Roosevelt High School - Roundup Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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The orchestra practices for their spring production. Roosevelt orchestra excels in Pajama Game The Roosevelt orchestra highlighted their season by performing the difficult production numbers of the spring play, Pajama Game. Steam Heat and other musical arrangements were included in this accompaniment by the orchestra. The orchestra also demonstrated their musical talents by presenting an instru- mental music program in the fall and another program in May. A few orchestra members were especially recognized by excelling in the State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Ames on March 30th. Three students received an excellent rating. They are Joe Kingkade, baritone; Sharon Pilmer, violin and Karen Daniels, violin. The Brass Choir also received a one rating. The officers of the orchestra this year were Lori Roxberg, secretary, and stu- dent directors Karen Buffington and Julie Hintz. Jan Thomas proves that the female sex can also carry out a tune on the trumpet.

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New music facilities inspire various bands at Roosevelt ro ' j w The first adequate instrumental music facilities at Roosevelt in fifty years proved very beneficial for the music de- partment this year. Under the direction of Robert Bagley, the Pep Band, March- ing Band, Stage Band, and Concert Band played at nine football games, six home basketball games along with various other school activities. The annual winter and spring concerts were put on by both the band and orches- tra. On April 5 the Stage Band was in- vited to play for the Rotary Club. In April and May the bands were kept busy preparing for the Drake Relays and Armed Forces Day Parade. Clarinetist Julie Hintz, junior, was named as a member of the 1 972 All-State Band. Julie also received the award of being in the Iowa University High School Honor Band. Roosevelt hosted the All-West Band Festival on March 13, being the only senior high school participating. Three junior highs and twelve elementary schools were also present. Stage Band provides the music for dancing daddies and daughters at the Daddy-Daughter Dinner held February 22.

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Band gives added spirit to TRHS Many hours of practice paid off as the band, Riderettes, and Flag Cadets worked hard again this year, adding to the spirit of Roosevelt football and bas- ketball games. The marching band, sponsored by Mr. Robert Bagley and led by drum major Joe Kingkade, consisted of 80 members. The 36 Riderettes were headed by Claire Schweiker. The band performed a combined show this year with the North band. Other activities included a show at Drake in November, and a winter concert with the orchestra in January. The pep band played at home basket- ball games with occasional performances by the Riderettes, and their traditional stripper act. Riderettes Row 1: Judy Rounds, Diane Hudson, Donna Hudson, Amy Schaefer, Jane Collier, Claire Schweiker, Shelly Harris, Cindy Chamberlin, Mary Kay Booth, Sue Sherer. Row 2: Becky Settlemyer, Kerry Brittain, Diane Lightly, Jean Jones, Marillee Urban, Jane Ewoldt, Rosemary Kline, Diane Lan- ham, Jeanne Danielson, Karen Buffington. Row 3: Karen Davidson, Mary Ankrum, Paula Vance, Carol Hardie, Joan Libbey , Joni Ibbotson, Tern Reeve. Row 4: Cindy Bergdorf, Myra Rodigas, Marcia Roby, Debbie Halderman, Drinda Stanger, Sandy Miller. The band and Riderettes perform during halftime at the Homecoming game, forming an R to bring a climax to the Rider Spirit. 26