Russellville High School - Climax Yearbook (Russellville, AR)

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ae? 1 ' U- 3 A C 1 ' and -1 s o I a 1 2 Self-discipline is the key word for any individual who sets a certain goal and then accomplishes that goal. A small but important goal was obtained 3 H by eight students this year. This goal was reached only after many hours of Q hard work. K Numbers included At the Round M Earth's Imagined Corners , Mon Coeur , and Haste Thee, Nymph. O The song, Mon Coeur, was especially C O R' D hard to some because of the French H J w pronounciation, but after some time these students mastered the language. l S3 fi J f 5 Ii' 4' ff?- :J Q - I 3 IJ James Foster tries very hard to make his pitch match that ofthe piano. 21 Connie Spicer works on her diction of a French number, Mon Coeur. 31 All-region members include Mary Shinn, Judy Puckett, Connie Spicer, Allen Olmstead, C. B. Snider, James Foster, Susan Lingel, and Vincent Elliott. 98fRegion-Swing Singin' Swingin ' To The Beat With the help and understanding of director Barbara Shepherd, this year's choir decided to form Swing Choir. A swing choir is made up of choral students willing to take the time and effort to learn dance steps to choral music. The biggest chance for the swing choir to show off was the Music Department Variety Show. Spending long and tiring hours, these students boogied down to the music Night Fever. This choreographed dance surprised the audience, and most could not wait for the next perfor- mance. Truely, these brave individ- uals deserve a round of applause.

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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

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Nb if ?W at 5 lj Swing Choir members include Sharon Whorton, James Foster, Katrina Hutchinson, John Terry, Rhonda Robinson, Mike Humphreys, Vincent Elliott, Pam Walters, Connie Hayes, and Jay Edmon- son. Not pictured Rodney Crawford. 21 Disco steps such as the pony, 31 the pretzel, and 45 the pony 4992 are mastered by swing choir members. 41 A spectacular finish to a dance routine is the deep and graceful lunge. Goals Set and Earned Music selections such as Ubl Carl a Pmkam s Wedding Cantata and Lott1 s Cruclfixus were a chal lenge for three students as they tried to obtain all state honors Many hours were spent trying to learn the different techniques of singing those selections Allen Olmstead Judy Puckett James Foster Swing-Statef99