Shawnee Mission West High School - Saga Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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l 32 i 4v- l af Chorale-Front rovv: Carol Schultz, Nelvvyn Pitts, Shirley Zimmerman, Virginia Belvvood, Sue Davis, Joy lVlcVirnie, Kathy Armstrong, Becky Hayes, Susan Comer, Sharon Eat- on, Vicki Loveless, and Kathi Wendorff. Row 2: Don Ander- son, Becky Floby, Vicki Gustafson, Gwenn Holy, Carol Lane, Kathy Nelson, Stephanie Livingood, Debbie lVlcDaniel, Kathy With a flickering candle in hand, Gwenn Holy reverently intones a soprano chant, the recessional for Christmas vespers. 5,2-L fa NVQ Nunamaker, Sue Vardeman, Kristi Tucker, and Paul Orvvick. Row 3: Flex Hueben, Bruce Turner, Roger Christensen, lVlike Pedaris, lVlark Holt, Tim lVleyer, Byl Strother, lVlark Weaver, Jan Carlson, Flalph Whipple, Kent Nofsinger, Dan Goodman, and Ed Van Dyke. J N In ..s......,..........,........-..f-v--w---'f--'--'' ,v. Mn? w?n:-:,Q,,,.,.,.,..,..... ...., .... P ,- , 1,1 a. f..-,,,,,,,,, ,...,,.,.. ., X f ,,.....Q......: fi.,.......:f. -+- .::.:f::::::2: A Hn , A i7 r2:'22..-- -'--,- - pnxifavdg' 1, t V I ' 43' ' ' 21:15 - . ...... , - 4 4, . l 4. ., . ,trk , -K., - V 3 With a cautious eye on a rumbling tenor uprising, lVlr. Oldham hands Clinic Contest tickets to lVlike Pedaris.

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Choralists Lift Voices In Broadway Favorites Acting as a liaison between the high school and community, 38 talented choralists entertained city organizations with programs of light music. During the year, Chorale performed at the Kansas City lVlu- sic Club and at a February 14 convention of the Kansas lVlusic Educators' Association in Lawrence. A first in the history of S-lVl West, the group re- ceived regular class time and credit. Also it assumed an independent identity, rather than reaching from the ranks of other choral groups. Performances in- cluded a fall concert, featuring songs from South Pacific, a winter concert, and a combined Chorale- A Cappella rendition of A Ceremony of Carols. Further activities included competing against the vocal divisions of other schools in state meets. Navy crepe dresses and double-breasted blazers added a visual dimension to performances. ln spring sophomores and juniors with vocal music back- grounds auditioned with lVlr. Oldham for Chorale, A Capella, and Girls' Choir '69-'7O. Chorale Officers-Seated: Sue David-treasurer, Standing: Ralph Whipple-secretary, Tim lVleyer-president, and Danny Goodman-vice president. As Chorale sings The Hallelujah Chorus, lVlr. Oldham 5 coaxes the Sopranos higher and basses lower. 94 si 'lla

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Specialized Choirs Weave Spirit-Filled Melody With eyes trained on the gesticulations of Mr. Oldham, the Girls' Choir prepares to sing Ride in the Chariot. .. Q, A Concentrating on religious and spiritual works, 63 songsters constituted A Cappella Choir, while 43 Girls' Choir members combined in singing selections especially written for female voices. Blended with Chorale, the two groups performed a fall concert on October 24. The advent of Yuletide season stirred A Cappella to vigorous rehearsal for Christmas vespers. Accompanied by a harp, these robed vocalists presented A Ceremony of Carols, an old English composition of 11 songs. Tableaux created and enacted by Girls' Choir enhanced appropriate moods. An early spring recital began the new year for both classes. Soon afterward, select ensembles tra- veled to Kansas University in Lawrence for the annual music contest. Judges there evaluated quali- ty, originality, and interpretation of these condi- tions. Appearing in the lVlay Patio Concert, each choir entertained an attentive audience under the bridge. The program's grand finale brought all voices to- gether in a moving hymn of patriotism. l A Cappella Choir-Front row: Debi Godwin, Roxie Barn- cord, Marcia Powers, Karen Larson, Margo Walker, Norma Yates, and Marsha Jennings: Row 2: Lynn Boyer, Carolyn Barr, Selma Beatty, Karen Garrelts, Kirsten Schmidt, Cara Stiles, and Violet Russell, Row 3: Jim Phillips, Ken Staley, Debby Berkley, Grace Riege, Kyle Thomas, Margaret Brooks, Randy Innes, and John Lindahlg Row 4: Darrel Yaktino, Kathy Henry, Tim Mehl, Mark Trast, Roger Ulm, Jeff Rich- man, Randy Fruits, and Charlie Bowers.