One of the Best Approximately eighty members make up one of the best bands Prairie High School has seen in the last five years, according to Bill Henley, who directed the band during the 1980-81 school year. Most of the band members part i c i p a t e d i n s m a l l g r o u p vocal/instrumental contest, which was held here at Prairie this year. The groups and soloists received 23 division one ratings, 11 division two ratings, and 2 division three ratings. This year the band took a spring tour to Decorah, Cresco, and Fayette to perform for other students and prepare for contest. The trip helped the band but was also relaxing, according to Mr. Henley. Members of the band also participated in pep bands, variety shows, student assemblies, half-time shows, concerts, and a trip to Adventure Land for one of the toughest competitions in the state. Above Right: Laurie Schwab, Lori Bowersox, Don Shramek, perform with the orchestra to make the musical a success. Below Right: Joyce McCrea and Patty Smyth rehearse for the spring tour. Gerald Shepard, and Craig Carlson Below: Trumpet players Bruce Kimpston, Patti Stallman, Karen Neal, and Tima Whalen perform during the halftime show. 112 Band.
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