University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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Under the direction of Dr. Charles Davis The Choir of the North sings at numerous meetings and func- tions on campus put- ting on a Spring and Fall concert. They toured Southern Alas- ka, singing at Elmen- dorf Air Force Base, East Anchorage High School, Fort Richard- son, Kodiak Naval Sta- tion, Kodiak High School, and Palmer. The Community Chorus is seen here singing in their Spring Concert. The chorus is made up of students and people from the Fairbanks area. The chorus gives two concerts a year. Spring and Fall. 27

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Music from the University of Alaska Under the direction of Mr. Mikow the band gave two concerts, fall and spring. They also went on tour to Palmer and Chugiak high schools. Allen Newsom plays his clarinet in one of the practices. 26

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Skarland Hall Dedicated The officers of Skarland are pictured above with some of the residents of the Hall. President: Linda Orlin, Vice President: Anna Lee Cousart. Secretary: Elana Ross, Treasurer: Karen Kowalski. On May 7 the University ' s newest dormitory was officially dedicated to Dr. Ivar Skarland, a pioneer Alaskan and professor. In his dedication speech, William R. Cashen paid a tribute to Skarland: Students, present and future, may well reflect on the accomplishments of this man; a young immigrant, who, by sheer hard work and perseverance . . . attained the high goals he set for himself and left a warm and lasting memory in the hearts of those who knew him. 28