Fairport Harding High School - Harbor Light Yearbook (Fairport Harbor, OH)

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Band members and majorettcs during practice. offered. Then came the Lake County Band Festival, the WICA radio transcription along with the Choral Club and the combined music concert which was later in the Spring. These events highlighted the band activities. The vocal groups have done equally well. Under the direction of a new leader the groups have presented many performances which have brought compli- ments to the school. Very early in the school year, the Choral Club sang a few selections to open an assembly. Since that time, the vocal groups have made many appearances. The Christmas Concert was one of the most inspiring ever to be heard at Harding. The County Chorus Festival Was another notable event. We, the students of Harding High are proud of our band and vocal groups. Robert Stevens and John Brennan at Jean Mackey and Karen Hill. 1I'llllll1lllll1!!! work in the chemistry lab. Seven

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,Bo ix ys' ensemble during' informal rehearsal. Girls' em-aeinble posed in formal dress. Through The School Year: Music For ,D . This year's activities can compete with the best we have ever had. The performan- ces of the vocal groups under the direction of Mrs. Williams, and the band with Mr. Luoma at the helm, have again proved themselves to be an example of the musical talent which is found at Harding. many years Harding High has had an exceptional musical program The band began its activities for this school year in the summer vacation e group was learning to play and march as a preceding the opening of school. Th special attraction of the football season. They presented excellent half-time shows. In January the band presented a concert to honor the mid-year graduates. Many practice hours were necessary to create the program of music which was Soloists, Mary 'Hunter and Sarah R0l1earsing?'??'? Albin Ulle, Carroll Ritari, rehearsing for the Christmas Reeves, and KPIIIIHHI Ufbflll- Concert.

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l w A group of seniors tal ing in thc- hall after school hours. k Through The School Year: Social Harding High is not All work and no play. This formula would make H d' ' ' ar ing a dull school. Many events through the year provide entertainment for students. The various classroom groups schedule parties on school nights in order that the ' 'ht ' ' y m1g eat, dance, and be merry. The soclals are a source of getting acquainted with your fellow students and teachers. In November came a highlight of the fall semester-the football dance which this year was coined the Harding Hop. In the middle of the evening, the Royal Court Was announced. Our fall dance is alw schoolwork. ays a pleasant interlude from On February 11 the Junior Class sponsored a dance, the Valentine Dance. This dance was attended by a large number of students. At this dance, the school Seniors lvlarizmne Lcfelhocz and Richard Katila being interviewed by Jerry Peterson Eight disc jockey on WIPA Guest Timo program.