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

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Jazz : (first row) Julie Schaffer, Wendy Wilson, Rachell Marquardt, Shelly Michelle Helmuth, Steve Schneider, Faith Chapman. Mark Reynolds, John Wie- Smith, Jenny Newell, David Killinger, (second row) Julie King, Renee Bates, Les zarek, Warren Erickson Lester, Nancy Johnson, (third row) Dan Reed, Pat Dulaney, Jamie Wallendaugh, Jazz 2: (first row) Robin Cashatt, Wendv Wolf. Chico Reed. Jill Jones. Harry Andy Laws. Jeff Strong, (third row) Kerri Bates. Tracy Chapman. Ruth Sibert. nd £er, David Killinger, (second row) Scott Dowers. Linda King. Crystal Panovich, Chris Miller 29

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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

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Choirs show much ability r Women ' s, Ninth Grade, and Concert Choir showed outstanding ability throughout the year. Their many hours of long practice prepared them for their many performances. Their performances included a fall, winter, and spring show. Concert Choir went on tour in March to the many different junior highs. They also took a trip to Minneapolis. Concert Choir attended large group contest. The last performances of all three choirs were the spring concert and graduation ceremony at Veterans Memor- ial Auditorium. Teri Manley (Above) finds something more interesting than her music. Concert Choir: (first row) D. Posey, J. Jones, E. Robb, C. Donlinger, C. Elliot, A. Brady, G. Miller, M. Johnston, M. Seals, D. Worthington, K. Bright, J. Schutte, R. Cariglino, C. Hien, S. Madden, P. Spring, B. Hutchinson, T. Manley, D. McGarey, M. Noble, P. Stamper, D. Esnough, J. Christy, P. Gfeller, R. Renkin, (fourth row) S. Chia, S. Marturello, A. Murphy, (second row) T. Triska, M. Oswalt, A. Cantrell, L. Thoermer, K. Chapman, D. Peavey, J.D. Lierow, J. Strong, D. Grove, S. Newton, (not Skidmore, K. Warrell, D. Young, G. Carnes, B. Friest, E. Clouse, D. Swinton, C. pictured) J. Crouse, J. Wiltsie, P. Sapp, A. Samaan, L. Amos. Craig, C. Cox, M. Duckworth, C. Portel, (third row) B. Cosnor, T. Wollesen, M. 30