Pinson Valley High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Pinson, AL)

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Handbell Choir Making Beautiful Music for All to Hear Pinson Valley ' s music department is outstanding as in past years. This year in addition to our fine concert choir, Mr. Larry Worley has added a Handbell Choir. Mr. Worley, who has headed Pinson Valley High ' s choral depart- ment for many years, has done an ex- cellent job in teaching and preparing the Concert Choir and the Handbell Choir for their performances. The Concert Choir may seem to some as a way to have a free period but it is quite evident that these students do more than talk and study duri ' i meets. When Mr. Worley began asking students if they were interested in be- ing in a handbell choir some students thought that it was a joke. Obviously the tables turned when the students and faculty first heard the Handbell Choirs melodious sounds and wondered exactly how such a few students achieved such an effect. Con- gratulations, Mr. Worley and members of both the Concert Choir and Hand- bell Choir for a job well done. They have once again proven their talent to all who hear them. 176 ORGANIZATIONS

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Color Guard ii gg jji. WWg ' no T ' }| ' ' ' - Gayle Hawkins Christy Daniels Dedication and Skill: the Perfect Combination The Color Guard has always prided itself on turning out strong, sharp routines. They always seem to be prac- ticing. Over the summer, they often stayed after the other band members had left to get in a few more hours of hard work. This dedication to the per- formances is quite obvious when you watch them. Although the Color Guard sponsor. Mrs. Micki Elkins, left school in mid- October on maternity leave, the Color Guard carried on in its best tradition. The Color Guard has again shown that they are an invaluable asset to the band. S. Sanders T. Tamborino T. Washburn S. Wint T. Johns W. Lawrence D- Melvin ORGANIZATIONS 175

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Doing What They Do Best: Performing. The New Expressions is a group of 22 talented students who were for- tunate enough to be chosen to be a member of Pinson Valley ' s singing- dancing group. The students work 3rd period everyday with Mr. Larry Worley in order to perfect their show. This year ' s group does a variety of musical numbers. The New Expressions perform a religious medley, a medley from the 1920 ' s, a selection of country music from the group Alabama, music from the broadway musical The Wiz and One Voice by Barry Manilow. The New Expressions are chosen in the spring by Mr. Worley. They are required to sing a solo of their own choice. Then Mr. Worley tests them on range, ability to match intervals and dancing. This year the group showed their talent at the Miss P.V. Pageant, Cen- tury Plaza, and Sloss Furnace. Their summer trip includes Washington D.C. where they will sing at the Pavillion New York City performing at Lincoir Center, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patricks Cathedral. They also will per- form in Pennsylvania. The New Expres- sions have again proven their ability by achieving nationwide recognition. The New Expressions are T. Jackson, F. Self, V. Freeny, R. Cooper, T. Echols, J. Fairchild, S. Chamblee, J. Booker, A. Tidwell, M. Curry, T. Loggins, A. Mor- rison, H. McElveen, R. Pruet, T. Loveless, R. Mitchell, K. Posey, K. Hamrick, D. Lovvorn, D. King, V. Elliott, S. Allison. K. Posey, T. Jackson ORGANIZATIONS 177