Wood River Rural High School - Eagle Yearbook (Wood River, NE)

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Recording Session Is A Success Lots of practice and plenty of performances led to a recording session for the Vocal Department. Soloists and small groups were chosen to record through an audition. On April 2 the album was cut and it was distributed on May 15. Also Included on the busy musical schedule were appearances at TOPS Convention, Fireman's Banquet, Good Samaritan Christmas Party, Christmas Concert at WRR and at the Conestoga Mall, Ladies Stagette, Farm Bureau Banquet in Kearney, FFA Banquet, Fine Arts Concert, Alumni Banquet and four extension clubs. 1 Kristi Sanburg is getting her album, Wood River Sings! 2 Swing Choir members spreading Christmas cheer at the Conestoga Mall in Grand Island. 3 At the auditions, Deanna Gloe sings, Sam. She won the G. I. Police Department Talent Show with this selection. 4 Shown with the Swing Choir are their musicians. Kneeling is Randy Damratowski and standing is Kay Hensley, Don Welch and )esse Soto. 23

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Students Attend District Music Contest Vocal groups attended the Louplatte Conference clinic in Shelton and District Music Contest in Kearney. At Districts, Deanna Gloe received a superior for her solo, The Singer. Excellents were given to triple trio, girl's double octet, girt's quartet, mixed chorus and soloists William Bilslend, Scott Driml, Denise Larsen and Angela Dibbern. Deanna Gloe and Monika McGuire attended All-State Chorus and took part, as did Jerry Brandt and Clay Leeper, in the Honor Choir Concert at Kearney State. 1 The following abbreviations will be used: Swing Choir—SC, Mixed Chorus—MC, Girls Glee—GG. FRONT—Brenda Junker—GG; Beth Utecht-MC, GG; Deb Kubert-MC, GG; Kristi Sanburg-MC, GG; Shelley Sahling-MC, GG; Christina Larson-GG; Mary Sutton-GG; Kim Wiseman-GG; Jan Stutzman-SC, MC; Pam Isaac-SC, MC, GG; Laurie McTavish-GG. SECOND-Cathy Riesland-SC, MC, GG; Lora Braman-MC, GG; Brenda Spiehs-GG; Wendy Wendy Weinrich-GG; Rachel Boroff-MC, GG; Brenda Luth-GG; Jackie Baehler-GG; Susan Farley-GG; Vicky Woitazewski-SC, MC; Kay Hensley- Accompanist. THIRD—Randy Daratowski- SC; Candy Warnke-MC, GG; Koanne Rathman-MC, GG; Lynn Driml-GG; Verda Miles-GG; LouAnn Dubbs-GG; Polly Dennhardt-GG; Donna Thompson-GG; Mark Larson-MC; Mrs. Anderson-Music Director. FOURTH —Jesse Soto-SC; Tim Arbogast-SC, MC; Monika McGuire-SC, MC, GG; Angela Dibbern-SC, MC, GG; Kevin Simpson-SC, MC; Scott Driml-SC, MC; William Bilslend-SC, MC; Doyle Rathman-SC, MC. FIFTH — Deanna Gloe-SC, MC; Clay Leeper-SC, MC; Bryan Stutzman- SC, MC; Jerry Brandt-SC; Tony Webster-SC, MC; Linda Woods -SC, MC; Deb Rickert-SC, MC. NOT SHOWN — Mike Dobesh-MC; Denise Larsen-MC, GG; Scott Sahling-SC, MC; Julie Weedin-SC, MC, GG; Don Welch-SC. 2 At the Fine Arts Festival, Girls Glee sings, Sing. 3 Terry Boshart performs as a soloist and guitarist. Don Welch provides some of Terry's background music. 4 Angela Dibbern is one of the department's pianists. Ken Harders and Shelley Sahling are also pianists. 22

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Three to State The Wood River Rural Speech and Drama Team won second place in the conference one-act play this year. Cast members were Clay Leeper, Kristi Rennau, Scott Driml, Angela Dibbern, and Monika McGuire. In addition, the team also won five superiors at the Confer- ence Speech Meet, five superiors at the Red Raider Invitational, and three superiors at the District Speech Contest. Students winning one or more ratings of superior this year were Angie Dibbern, Monika McGuire, Sue Monson, Kristi Rennau, Lynn Krolikowski, Deb Rickert, Brenda Snodgrass, and Scott Driml. Special honors were received by Angie Dibbern for placing third in after dinner speaking at the Red Raider Invita- tional, and to Kristi Rennau, Lynn Krolikowski, and Deb Rickert for qualifying for state competition. Mrs. Leet was the sponsor. 1 Participating in speech activities include FRONT—Clay Leeper, Luther Peppers, and Scott Driml. SECOND—Monika McGuire, Kristi Rennau, Angela Dibbern, and Mark Larson. THIRD —Debbie Rickert, Kristi Sanburg, Susan Monson, Brenda Snodgrass, Lynn Krolikowski, Linda Woods, Doyle Rathman, Chris Volf, Tamie Duncan. 2 One-act members-Monika McGuire, Kristi Rennau, Clay Leeper, and Scott Driml toast to the play's success. 3 Angela puts on her stage make-up before performing in the one-act play. 4 Clay Leeper takes a drink before dressing for the play. 5 Speech members going to state are Deb Rickert, Kristi Rennau, Lynn Krolikowski, and their loyal sponsor Mrs. Leet. 24