Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Any Requests Perform by request only is a pro- fessional phrase indicating a long history of success and a reputa- tion for excellence. This was the foundation upon which the Swing Singers, formed in 1976 by Mr. Bob Stamback. grew. A performance given by the Swing Singers was a complete show in every sense, in- cluding songs ranging from nostalgia to folk rock, as well as the spirited choreography taught by Ms. Olga Morales and Ms. Susan Slosky. Beginning their con- cert season with the Fall Festival, the Swing Singers also performed for a Falls Church women’s club and for passersby on the Pentagon Mall Concourse. For many former Swing Singers, the experience they gained led them to the pursuit of entertainment careers, as well as further participation in college vocal groups. Our Swing Singers truly represented us well, bringing their talent and energy to every corner that was in need of a little music. As Karen Payne solos, her partner, Jimmy Mudd, listens intently. Concentrating on their music are Lisa Williams. Mark Weaver. Alyson Taylor, and David Rivers. Music. Drama, and Art 307

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SWING SINGERS: Sponsor: Mr. BoD Slam- back. Sue Bova. Karen Casey, Keith Cromwell. Janet Dawson. Jeff Fletcher. Cathy Gress. Norman Lance. Andrew Miller, jimmy Mudd. Karen Payne. Karen Pieper. David Rivers. Johnna Sorg. Alyson Taylor. Mike Wagner. Mark Weaver. Lisa Williams. Technicians: Mark Ellingson, Mark Hutchin- son. Karen Pieper adds her voice to the harmony of “Walking Blues”. Accompanying the Swing Singers during their daily second period class Johnna Sorg concentrates on the melody. During “Sing A Song Of Christmas , Sue Bova holds her note clear and strong. The Swing Singers rehearso for their show at the Connecticut Connection, an outdoor mall.

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 veling l ean Traveling great distances, the Symphonic Chorale performed for a wide variety of audiences. For their first show on December 4, the Chorale was accompanied by the Symphonic Orchestra in the musical The Messiah . After their performance in our own Little Theater, they then traveled in January to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, for yet another unfamiliar audience. Members also tried out for All County and All Regional tournament. No matter where the Chorale traveled, they were always welcomed. Leading the Chorale is student conductor Janet Dawson. Taking a breath between verses are Eddie Conlon, Matt Klee, and David Morris. Memorizing his lines, tenor Larry Reppert sings “Glory t God. • 308 U.S.O.