Averill Park High School - Threshold Yearbook (Averill Park, NY)

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Dromotics Council Lefi lo Right: M. O'Donr1ell, S Todenhagen, M. Tralhen, Mr Decker, advisor, N. Ford, C. Carr G. C-oyer, D. Leibich, Presidenl B. Beck, E. Teal, L. Adler, M Killle. R. James, A. Pafli. The Music Council includes officers of lhe Band and Choir under lhe direclion and guid- ance of Mr. Declcer. l'r meels weelcly al a designaled lime wilh lhe purpose of solving rehearsal and concerl problems, raising money for awards and scholar- ships, and promoling lhe desire for good music wilh lhe sludenl body. Leif fo Righf: Miss Farrel, advisor, M. O'Donnell, M, Whallan, B. Ana- mier. M. Tralhen, R. Higgins, Mr. McNary, advisor, S. Beer, M. Ormsby. The Dramalics Council is a special honorary group com- posed of sludenls who have earned membership Through con- sislenl inleresl and parlicipalion in all phases of play produclion. The council members acl in an advisory capacily in mailers regarding play seleclion and casling as well as slorage and mainlenance of equipmenl. Music Council Page 56 if