North Kansas City High School - Purgold Yearbook (North Kansas City, MO)

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V N s R' - v I I 1 1.. L.. ff lil ' .an 01175, f Ins Music department excels The members of Orchestra were Randy Armintrout, Rebecca Bartels, Darlene Battiest, John Bird, Bruce Cox, Martin Forsythe, Terre Gorham, Todd Graf Brenda Hampton, Paul Hayes, Becky Henson, Kerry Holyfield, Marcie Hulen, Clarissa Humbard, Craig Jones. Cynthia Keltner, Margaret Kithcart, Sherry Lane, Sharon Leewright, Debra Lindhorst, Tammy McFarland, Edward Mitchell, Phyllis Myers, Joni Rutherford, Karen Stock, Michael Verstraete, Martha Ward, Michelle Wilson and Susan Winters. . Q '-'a.Afe2tH:ig,:g1e f .Ji , , ' After many hours of hard practice, the Orchestra of 1974-1975 was heard for the first time by the student body during the Christmas Assembly, with the playing of the Hallelujah Chorus. Past alumni were invited to join in singing and play- ing. Beside playing in this year's musical Oliver, the orchestra also participated in a clinic which was held at Oak Park. At this clinic all three orchestras combined to produce a fascinating performance under the direction of Mr. Charles Cummons, Chairman of the Department of Music and conductor of the University Symphony, University of Missouri- Columbia. To conclude this year's activities, Northtowns' orchestra combined with Northgate Junior High for a performance on May 21. l Band members who went to State competition are: David Hassan, Mike Verstraete, David Woodson, Jim Stewart, Craig Jones, John Watson, Mike Stockton, Eric Donner, Marty Homnan, Jann Mc- Connell, Kathy Soverign, Beverly Burk, Dianne Saxton, Margie Kithcart, Barb Hellstern, Scott Childers. 2 Orchestra members pose in concert formation. ' ' V --, . ., .Q V, A np. ,, f 1 , .a ...,.,.,.,.-.. ,....,, ., ' .' ' -'Ml A f'1rL:':'11rxo -ur. mantra at.n1-e- .-'say ' ' ECM .4 S 7 Syrw 'Lt an ' 4. 84 4 0 2 he

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i ,Q -sl x., 1'-'sf' 5 V , Within just a few weeks of the open- ing of school, Open House was held. On September 26, 1974, parents were invited to come to visit with different members of the faculty. Talented students displayed their arts of gymnastics, singing, drama, and other activities which make up a day of a Northtown student's life. Mini Courses were offered during the activity period. Courses were many and varied. Scuba Diving, presented by Ms. McCully, was one of the more exotic. Others were batik which is the art of tie dying, small motor repair, car maintenance, gun safety, Tolkein, bridge lessons, just to name a few. Any sports that were offered during the activity period such as volleyball, basketball, tag football. were also considered as mini courses. School open to parents, 0135595 fi Ss Ss M 4 5 'QL 'QR Il. Y ggfsm-X . f f 1 , x .-sf W sg.. fy., i' is X . X P. if l l W x 's