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

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U . v --., C gc ill -x- 0 H C YQ Ey Q 1 if N , ' l ' 'Il rf, tr il :X S ,V il G, 0 . :fl 1 D X' ir' J , Hal- F Orchestra The Orchestra Quiet anticipation settled over the audience as Gilbert Muir, leader, slowly raised his baton. A sudden flick of his arm sent his forty-one piece orchestra into the strains of Onward, Ye People as the inductees into the Honor Society were ushered to the stage. The last inductee having taken his seat, Mr. Muir ended the piece with a final beat of his baton, thus completing the first of many or- chestral performances to be held throughout the year. Several times this year the public heard concerts of show tunes, popular melodies, and classical selections which were presented by our orchestra in the gymnasium. At the Christmas concert, a major musical presentation, the cheerful hubbub of plans, expected visits, and general idle chatter trailed into silence as the chorus opened the concert singing Break Bread Together. Tak- ing its cue from the chorus, the orchestra followed with White Christmas. Then for variety the string quartet-Nancy Blumen- auer, Lanora Clark, Lou Ann Reid, and Doug Thornton, a special branch of the orchestra- played Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Closing the program in a grand finale, the orchestra and chorus combined to present the Handel Hallelujah Chorus. All of this was not accomplished overnight. lt took years of individual practice on the part of its members and months of practice together to achieve the precision orchestra that WJ boasts of this year. Practicing fifth period daily, each member received a letter grade indicating the quality of his three- fourths credit toward his diploma. First row: Gary Frisch, Gene Kales, Ellie Houyoux, Jan Nichols, Eileen Derr, Marcia Bruton, Pat Stricklen Second: Donald Beddie, Ken Cooper, Marcia Schlesinger, Gloria Jean Lyman, Sherry McCune, Connie Taylor, Barbara Hembree, Lanora Clark Third: Nancy Blumenauer, Lou Ann Reid, Ruth Anne Hague, Helen Stein, Margaret Metz, May Bates, Darlene Riley, Anne Algire Fourth: Bill Greenberg, Doug Thornton, Stuart Thompson, Charles Ricker, Bob Stephan, Roger Shaver, Phil Wert- lieb, Jack Taggart, Andy Carlson, Dan Hopgood Randy Williams and Paul D'Amato beep and boop while at the top of the page Don Beddie contemplates Sharill McCune who contemplates music af! X T 1 a if M4 if i ' i A ff l . .vw 4, . V ' . 4, 1 In .r 111,621 -' V 7 F will

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W The Band fr ,, , ,. ,, Seventy-six trombones led the big parade. Although Walter Johnson's band falls a little short of having seventy-six trombones, it cer- tainly may be proud of its position in any parade. Our band, for example, received a second place award in the class A marching band competition held during the Christmas parade. Much of the credit for this achievement was due to its conductor, Gilbert Muir. Plans were made for the band to take part in the Lions Day Band competition as well as in the Mary- land State Band competition. Although students see only the marching band, Band ll, perform, a second one, Band I, prepares students to be eligible to play in Band ll. Band ll is an active organization which has made contributions to the school. At football games, the band, led by colorful drum major, Charles Harmantas, and the five high-stepping majorettes, Ellie Houyoux, Bunny Kyber, Marilyn Twiss, Pat Johnson and Diane Counselman, were always there to help cheer the team on, build up school spirit, and perform during the half-time show. A Pep Band, made up of volunteers from the march- ing band, could usually be found at the weekly basketball games. The band did not limit itself solely to play- ing at the games, however. In February it gave an informal Pops Concert at which the repertoire was heard by listeners who, seated around card tables, enjoyed refreshments as well as the music. April saw a spring concert T B performed. First row: Nancy Stagner, Mike Speiser, Jim Gianfagna, Gene McKewan, Mitchell Meisner, Jack Bennett, Dick Houyoux, Barbara Von Eckhardt, George Boley, Bruce Butler Secofrad: Paul Orland, Mike Cooper, Ken Colburn, Bonnie Muller, Sarah Wooley, Sandy Gleazer, Liz Johnston, Carla S ' GI ' J L Ch ' R mi , oria ean. yman, ris enneger Third: Mr. Muir, Ken Spicer, Frank McMurdie, Robert Fancy, Russell McFalI, Wayne Smith, Robert Plitt, Dano Carroll, Phil Horton, Bob Alexander, Charlie Harmantas Fourth: Chris Lipp, Charlene Ray, Dewey Hart, Andy Witze, Harry McCann, Tom Keys, Doug Bizzel, Joe Silver- man, Ted Danstedt, Pat Von Radesky Fifth: Brad Young, Tooey Marriott, Pete Witze, Rick Harley, Dave Robinson, Jim Lindner, Louis Smith, Bob Whit- ley, Andy Harmantas GI . . Sixth: Mal Gefter, Jay Michael, Chuck Carter, Randy Williams, Mike Miller, Dave Moore, Davis Dassori, Bill Davis, Ono Lyman recelves 0 Curvaceous Larry Hall, Bill Butler, Calvin Thomas, Lynn Craig, Allen Smith, Roger Shaver, John Dawson, Bill Mitchell, Paul horn from Mr. Muir D'Amato T we Q

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Chorus Hallelujahl From the chorus room came the strains of the music that the chorus was rehearsing for the winter concert. The Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah was one of the numbers picked for this WJ evening of music. Other numbers included Torah Orah, a Hebrew song, and the old, best loved Christmas Carols such as Silent Night, and lt Came Upon a Midnight Clear, in which the audience joined the chorus. Altogether, the chorus pre- sented a festive program in keeping with the holiday spirit. For the spring concert, more difficult music such as How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place, from the Brahm's Requiem, and the Schubert Mass in G. gave the members of the chorus a greater challenge. On a lighter tone they sang Hi Ho, Nobody Home, and Tumbling Tum- bleweed. This year the chorus and orchestra com- bined in many of their musical efforts. Under Gilbert Muir, the orchestra accompanied the chorus, providing valuable experience for both groups. Miss Harder listens for the pitch it . -er- ---f -e 1 if x f it .LA FYN ' if 'Q iq at fxfw fl ETC li fa TW 0 ff.. TXT .A-f 'T ffff T7 Q sl 4 I 4 7 fs Q9 L-5 Chorus an 5 PM Q 3 ' iz . T HQ? IJ