George Dewey High School - Seaborne Yearbook (Subic Bay, Philippines)

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HITTING THE HIGH C'S MUSICIANS ARE ON THE RISE Is it hitting the High C's? Or hitting the High Seas? It went both ways for the GDHS musi- cians. By early February, the Con- cert Choir had already per- formed several Christmas con- certs and programs at both Ka- layaan and Binictican Elemen- tary schools. The Show Choir, a smaller group of auditioned singers which sang with the Concert Choir, found them- selves in the spotlight at var- ious luncheons and a Red Cross Teen Council X-mas party. What helped the band grow both larger in size and balance out instrumentally was the ad- dition of a seventh period and an influx of new talent. We finally have plenty of percus- sionists to give our band that full sound, explained Mark Samara. Senior Paul Plank, trombon- ist, started his conducitng ca- reer at the Winter Concert with the seasonal favorite, White X-mas . About the student conductor, Mr. De- Bord stated, He,s a wonderful musician, extremely talented, my right hand man. A pep band at the basketball games was not an unusual sight. They helped boost the spirits of discouraged fans to where the cheers eventually drowned out the instruments. Coach Moffat was pleased with it all, The more noise, the more you can stir the home crowd, the more I like it. It gets the kids stirred up. Both choirs participated in the Gilbert and Sullivan oper- etta Mikado, a story set Once Upon A Time in Japan. Also on the agenda was the annual spring concert and a chorus festival held at I.S. The Honor Music Festival was held in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. George Dewey sing- ers and instrumentalists sent audition tapes to music teach- 88 SEA SIRENS. At the Winter Concert, Show Choir members Anne Arpon, Mae Mangohig, and Carolyn Schultz sustain the last note of Lo How A Rose . ers throughout the Pacific re- gion in December. Early Feb- ruary brought the special mes- sage of acceptance for those talented enough to make it. According to Mr. DeBord, for one to be chosen, You have to have pretty good technique, know scales, be dedicated, and be an outstanding musician. A High-C hitting soprano herself, Anne Arpon sums up the year's music program best, We,re blending together more and doing better because we've worked together. ATTENTION PLEASE. A High School Drum Major himself, Mr. De- Bord still keeps them on their toes ready to start. BLOW THE MAN DOWN. Behind the scenes, Tony Perry, Juan Elgado, and Tristan Blackett wait in anticipa- tion for that 'all-important starting note.

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'55 Niall XCTIVE DI TY UIIGANIZATIUNS

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CONCERT BAND MEMBERS: ROW 1: Aimee Tapawan, Julie Wilson, Annetra Rushing, Rebecca Branges, Jaymi Toomoth, Maria Gedult, Sarajane Matias. ROW 2: Tom Mills, Peaches Villegas, Su- san Caldwell, Becky Priar, Mario Delgado, Mike Osborne, Rachel Johnson, Benjamin Santero, Willie Pasco, Francis Harte, Clyde Val- dez. ROW 3: Shantel Huffman, Jacque Trest, Noel Zarza, John Galasso, Kumi Swart, Heather Ko- cina, Juan Elegado, Tim Tolentino, Stan Hawk, Jeff Schultz, Jonas Barnes, Arnold Tapawan, Anthony Vann, Paul Plank, Randy Anoba, Mark Samara, Albert Calamug. ROW 4: Susan Hawk, Kami O'Neil, Tim Plank, John Nichols, David Swart, Tony Perry. ROW 5: Brian Kennedy, Carlos Elegado, Jawon Reffett, Jennifer Lauzon. CONCERT AND SHOW CHOIR. ROW 1: Elizabeth Peifer, Rowena Mills, Karen Fontillas, Anne Ar- pon, Angela Anthony, Jag Villan- ueva, Jeannette Torres, Dana Barkdoll. ROW 2: Regina Irish, Daisy Lantonero, Lisa Reffitt, Sue Anne Griffin, dang, Kristi Brewer, Kathy Arpon, Maria Barcng, Ethel Paat, ROW 3: Amy Bidwell, Maria Smythe, Roberta Reed, Ronda Bayles, Danita Stites, Teresc Smith, Michelle Gray, Grace Osborn, Maria Simbulan, Aileen Alquetra, Christy Venable, Robin Zupinski, ROW 4.' Chris Smythe, Joe Roller, Daniel Owen, Mike Matias, Sam Simbulan, Cal- vin Young, Jonas Barnes, James Slonsky, Gary OCampo, Robert Torres, Larry Lantero, John Haight.