James A Shanks High School - Tiger Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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keeping the choir on the up heat. Michael Mason accompanies the choir as drummer. Dedicated to perfecting the choir's overall qualities. Dr. Brown spends hours selecting music. Roderick Palmer enhances the songs by playing the synthesizer. Under the direction of Dr. James W. Brown, the James A. Shanks Gospel Choir performed in churches, sur- rounding schools and on several pro- grams in school. Although the choir was only one year old. Dr. Brown had great hopes for his young enthusiastic group. The seventy-member group made a great impression in the school's extra-curricular activities. Kathy Woods. Janelle Robinson, and Cla- rence Bryant were soloists for the group. The singers were accompanied by Peter Lawson on the piano. Roderick Palmer on the synthesizer. Lawrence Hall on the bass guitar, and Michael Mason on the trap set. The choir's aspi- rations were to get a better equipped sound system and to become more re- nown in the area by performing on tele- vision. Mrs. Mary Lewis was the spon- sor of the group. Practices were held Saturday afternoons from 3:00-5.00. 77

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Peter Lawson accompanies the choir as it sings Glad I'm Free. The choir performs at Parent Involvement Night. Lawrence Hall complements the choir as it sings O Holy Night. ” The choir sings a medley of songs at the Christ- mas program 76

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Front Row Thomas: Hinson and Marvin McMillian and Hack Row Quiton Youmans. Carl Rhowe. and Roderick Scott spin their weapons. Serious about being the Drill Team commander is Anthony Blair. The Drill Team performs in the homecoming parade. Front Row Danny Meeks and David Coleman and Back Row Baron Thomas. Elgin Thomas and Freddie Andrews are on the Drill Team. 78