St James High School - Saintonian Yearbook (St James, MN)

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They work and train ROW 1: S. James, S. Enge. ROW 2: G. Mays, M. Wilson, R. Edgerton, M. Gaalswyck, M. Vetter, T. Ouren, M. Warner, C. Johnson, D. Miest, R. Peterson, M. Ouren, M. Peterson, J. Noren, K. Nelson, E. Hoff- man. ROW 3: R. Panger, J. James, D. Gruis, M. Warling, C. Bowers, M. Johnson, R. Danger, D. Dev- ens, J. Renner, P. Froslan, V. Johnson, E. Thompson, C. Running, S. Dreke, B. Pinney, M. Anderson, D. Miest. ROW 4: F. Schmillen, B. Offerdahl, D. Mal- manger, C. Nelson, C. Linn, C. St. John, C. St. John, J. Luther, J. Wang, R. Melcher, J. Ball, R. Truman, C. Berlin, G. Veith. CADET BAND Being in Cadet Band is really fun. Especially when we marched in the Homecoming parade. All of us worked hard under the leadership of our snappy major- ettes, Chris Cole, Stephanie Enge, Kathy Sedam, San- dra Bryant, Mary Ballentine, and Gen Cowman. Remember all the fun we had dragging chairs and stands downstairs to play for the 2nd team basketball games? Remember Russian Chorale and Overture and Londonderry Air? We were really proud to be the host for the Junior High Festival held in May. We're getting almost like the 1st Band, (credit due to Mr. Sorensen, of course.) Poor Mr. Sorensen---Bet he'll never forget how to tie a Windsor knot. Although we're not yet perfect, we all will strive to build a better band because, if we don't work hard, how will we ever be promoted to 1st Band? CADET BAND MAJORETTES. Six majorettes, with Chris Cole as leader, did a fine job in leading the Cadet Band this year. Marching in the Wheels Day, Halloween, and Homecoming Parades provided a thrill for all of them. CADET BAND MAJORETTES, L. to R.: K. Sedam, S. Enge, C. Cole, S. Bryant. 28

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classical, popular and blue ROW 1: K. Friesen, M. Peterson, M. Anderson, B. Butzlaff. ROW 2: M. Nelson, E. Hoffman, K. Nelson, D. Stauffer, G. Offerdahl, J. Noren, M. Frydenlund, K. Askelund, D. Noren. ROW 3: J. Rude, L. Warling, G. Mays, M. Wilson, J. Rude, B. Warner, S. Strommen, (continued) This year our band traveled to Sherbum for an ex- change concert. St. James was also host as the Sher- burn High School Band played a concert for us. Our small groups and soloists gave a local recital for the band members and some of the parents as a dress rehearsal for the district contest which was held in Amboy. St. James came out on top with 13 A ratings. Blue Earth was the host school for the annual music festival this year. Each school played 2 or 3 numbers and were criticized by a judge. Some of our band members also took part in the large massed band. J. Haugen, N. Anderson, R. Perrier, N. Dodge, M. Mil- ler. ROW 4: C. Carlson, W. Lee, T. Running, S. Wang, J. Wang, J. Luther, D. Anderson, F. Schmillen, L. Koenig, D. Roxin, J. Nelson. CAMERA SHY: A. Voss. Playing in such a large group is something they will always remember. The Centennial Train stopped in St. James on May 6. Our band marched down to meet it and presented a short concert. May 7 was the date for our annual spring concert. Remember the day the clarinets complained about being abused and overworked and Mr. Sorensen said I treat you like my own children. —Somebody in the back row piped up with What a father! Another school year has passed with many things to look forward to in the coming school year- mainly the trip to the Black Hills in 59. 27

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for a successful future SWING BAND. ROW 1; M. Ruhland, D. Stradtman, O. Sorensen, A. Voss, D. Marsden. ROW 2: N. An- Where's that dreamy music coming from? These words might be heard every Wednesday noon. The Swing Band played for a pep fest and the Busi- ness Show--(remember when Carl didn't make it? He thought it was in Butterfield). The High Hats had a good workout quite often, especially with Bruce at the head of it. We had lots derson, N. Dodge, M. Miller, R. Perrier, L. Koenig, J. Nelson, D. Roxin. ROW 3: E. Berg, C. Carlson. of fun playing for wrestling meets, pep fests, the REA Annual Meeting, and entered a talent contest in Madeiia. Pep Band played for Homecoming festivities and for pep fests. We all had a good time playing in these organi- zations. . .and we're looking forward to next year. CONCERT BAND MAJORETTES. ROW 1: C. Jensen. ROW 2: S. Froehling, B. Butzlaff. ROW 3: A. Ayres, L. Warling, M. Hunstad. HIGH HATS. ROW 1: R. Perrier, B. Warner, D. Marsden, N. Dodge, J. Haugen. ROW 2: J. Renner, L. Koenog, T. Running, J. Ball.