John Adams High School - Album Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Orchestra members win most contest honors Row 1: L. Niemeyer, L. Klinghammer, J. Bell, J. Stevens, M. McHugh, A. Rachels, J. Johnson, S. Thompson. Row 2: S. Kimbel, J. Miller, L. Scherzinger, B. Harris, V. Rubin, P. Rhorda, C. Jardine, J. Tennyson, P. Shapiro, S. Nelson, J. Schultz, J. Lidecker, A. Cordtz. Row 39 B. Johnson, J. Strictly black tie affairs, two concerts with the Band started the year. The first featured Alan Olson playing Eb Trumpet Concerto by Hayden. Edison was the location of the second. An attentive student body rewarded the Orchestra's March 2nd concert. Susan Thompson, cellist, played her win- ning state solo number and Andre Rachels, first string bassist, also played. Local, district, and state Solo and Ensemble Contests challenged the Orchestra. Individual mem- bers met the challenge by winning more iirst and second ratings than the musicians of most other schools. In April, the full Orchestra entered the State Contest in Hammond. When music was needed, John Adams called on the Orchestra for it: North Central Teachers Association, The Thread That Runs So True, the National Honor Society inductions, Baccolaureate and Commencement. Selected musicians, part of the all-city Orchestra, provided the music for the Gypsy Baron. 24 I Conant, T. Mabrey, G. Belcher, F. Goldsmith, E. Holstein, M. Badger, F. Bogan, L. Mow, S. Ranscheart, P. Enfield. Row 4: Mr. Lewis, director, R. Graves, A. Olsen, M. Stamm, J. Kellogg, J. Powlas, B. Taylor, E. Buck, B. Rummel, R. Wilson, J. Brenay, W. Marquardt, T. Zoss, A. Rachels. Orchestra Officers C. Jardine, librarian, J. Schultz, secretaryg J. Lidecker, librarian, S. Nelson, vice-president, J. Miller, treasurer, J. Johnson, president.

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Glee Club Established in 1940, the vocal groups now make . tri-vocal department. The beginners comprise 'repg the more experienced vocalists join the newly ormed Junior Glee Club. Senior Glee Club, the goal if all singers, is achieved through experience in the founger groups. Students have the opportunity to near and sing good music Seventy-Six Trombones welcomed students at he back-to-school assembly, thus opening the activi- ies of the singing groups. Service to their school and :ommunity was a by-product of their working to- gether to produce music with a message. They sang it P.T.A. meetings, school assemblies, and civic pro- grams. Candles glowing in the darkened auditorium, flue robes topped with red satin collars, and voices .inging From the Starry Heavens High, brought he spirit of Christmas to a standing-room-only audi- ence at the annual Christmas Vespers. An exciting experience for all Glee Clubbers was heir participation in the all-city musical, The frypsy Baron.'They learned to work late, eat in a iurry, and study standing up. The all-city orchestra Added dimension to the thrilling Hungarian music vhich was presented for four nights to a sold-out iuditorium in the new Washington High School. Spring was a time for music among Adams nusicians. The combined Band, Orchestra, and Jocal Concert was presented to the usual apprecia- :ive audience of patrons and friends. A family spirit prevailed whenever the Glee :lub met. Seniors entertained the club's alumni in December. On this occasion, it was rumored that Santa Claus was formerly a senior Glee Clubber. Jpon his appearance at the tea, this rumor was luickly discredited. SR. GLEE CLUB ACCOMPANISTS S. Baker, M. Simpson, J. Shoemaker, L. Ehlers, M. Ritter, J. Weiss, K. LaMar. Alumni Tea. JR. GLEE CLUB OFFICERS C. Cako, Secretary, D. Fischgrund, Secretary, G. Cline, President, K. Hurst, Vice-president. l l PREP GLEE CLUB OFFICERS F. Johnson, C. Jenson, Secretaries, S. Dickey, President, D, Daniel, Vice-president. Row 1: B. Williamson, Secretary, A. Clayton, Treasurer, C. Fischgrund, Vice-president, R. Grant, Assistant Presi- dent, C. Phillipoff, President, S. Anderson, Assistant Vice- president, E. Butler, Robe Chairman, L. Robison, Business Manager, D. McCoy, Treasurer. Row 2: J. Lemontree, Libfafiafli C- Colip, Secretary, S. Clarke, Publicity, S. Klahr, Secretary, N. Tompkins, Secretary, K. May, Publicity, M. Kronewetter, Librarian, T. Lehr, Student Director, C. Bird, Bulletin Board, D. Miller, Librarian.

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and peps up stuclents, travels, wins medals .Z Row 1: F. Bogan, C. DeLeury, P. Aaron, O. Morgan, G. Chamberlin, C. Jardine, P. Rhorda, J. Wickizer, D. Wills, S. Valentine, M. Juroff, L. Nelson, J. Williamson, J. Tenny- son, M. Ketchum, P. Shapiro, J. Johnson. Row 2: J. Reber, M. Kotzenmacker, P. Horvath, P. Thomas, P. Robison, M. Badger, C. Jones, P. Edgerton, D. Engle, M. Evans, M. Stamm, D. May, B. Baldwin, L. Robison, M. Chism, P. Riedel, C. Mickelson, R. Reber, L. Mow, S. Ranschaert. Row 3: T. Lehr, J. Clarke, M. Hinkle, L. Hickman, A. Olsen, S. Ries, J. Kellogg, J. Miller, P. Firestein, P. Taylor, J. Dance Band Row 1: R. Miller, R. Elliot, P. Riedel, E. Rusk, L. Mow, M. Chism, B. Heeter. Row 2: J. Powlas, S. Ries, A. Olsen, B. Schohl, B. Rummel, D. Weddle, E. Nelson, E. Buck, J, Beebe. Row 3: A. Rachels, R. Graves. Seated: C. DeLeury, Librarian: P. Riedel, Secretary. Stand- ing: B. Bare, Treasurer: Mr. James Herendeen, Assistant Director, Mr. Robert Ralston, Director, R. Wilson, Vice- President, P. Taylor, President: C. Jones, Librarian. 'I . 44 ' -' I Powlas, C. Deitchley, D. Mourer, G. Taylor, B. Schohl, T Granger, R. Keil, T. Brentlinger, S. Rothenberger, A. Del- Vane, T. Talcott, C. Kowal, E. Hodes, W. Aitchison, B. Stoner, B. Heater, R. Elliott, J. Lidecker, R. Miller, E. Rusk. Row 4: F. Sjoquist, P. Biddle, J. Riedel, B. Johnson, R. Graves, V. Daly, D. Hackett, D. Davis, F. Brush, B. Bare, L- Allen, D- Welter, J. Hull, B. Webbink, P. Smith, T. Zoss, R. Wilson, D. Shore, L. Hegg, D. Jones, E. Buck, L. Magera, D. Weddle, J. Beebe, E. Nelson, D. Spence, C. Cook, R. Moyer. Mr. Ralston and Mr. Herendeen, directors. Whether marching down a soggy football field the evening of a big game or loudly heralding a pep assembly, the John Adams Band lifted the spirits of the student body. High steppers com- bined world events with entertainment in their half time Khrushchev show. Bum! boomed the base drum, part of the Four Corners' band, call- ing students to pep assemblies. To cheer the hoopsters , the band added music to the yells. Whizzing along a roller coaster was an extra event when the band played at Riverview. Buses also carried musicians and instruments to the Elkhart football game. Toning down their tunes, the Band played for students and for the general public. Warming up for a winter of music, the summer band gave two concerts in the Potawatomi Park Band Shell. Slides of Mexican cathedrals accompanied their fall performance. After the McKinley-Edi- son concert, the Band entertained with the Spring Concert. School assemblies given during the year featured soloists and the dance band. Members of this musical organization dis- played their individual talents by entering various local, district, and state contests. On April 23, the entire band traveled to Hammond for the State Band Contest. 25