Fairfield High School - Reflections Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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On the off beat. Time seemed to go slow, but Bev Burkholder along with the rest of the band seemed to perk up when the newsmen from WBST- TV came to film. Pondering the end . . . Wondering when it would finally be over, Tim Kaufman, Dan McCoy and Annette Pfiester await the final whistle. 40 tooting hours. Each band member waits anxioiasly for their 5 minute break which comes every hour. 70-sick tombones--Lots of disasters happened during the concert. Not only exaustion but Nathan Borntra- ger, Kevin Kaufman, Ben Whirledge and Eric McDowell suffered swollen lips as being a part of the brass ' ' ° ' ' - 33 Marathon

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SOUB NOTES BBim SWEET SUCCESS Entering the New Guiness Book of World Records was just one of the goals for Fairfield High School Band. It proved to be an exciting 40 hours when 60 band mem- bers started and ended the concert with the National Anthem in the Fairfield Gymnasium on June 5, 6, and 7. Swollen and split lips, numb thumbs and sore teeth were just some of the diasasters. Half of the flutes and all of the clarinets ended with their arms wrapped up. Grogginess was felt by the band on the last morning and the only way they stayed awake was by people wash- The victors reward. After 40 hours of play and the music was repeated 37 times. Mr. Saddler chalked it up on the board and his wife greeted him with a hug. Only 26 hours to go ! Making it through the first night, the band members move outside to get re- freshed. Because of the windy day Carlena Stahley keeps Phyllis Jones music from blowing away. ing their faces with cold water, loud clapping from the audience and teachers popping balloons. The marathon was a real good money making project for the band. A total of $1300.00 was brought in and some of it will be used for Junior High Uniforms and a Banquet. 32 Marathon

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All I want is an honest man . . One of the lead parts in the musical meant staying after school every night for practice. Here Jonel Rarick sings of her white knight. 34 Musical