Northwest High School - Vanguard Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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The Marching Pioneers strut into field formation before present- ing their halt-time program to Pioneers at a home football game. MARCHINC PIONEERS FRONT ROW M Zwerner, C. West- armo P ugenhiem j Gill Bremer, l. Staten. SECOND ROW R Pickett V Bailey D Powell K. Mason, C. r er Ci Neal P e D ommers M Basore, I. Hammer, N Lane F Albro B johnson THIRD RCW R Huisman, D. Guernsey P. Richardson D. Williams T. Wilson R. Canin, A. Hanna j, Scheetz L. Stewart B. Lewi D. Klippel C, Marshel, Drum major directs Band at home games Marching Pioneers had a busy year in l964-65. The city-wide Jamboree, held in September, l964, was the beginning of the marching season for the band. Our band, along with other city bands enter- tained in the Jamboree with a halftime show spot- lighting state fairs. Marching Pioneers performed at all home foota ball games with shows demonstrating precision marching, dance routines, and varied types of music. Senior drum major Mike Basore led the marching Pioneers in their field maneuvers. He also led the band at the entertainment in the 4'Punt, Pass and Kick Contest and the State Marching Band Con- test at Southport in which the band won a first division rating. The NHS Pep Band performed at all home basketball games. Members were in Marching Pioneers during regular season. S. Richey, l. Albrecht, S. Boils, C. Potenza, W. Austin, P. Hague, FOURTH ROW: M. MCClucky, D. Zimmerman, C. Leonard, R, Plew, D. Reed, l. Sluss, S. Collins, M. Scoggan, A. Marple, I. Revell, 1. Ryker, 1. Huntley, B. Carter, I.. jameson, j. Pickett, B. Terhune. FIFTH ROW: B, Wetzel, M. Condre, j. Koontz, R. Sprouse, S. Bewley, P. Maxson, Mr. Horton, 'm..... 43

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ORCHESTRA-FRONT ROW: D. Lively, L. Maxson, C. Elliott, K. Keeley, l. Bremer, C. Guliff. SECOND ROW: M. Pallay, D. Baker, E. Anderson, Dr. Siurua, V. Bailey, R. Sprouse, R. Pickett, Orchestra performs For varied activities Sounds of music fill the auditorium as thirty Pioneers combine their efforts under the direction of Dr. Samuel Siurua. This music group has played for Northwest's first musical, Brigadoon, the Christ- mas program, an all-school concert, and contests. The orchestra is divided into sections of fifteen string players and fifteen woodwind players. The Wind players are also members of the band. Five members of the orchestra were selected for the honor of playing with the All-State High School Orchestra. - Concert performances require extra practices. Dr. Siurua leads the orchestra in a number for an upcoming concert. 42 A. Marple, j, Koontz, R. Storrs, l. Price, 1. Scheetz, D. Sommers D, Klippel, B. johnson, P, Christott, M, Grant, l. Schmitt B. Cannon. lnstrumentalists improve their talent with patience and practice Many students use study hall time to use music study rooms

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Band concerts proof i practice, skill Northwest Concert Band had a busy season this year with two concerts and a contest. A Christmas concert, which included all mem- bers of the music department, was the Northwest band's first. concert appearance. On March 26th, the band gave a joint concert with the girls' vocal groups. Proceeds from this concert went into the band uniform fund. This year, Northwest was host school for the Annual State Band Contest, April 3. Bands were requested to play required contest numbers, a selec- tion ol the band directoris choice, and a sight read- ing selection. FRONT ROW: C. Parker, C. Neal, l. Price, D. Sommers. SECOND ROW: l. Riker, l. Huntley, 1. Sluss, M, Scoggan. THIRD ROW: A. Marple, R. Storrs, S. Collins, I. Revell. 44 l