Berkeley High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Berkeley, MO)

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An important asset to any band, the maiorette section adds color to this very talented and skillful group. With Mr. Wesley Sparks as their director, Berlceley's mciiorettes could be seen leading The marching band in its prac- tices for performances at football games. Hours of work went into the perfection of steps used and routines planned for the band and maiorettes. 1 Sharon Krapf, Ce- celia Wilson, Phyllis Volmer, and Linda Polson. High Steppers Berkeley's Marching Band, directed by Mr. Wesley Sparks, performs during half-time at one of the many foot- ball games at which they entertained fans. Maiorettes -

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With Claudia Kruer as the accompanist, a special dance band comprised of Berkeley students enter- tained the Community Teach- ers Association at their an- nual Christmas banquet. Versatility Displayed by Music Groups Berkeley's band students have, among other duties, the iob of entertaining the fans at all home football games. Not only do they participate in sports enter- tainment but also in the Christmas Concert, the Spring Concert, school assemblies and many other performances, Practice, patience, and skill is necessary in order to be a member of the band group. The stu- dents express these traits at each performance. l l l Marching for the Hrst time in a Homecoming parade, Berkeley Senior High School's band contributed greatly to the interest and variety ot the occasion.

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Consisting of all girls, the Pep Club helped to arouse interest and enthusiasm at all football and basketball games. Being one ot the largest clubs at Berkeley, the Pep Club with their cheerleaders promote school spirit throughout the year. Their many activities include selling Pep Club pins and banners as well as ballpoint pens, constructing a float tor homecoming, attending as many athletic events as possible, and sponsoring the Spring Swing. Sponsors, Mrs. Mary Bentele and Miss Carol Klingberg, assisted the girls in all club proiects. President Shelby Goodman and Vice President Judy Bay helped to set up new committees for proiects during the year. Secretary- Treasurer Barbara Vondraselc kept a record ot the girls' attendance at all basketball and football games. At the end at the school year, Pep Club pins were awarded to those members who had earned the required number ot merit points. Women Behind the Men As Paula Howell and Carol Williford proudly sit on top of the Pep CIub's float, they wave to spectators and display their Key to Victory. 0 VlC'iCi2Y 75