New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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The students who went to the S.I.U. Choral Clinic posed for this picture before they left ... The girls’ sextet, Judy Vielweber, Patti Hesse, Barb Nuernberger, Jenie Fischer, Mary Ellen Fries, and Jimmie Rene Calloway, practice one of their numbers for a PTA program . . . Frances S. Hunsaker, B. S. in Ed. . . . The girls' chorus study over the music which they have just received . . . The soprano section warms up before singing. — Sat ot With its fine past history, NACHS choral students, under the leadership of Mrs. Frances Hunsaker, are happy to become a part of making the future. Students work hard planning and practicing for the various events of the year. The chorus members are often called upon to provide entertainment for various organizations in New Athens. At Christmas, the chorus participates in Christmas caroling. This year, a new piano was added to the choral equipment. 19

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Under the able direction of Mr. Don Sexton, the NACHS band has had the privilege of getting acquainted with many types of music, such as marches, popular music, and classical. During the summer, the band marched at various parades in and around New Athens. All band members attended summer band which was climaxed with a swimming party. After school started, the students began to make plans for the fall, Christmas, and spring concerts. Also during the spring, is contest time. Much time is spent in preparation for the district and state contests. Playing for the basketball games is enjoyed by band members and fans. The band members work hard at all these activities, but have a lot of fun doing it. £,ducatto«uzl, ‘rtycvtci 02t vi6 — Mr. Sexton helps Jim Feurer with a difficult passage in Heat Lightning, one of the pieces for the fall concert ... Is band always like this on Monday morning? . . . Don D. Sexton, B. M. E. . . . Mr. Sexton plays the first part, while Barb Nuernberger, Sondra Schopfer, and Lois Muench provide the harmony ... In his leisure time, Mr. Sexton enjoys playing the piano.

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ScCuccUcott StuttuCatea Under the capable supervision of Miss Lands, the girls' physical education classes learn to build strong bodies along with strong minds. Each day throughout the year, the girls participate in posture correction, calisthenics, and recreational activities. This variety of activities keeps the students interested in the sports program. NACHS is one of the few schools in the surrounding area that can boast such a variety of sports. Through her determination, archery, soccer, badminton, shuffleboard, and tennis have been added to the girls' athletic program. 1-2-3-4 counts Miss Lands as die 3rd hour P.E. class does its daily exercises . . . Ready--aim—shoot--and the 5th hour P.E. class hits the bull's eye again . . . And now we will have the Miss America judgings--whoops!--this is just the 7th hour P.E. class having their posture tests . . . The 7th hour P.E. class is hurriedly trying to put up the tennis net . . . The 7th hour girls strap on their hockey equipment. BERNICE LANDS, B.S. of Ed.