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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Back Row: Vicki Toreilo, Judy Gruneisen, Anna Marie Anderson, Laura Phillips, A1 Phillips, Rick Rzeszut, Jim Chism, Patti Page, Karen Winn, Julia Price. Middle Row: Angel Dehar, John Schultz, Russell Cooke, Venita Somma, Charlotte Oxedine, Colleen Rutherford, Linda McCormick, Sherry Bologna. Kneeling: Rosemary Grace, Carol Nowakowski. Seniors Left to Right: Rosemary Grace, Vicki Tor- ello, Anna Marie Anderson, A1 Phillips, Rick Rzeszut, Jim Chism, Judy Gruneisen, Carol Nowakowski. 51ee (flub Jflaslibark 1930 . . The girls glee club was started last January by Miss Eunice Houghton for the purpose of singing “The Skaters,” for the Study Club in February. We sang the song the following morning in front of the High School with much success, but we are sorry to say this was the end of our girls’ glee club for 1930. 24