Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Concert Band (first row) Peggy Gracey, Rene Rob, Julie Pratt, Susan King, row) Susan Halstead, Scott Crowley, Matt Arndt, Steve Stodden, Paul His- Brandy Hutchison, Carrie Bates, Angie Miksell, Robin Cashett, (second row) cocks, Joe VanHaecke, Scott Tomlison, Ruth Seibert, Chris Miller, Pete Else, Amy Schroder, Melissa Young, Sherri Dickey, Nichole Jennings, Wendy Liv- Tracy Chapman, Penny Coffin, Jeff Snyder, Carl Combs, Mike Gies, Andy ingston, Niky Atkinson Jackie Kluth, Pam Vanderly, Anette Rice, Chris Laws, Tim Clark, (fourth row) Linda King, Cindy Schaffer, Jeff Strong, Brent Beattie, Tammy Breckenridge,JodyMcGee,Abby Holmes, Dawn Remele, (third Robinson, Troy Daniels, Ben Handsacker, Mark Clark, David Killinger. Prep Band (first row) Mark Rushton, Art Olson. Dav id Castellano. (second row) John Mascaro. Chris Power, Scott Richardson. Scott Lester. Mr. David Killinger. Travis Johnson. 27

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Concert, Prep Bands swing with new talent Concert Band, under the direction of David Killinger, performed at the annual Holiday and Spring Concerts. Concert Band combined with Wind Ensemble at the end of the year to play for Commencement Services. Prep Band met second hour to practice and polish their musical skills in the hope of making Concert Band the following year. Although few in number, Prep Band members were strong in pride. Mark Rushton (top left), toots his saxaphone for Mr. Killinger. David Killinger (top right), shows the band how it ' s done, (center), Scott Lester, John Mascaro, David Castellano, and Mark Rushton practice hard in the band room. Scott Lester (lower left), got the beat at band practice. Scott Richardson watches Mr. Killin- ger s tempo. 26

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Jazz Band gets everyone fired up for a pep assembly jazz Band, Orchestra display many talents in achieving success Jazz Band and Orchestra had a successful year. Jazz Band topped off the year by win- ning the Tri State Jazz Band Championship. Competition for the Tri State Jazz Band Championship was held in Sioux City, Iowa, where they competed against 65 other bands from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Winning in all categories of the tournament they were also awarded first in class and best band. Jazz Band also competed in the State of Iowa Jazz Contest which was held in Iowa City. Jazz Band stayed busy while not at con- tests by playing during pep assemblies and at all the boys and girls basketball games. Orchestra dropped down a few members this year but didn ' t drop in talent. Orchestra is a very musical group which is composed of three levels of string. Orchesrta is open to all string players. Orchestra is directed by Janet Farnam. »v 91 • 1 1 Orchestra: (first row) Dale Keho, (second row) Frank Peterson, Amy McCoy, (third row) Cyndi Gaulde, Julie Cherry, Keri Davidson, Janet Farnam, Lisa Leo, (fourth row) Rhonda Williams, Brenda Clift, Holly Norto (fifth row) Teri Jenkins 28