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

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Band earns eighth No. 1 State rating All those early morning practices finally paid off for the 180 members of the Marching Band. Starting at 6:45 a.m. on the first day of school the members of the Band, Drill Team, Baton Twirlers and Flags were on the practice field working away. Because they worked so hard they received a number one rating at state contest held at East High School. This was the eighth consecutive T rating they received. They also received a ' l ' rating at the McDonalds contest and the drumline received the most outstand- ing drumline award. These students also participated in the Drake Relays Parade, Pella Tulip Festival Parade and the Veisha Parade in Ames. They left for Hawaii June 5 to march in the King Kamehameha Day Parade, to which only two schools from the continental United States were invited. Drum Line (top left) rocks the pep assembly. Marching Band (top right) struts their stuff. Band performs (center at state competi- tion. Marching Band (right) entertains a large audience at Hut- chens Stadium. Majorettes (opposite page, top right) Gina Daghestani and Des- ira Johnson add zest to band performances. Drum major (top right) Julie Schaffer leads the band. Band and field performers assemble for state competition at East High School. 24

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% ft f Instrumental groups receive top honors Concert Band, under the direction of David Killinger, per- formed at the annual holiday and spring concerts. Concert Band and Wind Ensemble combined at the end of the year to play at Commencement ceremonies. Prep Band members met second hour to gain extra practice time in the hope of making Concert Band the following year. Jazz Band received many awards for excellence, including top honors. The Band was recognized for being one of the top jazz bands in their district. Jazz Band also performed well at the State Jazz Contest held at the Civic Center in April. if i Concert Band: (first row) Vicki Boone, Wendy Livingston, Venessa Bauer, Amy Schroeder, Julie Pratt, Tiffany Johnson, Carlin White, Susan King, Gerald Caliguri, Pam Vanderly, Cammie White, Paula Gulusrie, and Jodi McGee. (second row) Nikki Jennings, Stacy Sivers, Lorrie Johnson, Kristina Hartman. Holly Harrison, Avvana Lockey, Sarah Bradshaw, Marty Haus, Shirley Day. Paula Rushton. Jennifer Gather- cole, Angie Micksell, Melissa Friend, Tammy Breckenridge, Dawn Remel, Stephanie Morano, Dawn Sellers, and Michelle Crees. (third row) Mike Blackburn, Scott Crow- ley, Steve Stodden, Seth Else, Paul Hiscocks, Dee Ann Walker, Jeff Roth, Scott Thomlinson, John Mascaro, David Van Arkel. Jenny Roc, Chad Reynolds, Chris Bunce, Jeff Snydek, Carl Combs, Sandy Laws, Randy Dost, and Tim Clark, (percus- sion) Linda King, John Fillman, Deb Gamble, Dave Hibbs, Tom Sherman, Ben Handsacker, Brent Robinson, Malt Sanford, Tina Fazio, and Director David Killinger. DeeAnn Walker (far above) plays her sax.