Moore High School - Timekeeper Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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, We sing a wide variety rjmusic, so there's always a piece ryf music' that hits home in everyone. - junior Julie Tittle M-res? s Q., i Apollyras Sings A Variety of Tunes Getting ready for all- state, singing dinners and various concerts helped perfect their music as the choirs worked toward earn- ing an invitation to sing out of state. They were successful and received an invitation from Nashville. Tennessee for the National Choral Convention. The choirs included Lyras, the all-girls choir, Apollyras, the select chorus, and Moore and More, the show choir. All practiced long and hard, working each section ofthe choir separately before put- ting them together to create a large ensemble. Being in the choir did not only include hard work and determination, but also many parties, including ' vw 1 parties from the beginning of school and initiation to just plain get-togethers. Some of the members of these choirs found them- selves close, just like a family. I loved being in Apollyras, and I loved being under the leadership of Mr. Ralph Duncan, said junior Darla Haffner. Since the choirs had many things to do during the year to prepare for the upcoming events, much time and work, not to men- tion lots of energy, was required. Extra spirit and support was always needed and given by the students in or out of choir. Aside from their many concerts and perfor- mances, the students in Apollyras decided to enter the homecoming parade contest. They won first place in the float division. Another special event was the singing dinner. The students provided the dinner for their families, then performed for them. Not only were the three choruses acclaimed, but in- dividuals inthe choirs were very successful also. After a state-wide com- petition ofthe best singers from different high school choirs in the state, senior Dana DePriest, senior Melodie Crittenden and junior Stephen Petrocelli were selected for the all- state choir. Alternates were seniors John Williamson and Eric Fox. up ' ew Choirs 42 Organizations .-M we H A? Gif tudying Heavily. Apollyras students review the music in class to prepare for performances and competi- tions. Memorization, scales and music to perfection is Apollyras' motto for achievement. reative Moves. Danc- ing brings out the music as Moore and More perfomis at the Alumni Concert. The movements helped to relate the words in the songs to the audience.

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W? if 1 N-. K . sf ' rox i When the people from the W0men's Shelter came, I learned that there is a place for women to go. - junior Trina Mason DE ND UT FHA, AIASA students make plans for future designs One designed the out- side, one designed the inside. The American Industrial Arts Students Association prepared its students to design outer structures, and the Future Homemakers of America taught its members the in- tricacies of managing a life inside these structures. AIASA experienced a particularly rewarding year. Belonging to the second oldest AIASA chapter in the state, talented industrial arts students brought home blue ribbons from every contest they entered. Junior Dantis .lustine and David Brownson several times took two blue ribbons at one contest. Other students who took first place in the competiti- tions included juniors Yong Cha, Marland Meek, Kenneth Fitzsimmons, aqnufri. . fr David Tran, Robert Muzny, Mike Gehrki, Stacey McPherson, Mark Leeder and Carl Guthrie. Seniors who won blue ribbons were Kevin Dunkle, Daniel Werhun and Brian Gabrish. Those who had won blue ribbons in the various competitions participated in the state contest at Crossroads Mall. Although only eleven members joined, FHA participated in a great number of activities throughout the year. Three service projects kept FHA members very busy. Projects included the donation of food and cloth- ing to the Oklahoma Jesus House, assisting the Battered Women's Shelter and visits to the Senior Citizen's Center of Moore. Meetings, held at least once each month, sometimes featured guest speakers. One speaker, a person from the Women's Shelter, explained the circumstances involved when women sought help. During Halloween the members dressed for a costume patty and watched classic movies at their video party. Although it was called The Future Homemakers of America, the group learned much more than homemaking. We learned how to work with other people, and we learned how to communicate with people of other generations, said junior Ann Hamil. atisfaction. Senior Tim Kendall smiles with content as he works on his drawing for an upcoming AIASA contest. AIASA members brought back dozens of blue ribbons from competitions. iligent Laborer. Junior Carl Guthrie works hard to complete an industrial arts drawing, Carl, like most AIASA members, joined the organization because of his in- terest in engineering. AIASAXFHA 4 -I Organizations

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pe n i n g Notes . Apollyras begins their song as Mr. Ralph Duncan leads at the singing dinner. A year lilled with activities allowed the singers to show spirit and support for the school and students. ow Now Kiddies. Mr. Ralph Duncan starts his students over again. Everyth- ing had to be just right for performing or competing. so rehearsals went on and on after school hours and into the night. pollyras. Front Row: Margaret Wearner. Vanessa Pease. Uree Canfield. Tracy Marlo. Alicia Walker. Angie Pressley. Second Row: Courtney Duncan. Kelly Tisdale. Kari Peavler. Sheryl Butchee. Atny Newendorp. Carol Corneil. Third Row: James Harper. Billy Collier. Eric Fox. Doug Liner. Billy Bosler. Ralph Gibbons. Fourth Row: Kirk Hall, Philip Gordon. John Williamson. 2 I. l Pat Whalen. Eric Frichett. Mike Lyda. 11 f ' O O , , X Making Music -, p Jl. A 0 ' For learning the basic Music theory has lyy Vya y l' fundamentals of music been a true leaming ex- l l as well as for mastering perience that I know solfeg'e and sight read- will help me in my S A f ing, students enrolled in music career, said music theory. junior Alisa Davis. ' I never knew so Not only were 5 much about music until different notes and l. I became a part of the music leamed but music f t Q program at Moore High was studied and then l School, said junior analyzed. -, Shannon McDonald. Classical music was Il j The class was only one of many types - 1 I' A designed for those who of music studied in , l 3 planned to make a music theory, which in- J A J I ' j career of music and as a volved strictly listening A jvj 572 prerequisite to college to music in order to il T. M ia . '- ,. rg inging Melody. Senior Melodic Crittenden showed her musical skills by singing a solo. Standing proud, she supported her school through music at the Central audito- rium in front of family and friends. lumni Return. Junior Kendall Barton and his two older brothers sing a country hit originally sung by the Oak Ridge Boys. The two older brothers, graduates of Moore, retumed for the Alumni con- CCH. level theory, composi- tion and performance. analyze and appreciate. pollyras. Front Row: Melissa Grecson. Shannon McDonald. Lori Whitten. Julie Tittle. Lisa Rinehart. Second Row: Leasa Bruce. Melodic Crittenden. Cari Rininager. Donya lilkins. Tammy Heard. Julie Tudor. Third Row: Barry Nance. Scott Davis. Jayson Henry. Brad Epperson. Mike Winglield. Darrin Webster. Fourth Row: Danny Tanner. Stephen Petrocelli. JelTJameson. Juan Suarez. Damon McFadden. Bret Ralston. Kevin Blake. Choirs Organizations