Kickapoo High School - Legend Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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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,

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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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l 1 .4 J' ...,,, ,., '.-'X v --A ww ff Time to Perform Speech is a lot of hard work, especially long hours after school, but it's a lot of fun, said Lori Clif- ton, speech and NFL member. You become very close to your squad. A routine tournament began by leaving school Friday morning and return- ing late Saturday night. Speech members not only experienced the nerve- racking, tension-filled tour- naments but enjoyed a fun-filled weekend as well. Practical jokes, sharing secrets, and any other ways of entertainment oc- cupied spare time. The squad did well in tour- naments held at Central, Chaminade in St. Louis, Doing a humorous interpretation, senior Bobby Macer entertains his speech class with a song and dance routine. M and at Hillcrest, placing lst, and 2nd respectively. National Forensic League QNFLJ received the National Leading Chapter Award for the Ozark District for having the most members and degrees. This is the first time Kickapoo received this award. Thespian activities in- cluded trips to community plays from both an enter- tainment and critical point of view., various workshops, and social events such as club parties. This year's troupe was great to work with, said president Kevin Bareford. The officers fLee Ann Wester, Beth Voges, Jen- ny Adams, and Janice Wilsonj were very efficient. Kevin IBarefordj tried to have con ferences with us IofHcersj so that our meetings would be more organized, said Beth Voges, senior. Thespians NFL f 127