Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

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 Uewtottfi f-figti Cchoot Band The 1963-1964 school year has been an active year for the band. During the summer the band practiced each week on the hot streets. They marched in pa- rades and contests at Albion, Kendallville, North Webster, Warsaw, and the Indiana State Fair. Under Mr. Bush’s able direction the band performed at home basketball games, made a record album, and went on a concert tour. Individual excellence in music is encouraged through active competition in instrumental composi- tions at the district and state contests. Another important part of the band is the Pep Band which backed the basketball team throughout the year. They played at pep sessions and sometimes at the games. David Norris is the drum major. Connie Smythe is drum majorette. Twirlers are Connie East, Marilyn Taylor, and Coni Teel. Officers of the band are Steve Mellott, president; Steve Miller, vice-president; Eldona Antonides, secre- tary; Judy Besson, treasurer; and Connie Smythe, li- brarian. 20

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1964 . . . A YpjOAj R£ w£ «l)©t . . . tMj Acfeutfees 1964 brought activities that were profit- able as well as relaxing. While students were being trained for future service, ac- tivities offered a diversion from studies. Students spent time rehearsing for plays, writing articles for the Mentonette, and working on music for the band tour. Will- ingly students co-operated to improve their clubs and organizations.

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