District Speech and Drama Wins Big in iirkyville
District tournament awards go to students Greg Bryson Bob Bastian Leann Brown Becky Forrest and Kim Forrest with first round Excellent and Superior ratings advancing nine entries to finals. Seven finalists including the duet will compete at the state level. one act play “Sorry, Wrong Number” directed by John Woodfin rated Excellent and placed second.
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Iirkyville
Greg Bryson
Bob Bastian
Brenda Mudd
Gara Guthrie
DeDe Luckaman
Kim Forrest
Leann Brown
Becky Forrest
Leann
Vocalists Receive Top Ratings at District Music Festival
Concert Choir under Gerald Valet earned four I ratings to achieve overall I in the District Music Festival April 6 and 7. The choir topped sight reading and performances by three judges. Individual I ratings went to Marty Bussen Sandy Tomlinson Lisa Gardner Penny Dearley and Girls Glee. Mixed Double Quartet earned a 3 rating. Freshman Choir performed for criticism only. Solos and ensembles earning I ratings to advance to the State Evaluative Music Festival next Saturday at MV Columbia include David Adams Jim McKitterick Beth Smithey and Boys Double Quartet. Concert Choir Madrigal also received a I rating.
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Gerald Valet
Marty Bussen
Sandy Tomlinson
Lisa Gardner
Penny Dearley
MV Columbia
David Adams
Jim MckKitterick
Beth Smithey
Madrigal
Four NHS Delegates to Attend State Convention
Four delegates have been elected to represent the Mexico Chapter of the National Honor Society at the State Convention on April 27 and 28. They are Randy Higbee Andy Tribble Bob Kennedy and Joan Balser. The event takes place on the Northwest Missouri State University campus in Maryville with Maryville High School hosting the sessions. Congressman Jerry Litton will speak and Robert Gant of the National Association of Secondary School Principals will assist NHS members and teachers with local school issues.
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Mexico
National Honor Society
Randy Higbee
Andy Tribble
Bob Kennedy
Joan Balser
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
Missouri
Maryville High School
Jerry Litton
Robert Gant
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Scrambled No Folders Title for Spring Production
The Vocal Music Department unveils its Spring Production on May 4 and 5 with the title Scrambled, No Folders. The idea emerged from the Concert Choir as a playful reflection of ingenuity and a break from tradition.
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Vocal Music
Vocal Music Department
No No a Million Times No and Scrambled No Folders Play
The mid 1920s farm setting for No No a Million Times No or Only a Farmer's Daughter features Nellie Quackenbush and Noble Hart amid a chorus of twelve. The production, Scrambled No Folders, stems from director Gerald Valet's Spring Choir choice with May 4 and 5 curtain calls and $1 admission for adults.
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Eskel Crawford
Bud Tompkins
Becky Thatcher
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Nellie Quackenbush
Big City
Noble Hart
Birdie Seed
Nellie
Amos Quackenbush
Iffy Cann
Emmeline
Stafford Blackman
Gwendolyn Finefeathers
Della
Ella
Kate
Musicians Earn Merits At Festival 1973
MHS students earned multiple ratings at the Spring District Music Festival held April 6 and 7. The Dixie Grey band directed by John Willer led with top ensemble ratings, while many individuals and ensembles earned one to three ratings. Proceeds from concessions supported the band trip to Nashville, Tennessee scheduled for April 26 to 28.
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MHS
John Willer
Dixie Grey Band
Dixie Greys
Ruth Miller
Nicki Hill
Laura White
Warren Cadwell
Drama II Picks Eleven for Next Year Squad
Eleven students named to the Drama II squad from tryouts for next year's class. Selected were Joe Beauchamp Rob Deason Tim Sutton Tim Wehlewald Kathy Erdel Cathy Foreman Gara Guthrie Jerene Meissert Fran Phillips Meri Reddick and Priss Singleton. Meri and Priss will attend Drama II again under Mrs. Jane Rankin, with the course focusing on tournaments and preparations for competition.
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Joe Beauchamp
Rob Deason
Tim Sutton
Tim Wehlewald
Kathy Erdel
Cathy Foreman
Gara Guthrie
Jerene Meissert
Fran Phillips
Meri Reddick
Priss Singleton
Meri
Priss
Jane Rankin
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Wzf
Gary Guthrie
NHS
Mexico High School
Valet
Dick Barnes
Drama II
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