Memphis High School - Memphian Yearbook (Memphis, MI)

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iMempljis l iglf §djool iBanh Front Row: Franny Spens, Bill Zegelien, Dave Fitz, Deanna Hurlburt Second Row: Chris Chmielewski, Cindy Camer- on, Sally Birkenshaw, Tricia Grace, Kathy Kollinger, Third Row: Conduc- tor David Swain, Sally Boltik, Mary Jo Swidersky, Penny Moran, Linda Wessel, Laura Phillips Fourth Row: Jo Anne Mayfield, Jenny Mentz, Carol Nowakow- ski. Rose Marie Grace, Margaret Nowa- kowski Fifth Row: Paul Jelinek, Pam Sei- fert, Tom Kalisch, Brenda McNutt, Judy Gruneisen, Chuck Wahls, Sixth Row: Robert Fisher, Debra Winn, Steve Chism, Ester Anderson, Margie Lozen, Dennis Fox, Seventh Row: Mark Durrant, Jeff Auch, Billy Zukas, Ricky Fisher, Don Fowler, Dave Fisher Maestro Swain tBanh Jflashbark 3Iljen . . . 1 o-io The . Memphis High School Band finds its roots in a small ensemble formed in 1S23 consisting of three people. This group grew into the first orchestra under the direction of A. E. Basncy throughout the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. Our first marching band made its appearance in the late 30’s with Mr. A.J. Bourroughs as its iofo , ;. i forms ’ con , sistin g °f a cape and hat were purchased by the school in 1942. The Instrumental music program flourished in the early forties boasting an orchestra of nearly eighty players, complete with strings. A rapid succession of new directors highlighted the fifties and sixties until the band was discontinued in 1967 Our present organization was formed in 1969 with 22 members. $floui . . . We have a senior high band numbering 40 players, a junior high band numbering 45 players, and a jazz band of 20 players, complete with new uniforms. This year the music department has presented 3 concerts, participated in the District Band festival, the League Honors Band as well as performing for various athletic events and local parades. 22

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Congress ed. The float and hall competition remained. Other activities were as follows: Several Band dances have been held, buses to games were sponsored, and a solution to the smoking problem was attempted. President Larry Morris, advisor Mr. Hopp, the other officers, and other members combined to make this an effective year for Student Congress and to improve Student rights in M. H. S. Left to right-Gerry Le Tarte (treasurer) Larry Morris (President) Michele Wendling (Vice-President) Judy Gruniesen (Secretary) Row 2— Mr. Hopp (Sponsor), Phillis LeTarte, Colleen Morgan, Annette Kiehler, Theresa Johnson, Sandy Rucinski, Faye Paling, Anne La- Fontaine, Don Fowler Row 3-David Okay, Larry Fraley, Richard Wilson, Jerry Grezch, Kevin Davis, Ray Walters, Brad Morgan, Paul Jelenik.

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