Northwood High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Silver Spring, MD)

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Engrossed in their music, cellists Billy Schachter, Susan Reid, Pat Lewis, and Karen Hudes follow the notes carefully as they sightread new music. Orchestra Adds Harmony To School Year Throughout the year, the orchestra had numerous difficult style of McKay,s Symphonie Miniaturef, opportunities to display its talents in various programs, Other programs included the PTA Assembly in many in combination with the Band and Concert Choir. March and the Spring Concert given in April in co- At Chrsitmas, a school assembly was climaxed with operation with the orchestra and choir. On May 7, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, performed by Orchestra Day at Maryland University, Northwoodis both Choir and Orchestra. The same program was also Orchestra competed with those of other area high given in the' evening for the parents and visitors. A schools. The year was highlighted with a Music Festi-A student assembly in March included music ranging val in May, in which musical groups from elementary from popular tunes from South Pacificv to the more to high school level were featured.

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4 XX l 1 Robert Newton, Bernard Thomas, and Myra Strauss playin orchestra. ORCHESTRA-Left: Front Row: J. Hauptman, M. Kim, P. Holley, R. Bozof, S. Goldberg, J. Kelenson. Second Row: L. Smith, L. Roberts, B. Blacksin, R Pettigrew. Third Row: A. Peale, M. Straus, R. Newton, B. Thomas, L. Loosara rian, L. Blake, L. Beckler, J. Nottsinger, K. Perlberg, M. Potter. Fourth Row: J. McElhinney, D. Pollock, L. Peller, D. Winslow, F. Divilio, D. Kelly, A. Silverman, F. Kelly, F. Leonberger, D. Enfield. Back Row: S. Schein, H. Wittenberg, Mr l Mr. Sickafus alerts the orchestra for a difficult passage in the music. C. Sickatus, conductor. Right: Front Row: S. Fisher, A. Divilio, S. Tregidga B. Schachter, S. Reid. Second Row: C. Zimmerman, K. Hagen, S. Vogel, P Bosma, R. Strauss, P. Lewis, K. Hudes. Third Row: D. Armstrong, S. Fryling R. Meisner, J. Shelton, L. Miller, N. Peregrim, S. Silverman, J. Kreisberg, M Cohen. Back Row: B. Wyman, M. Kidwell. I 1 1

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'41 Nw? lit! I' Hggf-. Bond Represents State ot New Grlecins Frequent concerts, trips, and competition kept the Band perpetually busy last year as well as sparking interest among all students. The daily band period was spent rehearsing for football games on the field. The football season was elimaxed with the home- coming game in which Northwood's Band presented a show in combination with the Band of B.C.C. Numbers performed included Hello Dolly,', Harri- gan, 1'Grand Old Flagf' and Northwoodis fight song. Northwood's Band also participated in George Washington University,s homecoming game at D.C. Stadium., In the Silver Spring Parade, in which several school bands of the area were judged, Northwood was awarded first place, winning a cash prize. Highlights of the Band Pop Concert, presented for the entire student body, were i'Mr. Wonderfulf' and Hooten- anny. Other awarding performances were for the District Band Festival, the Cherry Blossom Parade, and Northwood's Spring Concert. Completing the school year, the band played at the graduation. wal, MAJORE1'1'E5-Fronf Row: M. Seltzer, J. Donin, M. Blackwood. Back Row: R. Otono, J. Peterson, T. Rosen, L. Allwine, M. Duggan. 86 Organizations