Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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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

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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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Increasing Acceptance of Stage Band Brightens Future An important part of stage band is the low student-teacher ratio. Another practice session finds the band hard at work. Mr. Norm Running provides enthusiasm and leadership while directing. Betty Jo Milks and the electric piano just naturally go well together. Excellent back-up music is provided by Rick Renteria on the bass and drummer Rob Haslow. Under the new direction of Mr. Norman Running, the AHS Stage Band progressed in the presentation of jazz, pop-rock, and disco music. The stage band consisted of between 10 and 16 musicians, and as the year proceeded, the group began featuring more soloists. The group performed at the Christmas Concert, Rock and Roll Jamboree at the Good Samaritan Village, and other engagements throughout the year. With a little time, talent, and work, the stage band will continue to improve in the upcoming years. 23