Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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' f wiv ' e .V-nmF,,,:n,,. V c , ORCHESTRA: Bruce Adams, Gordon Bedichek, Mike Bedichek, Pat Brewer, Kevin Brightup, Kim Brown, Lori Delozier, Melanie Doubrava, Wendy Doubrava, Barbara Dulohery, Rhonda Evans, Shelia Givens, Nola Gutzman, Kim Hilbish, Robin Hirschmann, David Holmes, Steve Killian, Lona Kuhlman, Tom s Lezniak, Paul McGinty, Tim McLemore, Ken Merry, Thu Ha Mickle, jay Nicholson, LcAnna Nicholson, Shelley Nikkel, Shawna Osborn, Brenda Picknell, Kathy Potts, jessey Ray, Khris Richardson, Matthew Rosov, Drew Schultz, Mike Smith, Mark Strickland, Andy Tade, Betsy Williams and jenny Williams. . I ' ,,,:l,L. L' if J .tv 3 STAGE BAND: QFront Rowj Greg Crotchett, Paul Clithero, Diana Cooper, Kri' Smith. fBack Rowj Kevin Terry, Kevin Brightup, Shane Applegate, David White, Neice, Kristen Oblinger, justin Potter, Cheryl Flowers. fSecond Rowj Dou Tony Hollaway and Mark Tucker. Schimdt, Greg Paugh, Ed Webb, Don Rice, Davidjohnson, Nola Gutzman, Mike , l -7-.vw CONCERT BAND: CFront Rowj Susan VanSteinberg, Bonnie Dodd, Robin Hirschmann, Michelle Hunt, Kathy jones, Kelli Brown, Elizabet Henriksson, Cathy Kastner, Kathy Duncan, Antlrea johnson, Becky Marshall, julie Carlson. fSecond Rowj Paul McGinty, Wendy Doubrava, Toni Dodd, Lori Delozier, Randall Holland, Cheri Cuevas, Tracy Malcolm, Carla Dimick, Cheryl Priehe, Darwin Crawford. fThird RowjjeffWalkcr, Tonya Holloway, Todd Dillion, David johnson,jeff Chester. Mike Smith, Nola Gutzman, Randy Stone, Ken Merry, Mark Tucker, Charles Moreno. Brenda Picknell, Marcus Barton, Gordon Bedichek, Patrick Brewer, julie Watson, Alison McCue. fFourth Rowj Shane Applegate, William Manley, David jantz, Mark Vanderveen, David White, Proc I-lloffman, Anthony Smith, jane McCarty, justin Potter, Cheryl Flowers, Greg Crotchett, Melanie Doubrava, Kris Neice, Roy Hicks, Diana Cooper, l,eAnna Nicholson. fBack Rowj Scott Whyte, Chris Phillips, Ed Webb, Don Rice, Terry Green, Kevin Brightup, Marty Crawford, Tim McLemore, Russell Gehrke, Terry Sherbondy, Scott Moninger, Todd Edwards,john Schweithale, Mike Beclichek, Der- rick McDonald, Kevin Terry and Director Berle Willis. Instrumental Groups ' 51

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Instrumental groups remain active in concerts, performances, contests American Heritage Dzbtionary describes the word spirited as the art of being energetic and vigorous. The definition is an adequate description of the various performing groups in the Instrumental Music Department. During football season the Marching Band entertained the crowds at all the home games. Marching drills ranging from the theme of Raz'a'er.v of the Lost Ark to Annie's Tomorrow were performed throughout the season. The Marching Grizzlies traveled to Liberal for the first game of the season, and shared the half- time show with the Liberal band. Mar- ching Band members also participated in the Band Blast, an indoor performance of all half-time shows, and Bandorama, a marching show held at Wichita State University for all seven Wichita high schools and Derby. Composed of volunteer musicians, the Pep Band, helped arouse spirit at all home basketball games. The only basic require- ment for being a member of Pep Band was to perform in a minimum of four home games. Pep Band provided music for the performances of the Banner Bears and Honey Bears during half-time festivities. Pep Band members also pro- vided music for the Sub-State Basketball Tournament held at Northwest. The Stage Band had a different swing blue tuxedos and females dressed in black dresses. Stage Band members hosted jazz in the Round which was a circular concert where all seven Wichita high schools were invited to perform in a one night jazz con- cert. Each band had approximately 25 minutes for a concert, then the members of the audience turned their chairs and listened to the next band. jazz Band members also participated in Bearlerque and a jazz clinic which was held in Newton. Music for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! was provided by the Nor- thwest Orchestra. Many long hours of practice went into providing accompani- ment for the cast members of the school's three-performance musical. In addition to Oklabomaf, orchestra competed at City and Regional Contest where it received II and III ratings respectively. Northwest's Concert Band was involved in many activities ranging from marching in the annual River Festival Parade to playing Pomp and Czrcumrtance during Commencement activities. All 67 members had something in common, they all liked making music. The Concert Band received a II rating at both City and Regional contests. Members concluded their year with a Senior Concert which gave seniors the opportunity to direct the band or perform a solo. and different attire to add to the at- mosphere of their music. Males dressed in -,cf Decked out in his Pep Band shirt, Instrumental Director Berle Willis, directs the Pep Band during one of its many performances. MARCHING BAND: Shane Applegate, Gordon Bedichek, Mike Bedichek, Patrick Brewer, Kevin Brightup, Kelli Brown, julie Carlson, jeff Chester, Diana Cooper, Darwin Crawford, Marty Crawford, Greg Crotchetr, Cheri Cuevas, Todd Dillion, Carla Dimick, Bonnie Dodd, Toni Dodd, Melanie Doubrava, Wendy Doubrava, Katherine Duncan, Todd Edwards, Cheryl Flowers, Terry Green, Nola Gutzman, Elizabet Henriksson, Proc Hoff- man, Randy Holland, Michelle Hunt, David jantz, Andrea johnson, Katherine jones, Scott Keimig, Tracy Malcolm, William Manley, Becky Marshall,jane McCarty, Alison McCue, Paul McGinty, Ken Merry, Scott Mon- inger, Charles Moreno, LeAnna Nicholson, Mike O'Hern, Chris Phillips, Brenda Picknell, justin Potter, Cheryl Priebe, Don Rice, john Schwiethale, Terry Sherbondy, Anthony Smith, Mike Smith, Randy Stone, Mark Tucker, Mark Vanderveen, Susan VanSteinberg, jeff Walker, julie Watson, Ed Webb and David White. 50 0 Instrumental Groups

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Vocal groups receive top evaluation, give local, community performances After receiving a I rating at the Regional Music Festival the Concert Choir qualified for the State competition in April. In addition to earning a I rating at Regional, the Northwest Singers perform- ed approximately 50 concerts during the year. The vocal music department was very active this year as it should be, said Ver- non Nicholson, vocal music director. Besides going to Regional and State Choir contests, the Concert Choir par- ticipated in the Flint Hills Choral Music Festival at Kansas State University, sang with the Wichita State University Choir and hosted the University of Kansas Choir at a February concert. These activities gave the students the opportunity to work with a variety of directors. It is very important to work with as many directors as possible, said Nicholson. They fthe directors? have something new and dif- ferent to add to your education. Several vocal students worked with directors outside of the school day. Through an audition in which each stu- dent had to go in one at a time and sing for a panel of three judges, 11 Northwest vocalists were selected for District Choir based on their diction, pitch and voice quality. Northwest's representation in the District Choir was the largest of any Wichita high school. These District Choir members were Chris Stuever, Celia Mor- rison, Sharla Vogt, Cheryl Flowers, Sheri Harp, Clifton Vogt, Shawn Morse, Kenny Evans, Andy Tade, Mark Zonnefeld, Matt Flesher and john Quinn. Following the District Choir performance, another audi- tion was held and Stuever, Evans, Tade and the Vogts were selected to sing in the State Choir. I learned how to really feel what we were singing and acquire responsibility for doing a piece of work right or not at all, said Evans. The director had a great sense of humor, but at the same time was extremely dedicated to musical correct- ness, integrity and emotion. Vocal students gave an united effort in the production of the first musical in several years. The production, Oklahoma! was chosen for its large cast in which many students could become involved. Another major undertaking was the production of Bezzrlerque, a variety show featuring vocal and instrumental music students. The Northwest Singers gave over 50 performances singing in such places as churches and several local civic organiza- tions. The bulk of their performances, however, were during the Christmas season with special appearances at Cowtown and at the Family Holiday Con- cert with the Wichita Symphony at Cen- tury II. if SOPHOMORE MENS ENSEMBLE: fKneelingj David Atkins, Kevin Sizemore, Brian Garrison. fStandingJ Brad Setser, Derrick Nielsen, Matt Hampton, Gary Clothier. fLadderJ Bennie Clay, Kelly Hicks, Randy Ed- wards and Todd Koob. MENS QUARTET: fKneelingJ Matt Flesher and Kenny Evans. CStandingJ Clifton Vogt and Alvin Mason. These quartet members perform at various concerts and work as an independent performing group. SOPHOMORE CHOIR: CFront Rowj Accompanist Sherry King, Laura Ham, Rosetta Gary, Monica Gardner, Kelly Hicks, Randy Edwards, David Atkins, Kevin Sizemore, Brian Garrison, Lesa Lank, Linda Buck. fSecond Rowj Beth Wren, Rochelle Smith, Sharyl Farney, Bennie Clay, Todd Koob, Derrick Nielsen, Gary Clothier, Brad Setser, Matt Hampton, Kandi LaMar, Germaine Kneisler. fThird Rowj Dawn Agee, Rochelle Medlin,julie Koci, Emilee Topham, Nichole McMinimy, Rhonda Merchant, Vanessa Galbreath, Terri Mobley, Kelly Clemons, Stacey Sullivan, Shannon Casey, Delyn Orr. fBack Rowj Emily Held, Charissa Higgins, Veronica Baker, Deena Cunningham, Lesli Lee, Michelle Gates, Kris Karban, Colleeen Randolph, Cynthia Smith, Tonya Wells, Liz Beugelsdyk, Kelly Lyman and Debbie Pearson. 52 ' Vocal Groups qw , 1 H.