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

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Marching Band on Parade The Marching Band lines up in formation. Members of the cast of A Christmas Carol,” a play presented by the band at their Christmas Concert are: FRONT ROW—Steve Fiorina, Dale Hein, Marlene Mueller, Juanita Louis, Mark Smith. BACK ROW—Cliff Beadle, Jim Jackson, Dale Spalt, Larry Keil, Edgar Stallman, Jon Jackson, Nancy Nagel, Charles Kunkelmann, Steve Wirth, Barbara Allan. 26

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Diane Vogler, Marlene Mueller, Virginia Rogers, Lavon Horn, Lana Dellacca, Deanna Schwebel, Ron Schneider, Larry Keil, Charles Kunkelmann, Dale Spalt, Dave Albert, Jim Jackson, Mike Laflen, Dale Hein, Myron The Music Department at NACHS has always been complimented for its excellent high school band. With recent passage of a bond issue providing for improved facilities, musically inclined students will use them to good advantage. The band, under the direction of Mr. Don Sexton, practiced daily during first period. The Concert Band, together with the chorus, presented three evening concerts for public enjoyment during the year. Highlights of the fall concert were solos and ensembles by band members. Seasonal music and the play, A Christmas Carol,” were attractions of the Christmas Concert. The spring concert featured contest music. The band also performed for several school assemblies. Thompson, Rich Yesley, Steve Wirth, Jon Jackson. STANDING: Mr. Don Sexton, Director; Cifford Beadle, Lynne Schneider, Dave Kayson, Dean Lehr, Shirley Napier, Edgar Stallmann. The marching band practiced twice weekly during the summer in preparation for marching in several local parades. The highlight of the year was participation in the Illinois High School Association Music Contest at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Solo and ensemble judging was held on March 12 and judging of band organizations on April 16. Each year a plaque is given to the school having the largest number of points from superior ratings on their entries. NACHS has received this award several years in the past. 25

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The New Athens marching band is proudly announced by the purple and gold letters of the nine Jackettes. The band members select these girls by popularity from the student body. They practice their marching routines faithfully throughout the school year in preparation for numerous parade engagements. Majorettes--who must be members of the band--are selected by the director on the basis of their desire to become a majorette and.their skill in baton twirling. These girls add an extra beat to the rhythm of the band as they give the marching commands and assist the Jackettes in introducing NEW ATHENS. Majorettes: Beth Wolf, Ilene Mueller, Linda Juenger, Diane Vogler. Proudly Announcing Jackettes: Judy Schmierbach, Alice Kaiser, Diane Louis, Juanita Louis, Jan Schreiner. NOT PICTURED: Rose- Kathy Hill, Dixie Speers, Charlotte Nagel, Kathy Petri, mary Steinwagner (substitute). 27