Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Fresh Faces- Superior ound fre A new addition to Prep this year was p p Company, a performing group directed by Ray McFarland. Company sang and danced its way into the hearts of all with a ciiii C varied repertoire ranging from pop songs W 7 to madrigals to religious numbers. The . 's,'s fresh sound of Company was enjoyed at various Jackson area club meetings and as- sorted school functions all through the year. Company also took part in the MPSA Choral Festival and received a superior H iflafv i 3 7 'ai'i sf., 3 rating on their madrigals. The Arts F esti- V at val was also on .the schedule of this busy group. Finally, as a farewell to the school ggg year, Company presented a spring concert that was enjoyed by all. As a special high- light of the concert, the new members of iv the 1977-78 Company were introduced. S-.R Company initiator and director, Ray McFarland, enthusiastically led the ensemble during their performance at Smith Park. 96 , 1, .s a f , .. s. A 4 ll xu .. .. .f-f rr t 7' ' MN.. asf! . .I K K Throughout the year Company performed for various organizations at different places. Members pictured here at a performance at the Hilton were: Sherye Simmons, Paul Schaefer, Linda Smith, and Randy Peets. lupper rightl Instrumentalists for Company included Scott Mateer, guitarist and synthesizer and Kim King, pianist. Laury Lawrence also assisted Kim by tuming the pages of the music. flower right?

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L-W..-w-M A --.......w-1 ' ,, 7:5 During -Iackson's annual Arts Festival, the Singers and the small ensembles gave several perforf mances, Mrs. Lee directed the entire group as they sang at Smith Park. M V' 'wa X Several members of the Singers auditioned for the Delta State Honor Choir, con- sisting of high school students from all over the state. Selected from Prep were: front-Gregg Price and Stuart Clark. back-Laurie Blair, julie Terry, Alice johnson, Tim Smithart, Sally Bevill, Kevin Hitt, and Eddie' fabovej Mrs. Lee introduced the Singers and herself before the performance at Smith Park. fleffb 95

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' !un-un. ll:- Nxxwfydyfl-WMM, ,,,, , cf ,.,, ,Wana During the Mississippi Arts Festival, Company's performance highlighted the events held at Smith Park. Cleft? At graduation ceremonies, Company sang Prep's Alma Mater. Pictured here were Mary Williamson, Paul Schaefer, and Randy Peets. fabovej ' ,,,,g.. I ,. , .A - J .Af 0 ,aw . --.. mpany members included: Sherye Simmons, soprano, Linda Smith, Paul Schaefer, tenor, Randy Peets, tenor, jason',Shepherd, tenor, prano, Kim King, soprano and accompanist, Shen'y Stricklin, sopr- johnny Lynch, bass, Bobby Graham, bass, Doug Mann, bass, Scott Ma- lo, Terri Andersen, alto, Sherry Myers, alto, Mary Williamson, alto, teer, accompanist. J 97