East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Five vocalists chosen for All-State Tryouts for the All-State Choir were held at Simpson College. They proved fruitful for five choir members who were selected, along with other singers throughout Iowa, to perform at Hilton Coli- seum in Ames. Termed by Mr. Bury as the nucleus of the Marching Sca- rlets ' the Concert Band was regrouped many times for Pep Band, Marching Band, and the Wind Ensemble. Mr. Bury is caught in the act of directing soon as the snow melts, the band is on its the band. The Concert Band rehearses feet and outside marching in the cold, indoors while the snow is on the ground. As Each section of the band rehearses separately as we see the trombone section putting in an early practice session. From left: Jim Wilson, Jen- nifer Sullivan, Dean Beardsley, Rick Morehead, Terry Welker. All-State Choir members, Row 1: Luann Naber, Edward Barker. Row 2: Chris Leto, Anthony Turner, Traci Squires. Described by Mr. Bury as the nucleus of the Marching Scarlets, the Concert Band prac- tices the music to be used in the marching season. 20 STUDENT LIFE

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Scarlet Choir members begin fifth hour with vocal exercises to loosen up tight vocal chords, just as an athlete warms up before he performs. Choir gives song variety pop to classic Scarlet Choir, their name in keeping with the East High spirit, was kept busy working on a variety of music, ranging from such numbers as Godspell, ,, by Schwartz, to Rio, by the Doobie Brothers. Scarlet Choir, including 62 stu- dents, were taught vocal tech- nique, including breathing, pro- jection, etc. They were also involved in a number of performances and activ- ities, at various schools. SCARLET CHOIR. ROW 1: Kris Corwin, Diane Jones, Laura Villi- rillo, Denise Bliss, Melissa Freeman, Lisa Stamper, Jim Glover, Kevin Pulley, Doug Hollen, Marsha Lizotte, Laurie Jordan, Challee Larpenter, Jackie Colburn. ROW 2: Patty Craven, Carol Kalvig, Linda Brumbaugh, Glynnis Wolver, Sue Turner, Pat Silliman, Johnny Blythe, Eric Shafer, Dave Hull, Mary Greenwood, Cindy Hopper, Debbie Johnson, Debbie Jack ' son. ROW 3: Allison Gourd, Brenda Piper, Jeanette Johnson, Coral Schnackel, JoAnn Frogge, Brenda Kurschinski, J.R. Hunsberger, Dennis Thomasson, Gary Keeling, Kelly Walker, Kristi Skidmore, Lisa Woodring, Kris Wili- ams, Dena Grove. ROW 4: DeEtta Harris, Diane Crawford, Coreen Long, Tammy Kyle, Laura Wagner, John Connett, Bob Reynolds, Brad Huffman, Paul Boyum, Colleen Jones, Kim Raedeke, Kathy Hedberg, Pam Weinheimer, Cindy Brady. NOT PICTURED: Leslie Detrick, Karen Farrell, Alan Major, Larry Brown, Dan Nichols, Mon- ica Williams, Lynn Israel, Cindy Darge. Scarlet Choir performs at the Winter Concert, held December 18 in the audito rium. Attendance was quite good at this performance. STUDENT LIFE 19

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' Silent Vibrations Past and Present ' r,»i 1 Q MID P n- l Look like wax figures? No. They ' re actors in Silent Vibes doing a skit called, Wax Attack, representing past acts of Silent Vibrations. Silent Vibrations Past and Present was a familiar term for all students involved in East ' s mime and dance group, Silent Vibra- tions. This was the name of the show put on by the group in January. Ms. Gaines-Rhone sponsored and directed the group. The mem- bership of the group fluctuated dur- ing the year from 12 to 17. Silent Vibes performed at Merle Hay Mall, Drake University, Grand- view College, and many of the city ' s elementary and junior high schools, and gave performances here for Pep Club and Valentine ' s Day and Homecoming assemblies. AND PRESENT ND PRESENT 4: Students seldom attack each other in class; however these kids are holding down another in The Final Hiccup. Double Vision was the name of man seeing himself in a mirror, this act. It starred Jessie Moreno Acts like this allow individualism, and Ron Mosqueda, portraying a STUDENT LIFE 21