Booker T Washington High School - Hornet Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Choirs Concert Choir was the starting place for many female singers at BTW and, being young enthusiasts, we worked hard to learn everything we could about music. We wanted to sing as much as possible. We participated in a show called, On The Radio , the Spring Concert, the fine arts and several junior high assemblies. This was our year to stand out. In past years Mixed Chorus had a reputation of being stubborn and rowdy. But we decided it was time to change, we improved our vocal quality and our performances. We participated in the same programs as the concert choir and, as an extra-curricular activity, we organized the Gimmie Awards , a vocal music talent show. Pam Chorus, Front row: Sherry DeShone, Jill Donley, Shelly James Whatley. Second row: Robin Woodard, Rose Elaine Harris. Third row: lvy Hughes, Deneen Wise, Samilton, Flamona Doakes, Tracy Gilstrap. Fourth roi Anita Price. Fifth row: Tanitta Davis, Agrafena Bas row: Sharon Brown, Cheryl McGill, Lisa row: Pamela Fleming, Stacy Christi, Paula Burt Copeland. Back row: Ruth Kirkpatrick, John Back row: Marita Cornelius, Michelle Gibson, Larry Ha as-up ia cf Concert Chorus, Front row: Clarinda Samilton, Leesa Sondia Jackson, Joella Higgins, Kaara Garwin. Back LaGaraniua Payne, Tracy Martin, Kathy David, April 16 Karen Brodensen, Carla Caddy, Stephanie Brianne Brown, Charlotte Jackson, Rebecca Ann Lively, Marie Bailey, Jackie Tottress.

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,t ,Q Orchestra What ever happened to those poor kids who were forced to lug around violins, cellos or other huge orchestral instruments? Well, eighteen of us played for the BTW orchestra this year. Directed by Elmer Davis, Jr., we performed in the Christmas assembly, and planned to combine our talents with those of the concert band for a spring production. All those years of dragging around instruments bigger than ourselves seemed to have paid off. ront row: Stephanie Johnson, Wesley Knebel, Thuy Ai Nguyen, Laura Passmore. Second row: mily Sahler, Rosie Self. Third row: Teri Schaffer, Bryan Cooper, Ruth Kirkpatrick. Fourth row: odd Strope, Diane Duncan, Terry Pregler. Back row: Joseph Gentry, Kevin Ferguson, nthony Easily. 15

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1 'P ect Choir: First row: Darla O'Brien, Susan Baker, Tracy Ross, Cyndi er, Bruce Horgen, David Douthitt. Second rowg David Lasoncy, David mas, Susanna Dotson, LeeAnn Fisher, Julie Horgen, Audrey Hartzell. rd row, David Dickson, Terry NeSmith, Michael Robinson, Michelle Willis, ron Walker, Leah Snyder, Shelly Baylor, Michelle Gaines, Karen Green, ya Michelle. Back rowg Charles Haywood, Ross Veatch, Bruce Johnson Gentry, Alan Barnes, Tim Owens, Chris Forte', Doug Vanemburg. We had our share of problems in the beginning: a new band, new members and new music. As a result of unreadiness we weren't allowed to perform in the fine arts assembly, but we then gained the determination to resolve our problems and simply perform. We were honored this year to perform at a luncheon for local legislators, city officials and school board members December 10. And for the second year we were given the opportunity to perform at Ziegfield's. To show our appreciation to Jon Bayouth, the owner, we wrote a song about Ziegfield's. What was different about select choir this year? We were blessed with the contributions of David Thomas. Like other choirs, we sang in On the Radio and the holiday and several junior high assemblies. On our own, we performed in the Miss Hornet assembly and for the North Central Evaluation Committee at a reception. 17