Sullivan High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Sullivan, IL)

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1. 3:r,g1'. m, ,:.uf.:g,f, T OP RO W : Ra y S C ha lj o, Kenneth Reed, Ronnie Lane, Loren Adams, Philip Martin, Jack Lundy, Tom White, James Krell. ROW THREE: Ronnie LeVene, Mike Anderson, Ronnie Evans, Allan Roney, Gary Hollonbeck, .Toe Florini, John Moody. ROW TWO: Donald Netherton, J an Munch, Danny Bolin, I im Shain, Darrel Bolin, Roger Maxedon. ROW ONE: Ronnie Elder, Gary Noffke, Lonnie Hefner, Richard Maxedon, Wayne Gregory, Miss Priscilla Mace. New Robes Give Distinguished Appearance Boys' Chorus is made up of boys who want to be a part of the chorus and enjoy singing. Under the direction of Miss Priscilla Mace, their goal is to attain a better blending of voices and to develop their musical ability. Boys' Ensemble and soloists J an Munch and ,ToeFlorini received first ratings in the District Vocal Contest February 28, as did a Mixed Ensemble. Boys' Chorus joined with Girls'Chorus to present a Christmas program and a Spring Con- cert before the public. ,Toe Florini and J an Munch sang before the school during the Christmas party. Individual members frequently sang at church and community functions, and many of the students sang in their church choirs. Boys' Ensemble was made up of eight boys. Ensemble membership is awarded on the basis of try-outs held while in chorus and before Miss Mace. Each student picks a song best suited to his voice, and final selection of members is made by Miss Mace. J an Munch was elected to serve as presi- dent for the 1958-59 school year. Other officers included Joe F lorini, vice-president, ,T ack Lundy, Secretary' IISSSUIGIQ Danny Bolin and Tom White, librarians. Singing with full force, the Boys' Ensemble, Philip Martin, Jack Lundy, Tom White, Joe Florini, Bill Kirkwood, .T an Munch, Barry Hargis, and Richard Maxedon, watch Miss Mace as she has Philip Martin to put a little more force into his singing. The boys frequently practiced at night, in the mornings, and on holidays to prepare for their performances. 21

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T O P R O W: M a r y A n n Kite, Patricia McLaughlin, Judy Waite, Jana Albers, Janet Shuman, Alice Daily, Sue Welborn, Joyce Barber, Karen J enne, Linda Hollonbeck, Dianne Maxedon, Mary Roberts. ROW FOUR: Kay Mc Coy, Frances Denton, Judy Donnell, Karen Standerfer, Sharon Reed,Sonja Winchester, Sandra Pifer, Janet Lilly, June Pound, Velma Jones, Janet Elder. ROW THREE: Gracie Sloan, Judy Hefner, Barbara J enne, Mary English, Betty Weaver, Kay Picken, Linda Arterburn, Mary Eaton, Carol Ann Johnson, Pat Taylor. ROW TWO: Anita Freeman, Nancy F reese, Josephine Dehart, Karen Taylor, Pam Landers, Shirley Monroe, Barbara Smith, Donna Kirkwood, Judy Buxton, Clarice Erickson. ROW ONE: Miss Priscilla Mace, Carolyn Watt, Anita LeCrone, Karen Borders, Lynette J enne, Peggy Elzy, Karen Ryherd, Gloria Davis, Lois Ledbetter, Judy Robinson. New Piano Highlights ear For Choruses Miss Mace directs Patricia McLaughlin, Barbara Jenne, Donna Kirk- wood, Judy Donnell, Janet Shuman, and Karen J enne, while Philip Martin accompanies. 20 After being confined to small quarters in the old school, Girls' Chorus felt less like sardines because of the spacious music room in the new high school. However, a time-scarred piano and a rack of dingy robes found no room. New robes and piano gave added highlights to the voices of the chorus. Due to six periods, chorus was smaller this year than ever before. A Christmas program and spring concert proved as entertaining as in previous years. The en- sembles sang at various school and community events. District Contest was held February 28, at Mattoon at which the ensemble, a madrigal group, and several soloists received first ratings. Winning soloists wereKarenJ enne,Janet Shuman, Alice Daily and Donna Kirkwood. The chorus group met every Monday and Wednesday during the sixth period. Miss Mace, director, often brought recordings of famous singers and other choral groups for the girls to listen to. Officers elected this year were Janet Shu- man, president, Mary Ann Kite, vice-president, and Judy Waite, secretary-treasurer.

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TOP ROW: Pamela Best, Dan McKown, Ralph Lane, Tom White, Roger Roney, Gary Jennings, Ed Barnes, Larry Loy, Tom Cochran. ROW FOUR: Sandra Horn, Myra Edmonds, Lynn Elder, Darlene Harrmann, Judy Sickafus, Bill Elder, Gary Deck- ard, Bill Kirkwood, Ann Yancy. ROW THREE: Marilyn Slover, Donna Myers, Mary Doehring, Laura McLaughlin, Myrna Christy, Anita Deckard, Karen Houchin, Judy Barnes, Nancy Harshbarger. ROW TWO: Ken Baumgartner, Joy Anderson, Barbara Horton, Judy Taylor, Richard LeVene, Sue Selby, James Elder, Mike Dunphy. ROW ONE: Sharon Spencer, Barbara Armstrong, Nancy Lane, Judy Krell, Mr. Arthur Clark, Carol Brandenburger, Brandenburger, Jean Dunphy, Karen J ividen. Band Lifts chool, Community Enthusiasm With a regular merry-go-round of activities, the Sullivan High School Band proved their abilities despite their smaller membership. Marching on the street and football field, they entertained spectators with smart formations and picturesque skits during the fall season. Invitations to march in Homecomings and marching band contests from various cities were received and accepted by the members. The band added much color to the events in their brilliant red and black uniforms. Officers elected this year were Lynn Elder, Presi- dent, Tom White, Vice-Presidentg Marilyn Slover, Sec- retary, and Roger Roney, Treasurer. Throughout the remainder of the year, the band gave school and public concerts for which they planned and selected their own music. The South Central Festi- val was held at Carlyle with only a few selected to attend. For those who didn't get a chance to attend the,South Central Festival, another festival was scheduled. This was the Bi-County Festival, held at Sullivan, which was also open to the public. During the Christmas season, the Sullivan High School Band was asked by the Chamber of Commerce to play Christmas carols on the courthouse lawn to add to the Christmas spirit. The grade school band took part in the procession also. Mr. Arthur Clark, band director, was assisted by two student teachers from Eastern Illinois University, Mr. Mark Gregory and Mr. Charles Barnett. The band members enjoyed their presence and appreciated their line help and advice.