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

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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

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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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New Formation and Flag Corps Add Sparkle Viking Band members added flare to their half time football performances with a new style — Drum and Bugle Corps Marching. The Vikettes contributed their talent to this new look as a flag corps. Jazz Band was another new added feature. It met and practiced many mornings before school and performed at numerous home basketball games. As members of Jazz Band, Shelley Stueven, Jeff Taback, and Steve Heider played the National Anthem before the games. Parades played a big part in the band ' s year. The band marched in the Shrine Bowl, Wayne State College parade, and co-hosted the Harvest of Harmony Parade in Grand Island. Officers were President, Sharon Eriksen; Vice- President, Luey Shultz; Secre- tary, Theresa Oakeson; senior representative, JuDean Len- ners; junior representative. Deb Keil; and sophomore represen- tative, Pam Meier. fc HOME BASKETBALL GAMES opened with the National Anthem played by Shelley Stueven, Steve Heider, and Jeff Taback. MARCHING BAND perfects another half time performance at an early morning practice. THE LADY VIKINGS are cheered on to victory by Jennifer Langley, Shelley Stueven, and Jeff Linden. 38 Viking Band