Red Lion Area High School - Lion Yearbook (Red Lion, PA)

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FRONT: W. Nebinger, D. Flinchbaugh, I. Rost, R. Norris, M. Harbaugh, W. Meads, W. Iones, K. Ness. SECOND: R. Slenker, I Wagner, C. Goheen, I. Geary, L. Grove, D. Myers. THIRD: I. Klinefelter lpresidentl, L. Snyder, C. Lentz, R. McFarland, R Ritz, I. LaMotte. FOURTH! R. Alwood, R. Kurtz, R. Myers, I. Wert, R. Geesey, R. Ferree. FIFTH: R. Haugh, R. Myers, R. Shen- berger, C. Taylor, W. Matthews, M. Maurer. SIXTH: B. Krecker lvice-presidentl, P. Marsteller, A. Lentz, D. Ellis, L. Hoke, H Deshong. BACK: C. Abel, R. Craley, N. Kinkel, R. Harbaugh, L. Grove, D. Tollinger, G. Cooper. Band Overtures, marches, Waltzes and novelties-what a varied repertoire our high school band has! This, one of the most important musical organizations in R. L. H. S., is the ultimate goal of every instrumentalist of the school, Whether he puffs on a tuba or trills on a flute. After spending some time learning to play his instrument, the student is invited to join the junior band-or, if he has chosen a string instrument, he may join the orchestra. Although these two groups do not make many appear- ances, they are important training for the years ahead. After some time in one of these organizations, the stude-nt's ambition is at last realized-he has finally become a member of the Red Lion High School Band. Then what a wealth of enjoyment awaits him! With all the activities of the band he is kept quite busy, for the band par- ticipates in many extra curricular events. As soon as the school term begins, all members find, to their amazement, that they are definitely out of practice as far as marching goes. So, it's tramp, tramp, tramp, along the highway as the marching band strives to perfect drill routines. After what seems years of Walking, the group settles down to rehearsing for the Night of Music. Then come detailed practices and the tearing-down of difficult parts into compre- hensible notes. After several months of hard work, during which the director is distracted almost to the point of insanity and everyone is worn to a frazzle, the concert is presented and is billed as another success for Red Lion High School. All in all, the organization has fun, seriousness and work all through the year-no one would Want to miss a bit of it. of 24 fo

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The dance band gives out at the Christmas party in the gym. FRONT: M. Lloyd, C. Abel, I. Wagner, B. Knisely E Miller SECOND I LaMotte, H. Ritz, R. Alwood, I. Klinetelter Headerl, P. Frederick. BACK: W. Iones, D. Flinchbaugh, W Matthews Dance Band When the school started in the tall ot 1946, the dance band, now a year old, Was reorganized and began the long Work of building itself into a smooth Working organization. These sWingsters iirst appeared in public at the local Youth Centre Where they were Widely acclaimed. Next they appeared at Mount Rose High School for the annual press conference. This gave the group its needed advertisement, and from then on their band was made The dance band's primary function is bringing real dance music to the social parties put on by the school. It plays at all the special dances and also appears at many ot the others. The appearance of this group always insures packed crowds, for these melody makers have that something everyone Wants to hear. The jive happy students are held almost breathless as the theme song, Deep Purple, announces the starting of a very delightful evening. Students who were unable to get to parties had a chance to hear the dance band when it sponsored an assembly program some time during February. This year the students had a special treat when a former trumpet player with Sammy Kaye's Orchestra appeared With the dance band. This assembly pro- gram proved to be one of the most delightful programs during the year. Other appearances of the band were made at the Elks, York Hospital, Red Lion Business Show, and York Collegiate Institute. These engagements prove that this organization, started by students' request, has attained not only local but county-wide popularity. The fourteen members of the dance band can be justly proud of their accomplishments. .3 23 to

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Our drum majorettes on the steps of the Hboys' entrance -F. Slenlcer, A. Burg, D. LaMotte, l. Andrews, D. Shoft, L. Paulhamus. The color guard section of the band in formation-W. Nebinger, K. Ness, B. Krecker, R. Wagman. Student conductor D. Flinchbaugh puts the senior band through its paces during a regular Wednesday morning practice period. The junior band holds its regular rehearsal in 8b with Mr. Forssmarlc.