Roncalli High School - Lance Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

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1. Stage band members: Front row: Andy Sitter, Linda Smith, Tom Schares, Jerry Coffin, Jeff Gullickson, Todd Gross, 2nd row: Sean McGee, Leanne Sivertsen, Patty Evelo, Marty Meyer, Dave Martin. 3rd row: Mr. Orth; director, Mark Vaux, Chuck Mangan, Dave Mahoney, Brad Waltman, Gary Evelo. 2. All-State members: Front row: Brigid Steele and Jody Sanders. 2nd row: Linda Lindner and Nancy Caven. 3rd row: Ted Streckfuss and Dan Zerr. 4th row: Mr. Poluka; director, and Rich Weron. Mike Miller was not present when the picture was taken. 3. The girl's and mixed choruses perform at the Winter Concert. 4. Mr. Orth directs the stage band at the Homecoming coronation ceremony. 5. The band pauses between songs at the Winter Concert. 22

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Debate, Oral Interpretation Offer Excitement, RESOLVED: That the Federal Government should significantly increase the energy independence in the United States. This was the topic for debates in which nine students, under the direction of Mrs. Dianne Brenden, represented Roncalli. Experienced speakers were Suzanna Matz, Maureen Nikolas, and Jeannie Martian. Challenge Novice speakers included Jim Andries, Bettina Buttaro, Dennis Fox, Mary Jo Mangan, and Shawn Smith. Oral Interpretation was also under the direction of Mrs. Brenden, who considered the superior rating Suzanna Matz received at the state and oral interp contest a highlight of the oral interp season. 1. Vanita Schmidt, Jon Roberts, Rob Pfaff, Betsy Arend, and Tim Cleberg acted out one of the scenes in ' 'The Importance of Being Earnest.11 2. Barb Engelhart and Jon Roberts find happiness with each other at the end of the play. 3. Suzanna Matz and her opponent discuss their points on energy independence. 4. Suzanna Matz and Bettina Buttaro take notes and file evidence cards during a debate contest. Language Arts 21

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Students Perform In Concerts Eight RHS students once again had the opportunity to take part in All-State Chorus. It was held in Rapid City on November 3-5. All-State members were chosen for their qualities of class participation, interest and musical abilities. They sang and socialized with over 950 high school students from all over the state. All-State members this year were: Nancy Caven and Jody Sanders, soprano; Linda Lindner and Brigid Steele, alto; Mike Miller and Rich Weron, bass; and Ted Streckfuss and Dan Zerr,tenor. Mr. John Poluka was the chorus director. The 16-member stage band practiced twice a week at 7:30 am. They participated in area contests and performed at the shopping mall and at the Homecoming coronation. Mr. Richard Orth was the band director. The choruses and bands each held a winter and spring concert. Music 23