Walter Johnson High School - Windup Yearbook (Bethesda, MD)

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T h e Madrigal Group, directed by R o w i e Durden, ing religious music and songs written Dil? El specializes in sing- Efl I J cl J J A l ml JH ff ral!- for small groups. Composed of fif- teen members who possess harmonious voices and the ability to read mu- sic fluently, this group made its d e b u t in the Christmas program p r e s e n t e d at school. Left to right, first row: P. Bartram, J. Huber, S. Karant, A. Southworth, G. Redmond, L. Reed, P. Michie, J. Walker Second row: C. Abernethy, J. Chaney, T. Aikin, B. Sislen, D, Warheit, J. Colborn, H. Martin, Mr. Durden Accompanist: S. Tripp Maclrigal Group Orchestra First row, left to right: M. Baker, D. French, B. Ellis, K. Cooper, L. Van Camp, S. Schmitter, L. Clark, C. Spencer Second row: Mr. Durden, C. Crumlish, L. Reid, A. Algire, R. Hague, P. Beckham, N. Boaz, V. Stout Third row: B. Greenberg, W. Darby, P. Tredick, N. Blumenever, D. Thornton, M. Melchoir, E. Houyoux, J. Hoenack Fourth row: A. Carlson, P. Bagwell, P. Wertlieb, E. Derr, B. Berman, P. Buck, W. Brown, M. Milmore, S. Tredick T h e orchestra under Rowie Dur- den daily practices a variety of music ranging from pop- ular, w h ic h in- cludes show tunes, to classical, Its aims are to present to the public at large and to stu- dents at school as- semblies concert programs w h i c h are produced alone or with the band and the chorus. l ., lwx it X ' a k l

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O! ' - lf xa. 9 A5 e . 8 ' if J. Q v ' A. 4- Q m e X i I 9 ' 0 ' W, . . ,- I ' my ll x The purpose of Wolter Johnson's chorus is to teoch members fully to appreciate and un' derstond music. Di- rected by Rowie Durden, it has pre- sented to both the school and public m a n y programs, some of which were in coniunc- tion with the bond and orchestra, Band Chorus The W a l t e r Johnson band, un- der the direction of Rowie Durden, plays everything f r o m symphonic works to jazz. The band participated in Maryland Band Day and in an an- nual contest spon- sored by the Lions Club, as well as playing a concert to the school.

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mt di Wi? ids or - Dfiiid, M W l Z Cl xD 'w-.ig .Flu First row, left to right: M. Duberstein, J. Berger Second row: J. Benedict, J. Cairns, C. Boucher, S. Crawford Third row: E. Branstead, L. A. Euler, G. Wecksler, N. lngwersen Fourth row: S. Hoenack, S. Tuller, E. Lampton, A. Lloyd, J. Scott Ru.. N Fifth row: Mrs. Wittman, P. Beckham, C. Wheeler, D. Wheeler, H. Wickenheiser Missing: S. Karant Pitch Staff Spectator First row, left to right: F. Wicks, A. Griffith Second row: L. Perry feditorl, D. Wheeler, E. Klober Third row: S. Allstetter, M. Hobbs, S. Crawford A good news- paper is a blend of organization and diligence. In the Pitch, organi- zation is accom- plished under the supervision of Mrs. Evelyn D. Wittnwan by a rotating staff made up of the journalism s t u- dents. Diligence is apparent in writ- ing, editing, and distributing th e weekly paper. Missing: Miss Kauffman, J. Fry, D. Olivier, B. Friedman, F. Dilley, and typists L. Broadhurst, M. Broadhurst, S. Burger, B. Odor. it . ff .5 r fi W l Every would-be author wants to see his name in print. Studentwriters may achieve this through the Spec- tator where they pulalish p O C t r y, prose, or music. The literary mogo- L' zine offers an out- let for creativity done either in or out of school. Miss Margaret Kauff- man is sponsor. x . i QQ till!! C dfl - -' i If -Q... X X , N