Manchester Regional High School - Aurion Yearbook (Haledon, NJ)

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Manchester's largest chorus ever. prepares for their first number in their presentation to the school audi- ETICC. Mr. Jim Bender directs the choir during one of its three numbers. Christmas Concert Marked Tradition The 19th annual Christmas concert was held on December 14th. The concert began with the traditional entrance into the darkened audito- rium of the choir and chorus holding candles. The groups sang some traditional Christmas car- ols as well as some a little out of the ordinary Swingin' Jingle Bells. Also appearing in the concert were the Madri- gals and the Concert Band. Both groups per- formed well and continued getting everyone in the holiday spirit. This year's decorations for the Christmas con- cert were different than in years past. Usually a huge wreath encircled the stage but this year. gigantic candies wrapped in paper. took the wreath's place. No matter what the decorations or the music. the Christmas concert always pro- motes that special feeling only experienced at Christmas. such as The Twelve Days After Christmas and .f Mr. Steve Bender conducts the Concert'Band. The trumpet section of the band works hard to make their number a success,

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1' Each year it has been the tradition of the Indi- vidual in Family Life class to invite nursery school children to celebrate Christmas at Man- I chester, ln preparation, the classes decorate their classroom. prepare snacks, create play activities, and perform a Christmas pageant complete with Santa Claus, the star, who is a member of the class. He delights and surprises all the visitors. The program serves to entertain the children and help the students prepare for child care in the future. , as g , r , W . Roseanne Dennerlein playing the part of an elf looks on as Santa prepares for the visitors to arrive Students and guests enjoyed the activities that were planned for the Christmas party. Amy helps one of the guests with his project Christmas Cheer On December 16 1978 the annual Senior Dance and buffet was held m the school cafeteria At 8 00 p m when the 64 couples entered the music of Tightrope welcomed them The cafeteria was transformed as if by magic by the use of a gingerbread house and hundreds of red and white snowflakes The theme of red and white was further carried out by the use of stockings bearing the couples names on the walls When the evenings festivities ended at ll O0 pm the couples were left with warm memories of their Senior Christmas Dance John. Anne. Paul and Diane enjoy the food that was served at the buffet-style dinner. 58 TSN? Mike and Elena enjoy the festivities at the Christmas Dance.

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Defeat Juniors Senior Girls aturall ! ! l On November 6th. 1978. the Senior girls. under the expert coaching of Mr. Coleman and Mr. 0'Neill. challenged the Junior girls. under the coaching of Mr. McGarry. to a touch-foot- ball game. The Seniors held a shut-out score until the last minute of the game. when Junior Debbie Manno scored a touchdown. However. the Seniors held them at that and went on to win a I4 6 victory Senior scorers were Anne Dittamo and Mary Sellitti W? Ei- Kim Kennedys punting really helped the Senior team. The Senior grls are ecstatic after their first touch lu gets in on coaching a play Clow n The Semof Fheerleadefs Show great form- Quarterback Renee searches for a receiver. Coach Coleman giving instruction from the sideline.