Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

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16 Performing: Choir PERFORMING Choir The RHS Music Department underwent some changes this year. One of the results was a new director for the choirs. Mrs. Westby, formerly of West Junior High, took over at the directing position. She worked to get students involved doing ensembles and solos for the district music contest held at Bloomington Lincoln in April and for the regional contest at Eisenhower. Mrs. Westby also chose the HMS Pinafore, an operetta, which was performed this spring.

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Science RHS science classes encompassed a broad area of knowledge this year, with courses ranging from astronomy to weather and minerology. This diversity was one reason why many science courses had high student involvement. In many of the courses offered, students could participate on several levels, from basic to advanced. Those involved in science had many opportunities open to them. Some students worked on individual research projects which were entered in various science contests across the country. The Science Department did a fine job in making the many interesting classes and excellent opportunities available to Richfield students. Cc Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb L MtO «) IMN Ml) ran ram wn MM BU MM ■’» MM IUM «• 1. Phil Krzyzaniak displays the true spirit of math. 2. Computer programming fills the before school hours of Larry Earl i. Biology isn't enough to spoil the smile of this student. 4. Rick Lord observes the rise in the tempaturc of H,0. 5. Tim Coughlin finds that close observation under the microscope is essential in Biology. 6. Laurinda Saunders and Val Bucn-ing request help on a difficult problem. 7. Mr. Splctstoser gives an important lecture in Biology. 8. Ron Kompelien does his best with the watchful eyes of Mr. Splctstoser overhead. Calculating: Scicncc 15

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Band Mr. Lundahl, the former choir director, is now back to teaching band. This year the band took a trip to Rapid City, South Dakota over Memorial weekend. Band members performed in concert, marching, and stage band events while in Rapid City. A band boosters club made up of people interested in the band was formed to help with fundraising for the trip. A total of some six thousand dollars was raised for the trip. Orchestra Mr. Gagnon has taught orchestra at Richfield for nine years. His original class consisted of 14 students, which this year had increased to 38. Some day Mr. Gagnon hopes to have at least 50 students in the orchestra. He started a small group this year called the Spartan Strings which performed at various luncheons and gatherings. During the winter and spring trimesters, the orchestra added wind instruments to their group, which allowed them to play more types of selections. The orchestra also worked with the choir to produce concerts and performances. 1. Mrs. Westby directs an attentive choir. 2. The Concert Choir gets in the Christmas spirit with Shepherds Chorus. 3. Chuck Knutson is in high step as the RHS drum major. 4. The band has always been an essential part of the RHS pep fest. 5. No band is complete without the flute section. 6. The trombone section hard at work. 7. Mark Bloedow tunes up during practice. 6. The orchestra under the direction of Mr. Gagnon. 9. Patty Ditter takes a break during band rehearsal. Performing: Band. Orchcstra 17