Yorktown High School - Episode Yearbook (Yorktown, IN)

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Long hours pay off for Choral Department When you ' re backstage you can tell when the curtain is about to open because t ' s so silent. There ' s so much excitement and electrictiy that if you were to touch someone sparks might fly, admitted Choir President Londa Shively. But when the curtains opened audiences were entertained with the singing and danc- ing talents of the Yorktown High School Choral Department. This year Swing Incor- porated, Modernaires and the Tiger Con- nection showed off their talents and skill in the Variety Show, at Spring Rhythms, on Carnival Day, and other various perfor- mances such as a Christmas Concert at Muncie Mall. Performing for entertainment and enjoy- ment of others was not the only thing ac- complished by the 1982-83 Choral Depart- ment. The three choirs, competing in their first contest at Ball State, received several first places in Divisions I, II and III in both solo and ensemble performances. Moder- naires traveled to Butler University, to com- pete in the State Solo-Ensemble Contest where they received a first place in Division I. Competing in the Watseka Swing Choir Invitational at Watseka, Illinois, Swing In- corporated was one of the seventeen swing choirs chosen to compete. Swing Inc. placed 8th. Modernaires and Swing Inc. combined their talent s at a choir contest in Wabash where they received a Division I first place rating. Where do the choirs get their talent and skill? Practice, Practice, Practice! When we prepare for a show the practices last until the whole show is perfect, admitted Freshman Lisa Huffman. All the time and effort put into choir really pays off. Starting with day one some of the kids are really backward about get- ting on stage, and in the end you can tell they really love it! commented Choir direc- tor JoAnne Keesling. Looking back on the 82-83 choir year, Junior Bret Cook admitted, The best thing 1 like about choir is me! Swing, Inc. — Row 1: J. Fahl, J. Cargile, L. Murdock. Row 2: T. Walker, M. Beuoy, R. Davis. Row 3: T. Walker, L. Freeman, A. Williams, C. Owens, A. Marsh. Row 4: D. Hershey, T. Mills, T. Couch, D. Brown. Row 5: K. Williams, C. Coulon, D. Jaderston. Row 6: D. Fullenwider, E. Henderson, B. Cook. Modernaires— Row 1: N. Sears, M. Kalley, K. Swin- sick, B. Southerland, M. Daniel, D. Replogle. Row 2: D. Snodgrass, H. Mitchell, C. Taylor, L. Valos. K. Debord, A. Goodpaster, M. Aul, A. Masters. Row 3: M. Stout, J. Shaw, R. Collins, G. Raymond, C. Cooper, N. Rudbeck, L. Shively, A. Hall, B. McDonald. Watch out Gene Kelley and Fred Astaire here come Sophomores Dave Hershey and Todd Walker learning some fancy footwork to That ' s Where the Music Takes Me. Ten minutes to potty break as choir members grin and bear it during a 16 hour marathon rock-a-thon to raise money for uniforms.

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Rotate your hips junior Swing Inc. member Teresa Mills, as she stretches her dancing muscles before learning new choreography. Just taking a breather from a weeknight choir prac- tice of singing and dancing is Freshman Jeni Shaw. t l • C £1 • x m Out of everything in choir I think I like the shows the most. It ' s a lot of hard work before hand, but it all pays off when we perform. — Lisa Valos 9 Tiger Connection — Row 1: A. Cargile, J. Crisman, D. Blink, L. Huffman, J. Carey, K. McNew. Row 2: R. Henderson, J. Greer, S. Gibson, J. Freeman, D. Mon- roe, J. Newhart, A. Patterson, M. Godwin, M. Burton.

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Kallida members paint town Grrreat!! best sums up a highly suc- cessful year for a truly active club, as Kal- lida contributed to the annual Homecoming parade with the familiar face of Tony the Tiger devouring his favorite Frosted Reb- els . Art is fun, creative and a good way to make friends. boasted Mrs. Marilyn T Triplett, art teacher and Kallida sponsor. She couldn ' t be more right as Kallida mem- bers loaded the bus on Halloween and Christmas and traveled to downtown York- town. Equipped with paints, brushes and plenty of warm clothes, the club members embarked on their annual window painting spree. In addition to painting the town, Kal- lida also sponsored the popular Nickel pitch and ever famous Dart Throw on Carnival Day in March. Club members also traveled to Ball State University for a sculp- ture and drawing exhibit. Kallida ' s officers included President Sheri Dillard, senior; Vice-President Eric Rahe, senior; Treasurer Stephanie Bean, ju- nior; and Secretary Debbie Williams, sen- ior. Art classes and clubs were not the only creative outlet for talented students. Oper- ating a lathe, drawing house plans or just learning to repair automobile parts are only a portion of what Industrial Arts classes have to offer. Junior Rick Harris commented, Draft- ing will help me in my vocational field. That same idea was echoed by Industrial Arts instructor Willard Cheatham when he justified, . . . even if it ' s for a practical or vocational use, these classes come in handy. Useful, handy experience has many gains for Soph- omore Jane Uptgraght, as she demonstrates latch hooking in he fifth hour art class. Kallida Row 1 : S. Bean, M. Triplett, E. Rahe, S. Oil lard. D. Willian 5. Pc ■■ 2: M. Smiley, J. Newhart, C. Ellison, N. Williams R Godwin, L. Sorrell Row 3: L. Stevens Perry, L. Hargis, J Crisman, M. Bailey. Row A. f. K. Huffman, L Huber, K. McCarthy, D. Bi n erg. Row 5: M. Dud ley, H. Chalfant ft Industrial Arts