Sahuaro High School - Viva Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Let's play together. Can you read this music? An Orchestral Performance Sahuaro Symphony any students have various musical interests and quite a few of these students seemed to have joined the Sahuaro or- chestra this year. Those who were enrolled in or- chestra attended first period in the concert room and were advised by Mrs. Strayer. Participation in Regional 74 Orchestra and All-state Orchestra competitions was upheld by many of the Sahuaro High School members. At the beginning of the year various ensembles and large groups of students took part in the competi- tions held at the U of A. Or- chestra performed in con- certs with other schools. They held several winter and spring concerts, in which the Sahuaro Mar-I ching Band accompanied them. With the help of their of- ' ficers, orchestra members held a couple of fun- draisers in order to be able to pay for their annual trips. The orchestra officers were as follows: Debbie Ostrop, President, Carlie Hegalson, Vice President, Kim Jensen, Secretary, Tonya Ms. Strayer, C. Aqullino, J. Arnold, M. Barthel, K. Burns, T. Bursey, V. Carter, A. Davis, J. Denk, S. Dukes, Ft. Frederick, A. Freeman, J. Heggie, C. Helgason, M. Henslee, K. Jensen, S. Katz, Fi. Lawing, M. Maibauer, S. Merrill, W. Moore, D. Ostrop, K. Ftomney, N. Showalter, A. Smith, A. Smith, P. Strayer, V. Trimm, J. Walker, W. Wallin Ill, M. Welch, N. Welker, S. West, and R. Zeavin. Bursey, Treasurer. Of course we can not forget all the hard work and studious time Mrs. Strayer put in to make such an outstanding year for the members of orchestra and the rest of the students of Sahuaro High School. All of the students tremen- dously enjoyed being in or- chestra and were glad they got a chance to be a part of

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'r Melodramatic Harmony A Singing Sensation s singing something you enjoy doing and sound well while doing it? Maybe not but some of Sahuaro's students are very fond of singing and were able to join Sahuaro Singers after going through a couple of auditions and received teacher permis- Christmas Show that was filmed by channel 10. Mr. Ashcraft was pleas- ed with the job that this years Sahuaro Singers did. He plans on staying for a few more years, hoping that each is better than the one before. B. Brewton, S. Crooks, K. Crowder, D. Every, A. Hogle, B. Hughes, J. Sion Also a few years of a - H- Adaire Lawson, D. Marquart, M. Mattheiss, S Mclaughlin, H. Miller, l. Nordby, S. 'I I . d Osborne, M. Stevenson, P. Whitthorne, Ft. Yost. Voca C ass are reqlulre ' When taking this class you learn a variety of music styles and perform school and community concerts. i 4 One should not neglect They also performed in a 1' rf what is human . Concert ChoirISahuaro Singers - Mr. Ashcraft LIVE IT UP! t c f - ....- 1 et. e Tfj 3' S. ,S . f ,N x The male half of the Sahuaro Singers. Now remember class...AIl photos by C. Stum Activities

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A good director is always re For he's a jolly good cello. quired. Orchestra gives everyone a chance to show off their talents. lt. There wasn't just music playing and fund raising, a few people made new friendships while others were perfecting the old. Even Mrs. Strayer found some friends and good times with the members of orchestra. l - H. Adaire Mrs. Strayer LIVE IT UP! A side of orchestra most don't see. All photos by S. Keller Actlvlties