Silver Lake High School - Golden Eagle Yearbook (Silver Lake, KS)

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Fall program. Performing t'To- gether Wherever We Go fresh- man Don Borders sings We Ain't Got a Barrel of Money, Photo by Colette Bosse. CURRICULUM MUSIC Small fee helps South Pacific teaches along with entertaining Choir class is a lot of work, takes a lot of time, and is a lot of fun, said sophomore Arnie Buecker while cutting out stars for their spring program. The choir classes put on four major programs and many other small programs throughout the community Dance and music. Perfecting the choreography to Mr. Postman, Tracy Crockett junior, and Tone Wicklund-Hansen and Mary Tom- linson seniors watch Miss Jan Pat- ton for a cue. Photo by Greg Ab- bott. and the Topeka area. The music programs now charge an admission of one dollar per family. This mon- ey goes to small trips and choir outfits. Along with performing and competing at competi- tions, the students observe other performances. They went to Emporia State Uni- versity's fall musical, South Pacific. Seeing others perform gives us ideas of what we need to improve on, said sopho- more Lori Jenks. Mixed Ensemble. First Row: Mi- chelle l-laas, Angela Floberson, Robin Bueck, Lesa Martinek, Tone Wicklund-Hansen, Tracy Crockett. Second Flow: Loretta Clifton, Emi- ly Leonard, Tonya Earl, Christy Taylor, Dawn Smith, Carmen Wanklyn, Robin Kingsley, Elienna Corber, Kim Schmidtberger. Third Bow: Miss Jan Patton, Lori Jenks, Brenda Plymire, Don Borders, Ar- nie Buecker, Mike Bueck, Shawn Beuchat, Troy Wolf, Susie Smith, Elisa Goodnow. Photo by Brent Photography. Girls Ensemble. First Flow: Miss Jan Patton, Lori Jenks, Jennifer Condit, Tracy Crockett. Back Bow: Lisa Thomas, Laura Poe, Krystal Kirkwood, Dawn Troxel, Patty Meredith, Kalyn Brown, Jen- ny Darting, Tammy Yinger. Photo by Brent Photography.

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56 CURRICULUM MUSIC HChoir class has taught me how to project my voice, it really takes a lot out of you but it is fun. -Dawn Troxel. Name: Patton, Jan College attended: Friends University Degree: B.M.E. Classes taught: Junior High Choir, General Music, Girls' and Mixed Ensemble X Sponsor ot: Girls' Ensemble and Mixed Ensemble. I This has been the most rewarding year for me since I D0-Re-Mi. Stretching sopho- leads to quality results. Its a class that puts me in a good mood, and although many feel choir is an easy class, it isn't. It is really a lot of hard work. -Tracy Crockett. have been here. This is the largest choir I have had since coming here, and they are all quality individuals which mores Robin Fteuck, Lori Jenks, and Laurie Cox obtain the correct I pitch. Photo by Mary Dekat. ti-H Miss Patton has been an excel- Choir class is more work than l lent influence and has helped the thought it would be, but it is lun choir pull themselves together. - and l have learned a lot. -Shawn Angie Hook. Beuchat.

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58 CURRICULUM MUSIC Name: Phelps, Kendall College attended: Washburn University Degree earned: B.E.lvl. Classes taught: Band Sponsor of: Flags, Pep Band, Band I hope, as a musical educator, that I have given my Who turned out the lights? students some musical and non-musical experience senior Beth Brandenburg and ju- through contests and trips that they will use and keep nior Kim Stringer are left in the with them throughout their entire lives. dark. Photo by Mary Dekat. .35 5 Band is a fun class to take. lt's more than just an ordinary class because you don't vvork as an indi- vidual, but as a team. As a result of this, you get to know everyone a little better. -Susie Smith. as S ,vs -- - ei Q x Meeting a variety of different people is only one of the many ad- vantages one has while being in band. With every year the band grows closer together. lt's more like a family than a group. -Lisa Oathout. Band is a fun class. You meet a lot ot people through contests. lt's a good learning experience. -Jim Hurtig. QW I feel that band gives one self-I responsibility. One can reachr goals as a group and as an indi-I vidual. -Genell Schultes.