Park Falls High School - Torch Yearbook (Park Falls, WI)

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IS THE SOUND OF HAPPINESS GIRLS' CHOIR The sound of young voices echoed once again through the halls as the Girls' Chorus started their third year of hard work. Composed of freshman and sophomore girls training for the Senior Choir, these girls sang songs such as Bali Hai , Matchmaker , Edelweiss , and My Cup Runneth Over. Meeting every second hour in the choir room, they accomplished much. They learned note value, rhythm, and how to develop their voices into richer, more mature ones. Some days the girls were very eager to work, but on other days Miss Rosenbauer had to really struggle to get something done. In the end, however, they were ready to move into Senior Choir and keep music one of Lincoln High School's activities. (Back, l-r) Dee Dee Spiller. Sue Hildebrand. Sandy Sack. Wanda Weiberg. Tracy Lobermeier. Robin Lemke. Glenda Graf. Donna VanPatten. Karen Repinski. Joan Pritzl. Pat Kobussen. Dolly Palacheck (2nd row. l-r) Colleen Obernberger. Jill Miller. Debbie Bruesewitz. Connie Drake. Sue Isham. Christine Barland. Jean Schrader. Connie Hicks. Barb Bodoh. Pat Hildebrand. (1st row. l-r) Jean Weborg. Mary Ann Gries. Kathy Zuraski. Mary Phillips. Cindy Geng. Mary Yunk. Carol Koenig. Sandy Oswald. Chris Herbst. Senior Choir Officers: (l-r) Craig Sheldon. Dan Marinko. Mark Byers. Ann Hoffman. Melissa Vuchetich. Girls' Chorus Officers: (Back, l-r) Robin Lemke. Glenda Graf; (2nd, l-r) Joan Pritzl; (1st, l-r) Colleen Obernberger, Debbie Bruesewitz. Sandy Oswald. Jill Miller. 27

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC CONCERT CHOIR A new teacher, new faces, and a very young choir proved to be an ex- perience as the Lincoln High School Concert Choir worked during 1973-74 school year. The choir, under the direction of Miss Linda Rosenbauer, faced inex- perience because so many seniors had graduated the previous year. Each section was hit hard, especially the two men's sections and it wasn't easy at first to get five tenors to sound as full as the bass section who had older, more mature voices. The Eyes of All , Sacrum Con- vivium , selections from My Fair Lady , and Showboat were all part of the choir's varied repertoire throughout the year, and everyone worked hard to make them sound professional. Christmas came and at the combined Band Choir Concert, the choir rendered forth the beautiful and most fitting, Messiah Oratorio by Handel. When the audience stood up as is customary at the beginning of the Hallelujah Chorus , the choir felt especially proud to have made the holiday season so special. After semester break, the choir started working on music for the district music festival and sent many members with solos, duets, triple trios, and quartets to represent Lincoln High. It was a lot of hard work, sweat, and frustration, but it was worth it. By the end of the year, the choir had accomplished much. They were singing more difficult music, learning balance and tone quality, and most important of all, how to work together as a unit. (Back) Donna Hilgart. Shirley Weinberger. Nancy Weinberger. Carole Greenwood. Jeff Thums. Glen Gessert. Doug Noetzel. Tim Schmidt. Greg Frokjer. Tammy Wollerman. Karen Thoms. Barb Lobermeier. (3rd row) Mary Ann Michalski. Nicky Drake. Gay Miller. Deb Graffunder. Pete Schmidt. Scott Post. Richard Lapp. Craig Sheldon. Cheryl Mann. Julia Gehring. Jean Boettcher. Judy Plachetka; (2nd row) Deb Warren. Linda Olson, Colleen Patterson. Julie Weiss. Kris Belter. Dave Pritzl. Rocky Lawrence. Mark Byers. Dan Marinko. Sally Hintz. 26 Mary Walasek. Jo Dessl; (1st row) Joyce Hintz. Cathy Hilgart. Melissa Vuchetich. Ann Hoffman. Dave Singer. Carl Hintz. Roger Thibedeau. Dennis Temby. Becky Patterson. Steph Hecimovich.

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SINGING IS THE SOUND OF HAPPY VOICES MADRIGALS Madrigals is the group of the Lincoln High Concert Choir that sings very traditional and classical music. Madri- gals in the 1400's entertained royalty and went wassailing during the Christ- mas holidays, so the Madrigals of Lincoln carried on this beautiful tradition. Starting at the Pop Concert to show their talent, this group sang songs from popular musicals including, You'll Never Walk Alone from Carousel, and People from Funny Girl. Christmas was a busy time because the Madrigals sang at the Extended Care Unit for the elderly and brought back old memories of the younger days of these people. They also spread Christmas joy by singing for a meeting of the Catholic Daughters. Their songs were traditional Alfred Burt Carols — (Back) Mark Byers. Dan Marinko. Doug Noetzel. Craig Sheldon. Dave Singer (2nd row) Gay Miller. Cheryl Mann. Donna Hilgart. Barb Lobermeier; (1st row) Ann Hoffman. Deb Graffunder. Jean Boettcher. Steph Hecimovich Caroling, Caroling, All on a Christmas Morning, and We'll Dress the House. Their singing reached its high point when Madrigals performed at the district music festival in the spring. The group had enjoyed working to- gether throughout the year despite rehearsal and singing problems. Miss Rosenbauer, their director, said they couldn't have done better! They seemed to be carrying their parts well as (front row) Nancy Weinberger. Craig Sheldon. Pete Schmidt (back row) Jeff Thums. Dan Marinko. Steph Hecimovich. and Jean Boettcher practice during 4th hour choir 28