Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Flag Team, Majorettes Accent Marching Band Halftime Performance Flag Team members Dorothy Christie, Denise Handley, Tracy Thies, Laurie Hoff, Joan Bush, Deanna Handley, Linda Frarier and Kim Ushio add a new style and color to the Marching Band. 'Mississippi Mud adds a stepped-up beat to the band's performance. The Flag Team, Majorettes, and Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Norman Running, spent many hours of hard work developing new songs and routines to provide entertainment during the halftime of all home football games. The band took part in the Band Day Competition held in Fort Collins, Colorado. The group received a II plus in the parade competition and a II in maneuvers. The Flag Team, assisted by Mrs. Mary Running, added a new spark to the band's appearance. With new uniforms of cream-colored gaucho pants and vests, which were accented with powder blue blouses and black hats, the eight-member group provided a new color and style to the band's performance. Members of the Flag Team and the three Majorettes attended a clinic in Wichita, Kansas during the past summer. The two groups learned new routines, in addition to gaining skills needed in developing their own routines. The Marching Band, Majorettes, and Flag Team added a much-needed spirit of enthusiasm to all home sporting events. Majorettes Sally Kirchner and Marie Mason lead the crowd in saluting the flag before the Alliance game. Not pictured is Voni Simpson. The Majorettes and Flag Team members portray the stone people of Bedrock to the well-known tune of Theme from the Flintstones. 16

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Godspell Brings New Meaning to AHS Jesus takes time to explain to John the Baptist that in the end. Cod will Save the People. Anne Mundt expresses her true feelings through a song. The crucifixion of Jesus brings a mournful feeling throughout the audience.

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Stage, Pep Band Promote School Spirit for Spectators The pep band radiates spirit for the upcoming Alliance vs. Gering football game. Rob Haslow, Mark Jensen, and John Harris comprise the percusion, keyboard, and rhythm sections of stage band. A large pep band and many rowdy fans form the AHS Spirit Section. The select pep band of stage band members entertains spectators. Aided by Mr. Norman Running, the band practices for the Music In Our Schools Concert. The stage band, composed of selected members, opened themselves up to a wide field of musical numbers. Starting off the year was the annual Christmas Concert. They also performed at the Swing Choir and Stage Band Festival during March, at the Music In Our Schools Concert in March, and at the Swinging in Spring Concert. The pep band, which consisted of interested band students, supported sports events throughout the season. They performed for both girls' volleyball games and girls' and boys' basketball. They entertained the spectators and helped to promote school spirit throughout the sports seasons. 17