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

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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

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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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The clarinet quartet has been an active en- semble for the past eight years. lt has an excellent record concerning district and state music festivals and is a very progressive organ- ization, playing for numerous social functions throughout the year. Barbara Calliham, a sophomore, spent her second year as a member of the quartet. Kay Lowis was a senior this year and it was her third year as an active member. Bill Witt, a freshman, played for his second year in the ensemble. Peggy Evans took part as a junior and first year ! 2 l 30 CLARINET QUARTET BARBARA CALLZHAM PEGGY EVANS BILL WITT KAY LOWIS A 4 K J member. The flute quartet was organized six years ago and Mary Sharon Cole, a sophomore, and Sheila Haller, a junior, have each served five years. Sandra Gagnon, a junior, and Janice Brown, a freshman, served three years and two years, respectively. As one ofthe older ensembles in the music department, the flute quartet has also established some fine festival ratings. Social performances are common in the life of this ensemble and it has a commendable record. FLUTE QUARTET MARY SHARON COLE SANDRA GAGNON , SHEILA HALLER ' IANICE BROWN 4.