Dallas High School - Dragon Yearbook (Dallas, OR)

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The Dragonaires are a swing choir. Members include: Rinda Montgomery, Jerry Mark Hoffman, Scott Zeigler, Steve Aebi, Bob Lefever and Loren Russell. Back Gibson, Cindy Milldrum, Ruth McCaw, Vickie Elwood, Kim Duncan and Tam- Row: Patty Cotter, Julie Rosenbalm, Leza Child and David Bier. Not pictured is my Wagner. Second Row: Lori Teachout, Lyle McCaw, Tom Smith, Bob Ross, Ron Hiebenthal. Bob Lefever and David Bier sing a duet during a fund raising activity for the Reno trip which the group took in the spring. DRAGONAIRES RENO TOUR ENJOYED Dragonaires had many fund raising activities held in order to take a long-awaited trip to Reno, Nevada. While there, they participated in an international swing choir contest. The singers placed second in the finals, defeated only by Kingsburg, California. Other activities included singing in churches, concerts, a singathon and presentations to civic groups such as Women’s club. Through these performances, the Dragonaires were able to gather enough money from Dallas citizens to underwrite the trips’ cost. After the finals in Reno, Mrs. Rosenbalm had the pleasure of talking with Mr. Kirby Shaw who has arranged several jazz numbers, some which the Dragonaires had sung. When commenting on Dallas, Mr. Shaw stated, “How can you be so humble with the group, Nancy? I’ve never seen such a group before tonight that could generate such warmth and radiance from within. They are fantastic!” This comment was indicative of the general reaction to these talented kids by both school and community. Throughout the year, members brought musical pleasure to many fans. Dragonaires 21

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HIGH CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES CURTAILED In-school religious activities were not as obvious at DHS compared to past years. Among traditional functions held was the Hi-C banquet, which featured Max Bennett, gospel speaker-singer. The banquet took place March 8 at the Red Barn restaurant. Hi-C functioned as a means of expanding fellowship among Christian kids and to develop religious awareness. Money they raised from projects, including a baked food sale and work in the concessions, was used to underwrite part of the banquet costs. The meetings were open to anyone who wished to attend and consisted of songs and short devotional activities. More than fifteen of these meetings were held with much variation in attendance noted. The advisor for the club was Stan Church. Melodee Davis opens the beginning of the graduation ceremonies, with an invocation which included a plea that it not rain. In the final moments of Commencement, Steve Aebi offers a humble prayer of thanksgiving for the blessings he and his fellow-classmates share. 20 Hi Christian

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Art Club members Cariessa Johnson and Kris Ayers sell “goodies” at the brunch line, yhile advisor, Mrs. Baker looks on. ART CLUB ARTISTS CAPTURE SCHOOL MOOD Art Club encouraged students to participate in such activities as field trips, which would have been denied to them otherwise. Other projects involving young artists included working on school dances, designing and painting scoreboards, preparing for Homecoming and Valentines dances and games and helping with graduation. Leisure activities were popular with the annual beach trip and picnic dominating. The annual spaghetti feed, a car wash, baked food sale, bake-a-thon, and dances filled out the year. The Art Club also was invited to help paint a bicentennial mural at the State Capitol, but declined, since the project was in conflict with student schedules for the summer of 76. Though much of the club program succeeded, it was often due to the dedication of ten or so members, who emphasized personal involvement and club advisor Mrs. Pat Baker who provided the necessary inspiration and maintained enthusiasm. Art Club gives Merrilee Edwards plenty of opportunity to experiment with a variety of artistic techniques. 22 Art Club