Red River High School - Epilogue Yearbook (Grand Forks, ND)

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Velvetone X: Humor Is Part Of The Act D()()-wa, d()()-wa . . , my mama dont told mc . . . when I was in pigtails . . , These arc the openinj; lines ot a tavotlte tune of many Velve- tone groups. Velvetone X cartied on the famil- iar sont; as one of their concert selections. The tradition of the group was to bring smooth harmony from the thirties and f ourties to its audiences. At the conclusion of each school year six seniors and one junior were selected for the Velvetones for the following year. The ju- nior carried on the tradition and brought exper- ience to the next year ' s group. Sue Oltmanns was this year ' s junior. The Velvetones per- formed extensively throughout the community. Often money was donated to the Velvetones, which they put in the choir fund. Besides re- quiring some vocal ability from the members, the Velvetones also wanted girls with a sense of humor. Subtle humor, mild antics, costumes, and stage names were all part of a performance. Lori Koppelman, speaking about her experience as a Velvetone, said, Velvetones has been one of the most special things to me. Working together as much as we did brought us so close. I ' ll treasure everything about it. One concert was performed on WDA7 television. Other shows were held in the Columbia Mall and South Forks Plaxa, at the National Honor Soci- ety convention, and for various ladies groups around the area. Besides Sue and Lori, other members of the group were Kim LeClerc, Tcrri Hallgrimson, Cathy Krilc, Jodie Shores, and Cathy Cook. A highlight of the year for the girls were their pranks on Volume II. a male har- mony quartet. Prank I was the toilet papering of the boys ' s homes at -4:, ) A.M. Prank II occurred on April Fools Day when the boys were dressed in Velvetone garb and were made to sing in front of the Concert Choir. Volume II ' s car was decorated with cans, shaving cream, and streamers after a concert for Prank III. As [ht crowd lauj hs Kim LtCltrc, alias Kadota Pru ■ cncc, starts chcrn down --!!t l -ll On thtif way home group members Sue Oltmanns. Jodie Shores, Kim Tern Halgnmson bends over as part of the chorc- LeClert raised On their way home group members sue t.)ltmanns. Jodie ihores, Kim lern Malgnmson bend 1B LeClerc, and Lon Koppelman fall into character as soon as the camera is ography tor the song : . L... Durmg a Christmas pep rally the Velvetones sing F.veteti the J:vergreen to prmcipai Everett Knudsvig. ,lp.K -Pr,f)MC;-% ,l-l{l] , )m riiii t r .. i Weanil); fier l MOs j;arb. Sue ()ltmann ini;i the Hues ' jrhy 0)i)k sin(;s nwllow music to the ttowj durinj; n tht schiic.l j:vmnas.um As pati ;( tht act. Catliy ( .ink I.Miks iii distasrc at Sue i llimanns ' f Christmas pep talK M

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Madrigals Perform Variety Of Music VCebsters defines madrigal as a complex poly- phonic unaccompanied vocal piece on a secular text flourishing in the l6th and 17th ccntuiies. The Red Ri er madrigal was a group of fifteen vocalists selected irom the C(jncert Choit. They were attired in tuxes and silky dresses. Their selections besides those of the 16th and 17th centuries included songs such as My Bonny Lass She Smelleth and Blue Autumn . Scott Larson was the student director. Concerts in- clutled two durinti the Christmas season, one in the C jlumbia Mall, a lall concett and the alum- ni concert in the spring. Group members en- joyed the friendships and trials they shared dur- ing rehearsals and get-togethers. Cathy Knle said, Our practices were usually hard work, but we always thought it was worth it after a perfor- mance. Tile madrigals perform tlie spring concert in the school gymnasm Not all the group is pictured Group members ilront rowl, Marie Asleson. Jodie Shores, Dana Voung, Lori Koppelman, Warren Kndcrsbe. Robena Stavitag. Scott Larson, (back row I Phil Sondrcal, Cathy Knle. Tom Young. Tern Hallgnmson, Fritz Arnason, Stepll Forness, Paul Miner, and Katie Fischer

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Large Soph, Choir And All Female Singers Are Building Blocks NlLcnni; s. .plK jim irts jiul ]Li(iiiifs in I lie pr tpcr Jircitmii, Mf SIk-twcickIs lIifcc tion, ( oiKcri ( Imit, IS the )nh of the Soplii nm irc ( linir and Shifts prii raiii, Music tor horli mups r.ini txl tr(nii (.untcmp(irdr to (.Ussital Ihtr Sin tTs w.is composed of 20 irls. mainl juniors Altfiuu li the roup was all leniale, stints were usually in tour parts, The Soptio- uu.rv rhoir h.id both hoys and irls. This ]]■,[[ u.is rhi. hrst step in streiiL ' theniriL; [in student ' s desire to pertorm vocally. Members of the Sophomore Choir performed jncc m the tall and once in the spring. Twice a week the Sophomore Choir performed in quartets One Sophomore Choir member. Janine Arna- son. said of the experience, It was a good experience singing in quartets. Hveryone got really nervous hoping that they would not get .,lllr,l MM ■■ SnphotiKire (hint Br.iii Adttdl, Kerry Anderson, Kevin Anderson, Meiani Andtrs ' m, Djvt Apostal, Janine Arnasim. )aner Arnason, l.eah Aslesoii, leancllc Arth, Miles Austin. Beth Ha lien, Lisa Bartholo- mew, Anne Heaumier. Paul Bergs aard, Brenda Bradshaw. Todd Brown, Doug Bry, Dave Burke, Mary Tarl, fleathtr Cart, l.on Clauson, Susan f Ugue. julie Cote. Cathy Cull, Lori Davis, Mark Davis, Allen Dufault, Kirn Falos, Mane felion, |im Fillippi, )oaii fontaine, Beth Fortin. Julie Gilbrealh, Tim Gruwell, fine Hansen, l,isa iieese, f indi Hignit;ht. Par Hogan. Angela Jones , Sandra Karner, Renee Keel. Rebecca Kelleher. |olme Lande, Mary Kangcr. Mary Larson, LaRae Lein. Laura Lindenfcid, Debbie Litzinger, Sara Loberg. Mary Jane Luney. Cathy McLeod, Tammy Mehner. Pam Midboe, Merrilee Moen, Melani Moon. Danette Muggli.John Nelson. Lori Nelson. Andrea Neste. Robb Nichols, Andy Olson. Barry Owens, Chris Pannetk, Wayne Peterson. )oan Ramsey, Kim Russcl, Robin Seeger, Lori Serwatka. Louise Shaft. Gail Sherwood, Donna Shores. Fdlen Smith. Paula Smith. Elaine Stewart. Lisa Tetrault. Krts Timm. Karen Torkelsi)n, Sandra Twamley, Maria Valcn. V ' vonne Vany », Mary Beth Vigness, Dave Waller. Becky Werner, Desiree Wessman. Cindi Malonc, Denise Wilson, Lori Wicker, Tammy Schultz, jin.l jerri Wimplihnimtr During the spring concert these Sophomore Choir ternalts j . .ompjn a renor section solo Singers Nita Alkire. Kelly Barta. Julie Becker Sarah Burrill, Kaihy Carlson, Robin Cook. Mary Fichoff. Pam Faios, Kathy Loss. Tracy Haas. Lana Hiestand, Darla G]crswald. Shan Jacquement, Sctttt Johnson. Charmelle Knain , Bob Kozoje d. Cindy Latrenz. Susan Langston. Merne Linfoot.Jill McConncll. Brenda McDonald. Ka- ren Meisel, Cmdv Olson. Karen Reid. Cheryl Rudow. Julie Sandry. Patti Schlenker. John Sponsler. Julie Stein- kuler. Michelle Swcdberg. AliCia Thompson, Gail Towers. Gwynn Warner, Kaye Wennersten. Becky Zacher, Sarah Wold The Sophomore Cfioi npressive in size as well as vocal ability. rmmm fmammmmmBmrmm