Kenton High School - Echo Yearbook (Kenton, OH)

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“ON TOUR” Immediately upon our return from Pitts- burg, preparation began for our next trip to the regional competition. Again, the Kenton community showed their generosity and we were able to raise enough for second trip and also to perform on the steps of the Capitol in Washington. D.C. In Baltimore, we were one of seven groups competing and the only high school ensemble. The other six groups were all adult. We did not place in the regional compe- tition, yet. were proud of our achievements and proud that we were able to represent our school, our community and our state in Wash- ington and Baltimore. In November, the decision was made to en- ter the Top 20 in some form of competition. After examining several options we decided to try the “Johnny Mann's Great American Cho- ral Festival. Since there were local conflicts for the Ohio competition, we received permis- sion to enter the Festival in Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania. Funding for this trip was made possi- ble through the very generous hearts of the Kenton Community. In Pittsburgh, we were one of twenty choirs in four different catagories competing for one of two top prizes and the chance to advance to the regional Festival to be held in Baltimore, Maryland. Lady Luck was with us and our time in preparation proved to be enough to help us win one of the two top prizes. 6 Top 20 On Tour

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QUIZ BOWL CHAMPIONS Ohio University Team: Chuck Gcrlach. John Hong. Eric Kuck. Darrel Dewese. Phil Hingson. In 1981, for the first time ever. Kenton High School sent a “Quiz Bowl” team into competition and they did suprisingly well. It began in Septem- ber of 1981 when Kenton received an invitation to the first-ever Ohio University College Prep Bow l. Under the able direction of advisors Mrs. Juanita Gordon and Mr. Mike Hubbcll. a team was organized and drilled in numerous fields of study. On November 20th. a team of under- classmen John Hong. Charles Gerlach. Darrel Dewese. Eric Kuck. Phil Hingson and alternates Kelli Poland Laura Branch travelled to Ohio University with the promise by Principal John Murray “that if they won they would receive all A s.“ It's something what a little incentive can do!!! Competing were 16 teams from around Ohio. Kenton won this double elimination tournament and will return in the fall of 82 to defend its championship. On April 2, 1982. the Kenton team participated in the Seventh Crcstview Scholastic Bowl at Crestview High School. Kenton handily defeated other teams before meeting Wayne Trace in the finals. Our team narrowly beat Wayne Trace to take the Championship, 29-28. Thanks to the hard work of the team and their advisors, the quiz bowl team got off to a good start and it is hoped that continued work and dedication will allow for even more success in the future. Quiz Bowl Team 5

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THE TOP 20 PERFORMS ON THE CAPITOL STEPS Top 20 On Tour 7