Wilson High School - Wilsonian Yearbook (St Johns, MI)

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Fnst Rou ane Stamberslty Marylin Thompson Marie Simon, janet Fowler, Joyce Parker, joan Henning, ane Spousta Louise lilforcl Iols Henning Phyllis Iamb, Verita Walker. Second Ron Mr 'lruclgen Pat Asher Du me Smith Bernard Fox, Don Robinson, Robert Kissane, Ralph Green, Nlarjorie Bleis Lleanor Rehmann VN inda Eaton Jeanette Shafley. Tlmd Rou Nancy Pratt C ladys Hopp Marilyn Smith oAnn Shafley, Berdenia Lance, June Anderson, Viola Sehlke Arlene Conley Shirley Martin ean R Martin Kaye Kentfield. C bows The Rodney B. Wilson High School chorus has presented several programs this year to stim- ulate an interest in music in both the community and school. The traditional Christmas Program was presented on December 12 at 8:00 P.M. in the auditorium. It was divided into two parts. On the lighter side, the chorus sang 'Twas The Night Before Christmas complete with Santa's laugh. The second part, of a more serious nature, featured sacred music. The processional was very impressive. Lighted candelabras fur- nished the only lighting for the stage.

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First Row: Duane Smith, Dean Henning, Alden Knight, Darrell Pope, Bob Kissane, Richard Steffens, Beverly Balinger, Marcia Osborn. Second Row: Richard Hodge, Bill Allison, Glenn Osgood, Dick Kuhns, Margaret Houser, Mr. Adams, Myron WVilliams. The Orchestra This year the high school orchestra, composed of thirteen members, is one of the best that our school has ever had. Marcia Osborn was chosen soloist. Their purpose is to entertain, but don't let them fool youg they also like the Shekels which they receive for their music. Every Vlfednesday night they meet with their sponsor, Mr. Adams, to practice some of their old numbers and to work up new ones. They often play for our Friday night dances thus relieving us of the boredom of the jukebox and at the same time increasing the attendance at the school dances. The orchestra plays for out-of-town dances such as J-Hops or Senior Proms. In the past they have gone to Alma, Ovid, DeYVitt, and Charlotte. At home they are in demand by local clubs and organizations. All in all this is really one of the most popular organizations in school. 67

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First Row: Barbara Puctz, Frances Papciak, Mary Whitlock, Kay Elsea, Ann Pearson, Lillian Andrew, Wilma Steavens, Maxine Hall, Darlene Miller, Joann Baker, Margaret Graham. Second Row: Mary Lou Padgett, Pat Underhill, Ella Young, Janice SllIll,JlII1 Hulse, Bob Hefty, Louis Boettger, Dale Knight, Fred A. Green, jack Taylor, Ed Smith. Third Row: Mary Lou Henning, joan Haines, Veronica Eiselcr, Noreda McLaughlin, Margaret Ernst, Bonnie Brunk, Phyllis Parker, Mary Mazzolini, Anna Grozdiak, Lucille Brown, Helen Ernst. The sixty-two members of the chorus will sing for the Senior Baccalaureate Service in May. 'N The chorus will also have a major part in the annual spring musical. Mr. Earle Trudgen, our music director, has spent much time, effort, and patience in making the chorus an organization worthy of praise. , The chorus officers, who were elected at the beginning of the school year, are as follows: president, Marilyn Smith, vice-president, Dale Knight, secretary-treasurer, Patricia Underhill. 69