Riverside High School - Pathfinder Yearbook (Ellwood City, PA)

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With the concentration required of an apprentice directing the many sections of a large band, Dave Earlin, as stu- dent director, readies the dance band for a prelude. U if 5 iii The Junior Band practices the basics of concert music. 39

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District Band members depart for Mohawk High School. jim Trozzo, Carole Miller, Dave Earlin, Ted Nevin. Ted Nevin, Carole Miller and Francis Piper represented Riverside at the Tri-State Band Music Reading Clinic held in Pittsburgh. Of the band's many members, some have earned special recognition. lim Dripps, who captured the post of Drum Major this year, skillfully led the Panthers through each parade. Carol Shaffer, band president, devoted many hours to make each band function a success. Barbara Altsman vied successfully for the position of Head Majorette and capably undertook the task of instructing the rnajorettes in various drills. It is individuals like these who have helped raise the name of Riverside to the pinnacle on which it now stands.

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Bearing the national and school colors, these special band rnern- bers lead the formation. Color guards Brenda Quinn, Terry Besenyei, Connie Young, Vickie Aaron. C Y 4. 715' sicncc l , 1 5 Forward march. Iirn Dripps led the parade at Kennywood in his fine style as drum major. 40 Senior band members take time out from prac- tice. Row 1: Yvonne Assalone, Connie Young. Row 2: Ron Miller, Susan Cater, Priscilla Korn. Row 3: Bill Bilkey, Sherrie Krall. How 4: Clarence Barr, jim Trozzo, Tom Wilson. s . Wait for me. Ron Miller hurries to his position in marching band practice session.