Scotch Plains Fanwood High School - Culmen Yearbook (Scotch Plains, NJ)

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Boops Troops Play Tigers' Half-Time A very successful year was experienced by this year's Band members. Under the direction of Mr. Roger Bangert, Boops Troops marched proudly onto the football field exhibiting their new uniforms. Unique precision drills were dis- played during the half-time shows, and, for the first time, the Band performed at a New Jersey Tigers semi-pro football game. Mr. Bangert hopes the Band will participate in a Baltimore Colts or New York Giants pro game next year. Another first for the Band was the organiza- tion of the Band Boosters Club. The club arranged and sponsored a banquet at which the Twirlers, Color Guard, Band members and advisors were honored. On March 5th, Warren Covington, trombonist, appeared with the SPFHS Band and the Dance Band for a one-night concert. The year's activities were concluded with the Spring Concert and participation in the town- ships' annual parade. Here's looking at youl What comes after 'The Horse'? David Fey. 178 Jeff Armstrong goes rooty-toot

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Mr. Bangert, the Lawrence Welk of SPFH5. -X el, xi ssc, X Mr. Checchio directs the orchestra during A Night of Music. 55 ' ' 97 Nlght of MUSIC Greatly strengthened by a very capable string section, the Orchestra displayed a high standard of quality this year. Both classical and contem- porary selections were studied and performed as to present a well-rounded view of music. Directed by Mr. Joseph Checchio, full orchestra met twice a week to prepare for a presentation of Christmas music for the Two Worlds organi- zation, and performances at the Night of Music concert, an assembly, and at Glassboro State College for an exchange of methods and musical interpretation with other high school orchestras. l've finally conquered chopsticks! Lynda Schiff. Big Band Sound Lives in Moonglowers Under the direction of Mr. Roger Ban- gert, the Moonglowers have remained one of the most popular and acclaimed dance bands in the local area. Practicing many hours during and after school, the Moon- glowers have achieved a sound that is com- parable to that of the Big Band Era. This year's busy schedule included accom- paniment at the Miss Union County Pageant and the performing at the Student Council Convention, a P.T..A. dance, and at their annual concert entitled, A Night of Music. Of particular interest for band members was the opportunity to perform with Warren Covington in early March and an invitation to the New England Jazz Festival in Boston..