Pontiac Northern High School - Avalanche Yearbook (Pontiac, MI)

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Singers Reach Pinnacle of their Desire A Capella Choir Tip-toe through the tulips. . . sang Central 's choir as they entertained Northern 's A Capella Choir this past fall Our cross-town rivals, losers in the competition of the fall music festival ticket sales, were required to serve refreshments as well as providing entertainment. This was a victorious year for the is stressed as an important factor in their success. A fall hay- ride in an initial get-together. A Capella Choir participates in several concerts throughout the year. These include the fall festival and Christmas concert, which unite the musical xxx J ll A jg 3 . T Choir in other areas as well. The groups entry attained first place in the homecoming float contest. Members took high places in the winter Solo and Ensemble Festival also. Unity During first hour the halls are jilled with the singing of the A Capella Choin The beautiful voices belong to the following people: fRow lj Vicky Henry, Deborah Spitler, Pat Hampartzoomian, Monica Patterson, Terry Douglas, Dorothy Delisle, Carol Motsinger, Daphne Hapgood, Linda King, JoAnn Johnson, Linda Harroun, Linda Crabtree, Teresa talents of both Pontiac high schools. The choir is active throughout the year providing enjoyment for it'S members and for those fortunate enough to attend their concerts. Dean, Rosie Pilgrim, and Nancy Brown. fRow Zj Laurie Dennis, Pam Green, Cathy Dalby, Bev Clancy, Pat Morgan, Debra Jones, Kathy Jackson, Saundra Overton, Carol Taylor, Linda Hill, Linda Thomas, Vicki Wyrick, Patti Greer, Carol Stanich, Sue Marts, Diana Ardelan, Janell Green, and Jody Schmuker, fRow 3j Nancy Willard, Kay M1515 tif . fit 0,7111 A mlm. lv K ,niafolz Grim RW limit lknl hm fmt fill 'QED A Cappella Choir 28

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Hummel X .L V Drums roll as the Huskie Marching Band views a kickoff with tense anticipae tion. With the help of their lively arrangements and formations, an-d most of all, their attitude, the group plays an important part in promoting school spirit. will 5,75 yiif ' if I: ?. -V ..-.fgnnfllaiif , Nfl ?' l5W?'i'4'll9'ffl 'I'-'vs H Wllillil The Band has represented Northern at State Competition, Winter and Spring festivals and home football games. Un- der the direction of Mr. Welton, one hour a day is devoted to practice which proves to make perfect. Drums beat in the background as clarinets, trumpets, saxaphones, and other instruments sound - the band is in practice. The activities of the band are numerous as well as unique, This year we have two concert-performing bands rather than the single concert band of previous years. Aside from the concerts and performances at spec- ial activities, the band also partici- pates in an inter-school band festi- val. Hard work and diligent practice precede each performance of the band. The other section of the band is Concert Band. The members are: fRow lj Irene Arellano, Craig Young, Kathy Mcllhargie, Marilyn Pritchard, Sandv Van Hook, and Julie Watson. fRow Dj Judy Camer- on, Julza Bussard, Linda Maiden, Phyllis Morford, Dale Vandagriff Ron Wood, Arnold Schatz, Vic Money, Diana Bell, Jim Greer, Mark Bendes, and Jim Jen- kins. fRow 31 Bill Carter, Roger Beedle, Gary Adler, Rick Cox, Andy Liddy, Mel Stonewall, Mike Dumbrigue, Bob Hol- comb, Rick Weiberg, Jim Barnes, Frank Flores. and Dave Brooks. fRow -lj Pete Prokopchuk, Ron 0'Toolc, Mr. Welton, Dale Vick, Mike Seay. Dale Pomeroy, Randy Featherstone. and Gcrdon Beutlcr. Band 2 1

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V . - X 3, L 1 ' Z, E no Blending their harmonious voices in song, are the boys in the Barbershop Quartet, The members are the following: fRow lj Bob Bowman, Earl Myers, Bill Cook, and Charles Ross. Ridley, Colleen Gerber, Johnnie Madar, Sue Bierl, John Casanova, E. C. Green, Randall Carter, Clinton Schoonover, Ken Sheilds, Dennis Janczarek, Chester Bartle, Ken Harris, Dave Morgan, Dennis Earley, David Shrum, Ginny Schnekenburger, Susan Norberg, and Elizabeth Cinque. lRow 42 Alma Penny, Connie Pack, Janet Bendes, Karen i time - FB' , .Lsw.f y' , 'lr- a. 1' l.ll An appropriate motto for the Acapella Choir could lzave been We TU' Harder as the members toiled feverishly with I st place as their goal. Several of them spent over 100 hours on the float. The expension of their time and talent proved worthwhile as the choir's float, entitled How Time Flies placed first in the competition, thus ending three years of frustration for Mr. Tousley. Uel-laven, Ardith Charles, Barbara Tarket, Bill Cook, Charles Ross, Earl Myers, Marty Sanchez, Dan Casey, Fred Giddings, George Nor- berg, Vernon Koop, Harry Miller, Bob Bowman, Tom Pardee, Bob York, Mike West, Mary Webb, and Mr. Tousley llfaculty Adivsorj. 4 l i - A. ' l',. L ' ' I' I -. . L 4. in L -I Gipifflla Clif iii' n 4' v. I A. i . -,Ln I .4-I