Universal Studios tour highlighted day four of ‘69 MHS band trip
CONTRIBUTED MATERIAL - Former Marshalltown High School band member Ann Stephens of Lawrence, Kan. contributed vintage T-R memorabilia chronicling 1969 Rose Bowl trip. PIctured is a group of male band members playing “Computer Quiz.” Original photos were taken by T-R reporter Lois Jacobs.
CONTRIBUTED MATERIAL - Former Marshalltown High School band member Ann Stephens of Lawrence, Kan. contributed vintage T-R memorabilia chronicling 1969 Rose Bowl trip. PIctured is three female band members after a shopping trip. Original photos were taken by T-R reporter Lois Jacobs.
CONTRIBUTED MATERIAL - Former Marshalltown High School band member Ann Stephens of Lawrence, Kan. contributed vintage T-R memorabilia chronicling 1969 Rose Bowl trip. PIctured is a group of male band members playing “Computer Quiz.” Original photos were taken by T-R reporter Lois Jacobs.
CONTRIBUTED MATERIAL - Former Marshalltown High School band member Ann Stephens of Lawrence, Kan. contributed vintage T-R memorabilia chronicling 1969 Rose Bowl trip. PIctured is three female band members after a shopping trip. Original photos were taken by T-R reporter Lois Jacobs.
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Editor's Note: This is the third of four articles featuring the Marshalltown High School band's 1969 trip to Anaheim, Calif. to play at Disneyland, before the Iowa Club in Long Beach, and at the Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena. Accompanying the group was Times-Republican reporter Lois Jacobs. The second installment centered on Dec. 30 activities, such as the television taping of a high school band competition where MHS placed second. The final installment runs Sunday.
A tour of Universal Studios and Marineland offered band, staff and chaperones a brief respite from practices and competition on day four -- Dec. 31 -- according to participant Ann (Schlesinger) Stephens of Lawrence, Kan. Meanwhile, some enjoyed the Charter House swimming pool, video games or went shopping. Stephens said that some band members stayed awake to watch the new year/decade come in, but were also expected to attend a 5 a.m. Jan. 1 breakfast.
Official Dec. 31 Schedule
Breakfast – 8 a.m.
Departure for Universal Studio Tour – 9 a.m.
Return to Charter House Hotel – 1 p.m.
Lunch – 1 p.m.
Departure for Marineland – 2 p.m.
Return to Charter House – 6 p.m.
Dinner – 8 p.m
"Thank you for continuing to post comments and memories on the Band's Facebook page – MHS 1970 Rose Bowl Band Reunion," wrote Stephens. She has encouraged others to share their personal memories and memorabilia on the band's Facebook page: MHS 1970 Rose Bowl Band Reunion. More than 60 band members have said they will be in Marshalltown for a reunion during the 2019 Oktemberfest. Contact her at ann-stephens@sbcglobal.net.