Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Mrs. Dowling demonstrates enthusiasm while directing concert choir for the spring concert. Choirs Perform a Variety of Music Altos are: Kerri McNeil, Linda Stull, Brenda Appleyard, Jan Averna, Kim Ushio, Cindy Barnett, Donna McCall, Julie Jensen, Becky Kendall, Donna Reeh, Sue Powell, Peggy Wagner, Lori Griffith, Jodi Meter, Dec Gonzalez, Peggy Kraft, Jackie Howell, April McLean, and Lisa Dalbey. Choir Secretary Dee Gonzalez keeps track of all tardies and absences. Sopranos are: Sue Cummings, Lori Liggett, Lori Montague, Kelly Broers, Linda Hash man, Deb Appleyard, Lara Dalbey, Cris Swanson, Polly Ackerman, Tammy Olvey, Sharon Knapp, Tracy Thies, Kari Daugherty, Gaylene Kreachbaum, and Linda Tapscott. Tacy Swanson accompanies the concert choir during a rehearsal session. 21

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The Concert Choir adds some old razzamatazz to the 1-all Concert. 9 Lori Montague and Lori Liggett share sheet music while preparing for District Music Contest. Tenors and basses are: Dan Kumetat, Steve Cripc, Rick Parish, Brian Vandeventer, Bill Mosser, Bruce Thompson, John Harris, Bob Keith-ley, and Bob Maxwell. The choir spent many hours of rehearsal to work on a technique of singing to attain a sound which was full and balanced. Throughout the year, a total of five concerts were given and a variety of music, ranging from modern and jazz, to the 17th century classics were performed at each. This was the first time in which music students could letter. Points could be accumulated by advertising for concerts, singing the Star-Spangled Banner at athletic events, and singing at all concerts. As a result of their varying activities, the choir was exposed to many types of music. This, therefore, provided the students with a broader understanding of music. Choir officers are: Julie Jensen, treasurer; Peggy Wagner, vice-president; Brian Vandeventer, president; Sue Powell, librarian; and Dee Gonzalez, secretary. Members of the Girls’ Glee arc: Deb Buskirk, Pauline Schance, Kim Hubbard, Dorothy Christie, Joan Zurn, Deb Nelson, Kim Evcrton, Juanita Peterson, Laurie Stafford, Marlene Rose, Lorraine Bowman, Kate Sherlock, Vickie Hoff, Barb Childers, Jeanie Bryan, Kim Jones, Vicki Reitz, Lynctta Harsin, Polly Sullivan, Sheila Leever, Rene Thompson, Judy Nuss, Brenda Powell, Leslie Sollcy, Janinc Berry, Kim Bedient, Rose Hardy, Kathy Howell, Rochelle Boots, Shari Hoffmann, Deb Underwood, Lori Clark, and Tonya Benda. 20

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Swing Choir Grooves to Today’s Sound The Blue Persuasion kept a busy schedule this year. Performing at the Good Samaritan Rock and Roll Jamboree, attending the Chadron State College Swing Choir Festival, and performing at the Middle School Music Concert. To become a member of swing choir, one must first audition for Mrs. Deb. Dowling. This difficult task includes choreography and sight reading. Ten boys and twelve girls are then selected on the basis of their performance for the next year’s swing choir. Songs performed by the swing choir were primarily modern pieces, such as “Daybreak,” “Mercy, Mercy,” and “Calling Occupants.” They also did a medley of Beach Boys’ hits. The swing choir concluded its year by participating in the Fine Arts Festival on May 17. Swing choir members “Celebrate” to the delight of the Good Samaritan Village residents. Swing Choir members are: Brook Bowhay, Rick Parish, Doug Clark, Steve Cripe, Andrew Brit-tan, Brian Vandeventer, Jim Podhaisky, Dan Kumetat.Ge raid Messersmith, Jill Wegner, Cindy Barnett, Tracy Swanson, Deb Appleyard, Tracy Sakata, Anne Mundt, Lori DeFord, Jan Averna, Chris Swanson, Natalie Lauer, Betty Milks, Michelle Bilstein, Rob Haslow, and Rick Renteria. Concentration is the key for swing choir partners Tracy Swanson and Doug Clark. Brook Bowhay finds that hard practices Female vocalists of Blue Persuasion” use and performances can be very tiring. their persuasive powers on their partners. 22