Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Manual ' s Band earns big wins Oh, Lift your eyes into the sky, The Manual Band is marching by! This cheer, chanted by the Manual Band, described the success and honors the band achieved in the 1981-1982 marching and concert seasons under the direction of Mr. Bruce R. Smith and Greta Heskett, drum major. When Manual ' s band traveled to Bush Stadium on Sept. 26 for the Central Indiana Marching Band Contest, they brought home four trophies, marching in class D: first divi- sion, second runner-up, percussion, and inspection. At Columbus East High School for the In- diana State School Music Association com- petition on Oct. 3 in class A, the Redskins earned a first division and a percussion award. Senior drummer Chris Kriese said about the victory, This year has been per- sonally very satisfying. We ' ve been trying to win a percussion award since my freshman year, and now we have two. The band qualifed for the state finals con- test held at Terre Haute on Oct. 3 1 . Against tough competitors at the state preliminary, the band received a third division. Although many band members and loyal supporters were disappointed, they felt pride for their accomplishments. The band did a good job considering the other bands were larger than us. The competition was a challenge, and was a lot tougher, said Tammy Mustard, who plays saxophone for the Redskins. The ISSMA Organizational Contest in April, 1982, concluded the contests for the 1981-1982 season. The Redskin band also participated in several concerts as part of their busy schedule. Performing at the May Festival was among the more satisfying experiences, for it gave the Manual Band members the opportunity to display their talents for other Redskins. 21

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ITS A BIRD, ITS A PLANE, NAH, THATS JUST MY RIFLE . . . Mr. Tom Pinner demonstrates to junior Jody Thomas, member of the Rifle Corps. 20 TRUST ME ... Mr. Bruce R. Smith, Band Direc- tor, shouts his favorite saying to the marching Red- skins as they practice. !

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Babes gives valentine to EMHS The 1982 musical Babes in Arms was made successful by a dedicated cast and what seemed like a million practices. Originally scheduled for February 5 and 6, it was cancelled because of the record cold weather and heavy snowfalls. It was per- formed on February 14 on Manual ' s stage for one performance. It was appropriate that the musical was presented on Valentine ' s Day, for the plot of Babes in Arms was full of sentiment and the problems of true love. In Babes in Arms, apprentices of a New England summer stock playhouse have an original revue they wish to perform, but their plans are blocked by producer Seynour Fleming (Mark Hart). Bunny Byron (Patty Ogden) the owner of the theatre is on their side, but she stands to lose the theatre if she doesn ' t oblige Fleming. Steve Edwards (Chris Brown), a Broad- way producer, comes to see another produc- tion, and the apprentices feel all hope is gone. In true musical fashion, after many complications the finale is a happy ending. Maryjo Johnson, a senior who portrayed one of the apprentices, said, I thought the musical was quite a success. Everyone worked very hard, and we enjoyed doing it. - ' ' ' Senior Mark Wyss portrayed Val White, the composer of the revue the apprentices wished to present. Steve Childers, another senior, played Lee Calhoun, the author of the miserable play which was substituted for the apprentices ' revue. Greta Heskett was Jennifer Owen, the star of Calhoun ' s play, and Jill Huett portrayed her mother, a typical pushy stage mother. LET US SEE. . .Juniors Rex Timbs and Bernie Schulz look on with seniors Maryjo Johnson and Mark Wyss during one of the scenes in Babes in Arms. OH, MY DARLING. . .Seniors Cindy Johns and Mike Ryan obviously get into the part . 22