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Members of the concert band take a
breaR during their rehersal. Hours of
praccice helped make performances suc-
cess ful. (0. Rothfuss)

Success Finds

Musicians in the

Spotlight

-Jennifer Hueftle-
pep rallies. concerts. and competi- ·'The trip was the best: the whole
tions. band worked as a unit and there-
ayer scored the winning The marching band had much su lt impressed even the mem- 1
and the stands rose sucess in competition. They re- bers. ··
ex ment. in the back- ceived a second place at the River The orchestra had a successful
The winter concert holds a common ground the band played the school City Round-up parade. an Excel- year as well. The orchestra perfor-
theme of battle music taken from a peri- song For most. this was the fame lent at the state marching band. mend at the concerts. Distric mu-
od of time. the idea of the th eme unites that the band received. but with a and a superior at the Plattesmouth sic contest. and a combined clinic
the concert (D. Rothfuss) new success of their own. they competitions. with Millard South. The clinic was
found that they were the ones her- The highlight of the year was a directed by the Professor of Music
Before the stands fill. the marching band alded. trip to Canada to compete at the at the University of St . Louis. Se-
members arrive at the game. Junior Kris - Rarely recognized for their ded- Red River Exhibition. The interna- nior Stacy Friedlund said. "The
ta Scpwarting eats her su pper before ication to the school. the band tional band contest proved what clinic was very insightful."
marching. (0. Rothfuss)
practiced year long. Having one of talent the band had as the band Together the program shared
the longest seasons of all activities won the first place trophies in con- success by having more students
the band had 60 performances at cert. parade. and field compet- accepted to the All State Band
football and basketball games. etion. Senior Laura Penney sa id. than any school in the state.<~~~~!