John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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« Orchestra Instruments Require Skill, Practice «i i £ DM Perhaps the main purpose of members in the Rea- gan Orchestra is to learn more about music and more specifically to practice orchestral repertoire and to develop proficiency on various instruments. The orchestra meets every day at 7th period under the sponsorship of Mrs. Janet George, who holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Kansas. Eleven violins, five violas, two cellos and one string bass make up the orchestra. Concertmaster for the 19 member orchestra is Nancy Needles. Announced on January 11 for All Regional Or- chestra were Nancy Needles, Phyllis Courtney and Frances Johnson. The only member of the All-State Youth Orchestra, held on February 20, was Miss Needles. Throughout the year the orchestra played at vari- ous elementary schools and performed at the annual choir Christmas program. DAVID CONNER COMBINES finger dexterity and concentration in playing the bass. WAITING FOR THEIR cue, Robert Peek and Stephanie Irwin hold poised bows. MEMBERS OF REAGAN ' S ORCHESTRA include, first row jrom left, Connie Gastler, Mrs. Janet George, Pam Williams; second row from left, Stephanie Irwin, Barbara Crampton, Sharon Smeltzer, Teresa Roberts, Patty McNeeley, Jane Cullen, Darlene Chennault, Lynn McCIoud, Phyllis Court- ney, Van Hodge, Stephen Lytle, David Conner, Robert Peek, Bill Byron, Andy Gurley, Stephanie Williams, Frances John- Organizations — 91 mmgm mmmi

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Stagehand Activities of Stagehand Begin in Spring Inst Under the direction of R. B. Hunger, the Reagan Stagehand is newly formed as of this year. Being one of the Austin high schools without a stagehand, this year ' s addition gave Reagan its own. Five saxophones, 3 trumpets, 5 trombones, a pi- ano, guitar, drums and bass are the instruments com- bined in the band. Specializing in dance music, the members enjoy getting together and playing more contemporary music. Shortly after the band ' s formation in late Febru- ary, their first performance was at the Gymnastics Assembly held March 6. Music accompanied the movements of the gymnasts on the trampoline, vault- ing horse and rings. STAGE BAND jront row, takes time out to listen to back row. MEMBERS OF THE stage band toot their horns at a practice session. DAVID a in pty» || MEMBERS OF THE STAGE BAND include bottom row from left, David Connor, Phil Pakorny, Joe Mar- tin, John Hart, Bernie Satterwhite, Martin Brown, Dick Kincheloe; second row from left, Robert Roberts, Mickey Corenblith, Chris Dysart; third row from left, Gary Greif, James Sansom, Bob Millier, Jimmy Sav- age, Roger Lind, Curt Piper, Ronnie Garman. 90 — Organizations -

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Future Teachers Visit to Elementary Favorite Project Future Teachers of America is composed of stu- dents interested in teaching careers. In the spring, members made a field trip to an elementary school where they were given an opportunity to practice- teach for ' a day. Delegates were sent to the State Convention in Austin on February 22. Besides teaching, members collected food and do- nated it to needy families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. FTA members also sponsored a Valentine ' s party for the children at the Settle- ment Home. Sponsors of the organization are Mrs. Carolyn Haynes and Mrs. Olive Haynie. Cart CM KATHY MITTAG ACTS as teacher for a day at a local elementary school during the spring. JOAN BOOTH and Brenda Fosberg supervise the collecting of food for needy families during Thanksgiving. TOJIffi Mtelit, FTA MEMBERS include, bottom row from left, Joan Van Cleave, secretary; Gail Stiles, parliamentarian-sergeant-at-arms; Brenda Fosberg, president; second row from left, Linda Reed, Beth Wright, Barbara Wilson, Jodie Bunnell, Debbie Wiegel, Becky Ragland, Janice Reaves, Pam Watson, Winston Dillard, Pam Johnson, Rosanne Fayad; third row from left, Debbie Tatum, Marcia Enoch, Marcy Pfluger, Julia Phillips, Mary Pedro, Debbie Wingren, Cindy Bird, Nancy Mayfield, Cindy Schroeder, Beverly Luckett; fourth row from left, Cyndee War- ren, Deanne Fehrenkamp, Charron Hodge. it 92 — Organizations