Richland High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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CHOIR ey otes he choirs worked so hard on the Nashville trip that their concerts, which had been in the past very traditional, became lighter, with the annual Dixieland Special being more of a variety show. This was the first year, though, for the choirs to have a fall concert, with all four choirs performing. Also, the Rebellaires had their own show in May, which was unusual. Every year students receive the honor of being named to all-region choir. This year seven students, Michelle Smart, Valentina VanZandr, Stephanie Hunter Cjuniorsj, Tanya Howard fseniorj, Chandra Norton fsophomorej, Nick Abdo and Willie jones Cseniorsj were named to all-region. Tanya Howard and Nick Abdo went the next step further and were named to all-state choir in Austin. Many hours went into the preparation for the many events the choirs were involved in. The trip to Nashville carried the weight as far as work was concerned, but, as many choir students commented, It was well worth it! - Paige Liggett. Concerts were a time to exhibit the singing talents of the choirs. Rehearsing on the stage during fourth period was necessary for the Rebellaires to get ready for the annual Dixieland Specialjames Stanton, Cindy Long Cjuniorsj and Allen Cathey fseniorj sing and dance to One Photo by Tony Saldana. Concert Choir. FRONT ROW: jason VanNoy, Cami Daniell, Emily Rarcliffe, Beth Collins, Cathy Creese, Paula Drew, Mindy Mayhall, Amy Pate, Risa Sherbet, Tracey Pritchard, Russell Kennemet. SECOND ROW: Robert McNeill, Poleana Makahunaniu, Kelly Howard, Shari Sukigara, Beth Utzinger, Shellen Terry, Laurie Davison, Cyndy Coley, Brenda Patterson, Karrie Boler, Melissa Narramore, jerry Guiterrez. BACK ROW: Brian Cobb, Danny Boggs, Paul Stafford, David Ever- man, Steve Taylor, joel Yeatts, Troy Anthony, john Keating, joey Zierer, Chad Burroughs, Luke Adams. Design hy Paige Liggett

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CHOIR Hitting key notes . Singing and enthusiasm go hand in hand for the Rebellaires during the many performances given. t was a long bus trip, commented Eugene Casilio Cjuniorj, but the experience that I got was well worth the time and effort put into it. The trip to Nashville was undoubtedly the highlight of the year. Visiting the Country Music Hall of fame and 6' the Grand Ole Opry plus a few other sights along the way, the choir enjoyed five days of singing mixed with fun. The Rebel Choir was one of two choirs from Texas that was selected to sing at the American Choral Directors' Association Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. There were two performances which were on the same program as the choir from the University of Texas in Austin. lt was great see- ing the students pull together and work hard. It's something that all directors dream about and work for. This year it became reality and was a special time for all who were involved, explained Miss Patricia Neighbors, choir director. The thing that impressed Miss Neighbors the most was the way the students prepared for the trip. They were willing to work very hard and anticipated the good results that inevitably came from the trip. It was great seeing the students pull together and work hard and have the opportunity to perform for such a prestigious association, added Miss Neighbors with a smile on her face. fcont. on page 154D Rebel Choir. FRONT ROW: Valentina VanZant, Alicia Beckelman, Michelle Smart, Eugene Casilio, Stan King, Paul Dickinson, Weston Pollock, Nick Abdo, Ken Kito, julie Ridenour, Debbie Henshaw, Ed- wina Roseberry. SECOND ROW: Lisa Gauthier, julie George, Stacy Leverton, Sherry Shaffer, Regena Ragan, Pat Kelley, joe Fitzpatrick, Mike Morgan, Shawn Law, Mike McMarthy, Andy Busbee, Mickey Poehler, Kim Burris, Tanya Howard, Chandra Norton, Raeanne Hunt, Kelly Poindexter. BACK ROW: Sharon Flent, Margaretta Chappell, Emily Pietz, Shelly Syren, james Stanton, jeff Gerke, Walt Garrison, Chuck Hunter, Willie jones, Terry jordan, Terry Parish, Claud Barnett, Allen Cathey, Courteney Coleman, Cindy Long, Paula Paschall, Tracy Holland, Kristi Mack. Choir 153

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The musical The Music Man coin- cided with the fall concert and the quartet in the musical were all members of choir. Nick Abdo, David Barnett Cseniorsj, Eugene Casilio and joe Fitz- patrick Cjuniorsj give a preview by sing- ing It's You. The first performance by the choirs was the fall concert. The Rebel Choir pays close attention to the direction of Miss Neighbors. With rhe Rebellaires on stage, Miss Patricia Neighbors Cfacultyj has to lead enthusiastically to be seen from the or- chestra pit. She stays in the pit during the entire Rebellaires performance. Georgia On My Mind featured Alicia Beckelman fseniorj with a solo as Mike McCarthy Cjuniorj and jeff Gerke Cseniorj wait their tum to come in dur- l ing the song sung hy the Rebellaires at W the fall concert. Treble Choir. FRONT ROW: LeighAnne Melhorn, Tanja Rawlinson, Kathy Colston, jennifer Evans, Kellie jones. SECOND ROW: Lisa Boyer, Pam Davis, Melissa Randall, Debbie Couchman, Melinda Williams, Toni Rodgers, BACK ROW: Elizabeth Leuenroth, Melanie Geiger, Patsy Ludolph, Kellie Norcott, Sheleen Terry, Tammy Taylor, lynn Barlag. 63' Choir 155