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

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T-BIRD BAND'S SUCCESS Bird Band members went for baroque as sounds of Telemann and Purcell were heard from newly- formed ensemble groups. During study halls and un- scheduled periods, students were allowed to practice in small groups, as a result of this policy, several ensembles were entered in the state music festival. As well as taking the annual football trip to Trini- dad, the Thunderbird Band participated at the Lake- wood, Centennial and Palmer football games. In order to raise funds, the 148 musicians sponsored an eve- ning concert of the University of Texas at El Paso Band. T-BIRD BAND - FRONT ROW: John Knippers, Becky Knudsen, Patty Heyse, Chris Suter, Paul Roberson, Nancy Brown, Joe Vansuch, Roger Boyles, Randy Rodes, Jim Sullenberger, Brian Dreger, Tom Bauch, Lorri Ann Bader, Kem Madden, Jean Howells. ROW TWO: Wayne Carroll, Kathy Jerisen, Ann Higginson, 'Ruth Rowland, Melisse Kirkley, Sharon Anderson, Vic Hardt, Charlotte Thompson, Steve Powell, Alan Combs, Carolyn Sears, Denise Rodgers. ROW THREE: Danny Romero, Was Archibald, Dick Pierceall, Carol Scott, Charlie Osburn Mike Schenk, Dwight lsley, Kathy Patricks, Pat Nanninga, Robert Lanza, Connie Waldhart, Gayle Reasor, Lida An- dersen. ROW FOUR: Marti Goddard, Greg Hiatt, Mike Eckley, Debbie Kohler, Connie Howles, JoAnne Padilla, Richard Cotton, Robert Howells, Debbie Olmstead, Pam Emdia, Gini Ledbet- ter, Sherry Dudzinski. ROW FIVE: Ken Beegles, Renee Richardson, Becky Walker, David Holm- gren, Bob Larson, Cal Waldhart, Tom Kelly, Linda Strand, Gerri Slagle, Keith Roberson, Roger Bradshaw, Jackie Depew, Doug Rains, ROW SIX: Duane Wohlgemuth, Mark Donnell, Don Mc- Curdy, Davy Tyree, Pamm Matthews, Calvin Gilbert, LaRue Ebersole, Mary McCann, Julie Ack- ers, Sandy Carmical, Cindy Tuxhorn, Karen Walker, Carroll W. Thompson. BACK ROW: Karen Burgess, Tonia Weaver, Peggy Potter, Randy Dudzinski, John Lakey, Rob Rankin, Debbie Cleek, Jan York, Candace Hurst, Jerilyn Emanuelson, Robbie Cahoon, Mr. Mills.

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ENSEMBLE GROUPS ADD TO The shape of things to come is formed in Tom Bauch's hands. MAJORETTES - Nancy Neiffert, Cindy Piercy, Karen Peters, Head Majorettep Doris Richardson, Becky Goodale. This glistening baritone symbolizes the sharpness of the Thunderbird Band.

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During rehearsal Margaret Potter hammers away at the chimes. ockey games, student assemblies, and Christmas carols all played an active part in the schedule of the Wasson Symphonic Band. The band also involved itself in the regular events of the year, including the state band festival in March and a public concert in February. The entire band, consisting of eighty members, was selected from the larger Concert Band. The stu- dents inthe Symphonic Band are classified as the best musicians at Wasson. Smaller groups that performed for other affairs were the T-Bird Band, Stage Band, Dance Band, and the Brass Choir. All of these smaller bands were se- lected from the larger Symphonic Band. SYMPHONIC BAND l mrs'