Northwest High School - Viking Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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Choirs Become Ambassadors of Northwest Mrs. Lou Gilmore, the direc- tor of IS Karat Gold , felt that the members of swing choir were Ambassadors of North- west and were a unified group in many ways. Thoughout the year, the 21 juniors and seniors stayed busy getting ready for various pro- grams by attending early morn- ing practices. Their programs included assemblies at North- west, performing at feeder schools and various Grand Island churches, participating in the Bosses Night for Profes- sional Business Women ' s As- sociation and the Downtown Trade Commission, and de- livering singing Christmas Cards. The highlight of the year was participating at the District Music Contest in Kearney where they received a one for singing and choreography. Sophomore Swing Choir, a seventeen member group, took part in the Gothenburg Clinic held at Northwest on March 18. At the Vocal Music Concert on THE FRESHMAN CHOIR STANDS ready to sing ■Joy in Judea for the annual Christmas concert at St. Pauls Lutheran Church. RHONDA BISHOP, GLENN GREISS, DAVE KEIL, SEAN McNELIS, AND GREG PAYNE along with other members of the Freshman Choir work on improving musical techniques under the direction of Mrs. Lou Gilmore. 36 Choir

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students sold spices and spice racks to earn money for tineir last production of tfie year. After months of preparing sets, selling advertisements, collect- ing props, and practicing lines, dance steps, and songs, the choirs presented this year ' s finale , Funny Girl . Before each performance, they were psyched up by the traditional get down and squeeze them adrenal glands ' led by A Cappella President, Kim Gates. Vocal Music Department A CAPPELLA CHOIR: Beth Anderson, Gary Arndt, Sherry Arnold, Gary Aurand, Greg Baxter. Robert Beckman, Lisa Bredthauer, Sherry Budde, Rona Canfield, Rhonda Crapson, Sherri Cure, Jim DeMary, Tracy Dennhardt, Kathy Dreher, Becky Dubas, Angie Enevoldsen, Kim Gates, Sheri Hongsermeier, Ten Jones, Janet Kiser, Roger Knight, Lisa Kozisek, Becky Lantzer, JuDean Lenners, Jeff Linden, Kris Luhn, Randy Mendyk, Gregg fvlerkel, Scott IVIessenger, Greg Mora, Angie Nispel, Mary O ' Brien, Kelly Parde, Tammy Parker, Ray Peterson, Ron Rauert, Brad Richards, Kris Roby, Mindy Roby, Kevin Ronne, Dave Rosenkotter, Janice Roth, Tracy Schade, Doug Scholtz, Karen Schutt, Shelly Schweitzer, Ranita Valasek, Steph Volker, Marcey Wait, Misty Walling, Wendee Zahn, Linda Zimmerman, BOYS ' AND GIRLS ' CHORUS: Brian Anders, Lisa Boltz, Tracy Daberkow, Lynn Fitzgerald, Lynette Fowler, Annette Greiss, Nancy Grotzky, Scott Harness, Brenda Novak. Sara Klein, LaVon Lauritsen, Jeanne Lewandowski, Brent Lewis, Brian Lewis, Jill Manning, Bev McDowell, Lisa Olson, Dan Prabhu, Jon Purzycki, Renee Roberts, Gerri Ruff, Denise Saddler, Brandie Sheffield, Beth Smith, CD. Smith, Stacie Spiehs, Shelley Stueven, Susan Verba, Sharon Weiczorek, Teresa Wieczorek, LoLo Widmark. FIVE MEMBERS OF A CAPPELLA CHOIR, Lisa Bredthauer, Lisa Kozisek, Robert Beckman, Janice Roth, and Kim Gates, participated in the All State Music try-outs and later joined other students from all over Nebraska in a concert. A CAPPELLA CHOIR STANDS PROUDLY with Director Lou Gilmore at the Christmas concert. Choir 35

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April 23, they performed a medley of Beatles songs — Sergeant Pepper ' s Lonely Hearts Club Band . Mrs. Gilmore felt that this year ' s freshman group was an exceptional one with many strong leaders. The freshmen learned how to stand up in front of people and perform with confidence. Techniques be- came clearer as the year progressed. They performed at all the Vocal concerts and at Eighth Grade Orientation. Vocal Music Department 18 KARAT GOLD SWING CHOIR: Sherry Arnold, Robert Beckman, Lisa Bredthauer, Kim Gates, Deb Keil, Roger Knight, JuDean Lenners, Randy Mendyk, Gregg Merkel, Greg Mora, Angle Nispel, Sue Quandt, Mindy Roby, Kevin Ronne, Dave Rosenkotter, Luey Shultz, Jeff Sheeks, Doug Scholtz, Shelley Stueven, Misty Walling, and Wendee Zahn. SOPHOMORE SWING CHOIR: Brian Anders, Lisa Boltz, Kurt Evans, Lynn Fitzgerald, Scott Harness, Brent Lewis, Brian Lewis, Beverly McDowell, Dave McMichael, Pam Meier, Lisa Olson, Jon Purzycki, Denise Saddler, C. D. Smith, Stacie Spiehs, Stephanie Volker, Marcey Wait, and Sharon Wieczorek. 18 KARAT GOLD Swing Choir members practice a med- ley ot musical tunes for their entrance in the District Music Contest in Kearney. NORTHWEST SWING CHOIR MEMBERS PREPARED for the upcoming Christmas concert at many early morning practices. SOPHOMORE SWING CHOIR members get into position as they sing a medley ot Beatles songs as a finale. Choir 37