John Carroll High School - Green Leaves Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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EXPLORING OUR AMERICAN HERITAGE It was close to Thanksgiving and an appropriate time to ex- plore our American heritage, and what better way than look- ing and listening to the develop- ment of American music. Mr. Bill Martin, our local chemistry teacher, gathered together some of Birmingham's finest old-time musicians to help us learn about the evolution of American folk music. Jim Cauthen, an electrical engineer and fiddler extraordinaire, entertained us with a fiddle tune from the Civil War era while his wife Joyce, a folklorist and author, beat straws” or played fiddlesticks. Joyce Cauthen also clogged while Ricky Stone, local proprietor of Fretted In- struments, played the fretless banjo. Susan Haley delighted us with songs and her lap dulcimer. Susan is an artist-in-residence for Blount County. Bill Martin played an 1800's instrument, the autoharp. Some of our students got in on the act and demonstrated one of the main uses of early American music, dance. Five couples danced George' Washington's favorite, the Virginia Reel. The assembly was a great success. It was fun, entertaining, and educational too! Greg Martin and Amor Guevara dance to the Virginia Reel loyce Cauthen demonstrates clogging. Mr. Berg introduces the musicians. )im Cauthen plays a tune on his fiddle. Student Council gets in on the act! 24

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SCHOOL LITURGIES Everyone is silent as Father Hill walks in to celebrate the liturgy. The choir sings praise to God. Liturgy is a very important part of our life at John Carroll. The liturgy brings us together as one large family to celebrate what is really important to us at John Carroll, our love of God and His love for us.

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AIRBAND '86 On February 28, 1986, the gym- nasium was decorated with multi- colored balloons for the '86 Air- band Contest. Many students of John Carroll performed songs by their favorite rock groups. Some of the acts included The Bee Gees, Lisa Lisa, Ready for the World, and many more. The winners were The Blues Brothers, who won a cash prize of fifty dollars. Coming in se- cond, Devo received twenty-five dollars, and The Dream Team, in third place, received a cash prize of fifteen dollars. The contest was a huge success and was enjoyed by all. Many thanks go to the Senior Class for sponsoring this event. The Blues Brothers — Mark Boackleand Jeff Cull Devo!