Hildreth Public School - Greyhound Yearbook (Hildreth, NE)

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 Mixed Chorus Adds Thai “Male” Sound f % 2 ll 1 fcy .ii.»» The Mixed Chorus at Hildreth in 1983-84 had 28 members, and in many ways resembled many of the choruses that have sung here over the years. The girls in the group once again did a fine job of bringing a strong sound to an otherwise small ensemble. But it was in the boys of the mixed chorus where a building of confidence was seen by many in the community, and it was with that confidence that the mixed chorus and swing choir achieved a great deal of success this past year. The chorus, directed again last year by Mr. Skrovan, once again traveled to the NSCC Choral Clinic, held this year in Bladen, as well as performing for the Christmas and Spring Concerts, and District Music Contest in Minden. The Mixed Chorus received an excellent rating at Contest, with the other smaller ensembles and soloists receiving either excellent (II) or superior (I) ratings. 1. The Mixed Chorus performs We Are The Reason for their Christmas pro- gram. 2. Amy Jo and Ronda embarass an unsus- pecting student from Arnold on the swing choir tour. 3. Clark and Jim explain that The Girl is Theirs! 1983-84 Mixed Chorus - Front Row: Amy Jo DeJonge, Brenda Casper, Amy Hlnrlchs, Rick Putnam, Chris Eynon, Bob Alberts, Adrienne Benz, Tarcia Frerichs, Michele Pollock. Middle Row: Mr. Skrovan, Joanl Sanders, Judy Kruse, Lisa Johnson, Shahn Boss, Jim Soker, Loree Hinrichs, Cathy Fecht, Ronda Soker, Janelle Harms. Top Row: Wanda Dallmann, Jamie Alberts, Carol Hogeland, Duane Day, Brent Hinrichs, Clark Bauer, Linda Stratman, Lisa Kersenbrock, Linda Bunger, Valerie Russell. 20

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1983-84 Pom-Pon Squad - Bottom: Nicole Frerichs, Adrienne Benz, Joani Sanders. Middle: Ronda Soker. Top: Shelly Swarthout. The Greyhound Band had a very busy and exciting year this past year at HHS, with many parades, concerts, clinics, and contests filling their year’s schedule. The band started off the year by traveling to Lincoln to Perform for the first time ever at the State Fair. Marching season had its share of interesting moments, from drummers standing on their heads, to “Devo” glasses, to army-like chants off the field. The group traveled to Grand Island for the Harvest of Harmony parade in October, and came away with a fine showing, finishing second in the street marching. After the Christmas concert, the Gulizia Brothers visited us once again in January, performing a concert with the stage band and swing choir. Following band clinic in March at Campbell, the band once again traveled to Minden for District Music Contest, receiving a “good” rating for their efforts, while the Stage Band received an “excellent” rating. Adding to all this during the year were two trips by the pep band to Lincoln to help support HHS teams in volleyball and basketball state competitions. 1. Carol and Amy Jo get their music ready to perform at the State Volleyball Tournament. 2. John shows us how he uses his head in “A Rock. 1. 1983-84 Band Council - front row: Jamie Alberts (President), Jill Hinrichs (Vice President), Brenda Swarthout (Secretary), Becky Schwartz (Treasurer), Amy Hinrichs (Librarian). Second Row: Tarcia Frerichs (9th Rep.), Judy Kruse (12th Rep.), Joani Sanders (11th Rep.), Susan Pollock (Librarian), Carol Hogeland (Librarian). Third Row: Brenda Casper (10th Rep.), Dennis Day (7th Rep.) Brent Hinrichs (Equip. Manager), Chris Eynon (Equip. Manager), John Kelso (8th Rep.) Top Row: Mr. Skrovan, Advisor. 19

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Swing Choir Has “Superior” Year 2. 1984 Swing Choir - Bottom: Jim Soker, Lisa Johnson, Jamie Alberts, Loree Hinrichs, Chris Eynon, Adrienne Benz. Top: Judy Kruse, Clark Bauer, Bob Alberts, Shahn Boss, Duane Day, Ronda Soker. Not pictured: Alternates Brent Hinrichs, Amy DeJonge, Valerie Russell. 3. 1. The Swing Choir used black lights to create this mysterious effect in the Twilight Tone”. 2. A strong finish to the tour show was added with the tune “Jubilation . 3. Swing Choir members received quite a response to their Christmas tune Jingle Bells Through the Ages.” 4. The girls get their point across using Kazoos in “Song- foolery.” 5. Members of the boy’s ensemble enjoyed a very successful year, winning the Lion's Talent Contest, as well as receiving a Superior at contest. Here they perform There is Nothin' like a Dame. 4. One last look at Swing Choir ... the 1983-84 edition of the Hildreth Swing Choir enjoyed an excellent year, traveling across the state, performing for many groups, and showing that a lot of hard work truly does pay off. The group, picked by audition for students in grades 9 - 12, began rehearsing last September and among their performances were shows at the NSCC Choral Clinic, the Midland Jazz Festival in Fremont, the NRCSA State Convention in Kearney, along with performances for schools in Arnold and Callaway. The Swing Choir spent many long hours before and after school and on weekends preparing for performances, and its members should be congratulated for their efforts, as well as those of this year’s alternates, Brent Hinrichs, Amy Jo DeJonge and Valerie Russell, who all filled in excellently when members became ill or injured. Next year looks to be just as exciting, with the group expanding from six to ten couples and more opportunities for performances ahead.