Kennedy High School - Talon Yearbook (Taylor, MI)

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' if 4 , Far leh: The fine JFK marching band gives one of its many performances at Tiger Stadium. Far lower left: Kennedy's concert band is also an excellent representation of musical ability. Center: C. Giv- ens and P. Richey play hard during practice forma- tion. Below: R. Strother and J. Goodwin march out to practice with the rest of the band during school hours. Left: J. Galvic awaits his cue to be- gin. 1 1- f',. .Q ' 4 - - ' , . A t t , W fe., ,wwfg W Q -- rv, X 3- -erin.. -lt at ' 9, 'Fx fs wm I ,, -' X Maas A W, . .. H , A. MN t .,, . xr ,V 'J . ' i 'f A . - 4 - J' ., , K , ,em ' we . . Activities 71

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Band Unlocks Door to Musical Communication The year 1969-70 found the Kennedy Eagle's marching band's season filled with musical highlights, including marching in the annual J. l.. Hudson Thanks- giving Day Parade, Taylor's own Christmas parade, and the lvlemorial Day parade on lvlemorial Day. The Pep Band was a familiar sight this year at the home basketball games and assemblies when the sounds of spirit were trumpeted throughout the stands. The Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Roger Craig, performed Christmas and Spring concerts. Throughout the year each performance signified the result of many hours spent practicing tedious drills, and exacting musical scores. 70 Activities

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Varsity Club Provides Sportsmanship, Spirit No one appreciates the beauty of a woman until the Varsity Club initiates attempt to acquire a little femininity themselves during the semi-an- nual Varsity Club initiations. This is only one of the many embarrassing antics boys interested in joining the athletic associ- ation must participate in. The initiations, which are conducted during the course of a week, begin with sound offf, in which all initiates must address present members as Mr. So-and-So, Sir! The remainder of the initiations includes the afore-mentioned costuming, when the boys come to school attired in women's clothing. On the last, and worst, day of the initia- tions, the initiates are dressed in suits. Later in the evening they return for 'iHell's Night, and, after a series of frightening ordeals, the guys become full-fledged club members. These boys make themselves eligible by let- tering in any one of the varsity sports during the course of the school year. Throughout the year, with the aid of their sponsor, Mr. Bechtol, they help to maintain school spirit through their stimu- lating performances at games and meets. They sponsor an annual hayride which is also enjoyed by all who attend. 72 Activities