Manhattan High School - Blue M Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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JoAnn Carlson, Gary Hanna, Woody Babbitt, Lyle Porter, Mary Whitney, Janice Pomperien, Pete Olson, David Mitchell, Eric Romans, Roger Watson, George Gerritz, Tom Feldkamp, Bill Bevan, Gary Hood, John Agan, Steve Katz, Bob Clegg, Rick Broadhurst, Joyce Smith, Kathryn Heyne, jackie Dietrich, Bob Perego, Roger Barr. Row 5: Mr. Lawrence Norvell, Mr. David Frey, Beccy Fink, jeff Shenkel, jim Fonntaine, Phil Wendling, Bob Krause, Derald Rice, Larry Bratton, jim Carrender, Lyle Hofman, Steve Burris, john Hunter, Denny Bayer, Brian Wise, Charles Mandeville, Tom Martin, Ron Finley, Patty Dial, Brad Blaker, Quinton Kidd, Ralph Richardson, jim Ryan, Tom Noordsy. Row 6: jim Dailey, Ron Harrison, Mary McManis, Sara Fiser, Ann Moore, Bonnie Sprague, Alan Beckman, Gary Plumberg, Lysle Oppenlander, Lynnetta Johnson, jack jackson, Sarah Dallas, Lynn Larmer, Barbara Beeler. Ralph Richardson, Brad Blaker, Patty Dial, Lynette Barclay, Tom Feldcamp, Steve Beck, Norman Byers, Gary Hood, Bill Bevan, Steve Katz, Bob Clegg. Row 5: Mr. Lawrence Norvell, jeff Shen- kel, Bob Krause, Alan Beckman, Gary Plumberg, Ann Moore, Bonnie Sprague, Mike McCormick. V6Z7'Z.6IQ7 qv M usic Orchestra Porticipotors Goin Knowledge Although many music students were enrolled in both band and orchestra, the orchestral section was not connected with the band. The one exception was at the district festival, when the combined band and orchestra were allowed to send only ten ensembles for entrance in competition. Orchestra took care of complete arrangements for the annual variety show in the spring. They attended a CKL string clinic once during the year, and also held a concert of their own. Another important func- tion of the orchestra in the school was providing the instrumental background for 'AThe Wizard of Oz , this yearls school operetta. Students enrolled in the 58 piece orchestra gained an interest and appreciation toward the many types of music which they played. 115

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Marchz'ng, Concert Bonds Spend Long Hours Working for Perfection Marching Band, through many long, hard practice sessions, became a well-coordinated performing group. These practice sessions also gave band members a broad background in all kinds of music. The majority of the band's appearances were at home football games. However, they also performed in the K-State Homecoming and Band Day parades. The group performed at the Kansas State Teachers' meeting in Topeka in late October. In March they held a band clinic, and in May, presented their talents to the public in a concert. Band was divided into two grottps, the symphonic band and the concert band. Symphonic band was ar- ranged for the group of more advanced students. Ofhcers who were elected hy band members were Bob Clegg, president: Bill Bevan: vice-president, and Mike McCormick, secretary. Rick Broadhurst was drum major and served as a Held general. BAND-Front Row: David Mellgren, Steve Umbaugh, Bob Brock- inan, lNIartlia Betton, Marilyn Yeo, Donna Simmons, Yvonne Ba- con. Row 2: Susan Campbell, joel Dempsey, Karen Reynolds, Hlcnonah Carey, Linda XYoodhonse, Sue XVright, Linda lrlorvath, Debbie DeMand, Gloria Baxter, Linda Carlson, Mike McCormick, Paula Sanford, Jan Goodrich, Masonobn Ikeniiya, Nancy Hon- stead, Larry Kirmser. Row 3: Nancy Norvell, Mary Furney, Rich- ard Baker, Margaret Nordin, Helen Jacobson, Lynette Barclay, Nancy Morse, Mike Emig, Richard Roan, Steve Beck, Norman Byers, Larry Berlin, Patty Borg, Randy Koudcle, David Elder, Patty Groves, Terry Stillcy, .lan Rupp, Max Fritz, Mac lrlansing. Row -I: Roger Mulanax, Marjorie Parks, Bette Hill, Linda Dniva, ORClflES'I'RA-Front Row: Hansruedi Klay, Roger Mulanax, Dennis Underbjerg, Sandra Sagcser, Beccy Fink, Kathy YVilson. Row 2: Nancy Ward, Larry Larson, Monica Flinner, Mary Morse, Marcia Norby, Tina Pederson, Mike Smith, Linda Williams, Diane Gaede, Bette Ln Ed- wards, -lane Parrington, Linnetta johnson. Row 3: David Sloat, Clinton Clark, Martha Betton, Mae Hansing, Bob Brockman, Rick Broad- lnirst, Sherry Miller, Mary Furncy, Nancy Norvell, Susan Campbell, David Mellgrcn, Yvonne Bacon, Linda Carlson, Paula Sanford, -Ian Good- rich, Masonobu lkemiya, Nancy Honstead, Larry Kirmser, Marilyn Yeo. Row 4: David Yeo, Robert Socolofsky, Bruce Brown, Tom Noordsy,

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Directors Mr. Norvell and Mr. Frey conduct the small instrumental groups and the stage bands. Ensembles, Bands Conductors Norvell, Frey Direct lnslrumentcalists Directing the instrumental music department at the high school was the responsibility of Mr. Lawrence Norvell and Mr. David Frey. Mr. Norvell was in charge of the symphonic band, the orchestra, and most of the ensembles. The concert band and two stage bands were under the direction of Mr. Frey. Each of the ensembles organized by Mr. Norvell and Mr. Frey was an important part of the musical pro- gram. These enabled the participants to develop techniques on their instruments and learn the fine points of group playing. Since there was more re- sponsibility on the part of the individual in these small groups, advanced students were given an oppor- tunity to develop into superior musicians. These ensembles performed special numbers for service groups, civic organizations, PTA, and school programs. They also attended contests, competing with other groups throughout the state. During the year, MHS has taken great pride in the ratings received by students participating in these contests. Students for these groups were chosen from the band and orchestra according to their abilities. The ensembles practiced after school hours, and usually played music of the highest quality. E -E x S. BRASS CHOIR-Bottom Row: Norman Byers, Bill Bevan, Gary Hood, Steve Katz, Bob Clegg, Steve Beck. Row 2: Richard Roan, Ralph Rich- ardson, Tom Noordsy, Jim Ryan, jeff Shenkel, Tom Feldkamp. 116