Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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f - --W HITTI G THE HIGH OTES An empty stage became the focal point for a crowded auditorium holding 45 choirs from 19 states and the District of Columbia. As the head judge approached the tall wooden podium, the choir members moved to the edge of their seats. We are happy to announce that the winner of the Six Flags over Georgia Choral Festival is . . . Qlong, drawn-out gasps from the anxious audiencejf' Owensboro High School from Owensboro, Kentucky! That was the climax for an eventful and exciting year for the OHS chorus. Aside from the regular, daily rehearsals at both centers, many cast members who participated in the OHS chorus put in many long, hard, extra hours that contributed to the success of their organization. A typical Tuesday or Thursday morning for approximate- ly 25 members of the chorus began at 7:20 a.m. The Cham- ber Choir members met at this early hour to rehearse for the many special feature concerts which they gave all year. This elite group of singers, charging S100 for a performance, vocalized at several of the area churches, conventions and clubs during 1978. The 11-12 Advanced Choir gave many concerts, including ones for the area elementary schools, middle schools, Mt. Saint Joseph Academy and a Rotary Club dinner. This choir contained 94 members. The 9-10 Center beginning Choir had performances at Catholic High, and a few during the Christmas season. The two choruses combined to perform at each of the Christmas tours. The Beginning Choir was made up of 64 Sophomores and Freshmen. The students who paticipated in the chorus program were given a grade just like any academic class at OHS. The most exciting one event for the 11-12 Choir was to be awarded the first place honor in the National Competition at Atlanta. Choir director Tom Pope commented on what won the award: What enabled us to win? The well rehearsed, well trained, dedicated kids. The OHS spotlight shines brightly on the OHS Chorus 527 Chorus andthe talented individuals who helped the organization become first nationally in 1978. - By John Gordon and Brent Price Chorus President Tom Roy and Director Tom Pope display the trophy that the chorus won in competition at Six Flags Over Georgia. 4 ...ff 3, Linda Somerville, Kim Holtzman, Marvin Blomquist and Tim Reynolds Qunder towelj enjoy the poolside sunshine while on the tour of Atlanta. Mum.

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The Fall Production of the Rose Curtain Players was Inherit the Wind, the Pillow, Tina Miller, Beth Timbrook, Tony Neal, Angela Yorns, Kevin Bolin, story depicting the infamous Scope's Monkey trials. The actors were ffrom Brad Deyton, David Suddoth, Anita Felts, Bobby Bowlds, Julie Sturgeon, left to rightj: Glen Kelley, Vanessa Hagar, Talmage Hocker, Tom Aaron, Lee, Dorothy Quig, Ginny Stiles, Billy Starks and Gary Case. fm A5 the final scene of Inherit the Wind unfolded, these performers were on Julie Sturgeon, James Beard, Dorothy Quig, Anita Felts, Becky Moorman, stage ffrom left to rightjz Gary Case, Ernie Adams, Richard Horne, Kevin Beth Timbrook, Ginny Stiles, Pat Hayden, Billy Speer, and Vanessa Hagar. Bolin, Tony Neal, Brad Deyton, Charlie Kelley, Billy Starks, Bobby Bowlds, Rose Curtain!

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OHS 11-12 Chorus performed for the grade schools in Owensboro during Christmas-look for the performance, Christmas. Director Tom Pope and the members of Chorus were dressed in a g r eee sa, Q 5 1 at If r 5 i .Q 1 ,J f f il . N , N ' The Chamber Choir performed at a Sack Lunch Christmas Concert at the Brescia College Audi- torium as part of their annual Christmas pro- gram. Opened mouths ring out Christmas tidings as the 9-10 Center Beginning Chorus celebrates the season with Estes Middle School. A tour of the local middle schools is an annual event for both choirs. it if Chorus!