Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Displayed in Creative Arts The Fine Arts of AHS consisted of six major areas: concert choir, concert band, swing choir, stage band, art, and dramatics, each of which contributed their own individual idea. In organizations where there needed to be a group effort, teamwork was used. In an organization where the show was done by one actor, that individual contributed his own ideas, acted his own part, and set his own moods. But no matter what the size of East Coast girl Lizz Burkhart invites the audience to join in with the group was the final outcome was at the Swing Choir in the popular tune, California Girls. ways one Of grace, beauty, and Skill. One of the most traditional ol the fine arts, oil painting, is colorfully demonstrated by Art Four senior Susan Vaughn. Moods Creative arts are expressions of moods; of individuals feeling the pulse of life. Some in a dreamlike revere and others in fluffy clouds and tall, green grass. And sometimes turning to the clarity of harsh reality; facing depression, rejection, failure, and often death. But always in a mood of that special moment; of birth, love, or a simple smile of happiness. All these items culminate to bring on the creative urge. Author Unknown Rex Laughlin, Ralph Gonzalez, Ray Berry, Rod Bauer. John Harris, Kris Graff, and Mark Jensen, better known as Climax. play Rocky, enroute to a first place finish in the talent show. Fine Arts 15

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The Theatre Department s Fall Comedy ‘Arsenic and Old Lace is Junior Majorette Kris Gratf steps to the beat dur- one of the best productions in recent AHS Theatre history. ing the band’s Homecoming halftime show. “Peace in the Valley Well, I’m tired and so weary, but I must travel on. Til the Lord comes to call me away. There the flowers will be blooming, and the grass will be green, and the skies will be clear and serene. The sun ever shines giving warm endless beams and no cloud will there ever be seen. There will be peace in the valley for me, someday. No more sorrow or sadness or trouble will be. There will be peace in the valley for me. We remember Rock Morris (76), James Balderson (75) and Rob Haslow ( 80). 14 Fine Arts Performing the National Anthem at halftime is the quartet of John Harris, Rex Laughlin, Wendy Lyster and Kirk Peterson.

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Band Diversification Produce Sophomore Polly Abbott expresses the joys of being an AHS flag girl. John Harris on the bass guitar, Rod Bauer on the electric rhythm guitar, and Mark Jensen c the drums, composing the rhythm section of the AHS Stage Band, practice diligently for c upcoming public concert. Stage band, a twenty-one member select group, gave performances at various social events as well as school functions through the year. Directed by Mr. Norm Running, the AHS Marching Band kept the crowd entertained at home games. Out of town trips were limited to the Sidney Marching Competition on October 3 because of conflicting school events. The function of pep band is to keep adrenalin flowing in the crowd and the team. To further this goal, a select group was required to attend all basketball games. Although their number was decreased from three to two, this year's majorettes, Senior Marie Mason and Junior Kris Graff, did an excellent job of leading the musical groups. This year's eleven flag corp members provided a touch of color to half-time shows during both football and basketball games with snappy routines and dances. 1981-82 AHS Flag girls are: Angie Moore. Linda Fairba Lisa Davis, Katie Chouanard, Vesta Jo Curtiss. Lavon Kre, RaDona Zacher, Elissa Marshall, Wendy Krause, and Poll Abbott. 16 Band