J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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TOP ROW: E. Susrnilcli, Mr. I. Franlik, I. Koubek, L. Sliafar, I. Kniffin, L. Sladek, K. Stoneciplier, L. Kalina, J. Eyth, M. Dobraver, G. Malone, J. Taska, F. Tlusty, C. Bezdek. THIRD ROW: C. lk,- Kievick, D. Busta, G. Johnson, L. Vesely, W. Camplzouse, I. Sandrik, VARSITY BAND With the guidance of their new di- rector, Mr. D. Lundeen, Varsity Band students developed their talents so as to move on to the advanced work of the Con- cert Band. ln preparation for their annual concerts, the Varsity Band studied Various compositions and held many after-school rehearsals. The Varsity Band also helped to com- TOP ROW: I. Gilsdorf, R. Swasko, T. Ruglic, S. Baumruck, R. Pyrce, J. Schmidt, T. Gierman, .l. Moravec, E. Mueller. THIRD ROW: N. Kendall, D. Palucki, J. Ciaccio, M. Camphouse, R. Spizzo, R. Persin, N. Puncochar, G. DeBros, J. Karkos, G. Zbasnick. SECOND D. Gingrich, L. Corcoran, T. Erickson, S. Peterson, C. Sournar. SEC- OND ROW: D. Davis, D. Henkel, J. Taska, G. Hinz, C. Mrazek, G. Faikus, J. Sillian, G. Grisko, J. Rokosz, D. Rybensky. BOTTOM ROW: T. Smicklas, R. Nemecek, I. Casa, K. Smazik, L. Pierson. prise the Falcon marching and stage bands and aided other members of the Music Department in preparing its home- coming float which took the second place prize in the parade. Varsity Band members will have an opportunity to play in a district band which will practice early this summer and will present an August concert. ROW: F. Padera, B. Jeziorski, R. Dangles, K. Trash, W. Paspirgellis, I. Kevan, B. Glosniak, G. Koukol, R. Pinc. BOTTOM ROW: D. Sosnowski, S. Cumla, I. Zienty, R. Kral, R. Skowron, E. Kirkwood.

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TOP ROW: R. Hartl, J. Sass, M. Palermo, W. Wolf, R. Fiala, W. Karlovic, K. Halik, R. Ielinek, K. Marsh, P. Calligaris, M. Phillips. J. Tomisek, H. LeClere, N. Shifrin. THIRD ROW: C. Mengler, S. Martin, E. Taucher, A. Hass, D. Knocke, L. Fredricks, W. Shimkus CONCERT BAND The Morton District Concert Band, directed by Mr. J. Frantik, includes students from both East and West. In addition to participating in solo and ensemble contests, the Concert Band members played in the Falcon marching and stage bands for the football and basketball seasons. As a result of an ensemble recital held in January, chosen musicians were sent to the IMEA District Band. Con- TOP ROW: G. Johnson, R. Prykop, S. Roth, F. Koasnicka, T. Walter, Mr. D. Lundeen. THIRD ROW: G. LaVicka, R. Hardman, B. Watson y J. Chodl, S. Kukla, B. Birnbaum, C. Roth, C. Cady, Persin, R. Roth, C. Czuprynski. SECOND ROW: D. Ritzenthaler, P. Stack, P. 1 I. Iandak, D. Gingrich, L. Vesely, C. Kotchka, T. Callahan. SECOND ROW: A. Drake, B. Cernota, B. Oras, C. Klemehak, S. Matula, N. Ayres, L. Green, D. Strole. I. Stevens, K. Silhan. BOTTOM ROW.' K. Kirkwood, C. Riedell, D. Sefcik, D. Harrison, M. Chlapecka. cert Band students placed high in the various contests they entered, and two musicians were selected for a summer tour of Europe with an all-state band. Many band students will also attend the Morton Summer Music Camp at Camp Lake, Wisconsin. For nine days these musicians will participate in many phases of camp life as well as rehearsing for a concert and a marching band presentation. Nemecek, P. Stark, A. Kral, W. Watkins, R. Padgett, D. Tryta. BOTTOM ROW: J. Evans, S. Smicklas, I. Hodek, K. Slawko, S. Bartek, T. Kray, R. Grenvich, A. Kalal, L. Ritter. .-5---.-I-ggggmqmqg 1'-mf-N 11-.mms

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H TOP ROW: C. Skisak, J. Hacus, P. Huris, M. Hondock, M. Bonnar, R. Wienclaw, J. Kniffirz., R. Chiba, L. Kalina, D. Renrle. FIFTH ROW. D. Danaher, K. Kolar, R. Solone, C. Milty, S. Korecky, M. Gurkow- ski, B. Court, S. Miche, E. Drew. FOURTH ROW: B. Slomski, R Renale, B. Dahlgren, N. Neslaflek, A. Morris, A. Guzo, B. Lockery, ORCHESTRA The Morton Symphony Orchestra, con- ducted by Mr. T. Radek, experienced a thoroughly reward- ing year. As in the past, the orchestra was composed of stu- dents from both Morton East and West who rehearsed after school in addition to their classroom work. Besides practic- ing for the annual concerts held in February and May, a number of selected students attended a district music festival TOP ROW: C. Rychlinski, R. Soucek, M. Bak, P. Brarlac, I. Bishop, S. Misek, R. Besco, S. Lada, L. Zapel, C. Balfiacci, .l. Podraza, T. Smicklas, K. Baumgartner. THIRD ROW: K. Karafa, D. Bernardo, D. Ilalm, f. Ramquist, D. Sweeney, C. Delaney, G. Floyel, Y. Clzaloupka, .l. Wolf, N. Stepanek, B. Hermann, B. Ruzic, R. Chiado. M. Phillips, A. Placek, M. Chervinko, M. Chlapecka. THIRD ROW: ,I. Kaspar, S. Koehler, ,l. Peters, L. Suk. SECOND ROW: K. Onclrovic, E. Winter, S. Schneider, G. Stastny, L. Samec, A. Drake, B. Oras. BOTTOM ROW: J. Rieriell, G. Soumar, V. Fallzzs, L. Pierson. in Chicago Heights during November. At this festival Morton students received many of the first chair assignments. Several Morton representatives were then chosen for the state festival in Peoria. From this festival, Janet Riedell and Gail Soumar were selected to tour France this summer with other chosen student musicians from lllinois. Finishing the activities for the orchestra were its concerts at several Illinois colleges. SECOND ROW: P. Fabiano, J. Bernard, J. Carter, S. Benes, L Horonzy, A. Samek, C. Nichols, C. Skopek, N. Diman, G. Thomp- son, F. Pugno, J. Vistein, P. Diomede. BOTTOM ROW: S. Cairo, N Priore, P. Pech, C. Kaleta, S. Faikus, M. Schleitwiler, L. Wilder, C Neslarlek, I. Chapin, K. Krohn, .l. Brabeck, M. Lawson.