Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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All-State Orchestra Choses Two from Wasson Orchestra SELECTING THE BEST high-school orchestra members from throughout the state, the All-State Orchestra contained two Wasson representatives this year - JoAnn Jaloszysky and Ellen Edwards. Several other members of the T-Bird Orchestra were also privileged by being chosen for the All-City Orchestra. The orchestra played for two assemblies second semester. The first, the winter program, was given in February under the direction of Mr. Ron Mills. This concert of classical music was followed by a popular music concert given in April. Wasson's Orchestra also played for the North-Side Rotary Club and the P.T.A. The group prepared for the concerts by practicing during their sixth period class and at their seven o'clock morning rehearsal. ORCHESTRAI- FRONT ROW: Rae Cunningham. Candy Manchester, Lidia Kopyto, Chris Kleager, Ellen Edwards, Meiodie Gibson.ROW TWO: Duann Gladem, Ted Langoski, Randy McCoy, Leona Karpa, Do you know 'Just Before the Battle, Mother? These orchestra members respond to the photographers request. Jan Erwin, Bill O'Rourke, JoAnn Jaloszysky. BACK ROW: Mike Paglia,i Tom Hays, Cindy McFarland, Mr. Ron Mills, director.

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Wasson's 1968 Variety Show Visits Air Academy High A pulsating rhythm is created by Shirley Smith and Nick Rossi. WASSON'S 1968 Variety Show was presented this spring at Air Academy High School as part of an inter-school talent show exchange program. The per- formance was also given in the Wasson Auditorium on March 15 and 16. The proceeds from these two performances were donated to the Auditorium Fund, which is used for the general maintenance of Wasson's Auditorium. Participants in the show were evaluated and selected on the basis of originality, quality of the performance, estimated audience reaction and show- manship. Singing, dancing and comedy routines were included in the show. Whither wander thou? asks Dave Jim Mc-Clellan and David Melanson in this scene. Emerick form a duct. 57

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Q 4. - A , Q GIRLS' CONCERTOBOTR -'FRONT ROW: Susan Allwood, Debbie Plowman, Terry Cisneros, Cindy Martinez, Nita Ivey, Carol Marander, Rae Nielsen, Joyce Gale, June Payne, Beth Griffin, Kim Christian, Donna Julian. ROW TWO: Nanette Meyer, Sue Broome, Susan Boyd, Debbie Kirkland. Cindy Gardner, Kristin McDowell, Linda Conwill, Thelma Northup, Candy Manchester, Barb Harrison, Jayne DeLash- mutt, Debbie Traylor, Jerri Johnson. ROW THREE: Pat Swankoski, Nancy Coulson, Chrissy Johnson, Nora Hartman, Evelyn Leuthard, Annette Fetler, Marilyn Fife, Kay Mason, Cathy Hill, Mary Kupfer, l Deanna Maxson, Debbie O'Guin, Linda Hatcher, Teresa Pearson, Terri Smith, Renee Boyd, Pat Niles, Mr. John Bearzi, director. ROW FOUR: Linda Braun, Barb Dewitt, Virginia Dewitt, Janey Vande Voorde, Linda Redinger, Mary Karper, Linda Frakes, Ginger Lee, Sue Weston, Sharon Roadifer, Barbara Krueger, Carol Graves, Kathy Travis, Jodie Schroll, Corrine Griffin. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Eileen Becker, Donna Hull, Mary Jett, Georgia Lucht, Linda Lucht, Debby Smart, Kathy Swayne, Casandra Vanaman. Girls' Concert Choir Performs For Local Church Programs FEATURED THROUGHOUT the city and state, Wasson's Girls' Concert Choir entertained for many church and civic club meetings. In December the group appeared on a Christmas television broadcast: later the choir completed at the State Regional Music Festival. These guest appearances were arranged by Mr. Bearzi, the director of the group. The Girls' Concert Choir was also given the chance to sing for the Wasson student body at the Thanksgiving and Christmas assemblies and at the Musical Revue. Their last major performances were given during the spring tour in May. In addition to expanding to a sixty-five voice choir, the Girls' Concert Choir also chose to wear short black formals. Their elected officers for this year were Virginia Dewitt, president: Jane Delashmutt, vice- presidentg and Terry Cisneros, secretary-treasurer. A stained glass window at St. Paul's Methodist Church forms a background for a Yuletide concert.