Salina South High School - Preener Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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Musicians attend Festival, State Under the direction of Mr. Bob Edwards, the orchestra performed concerts in the Little Theatre, par- ticipated in a festival and sent three students to State. The orchestra traveled to the Western Kansas Orchestra Festival on November 18-19. The best mem- bers from each instrumental section of 28 different schools were identi- fied and combined in a 450-piece orchestra. All attending from South were chosen to play in the WKOF orchestra. After two practice ses- sions, the festival orchestra gave a concert. In April, Betsy Larson and Kathy Hahn performed at State, while Jack McDonald also went as an al- ternate. 1. The orchestra members, ffront rowj Gin- ger Trepoy, Sonja Smith, Carla Ritchey, Diane Johnson, Lisa Miller, Csecond rowj Sally McCargar, Shirley Suhr, Eddie Holz- meister, Sherri Erwin, Kathy Hahn, Doug Beichleyg Cback rowj Mr. Bob Edwards, Jack McDonald and Betsy Larson, per- formed well at all of their engagements. 2. Doug Beichley, Jack McDonald and Betsy Larson focus their attention on Mr. Ed- wards during orchestra class. 3. In the early morning, before their trip to Hays, Mr. Ed- wards and Jack McDonald review the schedule. 4. The three qualifying soloists for K.M.E.A. State were Jack McDonald, Kathy Hahn, and Betsy Larson. ,ww . 6 . .ff ' : -uv.. J ,W

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Festival parade Highlights year An invitation to participate in the Cherry Blossom Festival at Wash- ington, D. C. last April 1 was the highlight of the year for the Cougar Marching Band members. Looking sharp in the parade and viewing the historic, national land marks were of equal importance to the students. Many hours of practice and drills were supplemented with money- raising activities, for each person was required to earn or pay S200. Mr. Bob Harder commented, I was very happy about the invitation and we really looked forward to the trip. Even with all the trip prepara- tions that went on, the band per- formed at the morning pep assem- blies and at football and basketball games, providing additional spirit and support for the teams. Pep Club members often chanted: Our band is Number One our band is Number One!! In addition to school activities, the Marching Band was invited to several outside events. Members went to Lindsborg to march in the Svensk Hyllningsfest. They were also featured as the honor band at the Band Day sponsored by Wichita State University, October 22. l. Pre-game warm-up enabled the Cougar Marching Band to play and perform their maneuvers with exactness. 2. Many of the Marching Band members also performed with the pep band during the early morning pep assemblies. 3. Precision drills along with good sound helped the band capture many number one ratings at contests.

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New Dawn Melodies linger Kaleidoscope, their spring show, featured the New Dawn sing- ers in a medley of tunes and chore- ographies from Broadway musicals. The singers' season opened in Oc- tober with Hues of Autumn, a program which included all the cho- ral groups. Christmas Reflections combined songs of the past per- formed in a medieval banquet hall setting and contemporary songs staged in a modern living area. So- loists and small groups were fea- tured. New Dawn made a special ap- pearance at the Miss Teenage America Pageant in Salina, April 15. Under the direction of Mr. Ken Forsyth, the 24-member group ac- companied by David Burns, enter- tained audiences in the greater Sali- na area. 1. Much hard work and dedication go into making a number 1 singing group. 2. The '77-'78 New Dawn members: David Taylor, Rhonda Frederking, Mark Walter, Steph- anie Mullen, Terry Dugan, Jean Klotzbach, Julie Bevan, David Burns, .lim Chlebak, Deana Forsyth, Mary Hutchison, Kevin Carter, Doug Dilling, Mary Diederich, Brent Billau, Renella Dohrman, Rod Feil, Martin Middleton, Mary Clark, Bobbie Da- vis, Tony Hernandez, Mary Poell, Tim Ar- kebaur, Betsy Larson, Jeff Thompson. 3. Mary is a Grand Old Name, a hit pre- formed in New Dawn's Kaleidoscope,' program, featured Mary Diederich, Mary Hutchinson, Mary Poell and Mary Clark. 4. Members of the illustrious South's Finest Four, Doug Dilling, Tony Hernandez, Martin Middleton and Mark Walter, deliv- ered singing Val-O-Grams on February 14.