Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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he year of cancelations cut deeply into the music department, eliminating all but the spring and pops con- certs. The energy crisis pre- vented the opportunity to accompany a group from Ball State University. However, the band did achieve one goal; they accompanied soloist, Joyce Westner, performing Mozart’s Concerto Clarinet. The department grew from 31 last year to 50 students. The marching band performed at home football games, evolving from a Big Ten to a corps style. In other words, they formed designs which reflected the music instead of non- related patterns. The pep band entertained at basketball games and provided such selec- tions as “Rocky” and “Jet” to which the pom pon girls danced. Honors this year included a Second at the DeKalb County fair and a Second Division rating at Band Contest. Eric Dircksen, Tim Griffin and Bettina Yingling participated at State with Betina sweeping First in solo flute. At the hand awards banquet, director Dave Silden named Bettina Yingling the Outstanding Junior Musician. Senior, Mike Steward, won the John Philip Sousa award for music ability and leadership. Jamie Wise and her husband, Larry Stout, entertained at the banquet. Working to develop the Junior High program, the department purchased commercial tapes geared to enhance listening skills. Miss Pat Sutherland assisted half days with Junior High and Elementary bands. CETA funds provided Jerry Sigler who repaired instru- ments, filed music and Playing at a convocation, the band springs classical music on the crowd. helped suit band members. 28 Band

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Coal shortage nips concerts; new teacher directs choir and chorale ae Sr Kelly Bonar and2ave-Daley apply clown make-up to Rich Isham in Junior High art class. Left: Tonya Brown uses the dog for a speech. The music department welcomed Miss Jana Wainwright out of Ball State Uni- versity to direct the choirs. Unfortun- ately, snow days and the energy crisis cancelled most of the concerts, also affecting band. Two other new faces in the department were Miss Pat Sutherland and Jerry Sigler. Art classes dabbled in pottery, painting, sculpture and clown make-up. Brightly painted fish made by the Junior High hung in the library. When Mr. Earhart left at mid-year, Mr. Mark Ober took over. Fine Arts 27

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)jad Forker and Sousa winner hjusic. Linda Scott, Janice Sigler and Sherri Fry march through the streets of Auburn in the poorsday evening parade during the fair. The band strikes a patriotic note during the July Fourth festivities. Band 29