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2007-08
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2006-07
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2005-06
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2004-05
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2003-04
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2002-03
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2001-02
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2000-01
  Attaché started their competition season on February 17th at Sullivan, IL with their 10th straight championship dating back to 1998. They also received the best Vocals, Combo, and Costumes awards. Next, they traveled to Center Grove H.S. on March 3rd and received 2nd Runner-Up. They finished their season at the Chicagoland Showcase on March 17th by being named Grand Champion and receiving the Best Vocals, Choreography, and Pit awards. Senior Jordan Carmean was the winner of the solo competition Attaché rounded out the year performing as the Honor Choir at the Orlando Showstoppers.

1999-00
  Attaché returned to the South Central Classic Show Choir Invitational in Homewood, Alabama, on February 26. The group placed first in three categories, Best Vocals, Best Choreography, and Best Overall Effect. Attaché was awarded Grand Champion. On March 18 the group went to Kendallville, Indiana where they competed at the Knight Edition Show Choir Invitational. Attaché brought home the Grand Champion trophy, winning Best Vocals as well as Choreography. To finish off the year on a high note, the group traveled to Ellettsville, Indiana, on April 8,where they competed in the Contest of Champions. Attaché again won a Grand Champion trophy winning best in three categories Best Vocals, Best Show, and Best Pit.

1998-99
  The competition season began on February 20 at the Singsational Show Choir Invitational at Highland High School in Anderson, Indiana. Attaché was awarded Grand Champion after receiving preliminary awards for Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Combo, and Best Male Soloist (Jon Steadman.) The next trip was to Birmingham, Alabama, for the South Central Classic at Homewood High School on February 27. After winning Best Vocals, Best Choreography, Best Overall Effect, and Best Combo, Attaché was named Grand Champion. On March 13, the group traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the Central Sound Classic at Lawrence Central High School. Named Grand Champion again, Attaché also won Best Vocals and Best Choreography. As an added bonus, the crowd there voted for the group to win the "Peoples Choice Award." The season ended on March 20, as Attaché competed in the Chicagoland Showcase at Rolling Meadows High School in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The group again received the Grand Champion Award, after winning preliminary awards for Best Vocals and Best Choreography. One fact that definitely needs to go down in this history is that the graduating seniors for this year have won the "Best Vocals" award at every single invitational they competed in during their High School career! This year's competition show began with "Don't Stop." The girls started the show in black fitted jackets with accent trimming around the neck and cuffs. When the jackets were removed for the second selection, "King of Swing," the girls were wearing black dresses with heavy silver beading, while the boys were in black pants, white shirts, black and white striped vests and spectator shoes. The girls started the next number, "Blue Moon" on red topped stools, while the boys went off stage to change into wonderful gray plaid jackets with black lapels, reminiscent of the 50's, and gave a rousing rendition of "Blue Moon" which brought the house down wherever they went! At this point, the girls came back on stage in stunning two piece dark red sequined dresses, strapless with rhinestone trimming, to begin the ballad "When Will Someone Hear/All I Know." The boys returned through wrought iron gates in the middle of the stage in three-quarter length black tux jackets over red sequined vests to finish the powerful ballad. The mood continued into the finale as everyone performed "Into the Fire."

1997-98
  Attaché’s designer, Mary Fehr, designed and made two-piece dresses for the girls made from metallic gold and bronze sequins on an ivory base.  The tops were cut low in the back with criss-crossed straps of doublewide rhinestones. The boys wore ivory tux pants and collar-less shirts, topped by vests made of matching sequin fabric.  The girls’ second costume was a black bugle-beaded dress trimmed with gold beads. The boys wore black tux pants, ivory shirt, ivory with black pinstripes tux jacket, and a black velvet vest.  To finish off the outfit, they changed into ivory and black spectator shoes.  Mary also made three white dresses with feather boa trim in the style of “The Supremes” for the girls’ number. The competition show consisted of the following numbers:  “Façade,” “In Your Eyes,” “The Impression That I Get,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “Into the Light/This Joint is Jumpin’.”  On February 21, Attaché traveled to Sullivan, Illinois, for the first competition of the year, finishing second place, after winning Vocal, Instrumental, and best male soloist awards.  The second competition was held on March 7, at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana, and Attaché was named Grand Champion, winning best vocals, best choreography, and best female soloist. On March 12 – 15, the group went to New York City, and had a wonderful time.  The highlight of the trip was being able to attend two Broadway shows, “Beauty and the Beast” and “Jekyl and Hyde.”  Memories were made that will last a lifetime.  The final competition of the year was held on March 28 at Edgewood High School in Ellettsville, Indiana.  Attaché was named Grand Champion.  Preliminary awards included best vocals, best show, best instrumental ensemble, and best male and female soloist.  As an added bonus, David Fehr, the director, was given a Lifetime Achievement Award.

1996-97
  Bright purple was the color Mary Fehr selected for this year's rhinestone-trimmed sequin dresses and vests. The boys, for the first time, wore white tux jackets as part of their costume. The second outfit for the girls was a skirt with a strapless top made out of black sequins. The competition show consisted of the following songs: "Seasons of Love," "What is Love," "If I Can't Love Her," "Guys & Dolls medley," "Any Man of Mine," "Separate Ways," and "Seasons of Love." The props were basically background signs which started as black background with bright red hearts, then became windows and finally a "Guys & Dolls" logo. In addition, Mary made fringed western-style jackets for the girls to wear in "Any Man of Mine." For the first competition on February 15, Attaché traveled to Anderson, Indiana, where they were awarded all preliminary trophies, as well as being named Grand Champion. Next came a return to Birmingham, Alabama, on February 22, for another sweep of preliminary awards and Grand Championship title. On March 12-13, Attaché participated in the Showstoppers International Invitational in Orlando as Honors Show Choir, where they performed twice. Along with their competition show, they performed several other numbers as well as singing with Andy Taylor for a special rendition of "Remember the Magic." The final competition was the premier location of Nashville, Tennessee, for a Showstoppers National Show Choir Invitational. Attaché was named Co-Grand Champion, thus becoming the only group to have won Showstoppers at every location--Anaheim, Chicago, Orlando, and Nashville.

1995-96
  This year has been called "The Golden Year" for more reasons than one. Probably the main reason is because of the beautiful gold sequin tops and skirts and vests that Mary Fehr designed and made for the group's second costume. The first dresses and vests were a navy blue sequin with beaded trim straps. The competition show had these songs: "One Song/Singasong," "It's Rainin' Men," "Singin' in the Rain," "Chaplin Walked Here," and "Gold." The first competition for Attaché was February 17 at the Sullivan Invitational in Sullivan, Illinois. All preliminary awards were given to the group, and they were named Grand Champions. Only one week later, Attaché traveled to Homewood High School in Birmingham, Alabama, where they again won all preliminary awards and were Grand Champions. In unprecedented fashion, Attaché took on TWO Showstoppers Invitationals--the first being in Chicago, Illinois, on March 15-16, and the second being in Orlando, Florida, on March 22-23. For the first time ever, a show choir was named Grand Champions at two Showstoppers sites in the same year! Also, they were the first school in history to capture all three Showstoppers Show Choir Invitational titles--Florida, California, and Chicago. The props for this year consisted of lampposts, umbrellas, raincoats with hoods, and beautiful "Hollywood Walk of Stars" reproductions in bright gold.

1994-95
  The costumes designed and made by Mary Fehr consisted of dark red sequin dresses and vests as well as black sequin tops and skirts for the girls and vests for the boys. The group actually had two different competition shows this year. Due to size limitations at the stage at Pearl River College in Poplarville, Mississippi, Attaché had another show prepared just for this competition on February 11, and won for the fourth straight year. The next competition was held on February 25 in Pekin, Illinois. They performed their full show with props for the first time, and were awarded the first runner-up trophy. On March 11, Attaché traveled to Indianapolis and were named Grand Champions of the Central Sound Classic at Lawrence Central High School. Along with all the preliminary awards bestowed by the judges, the group also won the "Peoples' Choice" award! The last competition of the year was at the Showstoppers International Competition at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. They were named first runner-up. The show consisted of the following songs: "Exodus/Make It Happen," "Somewhere/Circle of Life," "Steppin' to the Bad Side/Luck Be a Lady," "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man," and "Jump." The props this year were big dice on one side and combined to make a background of four aces and a joker.

1993-94
  Mary Fehr designed and made all the costumes, which included royal blue sequin dresses and vests andalso a second costume of bright red skirts and tops for the girls and vests for the boys. The costumes were combined during the patriotic number for a dramatic effect with painted background props of the "Stars and Stripes." The competition numbers for this year included "Promise of a New Day," "Star Spangled Banner," "Radio Medley," and "Ridin' The Storm Out." The same props that were painted red, white and blue on one side turned into huge jam boxes for the novelty number with "CD's" complete with the sliding disc changer for the girls to dance on top of! The competitions attended this year included Pearl River College in Poplarville, Mississippi, where they were named Grand Champions for the third year in a row. Next came the South Central Show Choir Invitational in Homewood, Alabama, on February 26. All preliminary awards were given to Attaché in being named the Grand Champion for the third consecutive year, making this their eighth consecutive win. On March 12, the group traveled to Illinois for the Mt.Zion Midwest Showchoir Invitational at Mt. Zion High School. Attaché's winning streak came to an end and they had to settle for the third runner-up trophy. On April 15 and 16, Attaché competed at the first Showstoppers International Competition at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The group dominated scoring in the preliminaries and received the nod of 9 out of 10 judges in the finals, defeating Mt. Zion, Illinois, and 10 other groups from across the nation.

1992-93
  This was the first school year that David and Mary Fehr took over Attaché. Mary designed the costumes, but had them made by The Ashford Collection. They were dark red sequins with rhinestone trim. The competition show included the following songs: "Roll with the Changes," "Leaning on a Lamppost," "Street of Dreams," "This Used to be My Playground," "How Far Can I Go?" and "Final Countdown." The competition schedule started on February 13 when they traveled to Pearl River College and brought home the first place trophy for the second year in a row. Next came the South Central Classic Show Choir Invitational in Homewood, Alabama, on February 27. They received all preliminary awards and scored a perfect 100 to win the Grand Champion Trophy for the second consecutive year. On March 13, Attaché traveled to Indianapolis for the Best of the Midwest Show Choir Invitational at Center Grove High School. Again, they were named Grand Champion, which brought their winning streak to a remarkable six straight! The last trip that year was to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where they were the Host Choir for the Showstoppers International Invitational March 24-27.

1991-92
  On February 15, Attaché competed in the Mississippi Show Choir Contest at Pearl River College in Poplarville, Mississippi. This was Attaché's first competition of the 91-92 year, and they came home first place winners. The South Central Classic Show Choir Invitational was held in Homewood, Alabama, on February 29. Attaché placed first in Choreography and Overall Effect and was the Grand Champion Winner. The culmination of the year came at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Attaché was one of fifteen show choirs selected to compete in the Showstoppers International Invitational on March 26-28. The choir won Grand Champion, as well as the pit receiving Best Instrumental Ensemble Award.

1990-91
  Attaché returned to the South Central Classic Show Choir Invitational in Homewood, Alabama, on February 23. The group placed first in Choreography and second Overall. The choir also competed in the Showstoppers International Invitational at Walt Disney Word in Orlando, Florida, on April 11-13. Attachéfinished in fourth place.

1989-90
  With almost half its performers being Sophomores, Attaché traveled to Homewood, Alabama, on February 24, and again came home the Grand Champion winners. Other awards included Overall Effect and Choreography. The Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Attaché was held on April 14. Participants enjoyed a dinner theater with performances by current and former members.

1988-89
  Attaché competed in the South Central Classic in Homewood, Alabama, on February 18. The group came home the Grand Champion winners and also won the Best Vocals, Best Choreography, and Best Overall Show. On April 26-30, the group traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete in the American Music Festival at Opryland. A second place finish, behind Findlay, Ohio, was given to Attaché.

1987-88
  In June, 1987, Attaché was invited to represent the State of Mississippi at the Young Americans National Show Choir Invitational in Hollywood, California. The majority of the 1987-88 school year was spent fund-raising for this event, which took place April 17-24, 1988. Twenty states were represented at the Young Americans Invitational and Clinton's Attaché was proud to bring home the following awards: 1st in Best Programming; 2nd in Vocal Excellence; 2nd in Showmanship; 3rd in Choreography and 3rd Overall. The group also prepared the Tara Show Choir Festival in Dixie, which was held March 12. Once again, the group was able to attain the coveted Grand Championship Award, as well as the Stage Crew Award and 1st place in Vocals.

1986-87
  This school year was an exciting one for Attaché. Once again, in March, the group traveled to Baton Rouge and brought home the Grand Champion trophy from the Tara Show Choir Festival in Dixie. In April, Attaché traveled northward to Nashville, Tennessee, and brought back the Grand Champion trophy from the American Music Festival.

1985-86
  In March, 1986, Attaché competed in the Showstoppers National Show Choir Competition in Chicago, Illinois. The students made countless friends and were very happy to return to the "sunny South" after placing third out of fourteen.

1984-85
  Attaché returned to the Tara Show Choir Festival March 2, where they were once again named Grand Champion. Bringing home the Vocal Award, the Show/Choreography Award, and Best Technical Crew Award made the previous weeks of work seem worthwhile. On April 27, the group traveled to Orlando, Florida, where they participated in the International Music Festival. During the years 1972 through 1985, Gold Medals were awarded to 6%, Silver Medals to 28%, Bronze Medals to 44%, and Medals of Merit were awarded to 15%. Attaché was honored by falling in the 6% category, receiving the Gold Medal at the Orlando Festival.

1983-84
  Attaché traveled to Louisiana on March 3 to compete in the First Tara Show Choir Festival in Dixie held in Baton Rouge. The group took six of seven first place trophies from a field of fourteen contestants from five different Southern states. The group emerged with the coveted Vocal Award, the Best Show/Choreography Award, and was proclaimed the Grand Champion Show Choir in the South.

1982-83
  The 1982-83 Attaché Show Choir was composed of forty performing members and returned to the Opryland Contest where it received a smashing 1st place and Grand Champion Award. The field of contestants broadened from the year before to 23 and represented 12 different states.

1981-82
  In April of 1982, Attaché received its first award--3rd place out of fourteen competing at the Opryland's American Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee. When the awards were announced, a proud principal leaned to the director and said, "We'll come back next year and win the whole thing!"

1980-81
  The Clinton High School Attaché Show Choir was formed in September, 1980, by Winona Costello. The first show was composed of 62 members, and was one of the largest dancing and singing groups in the South. During the next year, Attaché dropped its size to 52, with sophomores composing two-thirds of the group.


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