Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Above: Mr. Robert Velasco, director, con- ducts the band in a musical selection. Right: Singing his version of “Shenan- doah senior Tony Tauber is accompanied by chorus members. 24 Concerts

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Above left: Mr. Robert Joseph, principal, presents junior Elaunda Banks with a cer- tificate, while Bob Schoon, president assists. Above: Marcia Cunningham and Earl Hardy, seniors, present a rendition of “The Way We Were at the induction. Left: Students recite their pledge before being inducted into the National Honor Society. Honor Society Induction 23

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Concerts held A hush fell over the audi- ence as the house lights dim- med and the curtain arises. Every eye followed Mr. Cruz Velasco, director, as he instructed the band to begin their first selection at the annual band concert. During the concert, tunes from Broadway shows were featured. A trumpet and trombone trio and a saxo- phone quartet was featured. During intermission, the junior band members pre- sented the seniors with bou- tonnieres and roses. Also, band members presented the directors with a coffee maker, portable fan and cof- fee mugs for their office. After the concert Band Boosters served refresh- ments. Chorus held their first concert on May 8. The pro- gram featured many soloists, accompanied by the chorus. The soloists included Toni Doyle, Marcia Cunningham, Becky Gully, Godwin Brad- ley, Earl Hardy, and Tony Tauber. Top: The Band accompanies a trumpet trio entitled, Buglers Holiday.” Middle: Another segment of the concert featured Marcia Cunningham, senior, sing- ing “Mahogany. Left: Making final adjustments prior to the concert is Mr. Cruz Velasco. Below: Mr. Cruz Velasco accepts a gift from band students at the Band Concert.