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Speech Music Contest Practice makes perfect, and both the speech and music contestants hoped that their practice would pay off at the contests held this year. The speech contest was held on February 17, in Pontiac. Paxton had entries in original monologue, verse reading, comedy reading, radio speaking, prose reading, oration, serious reading, and after-dinner speaking. Jane Anderson won a second place in prose reading, and went to Sectional, March 2, at Normal. State was at Springfield. The music contest took place in two locations. The organizational contest was held on March 18, in Monticello. The Girls’ Chorus participated in this competition. On April 20 the solo and small ensemble contest was held at Maroa. Paxton had six solos and five ensembles entered from the vocal department. Solos and ensembles represented Paxton’s band also. Front Row: J. Schimanski, K. Majcskc, B. Rodecn, C. Teesdale, B. Dunivent, L. Schmidt, I). Fulton, L. Steiner, J. Peterson, P. Apland, G. Selby, I). Derra. Row 2: J. Shumate, M. Rasmussen, M. Hill, T. Dunnan, B. Goodwin, B. Bloomquist, B. Phillips, S. Maulding, P. Franzen, M. Thatcher. Row 3: P. Carlson, I). Darr, K. Rinkenberger, J. Horsey, L. Rolle, J. Peterson, H. Ostcndorf, N. Frette, P. Hansen, A. Peterson. Front Roiv: Tony Lee, Don Smith, Jack Grovier. Row 2: Maryanne Rasmussen, Diane Johnson, Jane Anderson. Hack Row: Marcia Hill, Hope Ostcndorf, Sandy Younker.
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The auditorium of Paxton High came alive with the sounds of spring on May 11, 1967. The harmonious voices of the Girls’ Chorus, the Concert Choir, Madrigals, and the lively tempo of the Concert Band added to the springtime spirit. The spectacular finale, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, featured Spring Concert the combined groups. The band was under the direction of Mr. Jerry Hart. Miss Susan Weller directed the choruses. That evening, too, the music department awards were given to recipiants chosen by fellow members of the Music Department. Right: Mrs. Abshirc directs the A Capelia Choir. Above: Concert Band performs. 25
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