Santa Rita High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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eveloping Potential Q Q eveloping potential is one of the goals for the Advanced Women and Advanced Mixed Choirs, stated Director Dr.john Davis. He felt that last year the choirs were a very promising group of talented young singers. Davis had been teaching at Santa Rita for three years. I got into music in my second year in college, he stated. Davis had been interested in music since 1955. Prior to his career at Santa Rita he had been the director for the Tucson Boys Chorus. Last year's officers were: President Eugene Liacaillade, Vice President Tom Tilford, Secretary Kristin Putman, and Treasurer Sheldon Knudsen. The Vocal Department as a whole, consisted of approximately 140 people. A few activities the Vocal Department participated in were, singing at the local nursing homes around Christmas time, and enjoying picnics and parties. When asked what was most important in a good choir member, Dr. Davis stated, Attitude is the most important. When asked what satisfaction she got out of singing, Patsy Kreuger, a member of the Advanced Women's Choir stated, Knowing you're doing something bet- ter to contribute to your school. Patsy had been a member of the choir for three years. She said she sang because, I love it! Yvonne Murray, a member of the Ad- vanced Mixed Choir stated, I love to sing because it's a break from my other classes. Yvonne had been in the choir since her sophomore year. She also stated, I feel really nervous before our concerts. Choir provided enjoyment for many students last year. Advanced Women's Choir-Front row: Kathy Hite, Kris johnson, Barbara Baxter, Theresa Cartmill, Rose Barrosg Second row: Ronny Wilmoth, Susan Knutson, Kelly Bingham, Mary Lange, Tamatha Hubble, Teena Scott, Lori Hulse, Third row: Kaari Day, Lisa llubbard, Brenda Kidney, Lori Verhulst, Melissa Allread, Patsy Krueger, Mindy Frankhouser, Fourth row: Heather Knott, Tawnya Haach, Colleen Stiles, Diane Lindflott, Angie Kosalko, Michele Smith, Not Pictured: Holly Hutchison, Pauline Hutchison, Sheri Richards, Kelly Meldrum, Diane Hines. 1 Design: Michele Thibodeau Copy: Lori Verhulst Photos: Cindy Nickel 8cjohn Davis

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r s ... .xg . le. W-wins ,,..kL -5,-,nu -,nn ...M--1-'tt ' A Move Towards Fun lthough chess held no bearing on their future, David Cook and Ruben Alvira found it both challenging and enjoyable. Senior David Cook was the treasurer of the Chess Club. David learned to play chess in Germany and said he joined the team because it's a challenge and I'cl like to improve. Ruben Alvira, also a senior, was president of the Chess Team. He liked the fact that we're not always serious. We can enjoy ourselves and still play, he commented. Miss Debbie Formo had been the chess coach six out of her nine years of teaching at S.R. She explained that, compared to previous years this team, on the whole, is much better. They take chess seriously for the most part. She added that since there were no scholar- ships or awards for chess, most of the members played for fun. When asked what she enjoyed most about the team, she replied, I just enjoy working with them. I have a good time competing and playing chess with them all. David and Ruben agreed that Miss Formo was a valuable part of the team. Ruben added, She is more personal. She's our friend and her personality lets her understand our feelings. Club meetings were conducted by the twelve members. They met after school at least two days a week and usually par- ticipated in one tournament a month, between October and March. At the tournaments, the Varsity competed in five boards which usually lasted three to five hours. Miss Formo commented that the Chess Team's goal was to be top in state. Chess Club-Back Row: Steve Standing, Reuben Alvira, joseph Simms, Mark Smith, Second Row: Eric Case, Eric Simms, Billy Ward, Angela Kosalkog First Row: Debbie Formo, Steve Rosenfelder, Brian Malm, Daniel Anthisg Not Pictured: Cindy Hinshaw, David Cook. CHESS 173

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4 Dedicated students listen intently while Dr.,Iohn Davis lectures. 4 Alan Addleman warms-up for his solo ofa well-known song. V Dr. john Davis leads his choir students in vocal exercises, 'Z-7 v A Advanced Mixed Choir-Top row: Carrie Young, Vaunda Knudsen, Stephanie Knudsen, Andi Foxworthy, Steve Morris, Wayne Cooper, Lee Abshear, Monica Carney, Barbara Tech, Terry Messina, Belinda Coleg Second row: Nicole Greason, Trina Martin, jackie Miller, Colleen Dwyer,jon Gilmore, Mark Timm, Dan Gregory, janette Anderson, jessica Stanek, Patsy Krueger, Kelly Costellog Third row: Chandra Bergman, Lynne Smith, Sonia Salcido, Stacy Clawson, Eugene Lacaillade, Sheldon Knudsen, Tom Tilford, Keith Ashburn, Debbie Brewer, Yvonne Murray, Bridget Calles, Elva Mezag Bottom row: Amelia Lobos, Danya Frazier, Cathy Dowse, Cindy Ashberry,jamie Flickg Not Pictured: Laura Hulse,james Taylor, Pj. Walker, Debbie Goff, Kristina Putman. 4 Sophomore Kelly Bingham enjoys singing one of her favorite melodies. CHOIR 175