massed Music Festival in May. Jazz band entered the Drury and SMSCI Jazz Festival and performed at the Battlefield and North Town Malls during the spring. lt's been an outstan- ding year for the Kickapoo band. l am proud of each band member, said Mr. Pratt. While the Music Man cast is on stage, Mr. Ernest Pratt, keeps the or- chestra together. Jazz, Concert Pep! 125

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Concentration shows on the faces of these musicians. The jazz band is for the band person who really enjoys his music. A marching band appears magically at the end of the Music Man as the dreams ofa small town come true. 5 .. . ,. I M1 131 A 3' ' 1, n ,IL 'v'4lrn. W, nw. f . ,. , , L-, 124 f Marching Band, Orchestra 1 . x ,'4 ' . 9 4 1 i Ready for action, the drum line waits for direction. They receiv- ed Best Drum Line at SMSU. K

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l X Senior debaters Greg Pontious and Pam Senter prepare for the semi-finals at the Central High School tournament. With a briefcase full of evidence, Dou- ble Ruby award winner Jody Bilyeu, prepares for another debate. Juniors Julie Wolfe and Cheryl Hunt construct the billiard parlor set design- ed by junior Steve Corbett. 126 I Drama, Speech Wsfws 'W-K m--N,