Lees McRae College - Ontaroga Yearbook (Banner Elk, NC)

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The newly formed Lees-McRae Pep Band began this year playing for the football games. This organization became much more impor- tant to the life of the college, however, as they began playing for many other occasions. Along with the drama and choir students, the band performed in the Performing Arts Christmas Show. Along with the choir and clogging students, the band went on a tour which of- fered shows at several high schools in the North Carolina area, and which ended with a trip to Six Hags Over Georgia. These students helped urge the basketball team along as they were present at most every game, and offered the choir support with their Christmas music which they played at several area churches. They are more than a pep band, for these students have always been available for any area where a band is needed. The Girls from Camp Caramel go through their routine, while Tim Upchurch does his routine in AT THE PARADISE. The Cloggers and Chorus performed, along with the newly organized Lees-McRae Pep Band. Performing Arts 113

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112 Performing Arts

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' 4 a mm k BG Bb H Li 1 m T g t, ' J a X ' sN 9 v ' , 1 1 p r ... . ■■ k -J J 1 29 «T 1 14 Performing Arts The Lees-McRae Singers have been busy since the beginning of the year. In the Fall, the students had just come to campus when they were asked to perform for the Board of Advisors. Since then, they have not stopped. The group has performed for many organizations from Kiwanis to an annual agnculture meeting. Not only does the entire group perform, but we have a girls ' quartet which has appeared in many areas and for many occasions. Since December, the Lees-McRae Singers have gone on the road every Sunday to appear in area churches. In March, the group, along with the band and doggers, went on a tour which offered shows at several high schools in the North Carolina area, and which ended with a trip to Six Flags Over Georgia. Along with the Drama students and the band, the Lees-McRae Singers performed for the Performing Arts Christmas Show. It is impossible to list every time this talented group has provided entertainment. Suffice it to say, they have had a busy year.