Colby High School - Golden Eagle Yearbook (Colby, KS)

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TWIRLERS Marilyn Touslee has been a very cap- able Drum Majorette for three years. She is an excellent twirler and plays an alto saxophone in band. ln 1950, she twirled in the State Music Festival and received a I rating. Mary Schroeder, first twirler, has served in this position for three years. In 1949, she received all rating and in 1950, a I rating, in the State Music Fest- ivals. Mary plays a clarinet in band. Carrnelita Grady, second twirler for three years, plays a tenor saxophone in the band. These three girls, with their poise and showmanship, attract much attention with their versatile twirling. Left to right: Mary Schroeder, Marilyn Touslee, Carmelira Grady. Left to right Clarinets: R. Fraser, R. Shull, R. Weber, P. Evans J Phillips D. Dreiling. D. Price. M. Schroeder, W Wyatt B Calliham, K. Lowis, D. Epard, B, W'tt, Tympani M Fort CornetsgG. Cooper, R. Haney,'C. Hopper, B Voss R Riedel, B. Cole, R. Frahm, I. Stover, D. Sire, D. Carte: Basses E Stegeman, J. Franz, G. Barnes, L. Roulier, G Barnett French HorngM. Iain, E. Bourquin. O. D. Cal- hoon, F Sloan FlutesgM. Cole, S. Haller, S. Gagnon, Left to right Leon Roulier Frances Sloan, Craig McKee, Don Wiley, John Stover Ronald Frahm ' -4 UPS H91 THE GOLDEN .lifts Hoon, F. Sloan. Flutesg M. Cole, S. Haller, S. Gagnon, J. Brown. Alto Clarinetg A. Stegeman. Oboeg S. Frahn. Bass Sax, D. Medford, Baritone Saz, P. Swanson. Tenor Sax: C. Grady. Bassoon: H, Barnett. Oboe: W. Woofter. Bass Clarinet: N. Schmidt. Baritonesg D. Wiley, E. Sire, R. Thiel. Alto Sax, J. Kersenbrock J. Pabst, M. Touslee, M. l-less. BassDrum, M. Schiefen. Snare Drumsg M. Williams, S. Laurent, J. Sears. Directory Mr. Beck. BRASS ENSEMBLE The brass ensemble is one of the oldest ensembles in C. C, H. S. being organized eight years ago. It is com- posed of two cornets, a French horn, trombone, baritone, and a bass horn. The cornet players are Ronald Frahm and John Stover. Frances Sloan plays the French horn and Craig McKee fills the position of trombone player. The baritone is played by Don Wiley and the bass horn is played by Leon Roulier. Ronald Frahm has played in this organization for four years, while the remaining members have played for one year.

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F. F. A. ,......, ...A , ,. .. ' ...Y .-..f Z - ? ' ' 2 x A M... .,.., . ,zz y, we -I -1, w,.,'qww,,, . ., L, NF? 5 Ai . in 'N' A , Hi x WW 5, .25 ff U -4 1 41 YT a., i' E 1 riftli row: Mr. King, Sponsor, Fmirtli row: Qleft to right: l. Windle, R. Sowers, R. Carpenter, F. Luns- way, D. Wear, L. Dawdy. Third row: J. Kersen- hrock, D. Coletnan, G. Carpenter, J. Stover, l.. lien- ry, D. Larsen, F. aowers, R. Weber. Setwirid raw: The Colby Chapter of Future Farmers of America, this year consisting of thirty mem- bers, has set a record in the past few years that will be hard to equal. Since the start of District Officer Leadership school eight years ago, the Colby Chapter has won ten blue, two red, and four white ribbons in sixteen contests. The team has placed first in the District Information Contest for the last six years. In the State Information Contest, the Colby Chapter has been the only one to place in the high F. F. A. Cabinet Standing: Larry Henry, treasurer: Ronald Frahrn. reporterg Dean Larsen. sentinel. Seated: John Stover, vice president Frank Sowers, president, Jerry Beery, secretary. 'ffl .J I MQ., . ' I A If I l ' ' .1 ' I N. R. l-rahn, J. llnclrc-tt, J. Dean, M. binith, A. Hen- ry, M, Leak, R. Riedel, B. Sharp, First raw: J. Berry, G. lialler, I. Maganec, R, llagler, B. Kersen' hmm-lt, R. Bray, IJ, ilriwwn, five for the last five years. This year Colby placed second in the state. The local Chapter has taken first place for the last three years in the District Farm Mechanics Contest and in the entire state contest last year, Colby placed fourth out of approximately one hund- red competing teams. Colby has sent members to most ofthe district and state contests and has gained an enviable reputation. Vx 15 J'V'l ' ' '

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fgzfq ,1 STRING mio 6 fl '1 X The string trio was organized three years ago. This organization has gone to festivals and has won various awards. The members play for clubs and church programs. The trio always takes part in the Christmas program which the music department presents each year ,.-i, 3 ' F l, ff 4 VQ1. iw W., '21 JM? - if-44: f f 3, x r . 1 7 ,Q an 4 M iw f ts ix -fi ' .ge Mary Fortis an original mem- ber ofthe trio and plays the violin. Sandra Gagnon and Mary Jo Woofter, both first-year members, play the ff piano and the cello, respectively. , X' .. i a ' f .' -2. ...X I 'J' 4 s- fir' Y' , '..... Left to right: Mary Fort, sandra Gagnon. Mary Io Wouller .fax c l - - 1' mi-l The C. C, H. S, band has been under the direction of William H. Berk, Jr. for eight years. During this time they have received al rating at the District Music Festival every year it was held. This year the band consists of 61 pieces. The band presents an annual concert each winter. They exrell in leading parades throughout the year for the benefit of the community, and present fine performances for all sport events. The band with the rest of the music department presents the Christmas Assem- bly. They have broadcasted over KXXX several times. The golden Eagle Band with their flashy uniforms inspire everyone no matter when or where they are seen. SAXAPHONE QUARTET This is the first active year for the sax quartet but it is expected . to go far and become very popular and active in the years to come. The members of the quartet are Marilyn Hess who has been in band for three years and plays the alto ' Left io right: Pal Swanson, Carmcliia Grady, Marilyn Hess, rs? .Xl . ' , sax. Marilyn Touslee also plays M the alto sax and has been in band 1 ' -if eg, ' for four years. The tenor sax is A played by Carmelita Grady who is X in the band for her third year. Pat Swanson plays the baritone sax and 4. QA? has been in band for two years. 'A f Marilyn Touslec