Riverdale High School - Rambler Yearbook (Port Byron, IL)

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P.E. STRETCHES BUDGET The Physical Education de- partment suffered rom the cuts in the P.E. budget. Less variety was offered becaused of lack of new equipment. Cuts in the number of classes offered caused overcrowded classes, making supervision of classes very difhcult for teachers. Some of the classes which remained and which students especially liked were tennis, softball, and volleyball. Doug Johnson Top Right: lVlr. Carbee 24 NJ V I A Julie DeFauw, Shawna Jackson, Sue Houzenga

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The Riverdale Music Department ac- quired new personnel in both the band and the choir. Mr. Fred Taylor took responsi- bility for directing and teaching the band and choir. The band worked hard for two weeks before school started last fall to prepare for marching season. There were two main changes that came about this year in the Marching Rams. The hrst was that the band memorized all marching music and performed their shows without it. The sec- ond change was that for each show, the band played a dance number and danced while playing it. The Music Department suffered several budget cuts, including all funds for trips, but Rockford College paid expenses for buses and food so the band was able to attend one of their games. The Marching Rams performed a half-time show for the basketball game and took a tour of the college. The band performed for other activities such as the Homecoming bon1ire,a Thanksgiving service, basketball games, wrestling meets, Spring and Christmas concerts and contest. Above: Michele Lewis, R.H.S. Twirler. Right: Debbie Hoffman and Sara Fritts. CHANGES COME TO Fred Taylor, Band and Choir Director.