Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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The Silver Tongues The speech contestants from J.H.S. have done very well this year. J.H.S. won ihe sweepstakes at the district con- test held in Pittsfield. Firsts won hv the one-act play and other contestants helped JUS. walk off with top honors. The sectional contest was held here in our own high school with the co- operation of volunteers from the stu dent body. From the sectional contest I uci Dodd and Ernest llildner ad- vanced to the state. The accomplish- ments of the contestants could not have been achieved without the help of Miss Ann Janes and Miss Fergene Cioddin, coaches; and Miss Emma Mae Leonard. First row. Sue Barton. Bonny Young, Judy lukeman. Second row: Donno Korsmeyer. Wando Tipps, Gretchen Hildner, Beverly Skinner. Third row Marsha Chenoweth, Charlotte Cody, Connie Copeland, Luci Dodd. Fourth row Kenny Dobson, Don Max well, Jim Aired, Junior Gotschall. Fifth row Bob Davi». Ernest Hildner, Charles Cleeiand, Dean Perkins, Bill Lewis. The Neat Beats I he dance hand is made up of select members of the J.H.S. marching and concert hand. Music furnished hv the hand at dances held after the foot- ball games and some basketball games attracted more students to these all-school dances. Mr. James Welch, the director, really puts the kids through their paces. The vocalist for the hand during the last year has been Nancy Kelly, a sophomore. Nancy- has a sweet voice which really adds to the hand. Members in the band are: David Fischer. Jean Ann Powers, Rose Morris. Charlotte Powers, Myron Harney, Saxophones; Rob Isle, Fred Berry. John Car son. Trumpets; Craig Cassens. Bill Hitt, Richard Ommen, Trombones; Creg Flynn, Piano; Ferry Bren- nan, Drums; Tom Schuetz, Bass. First row Money Kelly, Myron Homey, Charlotte Powers. Hitt, Croig Cossens, Richard Ommen. Third row: Tom Sheets, David Fischer, Jean Ann Powers, Rose Morris. Second row Terry Brennan. Greg Flynn, Rennie Queen, Bob Isle, John Hamilton, Bill 27

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Firtl row, (eft to right Tom Bcggs, Mory Casson. Rita Devoy, Bob Oonno Fairfield, Sharon Fernando», David Moore. Third row Sue Harrell, Connie Copeland. Second row, Jerry McArtor, Judy Roll», Sandra Goldsmith, Pal Apulis. Mr. Werner. Nina Turner, Baldwin, Pally Cook, Glenda Sousa. Carol Abbott, David Boyle, David King, Carol Wooten, Tom Schuetz. Makers of Beautiful Music Under the careful guidance of Mr. Norman Werner the 1956 High School Orchestra has progressed rapidly. Mr. Werner and his orchestra should he congratulated for their line music-making. Members are: violins. Tom Bcggs. Marv Casson, Sue Potts, Sandra Goldsmith, Jerri,’ McArtor, Judy Baldwin. Patty Cook. Bobby I lar rell, Rita Devoy, Carol Abbott, Bernita Gotschall, Nina Turner. David King, David Boyle; violas, Connie Copeland, David Moore. Sharon Fernandes; cello, Donna Fairfield; bass, Tom Schuetz, Carol Wooten; piano. Pat Aputis. 26 No'mon Werner, director

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'»:i Piccolo Joanna Norris Flutes Mary Ellen Goodey Botsv Engclbach Mary Lois Albright Joanna Norris Oboes Darlene Bourn Karen Moeller Beverly Arnett Clarinets Carol Townslay Ralph I lisle Bill Thomson Charlotte Powers Jim Whitlock Suzanne Carroll Bill Norvell Carl Green Mary Rousey Carol Kcsinger Janet Kesinger Marilyn DcEratcs Merritt Norvell Eleanor Flynn Janice Wade Janet Clardy David Allison Alto Clorinet I lelen Ramsey Bass Clarinets Janet Hodges Gary Little Janet Elliott Ruthann Elliott Alto Saxophones David Fischer Jean Powers Marian Owens Jerry McCurlev Tenor Saxophones Rose Morris Junior C.otschall David Grogan Baritone Saxophone Myron Hamev Mr. James Welch is the con- ductor and instructor of the J.H. S. hand. Mr. Welch has devoted his tireless efforts to making the band bigger and better. Petite Irene Mitchell, drum majorette, has led the band to success with her high stepping and high spirits. 28