Wyandotte High School - Quiverian Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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SYMPHU Y IIHIIHESTIU-l by Mildred Swim Open the door of room 271 any day of the week during third hour and you will find the Wyan- dotte High School Symphony Orchestra. Composed of eighty-five members, the group plays for many varied events among which are: plays, National Honor Society, Baccalaureate service, variety show and annual spring concert. Under the direction of Mr. R. A. Samuelson the orchestra takes one out of town trip a year. Another highlight of the year was the combined orchestra and band Christmas party held in the music room. The officers for the orchestra are: president, Bob Palmerg vice-president, George Mc- Nuttg secretary, Carol Bralyg treasurer, David Graves, sergeants-at-arms, Hulen jenkins and Bob Hay. Violins, from lelt to right: Lois Davis, George McNutt. Marie Reece. Marilyn Gunderman, Bonnie Erickson, Virginia Richards, Carol Prime, Ruth Ackley, Maryann Herold, Gail Marsh, Bob Westfall, julia Ann Herrick, Bob Huddleston, Boyd Leighow, j. R. Shuck, jerry Howard, Kenneth Carpenter, Elvira Rameriz, Virginia Gambel, Nicki Economy, Cleda Medley, Eddie Neiman, Leonard May, Bonnie Twitchell, janet Nowin, Harold Smith, Dora Sue Twitchell, T. j. Gibson, Gary Merrit, Francis Darr, jim McCoy, Billy Caton, Henry Bruner Pete Marquez. Flutes: jere Hodshire, Lois Holmes. Oboe: Harold Short. Cello: Bob Palmer, Patsy Hartman, Barbara Gerba, Audrey Anderson, Mary Francis Chop, jim Rhodes, Carol Hanson, Gracie Hale, Ruth Snyder. Clarinets: janet Cathell, Dee Ann Hutchings, Norma Rees, Richard Grove, jerry Ayers, Char- lene Smithhisler. Violas: Hulen jenkins, Caroline Soule, Karen Easley, George Thomas, john Samuelson, Bill Haught, Marjorie Roberts, Carol Anderson at the piano. Horns: David Graves, Theron Bynum, Kenneth Ball. Trumpets: Eddie Coleman, Bob Hay, jim Pickering. Basson: Ben Uhlig. Trombones: O. j. Meng, Dick Mathis, Gary Olsen, Carl Boxley, Richard Mountford. Mr. Samuelson, conductor. Bases: jan jackson, Kenneth Howard, julia Everett, Harold McPherson, Rollie Harvey, Sandra Grant, jim McKeinze. Percussion: Charles Christenson, Bill Maxon, Don Kruger. ., A-fa K i

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. t ,,,- , . .. VN, EU IIEHT Bll by Mildred Swim Clarinets from left to right: Ben Uhlig, Richard Grove, jim james, Connie Capp, Doris Gage, Mildred Swim, Donna Hampton, Charlene Smithhisler, Danise Proctor, Bill Hoover, jesse Harris, Tom Pike. Horns: David Catlett and Kenneth Ball. Flutes: Barbara Capell, Shirley Lea, Lois Holmes. Oboe: Harold Short. Baritones: Ron Christison, Gary Olsen, Ronnie Oldham. Trumpets: Eddie Coleman, jim Pickering, Bob Mancuso, Dick Catlett, Ronald Cranor, Don Downes, Bob Collins, Bill Hargrave, Bob Harbison, Ronald Carlson, Duane Wyatt, Ronald Salts, Paul Corbett. Saxaphones: Terry Williams, Pete Marquez, Eddie Yount, Gary Strole, Salvador Rodriguez, George Hand, Harold Baughn, Dennis Park, Bill Bright, jimmy Porch, Fred Shaumeyer. Trombones: Richard Mountford, O. J. Meng, Don Holder, Verne Davis, Dick Mathis, Charles Moore, Larry Tharp, Beverly Bicknell, Paul Plank, Dale Barber. Mr. Samuelson. Majorettes: Loberta Breeze, Carol Speckling, Jetta Sanders, Janette Sanders, Betty Terbovich. Percussion: jo Ann Garrity, Cecil Rudolph, Virginia Gambel, Virginia Richards. Basses: Dick Coleman, Bob Palmer, jim McKenzie. Paul Andrews. Drums: Shirley Caton, Bob White, Billy Maxons, Don Conner, jim Morris, Bob Thomann, Carol Pauley, Don Kruger. Eighty pair of marching feet belonging to the members of the Wyandotte Band in their snappy grey and scarlet uniforms, play a very important part in school activities. They play for football games, basketball games and pep assemblies. The band made colorful appearances and left good impressions at the American Royal Parade, Oklahoma Day at the Royal, Fire Prevention Parade, graduation exrcer- cises, and their spring concert. They take one trip out of town a year. This year they traveled to the Lawrence-Wyandotte game where they participated in the half time activities. The band is under the direction of R. A. Samuelson. Ol:f-ICGYS for the band are: president, Jim Jamesg vice-president, Don Downes: secretary, Jetta Sandersg treasurer, Paul Corbett: sergeants-at-arms, Terry Williams and Pete Marquez. Mr, Samuelson also teaches music theory and beginning band, orchestra and strings. The man- agers assisting Mr. Samuelson are Richard Grove, Don Downes, Eddie Coleman, Richard Mountford, Jere Hodshire and Harold Short.

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lIllPPELI.l-l IIHUIH by Marie Reece Back FOW, left to right: Richard Ottens, Dick Van Hooser, Francis Rath, Dean Patterson, Bruce Ford, Victor Giit, -Emi BFZISY, Paul Anglen, joe Poje, jimmy Goss, jerry Bradbury, jerry O'Neill, Wayne Katz, Bob Chanowski, Rudy ras ovrc . Third row: Marjorie Ross, Kathleen Stimac, Nancy Forrester, Ann Reid, Mary Pike, Sue Taylor, Nellie Siscoe, Carol Dragosh, Shirley Speaks, Mary Wardlow, Shirley Wright, Carol Loe, Sandra Parish. Second row: Carol Haworth, Betty Shaffer, Doris Cleveland, Dorothy Seraiin, Arlene Lelfler, Pat Amsrud, Miss Theis, Carol Braly, Virginia Leaton, Sylvia Ring, Marlene Wade, Georgia Smith. A First row: jo Donna Hartig, Doris Howerton, Pat Lister, jeane Collins, Betty Schmidt, jo Beth Ellis, Patty Greenlee, Barbara Moser, Viola Bond, Shirley Kling, Deane Collins. Many enjoyable programs were presented again this year by the vocal music department which con- sists of the A Cappella Choir, a Girls' Ensemble, and the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs. Working with the instrumental music department, the traditional Christmas program was presented to the student body. Other programs of solos, duets and appearances by the Girls' Ensemble were enjoyed by the school and community. The Variety Show was also a highlight of the year. The vocal music department is under the direction of Miss Marguerite Theis. AECUMPANISTS Left to right: janet Witkins, Margie Ross, Barbara Gerber, Betsy Shankland, David Chelesnik, Carol Braly, jo Beth Page 30 Ellis, jeane Collins, judy Cross.