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

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Seasonal concerts please audiences The voices of both Symphonic and Concert Choirs were heard at several concerts during the year. Hues of Autumn, Christmas Candlelight and Spring Concert entertained packed audiences in South,s Little Theatre. Symphonic Choir took an all-day tour of several Kansas schools in March. The schools that were vis- ited included McPherson High School, Friends University and Wichita State University. Members of the Symphonic Choir joined the New Dawn singers on May 16 for the popular program, Kaleidoscope, A very special program, the first of its kind, was presented by the Concert Choir on April 27. A Lei- sure Years Program was given for appreciative, elderly .citizens at the downtown Center. Both Choirs competed at State. Performing as a unit, Symphonic re- ceived a 1 rating, both female and male ensembles also received l's. Ensembles participated from the Concert Choir and this group, per- forming together, received a 2. Mr. Ken Forsyth completed his third year as vocal instructor at South High.

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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.

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l 1. Concert Choir girls receive special instruction from Mr. Ken Forsyth. 2. Members of the Symphonic Choir were ffront rowl Jennifer Stockham, Lori Stin- eman, Penny Coddington, Shannon Reynolds, Steph- anie Mullen, Deana Forsyth, Rhonda Frederking, Cheri Strecker, Lori Scuitte, Mary Poellg fsecond rowj Susan Roudybush, Dala Unruh, Shelly Carter, Violet Vopat, Renella Dohrmann, Sandy Beisel, Tammy Cameron, Nancy Hagen, Sharri Miller, Maureen Kennedy, Mary Clark, Sally McCargar, Su- san Butlerg fthird rowj Becky Hoss, Cynthia Curts, Bobby Davis, Carola Lankhorst, Marlene Burkle, LeAnn Patterson, Carla Holmgren, Karen Sherra- den, Betsy Larson, Sandy Stegeman, Mary Hutchi- son, Jennifer Johnson, Cfourth rowj Kevin-Bernhardt, Doug Moden, Troy Hlad, Jeff Zimmerman, Martin Middleton, Rod Feil, Victor Hernandez, Tim Arke- bauer, Ron Middleton, Jim Chlebak, Terry Dugan, Mark Walter, Troy Jordang Qback rowj Ron Swed- lund, Mark Ketterman, Dave D'Albini, Jeff Muilen- berg, Stu Hoss, Brian Studley, David Richwine, Jeff Heline, Steve Thompson, David Burns, Tony Her- nandez, Doug Dilling, John Mock, Brian Winchell. 3. Mr. Forsyth provided help for individuals and small groups. 4. Many hours of practice were spent in pre- paring for the Kaleidoscope III show presented by Symphonic Choir and New Dawn. 5. Sections prac- ticed individually to perfect their parts. 6. Ron Swed- lund accompanied the Symphonic Choir. 7. Concert Choir members were ffront rowj Debbie Cardinal, Marcy May, Betty Armes, Susan Loy, Debbie Eng- strom, Ann Bozarth, Marian Klotzbach, Jean Exline, Cindy Olson, fsecond rowj Becky Williams, Brenda Lamer, Cris Housley, Nancy Lloyd, Sherri Worrel, Carol Eagleton, Miche'lle Jaeger, Sara Headley, Sharon Julius, Georgina Smolich, Sharol Shortg fthird rowj Dale Kaufman, Lonnie George, Jim Tre- poy, Curtis Rider, Brad Meier, Kevin Kennedy, Da- vid Rhaesa, Brad Knight, Mark Nolde, Robert Lumpkin, Darryl McCormick, Jeff Marr, ffourth rowj Mike Pitts, Cort Gorman, Marvin Ferguson, Don Castle, Mike Faubion, Brent Pitts, Tim Holger- son, Ludie Lumpkin, Jeff Woods, David Parde, Alan Sommers, Greg Webb and Gary Berry. 115