Owensboro High School - Owensboroan Yearbook (Owensboro, KY)

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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!

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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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Second place in the national competition was the big honor won by the in the nationals held at Dayton, Ohio. OHS drill team in 1978. The team performed to the Theme from Baretta, HIGHER PIHITEE MEX f21f:L'.Es12.E1z1:::... Owensboro High's Drill Team en- tertained Our High School, 1978 during the intermission at football and basketball games and during the Christmas parade. The Drill Team also won second place in the National Competition in Dayton, Ohio. Sally Howard won membership on the All-American Drill Team. The All-American team performs all over the United States. We were very excited about bring- ing home a trophy from competition with teams from other states, stated OHS Drill Team sponsor Martha Pe- ters. The Drill Team had an award-win- ning summer preparing for the season at various camps. At the Halftime USA camp, Mary Beth Collings and Sally Howard won second place in the small officers division. Sally won a Sally Howard made the All-American Drill Team with her performance in the National Competition at Dayton, Ohio. 54fDr1ll Team trophy for Outstanding Girl in Camp. At the United Spirit Associ- ation Camp, Colleen O'Connor re- ceived a trophy for Best Marcher in Camp. At the American Drill Team School, Vanyel Willis took home the Outstanding Girl in Camp. The team won the trophy for the routine prepared at home and performed at camp and second in place in pom-pom competition. The Drill Team had numerous money-making projects to pay for their new uniforms. The team spon- sored a chili supper and sold candy to obtain the money. The head captain of the Drill Team was Shannon O'Connor. Her assistant captains were: Sally Howard, music captain, Michelle Pearl, records cap- tain, Jennifer Coleman, finance cap- tainp Mary Beth Collings, public rela- tions captain, and Vanyel Willis, re- serves captain. - By Marsha Tanner S-.W Members of the Drill team are ffrom left, front rowj: Lunora Devine, Lani Andrews, Colleen O'Connor, Shannon O'Connor, Tunya Haney, Michelle Pearl, Vanyel Willis. Second row: Tammy Tucker, Shonnie Meeker, Monica Bry- ant, Sally Howard, Kim Quinn, Stephanie Lit- tle, SherRhee Wimsett, Tammy Bradley. Third Row: Clara Nurse, Teresa McDonald, April Kelly, Debynie Noble, Stephanie Smith, Shelia Bartlett, Donna Coleman, Sylvia l.ong,ATracy Wyatt, Luann Leach and Natusha Douglas.