Roncalli High School - Lance Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

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A. Mrs. Mary Gelhaus, a very talented lady, directs and plays piano for chorus. B. Mixed chorus rehearses diligently the Christmas concert. C. Girl's chorus members and their di- rector are from LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Mrs. Mary Gelhaus, director, Shelly Lickfelt, Jody Sanders, Pat Jacobs, Bridget Steele, Michele Kossi, Nancy Caven, Jean Englehart. SECOND ROW: Debbie Daly, Mary Harty, Joan Stall, Betsy Arend, Mary Helm, Mary Schmitz, Lisa Beckel, Paula Reiger. THIRD ROW: Kirstie Clausen, Cheryl Krueger, Barb Hartung, Teresa Thompson, Laurie Imberi, Paula Cowles, and Mary Donovan. D. Casey Steele concentrates on learning his part in mixed chorus. E. Blending their voices together in mixed chorus are LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Rose Zerr, Sharon DeWalt, Kim Beckel, Marcia Westerfield, Mrs. Mary Gelhaus, director, Joellen Amtz, Kathy Lauer, Karen Sebert. SECOND ROW: Dave Nikolas, Julie O'Keefe, Vicky Peck, Jennifer Chauncey, Ann Pehoviack, Pam Gefre, Marie Evelo, Cheryl Notti. THIRD ROW: Tom Dafnis, Marie Gefre, Liz Snow, Dan Zerr, Mike Miller. BACK ROW: Mike Duch, Rich Warren, Rick Endres, Mike Piatz, Mark Lapka, and Casey Steele.

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Music Is the Soul’s Own Speech With the arrival of a new choral director came the idea of concentrating on large choral groups rather than on small en- sembles. Vocal students also found that they had to contract for their grades. Mrs. Mary Gelhaus worked hard to produce good quality choral groups. In looking to the future she realized that to obtain the quality chorus she wants, she had to begin at the junior high level so she gave much time and energy to those students in her music classes at Roncalli Junior High. Among the music that the high school choir performed was a fourteen minute Christmas carol for the Roncalli Christmas concert. Mrs. Gelhaus directed the girls' ensemble, girls' chorus, mixed chorus, and Liturgical Singers, which sang for all- school Masses.

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Roncalli is graced by a highly developed art department which has risen out of much hard work and natural talent. The contribu- tions made by the art department to the RHS community are very highly praised by those who see them. Students often stand in amaze- ment at the work of their fellow classmates. Sister Rosaria O'Callaghan kindled the will to work in her students and inspired them to produce work they can be proud of. Many art students were surprised at the talent that was tapped in them at RHS. Art students had the chance to display their work in the RHS lobby throughout the school year but the goal worked toward throughout the year was the Art Show held in May in conjunction with the Fine Arts Festi- val. This gave students the chance to show off their talent and accomplishments. The Roncalli Art Department is truly fine arts. Teacher Taps Talent in Art Students A. Senior Jean Backous seems to be lost in her task of chiseling in order to turn out a carving to be proud of. B. Art students have a choice of carving statues as their carving. This carving is being worked on by Bob Schwan; the form of a horse gradually takes shape. C. Colleen Windham, Bob Schwan and Sister Rosaria set up an art display'. D. Sister Rosaria O'Callaghan stands proudly be- side her carving of Nano Nagle, foundress of the Presentation Sisters. E. Colleen Windham works steadily on her stitch- ery whicy will be a leapord when completed. F. Bob Schwan, Colleen Windham and Vicky Windham display their water color paintings. G. Shwn here is just a small display of what can be accomplished by dedication and hard work. H. Sister Rosaria explains a few helpful hints to Junior John Bormes. I. Junior Sue Hinds contently works to complete her woodcarving. 16