Hurley High School - Hurkota Yearbook (Hurley, SD)

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1- Jeff Knock, Kurt Schiferl, Luke Mikkel- sen, Philip Wirth, and Shari Spomer made up the Brass Ensemble. 2- Trumpet trio members were Jeff Knock, Luke Mikkeisen, and Steve Sorensen. 3- -The saxaphone trio consisted of Linda Christensen, Rachael Benson, and Teresa Mikkeisen. 4- Nancy Christensen, Jayne Parsons and Penny Odland formed the clarinet trio. 5- Soloists who played at the Instrumental Contest in Vermillion were Linda Chris tensen, Jeff Knock, and Teresa Mikkeisen. 6- Sandy Lehmann and Jeannie Sanborn played a flute duet at contest. They also had the honor of representing Hurley as members of the All State Band. 24

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Hurley High’s “Blues Band” Hurley’s Stage Band, alias the “Blues Band”, performed at many different events this year. Though many were first year mem- bers, it was a very successful season. They received third at the 1981 USD Coyote Jazz Festival in Vermillion, and Linda Christen- sen and Steve Sorensen received outstanding soloist awards. Mr.Vondracek and the stage band are looking forward to even more suc- cess next year. 1- Band officers: Penny Odland, secretary; Linda Christensen, President; Kurt Schiferl, Vice-Presi- dent; Mr. Vondracek; Steve Sorensen, and Nancy Christensen, band council. 2- Mr. V s “Blues Band” performs at the Spring Con- cert. 3- Stage Band; Front row: Philip Wirth, Sandy I eh- mann, Curt Mikkelsen, Christi Bright, Mr. Vondra- cek. Second row: Kurt Schiferl, Shari Spomer, Penny Odland, Jeff Ness, Mary Flyger, Linda Christensen, Teresa Mikkelsen, Third row: Jean Sanborn, Luke Mikkelsen, Steve Sorensen. Fourth row: Vicki El- cock. Jeff Knock, Bret Ferguson. 4- Sandy concentrates on Mr. V’s directions as she performs.

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Mrs. B Has New Ideas 1 -Chorus: Back row: Gloria Falconer, Shelly Severson, Cherlyn Wirth, Debbie Nelson, Nancy Christensen, Lisa Olesen, Ha chael Benson. .Jeff Knock, Marsha Johnson, Mrs. Bergjord. Third row: Teresa Mikkelsen, Shari Spomer, Susan Spomer, Vicki Elcock, Lora Dux bury. Sheila Weier, Marlene Peterson. Cindy .Jorgensen, Kristy Johnson, Peggy Heirigs. Second row: Mary Ellen Falconer, Joleen Jensen, Jackie Smith, Penny Od- The Hurley High School Mixed Chorus consisted of 35 enthusiastic musicians who preformed at the Christmas Concert, Spring Musical, Homecoming, and Gradu- ation. The Mixed Ensemble, Swing Choir, and Sextet had a successful year at the vocal contest, bringing home two first place rat- ings, one one-plus rating and a second place rating. The Swing Choir also received a first place trophy at the Jazz Festival in Ver- million. The small groups performed at the Christmas Concert, Pops Concert and Spring Musical. land, Steve Sorensen. Jayne Parsons, Beth Nielsen, Linda Christensen, Rosemarie Roth. Front row: Sandy Lehmann. Judith Benson, Brenda Alberts, John Jacobson, Luke Mikkel- sen, Jerry Wirth. Jeannie Sanborn. Denise Smith. 2-Chorus Officers: Linda Christensen, Brenda Alberts, and Jeannie Sanborn. 25