Shields High School - Patriot Yearbook (Seymour, IN)

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Our 1955-56 Girls ' Ensemble started the year off right by having a new director, Mr. R. J. Williams, and nine new members. They sang many programs in this community throughout the year; and, perhaps, the climax of their events was their participation in the solo and ensemble contest at Hanover in February. One important event on the girls ' schedule was the purchasing of their new formals. Members of the Girl ' s Ensemble were: left to right; Seated: Carol Redicker, Janet Sutherland, Nancy Turpin, Judy Parks, and Judy Osterman Standing: Janet Bobb, Nancy Neff, Barbara Johnson, Delores Decker, Lucille Burbrink, Janet Peters, Martha Short, and Brenda Sciarra Members of the Concert Choir were: left to right; Row one: Sharon Sutton, Bobbie Tolbert, Eunice Wichman, Janice Frederick, Ruth Bode, Esther Polley, Judy Osterman, Con nie James, Irma Krumme, Sandra Von Dielingen, Linda Wadell, Marilyn Schneck, Eila Ruth Taylor, Karen Keyes, Ermadene Able, Doris Arnholt, Sue Lucas, Janet Sutherland, and Brenda Sciarra Row two: Janet Bobb, Nancy Neff, Martha Short, Patty Hollenbeck, Marita Terkhorn, Mary Ann Weber, Ellen Schrader, Linda Bollinger, Judy Gilbert, Judy Parks, Lucille Burbrink, Carol Wichman, Carol Redicker, Delores Decker, Barbara Johnson, Peggy Aiken, Janet Peters, Nancy Turpin, and Margaret Roeger Row three: Wendell Borcherding, Dick Brackemeyre, Kenneth Werkamp, Shade Shutters, Charles Adams, Fred Dieckmeyer, Jim Van Osdel, Sam Mueller, Bob Siefker, Tom Dunn, and Larry Eglen Row four: Gene Brethauer, Bill Mclntire, Ronnie Gerth, Steve Beard, David Fox, Denver Schrader, Chris Moritz, Dan Droege, Kenny Edmonds, Dick Barth, Phil Jordan, Bob Wolford, Larry Prewitt, Bud Polley, Tom Huckelbery, David Rambo, and Jerry Ritz » I I t f % 1 ■ ii. % %%

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Members of the beginning choir were: left to right; Row one: Connie Zimmerm an, Sarah Krumme, Doris Loyd, Ninette Pfister, Barbara Tolbert, Brenda Haws, Reba Knott, and Jim Brock Row f-wo: Delores Sal lee, Brenda Alexander, Ann Moren, Judy Coates, Doria Leckermeyer, Nancy Ewing, Sandra Smith. Maebeth Hirtzel, leanine Weaver, and Jack Hunter Row three: Sandra Stanfield, Norma Weber, Patty Mitchell, Shirley Gottfried, Ronnie Nowling, Larry Brooks, Myron Smith, Pat Kelley, Ray Disney, and Jim Endicott VOCAL GROUPS MADE MANY APPEARANCES We were very proud of our concert choir and beginning choir this year. As the old members returned in September, they met their new director, Mr. R. ]. Williams. Among the concert choir ' s activities were the impressive Christmas concert and their ex- citing tour. They also sent contestants to the solo and ensemble contest in February. After all the events of the busy year were over, the 1955-56 concert choir was considered a tremendous success. The officers elected for the year were: Dick Barth, president; Bill Mclntire, vice-president; Nancy Neff, secretary; and Delores Decker, treasurer.

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The sweetest music this side of Guy Lom- bardo, under the direction of Mr. Frank Co- field, flowed from the band room every morning this year. When football season was over, our mu- sicians slipped right into the beat with its rock ' n roll jive that fairly shook the rafters of the Boys ' Gym. Yes, it was basketball time, and the band played a great part in lifting the spirits of the boys on the team. The Solo and Ensemble Contest at Hanover excellent showing as nearly everyone received provided incentive for lots of hard work. The band members who participated in the con- test made an excellent showing as nearly everyone received a first division rating. Officers for the year were: Wayne Short- ridge, president; Phil Ahlbrand, vice-president; Georgiann Barlow, secretary; and Dick Allman, treasurer. members relax after one of their Sunday afternoon concerts. BAND MADE AN EXCELLENT SHOWING AT CONTEST Members of the band were: left to right; Row one: Dick Barth, Audra Deputy, Nancy Turpin, Paatty Harvey, Jo Ann Rebber, Judy Patrick, Doris Jones, Pennie Jackson, and Georgiann Barlow Row two: Judy Osterman, Kathryn Meyer, Susan Camron, Rosie Stockelman, Lois Sporleder, Peggy Boyles, Nancy Martin, Dick Shade, John Newby, Sharlene Miller, Mike Lewis, La Vera Murphy, Judy Hudson, Janet Hawn, Denny Meyers, Dean Pierson, and Larry Eisner