Waukon High School - Arrow Yearbook (Waukon, IA)

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MIXED CHORUS The members of the Mixed Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Bissell, had a profitable year. Appearances made by the group were: the Christmas Concert, Orientation Day, and the Art Exhibit. After practicing many long hours the group went on to Independence to compete with other schools in Class A competition where they earned a Division I rating. The Cardinals, after singing songs for the Christmas Concert, began work on contest numbers. A Division I rating was their reward for long hours of work. CARDINALS 60

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The Saxophone Quartet was awarded, for the fourth con- secutive year, a I rating. The members were Ed Lenth, Lyle Hanson, Sandra Busness. Getting ready for contest was a big task for these small groups. Although the ratio ofl and II ratings was not as high as other years, school spirit was just as high and the participants gained just as much from this experience. A Division II rating was given to the Trumpet Quartet: Bernhard Hermanson Patty Reher, Jo Ann Lier, and Linus Liddle. Those soloists receiving I and II ratings were: Patty Reher, David And- erson, Patty Gronna, Barry Kolsrud, Barry Silbaugh, and Lyle Hanson. Linda Deal, Kenneth Richardson, Michael Deters, and David Deters made up the Trombone Quartet which received a Die vision Il rating. I The Saxophone Trio earned a Division Irating. Members were Lyle Hanson, Ed Lenth, and Carol Monroe.

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BOYS' GLEE CLUB The boy's glee club practiced long, hard hours under their able director, Mrs. Bissell. They received a well-deserved Division I rating at the State Large Group Vocal Contest at Independence, Class A. In addition, the boys sang at the annual Christmas Concert. The Canaries were rewarded for their work by singing in the Christmas Concert. They spent much time in practice before and after the program. CANARIES