Bentley High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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with quality to spare As years go, this was a banner year for Bentley's vocal program. Directed by energetic Jerry Smith, several groups proved on numerous occasions the power of the human voice when properly trained. Competitive tryouts filled the ranks of the Concert Choir. ln addition, Mixed Chorus and Glee Clubs were part of the curricular program. Among the annual memorable events were Christmas and Spring concerts, visits to the Junior High Schools, league competition and participation in area and state vocal competitions. Usually a choral student attends National Music Camp's summer program. Practicing for the Christmas Concert are singers Arlene Gage, Nancy Silvey, Edwina Cummings, Carol Weighill, Jean Rouse. .rYJz.! li 'Q sn- . 1- -, .-,....,-....-.,,.,....,-.. 4-.. - 1,-'N R -L Chorus power and quality was realized at the Christmas Concert, when all Bentley's vocal groups massed on the stage ibelowl for their part of the program. Several members labovel dramatized Frosty the Snowman. lxl' fQ.i.g..Lg.l.r. -fi '

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N s 4 1 ---we Chorally correct Mardi Gras in New Orleans -what better theme for the chorus to select for its prize winning entry in the Homecoming Parade, Cities of the World ? CHORUS. Left to right, front row: M. Howley, K. Marsh, S. Clinton, P. Davis, A. Richardson, G. Gareau, K. Vots, L. Ryan, K. Conklin, M. Smith, B. Zaleski, J. Hokenson, J. Day, Mr. Smith, director, R. Peterson, C. Collins, L. Baxter, D. MacArthur, J. Munch, J. Lynch, E. Cummings, N. Silvey, A. Ga e M. Wade S. Helwig, E. Kraft, B. Wood. 9 1 1 Second row: G. Cowden, J. Holmberg, A. Epley, L Camron, J. Hembree, K. Bradley, S. Baker, B. Grant, D Johns, M. Harvey, P. Castrodale, L. Carrol, J. Jarembski B. Richards, N. Griffith, L. Hering, C. Hobbs, K. Taylor, B Yeager, B. Schuller, D. Delplace. Third row: M. Turner K. Jehle, A. Wilson, D. Rucker, C. Schneemann, K. Postle- wait, C. Fetto, K. Campau, l. Pinsky, J. Oncza, K. Kuzins D. Fisher, B. Peterson, L. Richardson, S. Hartsoe, L. Ile, B. Brown, P. Wurtzbacher, C. Macker, A. Smith, M. McLeod M. Krogh, S. Wurtzbacher. CONCERT CHOIR. Left to right, front row: A. Richardson, L. Ryan, K. Vots, K. Kuzins, B. Zeleski, J. Hokenson, J. Day, R. Peterson, D. Wilcox, B. Dodge, L. Schultz, J. Lynch, L. Baxter, E. Cummings, N. Silvey, A. Gage, M. Wade, S. Helwig, Second row: K. Postlewait, J. Hembree, K. Campau, K. Bradley, S. Baker, J. Oncza, A, Heilman, B. Kobane, D. Lauzon, P. Castrodale, J. Zarembski, B. Richards, B. Brown, A. Smith, B. Schuller, P. Moore, K. Taylor, C. Hobbs. Third row: G. Cowden, M. Abel, J. Williams, L. Camron, J. Barber, L. Green, J. Tresh, A. Turner, J. Mullins, J. Munch, A. Cheney, G. Rowe, B. Bonga, M. E. Grismer, M. Hilton, B. Yeager, M. McLeod. Fourth row: M. Turner, D. Rucker, A. Wilson, A. Epley, M. Martens, P. Ventura, C. Monteith, M. Barnes, D. Bennets, J. Nastold, L. Richardson, D. Peterson, G. Balloid, C. Weighill, M. Ludwig, M. Van Husen.

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LIBRARIANS. Left to right, front row: B. Sihler, E. Middlewood, R. Bates, A. Richardson, N. Cossin, secre- tary, E. McLeod, treasurer, J. Engle, vice-president, B. Moore, president, P. Archer, D. O'Dell, B. Hatcker, N. Newstead. Second row: T. Berry, D. Livingway, D. Smolar, J. Bobbish, M. Payer, Y. Blout, J. Dillon, P. Ringler, L. Heikkuri, V. Weeks. Third row: Mrs. R. Hilbert, E. Biggs, D. Reed, H. Humpert, 5. Hodges, J. Dobson, M. Dembowski, L. Weiss, M. Pierson, C. Degen- hordt, Mrs. Kyle. Jim Engle lhelowl, student librarian, learns to check student passes and group passes from study halls and classes. Heart of the school for many students is the attractive library presided over by Mrs. Hilbert and Mrs. Kyle, but it is a particularly familiar place to the student librarians who learn by doing every phase of library work. Something new has been added this year: a Book Club, sponsored by Mrs. Kyle. Students interested in books and reading meet twice each month to discuss the ideas tumbling around in their heads as a result of their reading proiects. Bentleyites of these two groups find no time for bore- dom. Where standarc Pocahontas lAmy Richardsonl sympathized with the plight of Captain John Smith lJim Englel, chained to a tree lJohn Kaiserl by his captors. Student librarians dramatized their symbolic interpretation of the old, old story during Book Week. l LVwrfJs