Washburn Rural High School - Chimes Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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GROUP PERFGRMANCES 1 . L 1. lohn Miller,senior,Kerri Mauldin, and Shannon Crosley, iuniors, and Ginny Beal,senior, listen to instructions in choir. 2. Continuous practice in marching band is part of the fall schedule with the Marching lr. Blues. 3. Mr. Clifford Manning instructs Danny Caffney,sophomore, on the basics of music in his fundamental of music class. 4. Learning a new number for This Ceneration, iunior Ieff Spaulding gets in a little practice. 5. During Kansas State University's Band Day, the marching hand makes its way through the streets of Manhattan. 6. A heart formation was dedicated to the Homecoming queen. 7. Leeta 5anders,iunior, and seniors Larry Cobler,KevinMcCarter, Shelly Coacher, and Danny Simpsonpractice on their routines for This Generation. 8. Members of Treble Clef Club, Debra Hays, Michelle Mehlinger, and Holly Smith, sophomores, and Kelly Ross,iunior, polish up their singing skills during class. 9. Vocal music director, Mr. Gerry Coachenlooks over musical arrangements. 10. Stacy Sanders and Pat Fehnsohpomores, practice on their guitars during begining guitar class. CHIMES '81 11

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INDIVIDUAL SKILLS DEVELCPED TO PROMOTE I have really enjoyed being a part of the band, lt is a rewarding group to be in and l'm proud of it, stated Mark Radford, senior, Instrumental music, under the direction of Mr, Clifford Manning, provided musical entertainment during the foot- ball season with pre-game and half-time shows at the varsity home games. Pep Band, composed of members of the concert band, performed at varsity basketball games. Treble Clef Club, an all-girl group, included performances at the Veteran's Administration Hospital and the Variety Show in their appearances. Concert Choir, a large group of both men and women singers, performed at the fall and spring concerts, Christmas progams, and Variety Show. This Generation, pop choir at WRHS traveled around to various places showing their singing skills. Stage band provicled instru- mental accompaniment for the Painted Rhythm Variety Show and participated in the spring and winter concerts. . S 10 CHIMES '81

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ELECTIONS 'l thought the whole experi- ence was a blast. My feet were killing me, but I learned a lot, stated Martha Henderson, sen- ior, following the Close-up Seminar in Washington, D.C. in December. Funding for the trip was provided by businesses and individuals in the Topeka area, and was sponsored by Mrs. Lee Kinney, social stu- dies instructor. Close-up participation was only one of the special activities sponsored by the social studies department in an effort to make governmental learning more realistic and fun. Other govern- mental-related topics included candidates presenting their views election debates. Mr. Mike Nasterfs students held their own elections, gave individual electoral votes to Presidential candidates, and at- tended trials at the courthouse. Bio-feedback, demonstra- tions, reports, social discus- sions, and study of the worldfs many religions were all part of Mrs. Carolyn jones' classes. 12 CHIMES '81-