Russellville High School - Climax Yearbook (Russellville, AR)

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Students Selected To Serve Communlty What do Traveler , At the Round Earth's lmagined Corners , and Carol of the Bells have in common? They are all songs that were performed by the Varsity Singers. A select group of members of the mixed cho- rus, the Varsity Singers are comprised of a spe- cific number of sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. This group provides entertainment for area functions and gatherings, such as the Lions Club, Kwanas and Delta Kappa Gamma. Varsity Singers practiced 3g30-4:30 every Monday afternoon, and often sang as a separate vocal group during choral festivals, contests, and performances. ij 1978-79 RHS Varsity Singers include- Mrst rowj Mary Ann Wilkinson, Sandra Casey, Connie Spicer, Wendie Lit- trell, Sharon Whorton, Stella Buchana, Mary Shinn, Tammy Dobingg fsecond rowj Beth Shaddox, Gwen Rack- ley, Jana Lindemann, Pam Brewer, Judy Puckett, Carol White, Pam Walters, fthird rowj James Foster, Susan Lin- gel, Karen Anderson, Sherry LaVaughn White, Pam Hud- son, Katrina Hutchinson, Rhonda Robinson, Jeanie- Ward, Roy Lambert, ffourth rowj Rodney Crawford, Terry Thompson, Vincent Elliott, John Terry, Robert Husdon, C. B. Snider, Mike Humphreys, Jeff Dees, Terrill Lambert, Allen Olmstead, and Russell Polk. 25 Director for both groups is Mrs. Barabara Shepherd. 31 Rodney Crawford sings an intense Christmas song at a performance for the Senior Citizens, 41 The Varsity Singers keep their eyes on Mrs. Shepherd to make sure that they are at the same tempo that she has set. 96fVarsity

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2 lj Enjoying the Christmas Party, Rodney Crawford Officers include Susan Lingel, Jeff Dees fpresidentj, Tammy Dobing, Sharon slams one over the net. 25 Accompianist this year is Whorton, Roy Lambert, and Mary Shinn. Mary Shinn. Chorus members include flYrstrowJM1chelle Farnsworth Jeff Dees James Foster Roy Lambert Rodney Crawford fsecond rowj Stella Buchanan Mary Shlnn Shelia McReynolds Mike Humphreys C B Snider fthlrd rowj Tammy Dobmg Carol White Terry Thompson Leslie Portugal Malcolm Bryan Jana Lindemann Katrina Hutchinson Tanya Adkisson Vincent Elliott Chris English Greg Moore and Terrill Lambert Allen ,Olmsteadg Ifourth rdwj Sherry Leigh Vl'hite,.Rhonda Robinson, Pam Walters, Lanny Awalt, Russell Polk, Robert Hudson, John,Terryg Ultth IOWB Mixed Chorusf95

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new Blend, Toneality Diction Being expected to read music was one of many requirements of being a Madrigal member this year. These members worked very hard to blend and phrase correctly. Selected as the best of RI-IS, this group received high compliments at choral com- petition as well as individiual perfor- mances. Madrigals worked thirty minutes every Monday after Varsity practice so they would know their music. ll Susan Lingel, Sharon Whorton, and Jana Linde- mann sing Winter Wonderland for senior citizens. Zl Katrina Hutchinson sings Forever My Love. a solo which is usually expected ofany Madrigal mem- ber. 3J At Christmas, the mixed chorus members form the shape of a Christmas tree. 43 l978sf79 Madrigals include Susan Lingel, Rodney Crawford, Sandra Casey, Vincent Elliott, Connie Spicer, Jeff Dees, Beth Shaddox, Mike Humphreys, Judy Puck- ett, James Foster, Katrina Hutchinson, Allen Olm- stead, Carol White, C. B. Snider, Sharon Whorton, Robert Hudson, Jana Lindemann, and Roy Lambert. Alternates include Terry Thompson, Tammy Dob- ing. Gwen Rackley, Pam Brewer, Stella Buchanan, and John Terry. Madrigalsf97