Southside High School - Southerner Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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- What we think Laura Douglas I have been in Orchestra for 6 years. To me the most important part of be- ing in this activity is get- ting to go to different con- tests across the state and to be able to learn new things in class and at various contests. WI E.,- Tim Sirbllp I have been in Orchestra for 6 years and I feel that the most important thing to me is my viola. At the Orchestra sign up time I couldn't alford a trom- bone so I decided to give Orchestra a try and now I really enjoy it. Dreama Jones I started playing the viola because my uncle plays a fiddle In California and I wanted the challenge. The reason I play ls that it picks me up when I am down. The most Important thing about Orchestra ls that it teaches you discipline. une Ups We Celebrate Our Victories' O rchestra and choir were both reci- pients of many honors and playing invitations. The choir hosted a solo ensemble contest, attended several invitational contests, and were invited to sing during Christmas at the State Capitol. The highlight of the year was the trip to a national contest in St. Louis. The choir trips are really great. On the way home, we celebrate our trophies that we always win, said Kevin Findley, senior. I really enjoy competing in contests, because all our hard work finally pays off, com- mented Missy Smith, seniors. I think choir is worth all the work, because we can be so proud of what we produce, said Monica Thomp- son, junior. Orchestra also entered contests, and had several money-making projects. Many orchestra members had the opportunity to play in the Fort Smith Symphony. One special group of string musi- cians were the chamber players. These people were invited to play at the open house of the Clayton House, grand openings, and wed- dings and receptions. Southside's orchestra had the ma- jority of the all-region orchestra for this year. This means students from Southside captured the most chairs in the competitive tryout. I enjoy the out-of-town trips, because I get to see musicians I have made friends with from all over the state, remarked Brandy Benson, senior. Juniors Laura Douglas, Eleanor Hartfield, and Tim Stroup play in the Miss Southern Belle pageant. Senior Brandy Benson and sophomores Heather Pruitt and Sandra Douglas play at the Ramada Inn. Taking part in his sectional classes, direc- tor, Mr. Winston Turpin, sings to his class. Director, Mrs. Mary Alice Nantz, leads the orchestra In concert music for the December concert.

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Johnston, ophomore, been in chorus for years, and it is a great activity. take a lot of trips and ve lots of tryouts. hough we work hard we take time out for fun. orus has taught me to rk with other people a lot about music. s , ,, geEassws4Isz.11fseIf--Max ' 'S N HPS On the right note, Mr. Winston Turpin rehearses Mixed Chorus. On the note for the next song is the Mixed Chorus. In my opinion Debbie McAIister, sophomore I have been singing for about 314 years. I also sing in the choir at Phonix Village Baptist Church and have been singing there for about 8 years. I also have sung at rest homes on holidays. Kenny Haga, senior Being in choral music six years, I have learned a new meaning to the words discipline and dedication. I believe it's time that academic teachers realize the importance in the fine arts. Mr. Winston Turpin points out the high notes.

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