Edison High School - Reflections Yearbook (Milan, OH)

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Edison Stage Band performing at the combined concert with Dover High School on April 14. A pep band for the pep rallies. Marilyn Sukke and Kathy Buehrle practicing in band. Christmas Concert, Hallelujah Chorus, from the Messiah l Edison Varsity Choir and Band singing the finale of the

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Band Takes a Stand With a New Hand Activities of the Edison Marching Band be- gan in August with members participating in band camp. From 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Mr. Nick Georgiafandis, director, supervised the drilling and practicing of the band to get into shape for marching at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, where they received an outstand- ing performance award. The band also marched in the Milan Melon Festival parade the Berlin Heights Harvest Festival parade, and the Christmas parade in Norwalk. Lead by majorettes Beverly Morrow, Janet Palkovic, and Chris Phillips, new half time shows were given at every home football games. Edison's Symphonic Band's first perform- ance was at the Christmas concert on Decem- ber 15, followed by a Winter concert on Feb- ruary 19, and a Spring concert on April 30. Members from the Edison Band partici- pated in the solo and ensemble contest on March 4. Excellent and superior awards Linda Lake is practicing a selection of music on her flute. were received at this contest. On March 25 the band entered the Full Band District Con- test at Clyde. Edison received a fair rating. Officers elected this year for the band were Paul Phillips, president, Jack Meyers, vice- president, and Lindy Agee, secretary-treas- urer. A Band Council was also elected. It is made up of a representative from each class in the band. A picnic, hayride, and an ice skating party were held, together with the choir this year. The Stage Band played for the Ohio Cafete- ria Association in March. A combined stage band of Edison and Dover High School played at Edison on April 14. Edison hosted the Firelands Conference Bands on April 22. Bands participating were Monroeville, St. Paul and Edison. Each band played three numbers. Individual awards were given to band mem- bers at the annual banquet on May 9. Richard Weiss received the John Philip Sousa award. Band Soloists Jack Meyers Trumpet Karen Kamm Trumpet Linda Boose Alto Sax Judy Einerson Oboe Bev Strong Clarinet Dale Shane Baritone Bev Morrow Bassoon Marilyn Sukke Piccolo The majorettes Beverly Morrow, Janet Palkovic and Chris Phillips are leading the band in a drill practice.

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