Manor High School - Mustang Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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eee eS aaa Spring Concerts Are Successful Traditions were broken when the orchestra gave its spring concert on May 16. Instead of classical music, there were only popular tunes. In collaboration with the orchestra were two school groups: Yesterday’s Children and the Creations. Jato Vondel, a nationally famous group, was the main attraction. “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “We'll Join Together,” “TSOP” and “Side Show” were just a few of the songs per- formed. This new type of orchestral concert, under the direction of Mr. Willis L. Barnett, Jr., was very successful. The choral concert, under the direction of Mrs. Harriet Heath, appealed to all generations. There were classics such as ‘Regina Coeli,” religious music, and of course, popular tunes such as “We've Only Just Begun.” The per- forming groups were the Girls’ and Men’s Glee clubs, the Girls’ Ensem- ble, the Mixed Chorus, and the Manor Singers. Nulli Secundus, second to none, was their motto on May 23. The band played everything from classics and marches to contemporary music in their spring concert. Mrs. Wanda Gibble was the assistant conductor to the conductor, Mr. Emery L. Fears, Jr. Dr. Cherry presented musician awards to the players dur- ing the concert. The audience enjoys fine music. Shostakouich’s “Festive Overture” is performed by the Nulli Secundus band under the direction of Mr. Fears. Spring Concerts-29

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Manor Players Present Blithe Spirit The Manor Players presented BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward on May 3 and 4. The action takes place in Charles Condomines home in England. Charles and his wife, Ruth, give a seance under the direction of Madame Arcati and, inadvertently, call back the ghost of Charles’ first wife, Elvira. The rest of the play deals with their hilarious attempts to exor- cize this “blithe spirit.” The Cast Charles—Dale Madison Ruth—Renee Jones Elvira—La Barbara Midgett Edith—Thomasine Faulk Madame Arcati—Shari Rodgers Mrs. Bradman—Bonita Porter Dr. Bradman—Bruce Melvin a ‘ 3 ee % Mrs. Bradman, Charles, and Ruth laugh at the antics of Madame Arcati during a seance. “a Ruth, Dr. Bradman, Mrs. Bradman, and Charles’ first wife, Elvira, comes back to him The maid, Edith, has a difficult time keeping Charles Condomine discuss the seance they as a ghost. up with the sophisticated Condomines. will have that night. 28-Blithe Spirit

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Hidden Talents Are Found at Variety Show Under the direction of Mrs. Harriet Heath, the Choral Department sponsored a Variety Show. Anyone was allowed to enter into any field of talent. There were teachers as well as students who entered the show witha variety of talents. The activity was held in the field house, and the money which the chorus earned was for the Mixed Chorus’ trip to Disney World, where they performed on June 14, 1974. The “Soul Sensations” perform actively in the Variety Show. Doris Rodgers displays her feelings while she sings “Break Up To Make Uys.” VEL EG pide Joseph Casper plays the electric guitar while performing with the Third World Band. a ANS Miss Wanda Gibble, Mr. John Thomas, Mr. Willis Barnett, and Mr. Leroy Williams display their variety of talents outside of the classroom. 30-Variety Show