New Carlisle High School - Olive Branch Yearbook (New Carlisle, IN)

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THE N.C.H.S. BAND, of 72 members, directed by Mr. Eslinger, added much to the school program by its performances. Early in the fall the band took a trip to Riverview Park and later participated in the Toll Road dedication. To cheer our school to athletic victories, these energetic musicians performed at the home basketball games; and forthe enjoyment of the public, the band presented concerts in the spring, fall, and summer. Summer rehearsals were held weekly and the band participated in the Memorial Day Parade and the Festival at North Webster. There is a reason for these students practicing so hard. They have a goal in mind -- to be members of the Senior Band and help bring many awards back to the school. Sponsored by Gotn Vdma Ways, Western Quince Road

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Senior Choir The Senior Choir, accompanied by Norma Hooton, started its active season under a new director, Miss Helen Shadle. The first semester was spent in developing good techniques, such as, sight reading, tone placement, and dynamics. The choir's high - light performances for the year were the annual Solo and Ensemble contest, which was held at New Carlisle, the annual district and state contests, the Fall and Spring Concerts, the Christmas program, and the Baccalaureate service. Part In Music me: Spams anit “dint Sek igce fata pela The Teenettes have won a number of amateur singing contests, such as, the Harvest Festival amateur show, the Galien talent show, and the Morris B. Sachs’ Amateur Hour; they also sang at Purdue University. They are Norma Hooton, Marilyn Hoover, and Carmen Teas, To entertain others as well as themselves, the Octette practiced often! They partici- pated as an ensemble at the Solo Contest in February and atschool and community social groups. Miss Shadle sponsored this group. The Six Sharps, Norma Hooton, Bonnie Anderson, Eleanor Hampshire, Patty West, Patty Swartz, and Ruth Gelow, sponsored by Mrs. L. A. Lewis, entertained at the 1954 Sponsored by feans Flower and Gift Shot, Neu Cartisle

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St Be ee In February, the band was hostto the ensembles and soloists in the District Solo and Ensemble Contest. Several members received superior and excellent ratings and entered the State Contest at Butler Univer- sity in Indianapolis. In April, the band competed in the band contest at Plymouth. Throughout the year the busy band members were stimulated by competition and were rewarded by much fun and enjoyment. Officers for the year were Dick Coglianese, pres.; Norma Hooton, vice pres.; Martha Sebasty, sec.; and Pat Lavengood, treas. A colorful picture can easily be seen as our drum major, Dick Coglianese blows his whistle and leads the band in their marching extravaganzas. To add more to this colorful picture are the baton twirlers, Nancy Moffitt, Carolyn Brummitt, Eileen Claeys, and Ann Nita Ekstrom. 21