Del Campo High School - Decamhian Yearbook (Fair Oaks, CA)

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The well-tuned Del Campo Orchestra always brought smiles to the faces of its audiences. The Dynamic Music performed by this group of students and the ability they displayed proved to be an overwhelming combination. The listeners were entertained by the excellence achieved by these musicians whose skills were the result of many years of practice. During the many concerts given, the Orchestra was constantly expanding their repertoire under the direction of Paul Merriam. The hours of practice were evident in the precision of the performance making it an experience enjoyed by all. Concentrating on the music. the Orchestra members play at the Christmas Concert 411. The violin section adds their own touch to the orchestra i2l. Orchestra members: Loranne Anderson, Dana Asher, Myrna Blackburn. Karen Burgess, Judy Fuller, Kent Gordon, Gus Johnson, Donald Philipp. Dee Robbins, Maria Silva. Bill Underwood. 100 4 3 l T xml

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Leading the Pep Band on with his trusty plunger, Ken Lehn acquired skill in directing this year's rowdy Pep Band. Amidst squirt- gun-fights, mud throwing contests and spirited cheers, the Pep Band succeeded in amusing and Spectors Entertaining at football and basketball games alike. Pep Band members break into song at a basketball game l4,5l. Pep Band members: Don Aasland, Carlene Aubert, Rick Bevan, Julie Burns, Karen Dwire, Michelle Eckert, Mark Hammond, Steve Hicks, Jennifer Howard, Gordon Hunt, James Jacobsen, Gus Johnson, Grant Johnson, Claire Kemper, Cliff Kemper, Ken Lehn, Mary McCormick, Kevin McLemore, Cynthia Medders, Blaine Nickens, Carl Niclos, Jeff Riggs, Jeri Rosenthal, David Spitzer, Ron Talcott, Cynthia Thompson, Randy Wheeler, Glen Ziese 99

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Blending different notes and coming up with a beautiful sound is not an easy task, but this year the Concert Choir did just that. From soprano to bass the singer's Voices Blended together in harmony. Various types of music enhanced their performances and emphasized their musical ability. Even though the acoustics were not the best, the Choir entertained many at the Christmas Concert. They gave many other concerts during the year. Paul Merriam instructed the Choir in many Musical ways. By exposing his students to different types of music and by providing the opportunity and a casual environment for practice, he gave his students a taste of what it would be like to be a professional singer. They learned to understand musical technology and even began to enjoy the frantic pace of preparing for performances Concert Choir entertains the audiences at the Christmas Concert. l3,4l. Concert Choir members: Kathy Anthony, Mary Balfor, Richard Barton. Myrna Blackburn. Lynn Blackmer. Carol Bolce. Sherrie Bosworth, Susan Brady, Vicki Brick, Rebecca Brotherton. Manuelita Caldera, Janet Caron. Carole Cole. June Collins. Cindy Dains, Kimberly Dillin, Chris Fako, Karen Fehlman, Sherri Gaines, William Gardner, Tammy Gray, Lisa Halpern, Jeff Hammond, Karen Heintiz, Julie Henderson. Ellen Hicks, Edith Jemenez, Elizabeth Johnson, Joniece Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Lainie Johnson, Kathy Kuhl. Lesley Landin, Jacquie Langworthy, Sandi Masterson, Judy Maudlin, Kimberly Mauritz, Marquita McCurdy, Dan McFeely, Andrea Niskanen, Michael Robertson, Kathy Shaw, Jill Snyder, Carrie Stannard, Donna Steger, Kathy Stewart, Carol Thornsberry, Kathy Tracey, Laurie Verseman, Leslie Wendell, Jill Widman, Charles Wooke 101