San Marcos High School - Crown and Sceptre Yearbook (Santa Barbara, CA)

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f . . L n Our most important visitor this year was Dr. Norman B. Scharer, Superintendent of Schools. Now, Ed. we need a picture that will fit here. ' Crown Sceptre Twenty Photographic Seconds Of School Life September 10, 1969 began the concentrated effort on the 1970 CROWN SCEPTRE. Procluction began with a staff of mostly inexperienced individual s who had no idea what work on a yearbook was Hke. After several lectures and prac- tice sessions, a confused staff began work on the rough draft of the book. However, much of the staff soon became quite expert ip their respective sections of the book and work pro- ceeded with some setbacks due to misunderstanding and lazi- ness. At the semester, approximately one-half of the staff left including all of the photographers. But this seeming hardship proved to be a blessing since more and better work was accom- plished after the staff became smaller. New advisor, Mr. Tom Newstetter brought many new ideas and philosophies which have improved the format of the book. Close to the end, the hours became long and many times conflicted with obligations and interests, new people had to be trained to be photographers, but the faithful always showed up and worked even if it was Saturday, after school, noon, or late evening. Soon after the advent of the extra work sessions, everyone became increasingly tired and nerves be- came raw; verbal battles were fought and won. But, in spite of all of the hardships, the 1970 CRONX ' N SCEPTRE presents twenty photographic seconds of school life. 66 fjiW r Gpli. k s i

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A Ca p pella, Girl ' s Ensemble, Madri gals Soft Melodic Serenades Bring Sunshine To Soul The Acappella Choir was an up and coming group on our campus this year; it nearly doubled in size from last year. They came to our attention this year for the first time in the Royal Blue Revue where they told us to consider ourselves one of them in their Oliver medley which was also taken to S.B.H.S. for the exchange assembly. At Christmas time, Acappella brought us some old familiar Christmas carols com- bined with new and vibrant songs. During the second semes- ter, Acappella sang for the P.T.A., had a Spring Choral Concert, had a combined concert with the Orchestra. They finished up their year by singing for the seniors at Bacca- laureate. Girl ' s Ensemble, directed by student teacher Eric Gourdly, played an important part in the Madrigals Christmas Concert this year. They also sang in the Choral Department ' s annual Christmas Show. At the Spring Choral Concert, the Girl ' s Ensemble sang a selection of songs from all periods, high- lighted by Aquarius and Song of Songs. The top-notch and most professional of the San Marcos choral groups was the Madrigals. They donned their black tuxedos and baby blue formals and gave over twenty per- formances this year. Directed by Mr. Larry Mason, the Madri- gals had a concert at Trinity Baptist Church and performed in the annual Christmas Concert. The group also performed for such service clubs as the Goleta Lions and later in the spring Choral Concert. I .5 Raniona Martinez and Barbara Holian practice for a concert. E en Mr. Mason. SM ctioral director, .i;ets into the act in the RBR. Uta U, iiil Juti Diitl Sim MADRIGALS, Front Row: Linda Chace, Ramona Martinez, Jil Jackson, Barbara Holian, Laurie X ' clls. Sally Greer. Ruth Thompson. Wendy A erbaui;h. Back Row: Fred Barrett, Larry Blanchard, John Chapam, Don Chase, Greg Lee, Fred Buck. John Edwards, Jeft Kraft. 68 ■ ' ™