Marian High School - Marian Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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.mn ,answer ii Sister Callista McNamara received her BS degree at Sienna Heights and later went on to earn her NIA at Chicago Musical in Illinois. hoir s growin Sister lVlary Callista lVlcNamara has used her talents to develop the Concert Choir into what we know today. The Concert Choir was formally introduced in 1970, until then Sr. Callista was known as an upper level chorus teacher. When 1970 came the Choir was ready to show the school the work that went into being a singer. Christmas came and with it the Christmas contata. The advanced chorus, an exclusive sophomore group, combined talents with the Concert Choir in performances before senior citizens, nursing homes, and numerous club functions in town. An innovative Christmas program was presented to the entire student body this year. The program featured all of the singing groups in the school. Dancers silhouetted the music, which told the story of Christmas. The choir sported a new look on WOW TV wearing blue floor length gowns as they sang excerpts from the Christmas Festival. Groups were selected to compete in the annual District contests held in Blair during April. Several a Capella numbers and four part chorus selections were sung.

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and jazzes up halls of arian Christmas caroling in the downtown and Eighth Grade Night kept the freshmen busy singing this year. Practice sessions for the 213 girls were during class periods and Semi-week. Sr. Sharon Jordan provided the chance for the students to learn how to play guitar and piano, by offering lessons during convenient times. The main reason for interest by the girls is personal enjoyment and back- ground. Approximately thirty-one girls took advantage of these private lessons. Offered for the first time in lVlarian history is band. Meeting twice a week, the girls work up ensembles, playing all types of music- popular, marches, jazz, etc. Many of the students had no previous experience, but their first performance at Open House proved them to be fine musicians. Carol Lenz is the director. 1 x u 9 Q we xr, ,sw-fttnfv

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ports toughen flabh muse es 9Nii W amaze -eff' mafia- Miss Barbara Bartholet earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Wayne State College, Nebraska, majoring in Physical Education. Physical Education is a course full of variety. Activities range from basic exercise to skilled routines on the balance beam. Volleyball, basketball, tumbling, bowling, and archery were enjoyed through- out the year. Even tag football was played on wheeled scooters. But gym is not all fun and games. Written tests are given on game rules and techniques by Miss Barbara Bartholet. Senior Physical Education students assist in the instruction of the younger students