PAGE FOUR                                                                      NEO-D-KAN                                                                          MAY 28, 1963

HISTORY

 

And now that hot September day in 1957 seems like only yesterday. Only yesterday that 62 small, searching seventh graders roamed the halls of NHS for the first, but certainly not the last time. This ,searching band seemed to be led by Kent Sutherland, who was aided by Mike Smalley. Linda Barney recorded directions that were given to the band, as Dorothy Bretches collected any spare nickels for use in the candy machine. Phil Griffith represented the band at conferences held for the good of the school.

 

The band, though the smallest of its type, had representatives in many organizations, with 25 in Y-teens, 17 in Hi-Y, 14 in orchestra, 26 in band, and 20 in Pep Club. Eight boys were out for basketball.

 

Although an active bunch, time was taken for some studying. Leading the geniuses of the class were Sarah Weems and Allen Zadorozny.

 

The band increased to 66 as classes resumed in 1958, and the increase became apparent when the eighth grade leaders were chosen. Max Sweeney now led, followed closely by Larry Carver. Connie Bryant attempted to record happenings, while Kent Sutherland tried to find enough pennies to make up for candy losses. Allen Zadorozny attended any meetings of vital importance to the group. Twenty-eight representatives were found in Y-Teens, with 21 in Hi-Y, five in Science Club, four in Science Seminar, 18 in orchestra 13 in band, and 18 in Pep Club. Seven boys were out for basketball and finished the season in a tie for  first place in the Junior High Tri‑Valley League.

 

Several of the members proved outstanding and were chosen to represent the band in the Jr. High Who's Who. Max Sweeney seemed to be outstandingly courteous; Connie Bryant, a good sport; and Kent Sutherland, a good citizen.

 

Sarah Weems and Kent Sutherland represented the intelligent members of the band.

 

The band again made its presence felt, even though it had now become the Jr. High of NHS. As it entered the ninth grade in 1959, its number increased to an unbelievable 71. This increase made no great difference in the leaders. Allen Zadorozny, who was aided by Max Sweeney, became the leaders. This time Larry Carver tried to record happenings. Connie Bryant pondered for hours over the finances of the band, while Kent Sutherland represented the group at the council meetings.

 

Lavonne Hicks led 15 followers into Y-Teens and Kent Sutherland led 13 into Hi-Y. Science Seminar had five members, while A Cap counted the pennies for the magazine sale. David Glynn acted as peacemaker between the group and the supreme council, to which Kent Sutherland had been elected assistant leader.

 

Twenty-two girls joined Y-Teens, while 13 boys joined Hi-Y. Seventeen members were in Concert Choir, 14 in. Girls' Glee, five in Men's Ensemble, eight in Mixed Ensemble, and 12 in the Jr. Girls' Ensemble. Eight played in the orchestra, nine in band, and four in Echoes. One member was in Library Club, four on The Bluestreak Staff, 16 in FHA, six in FFA, 16 in Footlights Club, two in Science Club, and 20 in Pep Club, with Sue Reed leading their cheer & Sue Reed was chosen queen over the football season, while Mary Anne Stevenson was chosen queen over the basketball season. Linda Barney also reigned over basketball season as a princess.

 

Twelve members of the group were on the football team as they finished in second place in the Tri-Valley League. The eight members out for basketball helped lead the team to a Christmas Tournament Championship, a league co-championship, and second place in the Regional Tournament.

 

The band produced some especially industrious people in Marsha Reynolds and Paul Mennemeyer for Sr. High Who's Who. But those receiving the scholastic awards were Pat Varner and David Glynn.

 

The band set a new record for the annual magazine sales with Marsha Reynolds and Mary Anne Stevenson as high salesmen.

 

Several attempts were made, with quite successful results, for public entertainment, first featuring the play Terror in the Suburbs, then a "Roman Holiday" and an evening of fun and dancing.

 

Outstanding honors were bestowed upon worthy band members as Marsha Reynolds received the Crisco Homemaking Award, Paul Mennemeyer attended the Senior Science Academy, Kent Sutherland and Allen Zadorozny went to Boys' State, Lavonne Hicks and Diana Osburn went to Band Camp, Mary Anne Stevenson and Sue Reed went to Girls' State, Marsha Reynolds went to the National Science Summer School, and Diana Osburn received the Myers Annual Award.

 

Kent Sutherland, Max Sweeney, Dean Cook, David Glynn, Sam Hare, Danny Hoobler, Larry Carver, Connie Bryant, James Head, Paul Mennemeyer, Allen Zadorozny, and D. A. Vandaveer represented the band at the meetings of the Rotary Club.

 

The last year together began in late August of 1962, with nine months ahead of this, the Senior Accapella had ten, Girls' Glee-ten, orchestra-13, band-16, FHA-20, and FFA-six. Sue Reed, Linda Brady, Marsha Reynolds, and Marilyn Smith led 19 Pep Club members, including President Patsy Shepherd, in supporting the teams. Two members were in Footlights Club. The male members of the band showed signs of greater things to come as the 25 who were playing football, and the 12 who were playing basketball, swept to League Championships in both sports.

 

The band again produced some outstanding members. It seems that Sue Reed and Allen Zadorozny were good sports, Marsha Reynolds spent some time studying, Mary Anne Stevenson was polite to everyone, and Kent Sutherland was a good citizen.

 

The class intelligence shined through as Sarah Weems and Allen Zadorozny were honored by the BPW and the Rotary clubs.

 

Half way through the ordeal, the band again assembled in the halls of NHS. As Sophomores, they were now legally declared members of 'the Sr. High. The decline in number began to show, for there were now 70 members. The choice of leadership changed for this nine month stretch, as Linda Barney, led the way. Dean Cook offered what assistance he could, and Diana Osburn took notes. Grady Price made attempts to collect revenue, and Patsy Shepherd marched off to council meetings.

 

The entrance into Sr. High was marked by 17 girls joining Y-Teens, 15 boys joining Hi-Y, eight in Science Club, 15 in Concert Choir, 14 in Girls' Glee, four in Madrigal, two in Brass Choir, two in String Quartet, five in Echoes, 12 in orchestra ,' and eleven in band. One member joined the Bluestreak Staff, 20 the FHA, six the FFA, 21 the Footlights Club, and 15 the Pep Club, as Sue Reed helped to lead in cheering the teams on to victory. Fourteen boys went out for football and nine showed up for basketball.

 

The band had some intelligent ones, for Nancy Robey and Paul Mennemeyer received scholastic awards for outstanding grades.

 

Special honors were bestowed on Paul Mennemeyer and Marsha Reynolds in the form of Grand Prizes from the Junior Academy of Science and to Jean Briles with the Crisco Homemaking Award.

 

With only one-third of the journey remaining, the band, now promoted to the rank of Juniors, crowded into the halls in the late August of 1961. Nine members had dropped out., not desiring to finish the journey, thus leaving only 61 members. Mary Anne Stevenson now led the group, assisted by Max Sweeney. Allen Zadorozny recorded happenings of significance, while Lavonne Hicks

 

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