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

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Chorus members listen attentively while Miss Smith reviews contest music. The chorus, under the direction of Miss Jean Smith, practiced second period every day and at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choral music was presented in the fall concert, Christmas concert, and spring concert. The selections for the spring concert were chosen from the contest music. The chorus also competed in the Illinois High School Association Music Contest at Southern Illinois University. Judging of solos and ensembles was held in March and of the entire choral group in April. Chorus Entertains at Evening Concerts CHORUS FRONT ROW: Bonnie Grimes, Kathy Hagan, Marlene Mueller, Lavon Horn, Sue Ann Roth, Diane Mueller, Virginia Rogers, Lyn Werner, Nancy Quatha-mer, Myrtle Brown, Penni Fietsam, Nancy Nagel, Sharon Kinzinger, Nancy Andres. SECOND ROW: Barbara Allan, Sue Hill, Alice Kaiser, Gwenda Owen, Joyce Mueller, Rita Hausmann. Ruth Ann Hacker, Peggy Kinzinger, Cynthia Schneider, Jan Schreiner, Deanna Schwebel, Arlene Frantz, Diane Rieso. THIRD ROW: Linda Ret-tinghouse, Beth Wolf, Cynthia Junk, Carla Stevenson, Karen Breithaupt, Beverly Weible, Susan Freeh, Nancy Lippert, Melody Wilson, Amy Reinhardt, Nancy Neff, Linda Juenger, Diane Vogler. FOURTH ROW: Miss Jean Smith, Director; Don Hanft, Charles Kunkelmann, Jim Schulz, Dale Spalt, Larry Keil, Ron Schneider, Tim Hoover. Darryl Fiorina, Clifford Beadle. 28

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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

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Combo Tones Provide NACHS Beat THE COMBO TONES, school dance band, was organized by Mr. Don Sexton, Director, in 1961. Mood Indigo is their theme song. The dance band is composed of first-chair players from the trombone, saxophone, and trumpet sections of the band. The drum, piano, bass horn, and guitar are featured attractions. The Combo Tones provided evening entertainment at dances, sock hops, and various community events. Proceeds from their spring dance were used to buy new dance band music. Dance band members pictured above are: FRONT ROW--Jon Jackson, Steve Wirth, Richard Yesley, Myron Thompson. SECOND ROW—Jim Schulz, Diane Mueller, Bonnie Grimes, Steve Fiorina. BACK ROW--RonSchneider, Charles Kunkelmann, Dale Spalt, Brian Mahan. LEFT TO RIGHT—Dave Kayson, Mr. Sexton, Director; Dan Foutch, Nancy Nagel. NOT PICTURED—Jim Jack-son. A choral ensemble entertained at the Commercial Club Banquet. Ensemble members ate: Nancy Andres, Diane Vogler, Linda Juenger, Kathy Hagan, Ruth Ann Hacker, and Beth Wolf. 29