Milbank High School - Kennel Yearbook (Milbank, SD)

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CHOIRS ATTAIN EXCELLENCE The high school and junior high choral de partments were headed by Judy Mathers. Whether students took choir for enjoyment or to learn more about music itself, they studied the essentials of this disciplined art form. Maybe without realizing it, they gained technical and artistic knowledge plus a foreign language and a sense of teamwork. Mrs. Mathers says of her A Cappela Choir, Every choral department spends three to four years building. At the end of that time the result is a very special choir. That's where we are! We're at the top! The last time a choir sings is always special, but when this choir sings at graduation, there'll be alot of tears in alot of eyes. M. Bock. Right: N. Mueller, M. Dorsett, J. Bear, R. Strege, T. Verhulst, B. Buttke, C. Wendland, J. Aesoph, J. Halverson. Not Pic- tured: T. Price. ‘Indicates membership in Madrigals. Concert Choir. Far Below: Front Row. Left to Right: S. Boe, S. Coester, K. Bierschbach, L. Webb, D. Schultz, B Schmeichel, K. Mielitz, I. Schell, K. Kohlman, M. Thorson, L. Boerger, J. Fields. Row Two: J. Trapp, D. Jutting, 0. Fredrichsen, C. Foss, H. Conraads, K. Nelson, R. Schulte, R. Van Sam beek, M. Martell, B. Greene, L. Bertsch, S. Pri- byl, D. Kienast. Row Three: J. Spanton, R Sor sen, J. Adler, V. Holtquist, K. Karges, N. Wib- bens, M. Heupel, L. Poel, E. Aesoph, K. Con- raads, M. Dvorak, D. Foss, R. Haliburton, D. Johnson. Row Four: V. Larson, J. Trapp, L. Annett, K. Robertson, D. Berens, S. Fish, S. Smith. D. Lorenz. T. Waletich. J. Liebe. D. McCulloch, j. Poppen, B. Raabe, M. Foss. Row Five: L. Olson, T. Hooth, J. Trapp, D. Berkner, R. Behlings, A. Aesoph. Girls' A Cappella. Below: Left: Bottom on Top: K. Garske, C. Myers, C. Van Sambeek, J. Babbe, G. Schad, S. Hanson, M. Beare, L. Pauli, B. Mueller, L. Armitage, R. Fields, J. Christians. Center: H. Richardt, L. Willingham, N. Pochardt, M. Kruger, G. Ward, K. Koopman, K. Schweer, K. McFarland, K. Seehafer, J. Whitlow, N. McKeman, J. Peter son. Right: S. Olson, L. Folk, M. Layher, K. Burdick, C. DeBoer, A. Conraads, ‘R. Lindell, J. Martin, S. Lieffort, L. Gonzenbach, C. Sch- liesman, B. Koopman. Not Pictured: S. Buentipo. The A Cappella Choir performed at the American Choral Directors' Assoc- iation's convention in February. It was considered a great honor as only five high school and university choirs were chosen to participate. Boys' A Cappella. Below: Bottom to Top: Left: B Bertsch, T. Smith, R. Haase, K. Brown, H. Manning, D. Gonzen- bach, G. Thomas, G. Seehafer, Center: S. Beare, J. Erdmann, K. Thorson, J. Torgerson, The girls' ensemble, a twenty-one member group, was a new branch of the Concert Choir. Membership was voluntary and girls from each grade participated. The group sang three- part music in a variety of styles.

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Clee Jay Brakke got his Bachelor of Science Degree at Black Hills State College He has been at MHS since 1978. His classes included Wood Shop I and II, which covered hand tools, power tools, and design, and carpentry, a short offering to the beginning carpenter in Woodshop I class. Mr. Brakke's special interests included horses and saddle-making. Bob Jaskulka has been at MHS for four years, he graduated from SDSU in 1977. He taught Vo Ag Agriculture I, II, III, and IV, which were designed for the farm oriented stu- dents. Topics included soils, animals, science, livestock, machinery, and farm management. Each student was encouraged to become active in FFA. Semester courses in welding, electri- city, and electronics were available to juniors and seniors. These courses were introductory in nature and emphasized safety and methods in materials being utilized.

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Show Choir has had good reviews from the townspeople and the news- papers. They have performed with the Jazz Band, in school contests, and have competed in music contests and at NSC's Jazz Festival Contest. Left: L to R: B. Koopman, J. Bear, C. DeBoer, J. Aesoph, A. Conraads, B. Bertsch, K. Koopman, T. Price, R. Lindell, T. Smith, S. Buentipo, K. Thorson, L. Armitage, J. Erdmann, H. Richardt, J. Halverson. Upper Left: One of MHS's biggest fans this year has been the band. Kids take a time-out from playing to show the team its support. Upper Right: Students in Concert Choir practice for an upcoming con- cert. The Drill Team, directed by A. Stewart, took many hours of practice to perfect their routines. They per- formed at sports events and participat- ed in many parades during the year. Left: Drill Team puts on a half-time show for the crowd. Seen here are, Left to Right: J. Hermans, R. Witt- rock, B. Greene, V. Holtquist, R. Folk, K. Bogenrief, L. Dexter, L. Berens, T. Westhoff, M. Dvorak. Other members include: P. Berens, T. Holtquist, R. Riggen, K. Schweer, D. Jutting, R. Schulte, K. Farrell, L. Jacobson, D. Berens, L. Grothe.