Plainfield High School - Silhouettes Yearbook (Plainfield, IN)

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Symphonic trombonists, Cary F.terling. Carl Perry, and Bill Wright concentrate on their group I music. 21

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Anyone who has been around the choir, drama, and band departments can tell you just how bizarre some of the events and peo- ple may seem. This is, however, not totally true. Mostly they are talented, spirited, hut so totally dedicated that they seem to teter on the brink of being slightly insane. They spend endless hours perfecting their music or acting. Both the bands and the choirs hate mu- sic contests throughout the year. These range from Solo and t'nsemble contest to the Jazz Band contests and competition that involve the whole choir or band. During these contests both the bands and the choirs hate well represented Plainfield (including an excellent division rating giten in the squirt gun competition.) Along with their competitions the must also prepare for sev- eral concerts a year. The acting classes are very different from most of the classes at PHS. Upon en- tering the back stage door one is greeted by drama students warming up with calisthen- ics, being involved in stage combat, or talk- ing to a curtain. Acting students not only learn about dramatic acting but also about mime, comedy, and lighting, and. most of all, working with other people. The acting classes don’t have contests or performances, but their members are expected to assist with the school productions. Possibly the group most bent on self-de- struction is the Red Pride Marching Show- band. Their season spans the time from and August band camp to the Kentucky Derby. Not only is a bandman expected to play and march in time but he must also like 6 A.M practice before state contest, mosquitoes and band camp food. Another requirement is that he come equipped with a sun visor and insect repellent as well as long johns and earmuffs. Is Tim Benge attempting to keep his brains in with his fingers? Or is he expressing his view to Mr. Baker? Just what Tim is doing remains quite a mystery. Concentrating. Sandy Snyder practices her make-up for the play during acting class. 20

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Despite a rigorous schedule that includ- ed performances at home football games and three festivals in the fall, the Marching Band achieved a first at regional and placed thirteenth at state in a toughened Division B. l ater pulling their new trailer along, the) headed for the Kentucky Derby parade in April to represent Plainfield. Even though there are numerous hazards and discom- forts to the Marching Band, no one would dream of deserting or complaining. Performing groups are an intergral and sparkling part of life at PHS. Best of all, being a part of choir, drama or band teaches us how to work together and make new friendships. Symphonic band member. Cynd) Bridnell. positions her fingers to make music. Sharing music. Brad Kishel and Mike Carter sing out in Concert Choir. 22