Edison High School - Reflections Yearbook (Milan, OH)

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Varsity Choir Expands This Year An expansion of choir performances and additional participation in contests marked the year for the Edison Varsity Choir. Five groups participated in the solo and en- semble contest on March 4, at Bascom, Ohio. All received excellent or superior ratings. Soloists also brought back medals for exceI- lent or superior rating. There were ap- proximately 38 entries from both the band and choir. This marked the largest number of students to enter the contest in the history of the Edison Varsity Choir. Participating in District Il Full Choir con- test on March 25, the choir received a rating of fair in competition at Clyde, Ohio. Along with the contests, the choir perform- ed in four concerts. The highlight of the combined band and choir Christmas concert on December 15, was the singing of Halleluia Chorus from the Messiah, while the band played the arrange- ment. At a Christmas program December 17, for the students, the choir sang carols. Performing at the Winter concert on Sun- day, March 5, the ensembles sang their award winning numbers. Neil Young and Mike Smith sang a tenor duet for the song Rock-a-my-- Soul. During the Spring concert on May 14, the choir sang selections from FiddIer-on-the- Roof, featuring Mike Smith with a tenor solo. Singing a soprano solo in Deep River was Barb Rooker. The Most Valuable Choir Member award was given to Maribeth VanOfferen at the Spring concert. A music banquet was also held May 17. Individual awards for participation in choir were presented at the banquet. Election of officers and a choir council was part of organizational changes for the sixty- six member choir. The officers were Kathy Likes, president, Edie Hill, vice-president: Kathy Gurney, secretary-treasurer. The choir council included representatives from each class that are in choir. Adviser was Mr. Nick Georgiafandis. The newly elected officers organized a hay- ride in the fall, a skating party in the winter, and a picnic in the spring for the choir. A strong desire to sing and contribute were the requirements for Varsity Choir. .Massage Aevimin. Freshman choir members practicing with Mr. Georgiafandis. They are Kathy Finnen, Michlye Mclntyre, Mamie Russell, Debbie Hol- man, Linda Burke. Mr. Nick Georgiafandis, director.

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Mrs. Finnen is presenting Karen'Smith the Betty Crocker Award. Estel Canterbury and Mary Followay are redecorating the tree at the Christmas party. Officers: Marilyn Cline, vice-president: Paula Rosekelly, presi- dent: Mary Anne Boos, secretary: and Becky Taylor, treasurer. FHA members at a meeting are making plans for an upcoming event.

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L., IX ni., K.. .rx F- S K5 9 A YT' l l .fa fa. ,r l Front Row: Mr. Nick Georgiafandis, director: Nanette Bateson, Alexis Ross, Angie Wicker, Jill Kaatz, Becky Booth, Rita Young, Barb Kaatz, Linda Duncan, Kim Laughlin, Kathy Gurney, Kathy Likes, Peggy Brunow, Maribeth Van Offern, Darlene Smith, Donna Rosekelly, Mary Burneson, Lisa Hipp. Row Two: Lori Teague, Michlye Mclntyre, Darlene Strong, Laura Schwartz, Susan Early, Cathi White, Kathy Finnen, Sheree Bruns, Barb Rocker, Mamie Russell, Patty Hall, Jo Ellen lsenberger, Janet Swicker, Lois Anthony, Joan Riedy, Linda Burke, Beverly Weilnau, Debbie Holman. Row Three: Edie Hill, Anne Pickrell, Pam Drake, Chris Phillips, Mike Smith, Neil Young, Mike Smith, Arthur Martz, Terry Cheeseman, Paul Phillips, Terry Hall, Terry Weatherspoon, Tom Eppler, Doug Flosekelly, Terry Sprau, Kyle Hennings, Barb Hillis, Chris Meyer, Beverly Strong, Diane Franklin, Nancy Cartson. Sopranos singing their hearts out while Mr. Georgiafandis directs them. The Sounds Of Christmas came floating out to the audience during the performance.