William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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124 THE MADRIGAL SINGERS perform for Mitchell's Christmas Concert. Mitchell's Madrigal Singers began the school year with performances at other high schools and commun- ity clubs. With popular arrangements such as 'Twas The Night Before Christmas and Mid-Winter, they added their voices to the traditional Christmas assembly. Other pieces sung by the group included Carou- sel, Musical Concoctionf' The Cricket, and Hard By A Fountain. This year the Madrigal Singers was comprised ot select juniors and seniors who rehearsed tour times a week. They received no credit for this class. There was one accompanist and four students for each section, making a total of seventeen members. The officers were president, Robert Johnson, vice pres- ident, Richard Wachtendort, and secretary, Susan Scott. MR. HAYES IS kept busy during the school year directing five vocal groups. Here he works with the Concert Choir to obtain a good blend of voices, which is so important in any group. Mitchell Choirs Perform for Community FIRST ROW: Patrick Smith, Gregg Morrison, Jerry Harris, Clinton Harris, Sam Bryant, Mike Cordova, Robert Becker, Steve Wheeler, Troy Jackson, George Burns, Bill Salazar, Mike West. SECOND ROW: Barbara Brewer, Connie Howerton, Carol Glaze, Kathy Hitchcock, Nancy Flet- cher, Gwen Pack, Shirley Dunn, Denise Thomas, Karen Godsey, Pam Wilson, Karen Suzanne Davis, Kathy Christmas, Susan Stallard, Letha Skilling, Judy Johnston. THIRD ROW: Marilyn Atkins, Ginger Sickbert, Lorelyn Smilie, Linda Hardcastle, Jackylon Rhooes, Deirdre Bennett, Cathy Deutsch, Carolyn Eaks, Connie Mueller, Teresa Hattey, Sherilyn Plant, Oma Mantooth, Bonnie Ems. ABSENT: Ann Adock, Craig Archibald, Dan Beuttenrnuller, Joretta Carlisle, Dana Clinton, Denise Collins, Terry Daughterty, Linda Green, Joyce Herboldsheimer, Patrick Lazor, Jacqueline Pack, Leigh Ramsey, Alicia Scarbrough,

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FRONT ROW: Marvin Brown, Donald Hays, James Tapscott, Charles Chamberlain, Davin An- derson, Charles Amies, Robert Johnson. SECOND ROW: Richard Field, Eugene Ratzloff, Mi- chael McGann, Thomas Harshbarger, Michael Wade, Richard Wachtendorf,Phil1p Marrs, Dennis Frank. THIRD ROW: Kathleen Stamps, Darla Hurst, Marsha Boldt, Carlene Hale. Judith Hin- Since Mitchell opened in 1965, the student enroll- ment has increased about 3942, while the enrollment of the Vocal Music Department has increased 8915 Aims of this department are to provide a singing opportunity for all students and to enrich their lives by exposing them to a variety of great music. For those who have an especially strong interest in music, either as a hobby or as a vocation, a class in music theory is offered. ln May the Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers made their annual spring tour. This year the groups THE CONCERT CHOIR and Madrigal Singers gather around the bus which will take them to Pueblo for their spring tour. This tour was the second in Mitchell's short history. Shaw, Judith Ward, Susan Scott. FOURTH ROW: Roberta Shrader. Donna Brown, Barbara Carlson. Kathryn Minor, Carol Poorman, Gwen Scull, Glenda Harris, Carol Stene. ABSENT: Jack Blaylock, David Brown, Samuel Bryant. Bruce Carlin, Michael Delong, Charles Gray, Car- olyn Green, Cynthia Minor, Jerome Parent. Joseph Vegh sang for schools and organizations in the Pueblo area, and at the close of the day, all enjoyed themselves with a refreshing swim followed by dinner. Also included on their schedule for the year were performances on KKTV and KRDO television. Officers for the Concert Choir were Richard Wacht- endorf, president: Robert Johnson, vice-president: Thomas Hunter and Deborah Whitehouse, secretaries: Thomas Harshbarger and Kathleen Stamps: treasur- ers. Joe Vegh was the riser chairman, and the robe chairman was Susan Scott. Their repertoire included Wassail, Christmas Day, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and a medley of songs from 'tOklahoma.

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K . X, I We Q 3 f Z A 'gg fr-.-, . , K v E 'g 5, K 1 f'-fqffhisf , , J' ' i il' S k SHOWING A GREAT deal of skill at the piano, Sherri Jones accom- panies the Concert Choir as they sing Christmas Day. FRONT ROW: Katie Stamps, Jack Blaylock. Deborah Higdon. Brenda Szafir SECOND ROW: Bobbie Carlson, Bud Nugent, Susan Scott, Mike McGann, THIRD ROW. Judy Hinshaw. Blair Harrison. Carol Dyer, Max Albers. FOURTH ROW: Debbie Whitehouse, Richard Wachtendorf, Gail Gorst, Bob Johnson. ABSENT: Mark Sellers. Sherri Jones, Mitchell's Mixed Chorus was open to all boys and girls, and no audition was required. The members met four times a week, a total often modules. This group performed at the Christmas assembly and the spring concert. Their repertoire included Way- faring Stranger, Shenandoah, Christmas ls Com- ing, The Three Kings, and We've Been a While A-Wandering. The officers were president, Jerry Harris, vice president, Judy Johnson, secretary, Letha Skilling. Bonnie Ems and Marilyn Atkins assisted as librarians. YOU MUST STAY on pitch, Mr. Hayes says while preparing the Mixed Chorus for the annual Christmas Concert. 4 AJ ,f W - if , f I K f',' ,L - ft t if 5 ri Q! A M'