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

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1 Young new Railettes gain school ' s respect In their first year, the Railettes were successful as a combined dance and flag group. The team, consisting of 29 members, performed well with the Marching Band in October at the Marching Band Competition held in Cedar Rapids. They received a division 1 rating, both there and at the State Marching Band Contest in Ames the following week. Two members from either dance or flag are eligible to try out for the Miss Drill Team of Iowa Competi- tion. Maria Endres and Charice Long took part in dance, with Long winning second place. Desira John- son and Amy Smidt entered the flag division. Performing at the State of Iowa Drill Team Contest in December, the team received a 2 rating for their performance to the song Venus, and a 1 rating for performing to Boy in the Box. The Drake Relays Parade started off the spring marching season. The team also marched at Veisha in Ames and in the Pella Parade in May. Along with the combined efforts of various mem- bers, team captain Diana Daghestani, a junior, chor- eographed dances such as Super Band Rap, Hello, and Good Love. 1. Maria Endres and Charice Long pose gracefully after their Indi- viduals ' performances. 2. Maria Endres and Denise Gustafson make beautiful music together at the Christmas party. 3. Gina Daghestani and Desira Johnson show off the trophy they received at Marching Auxilaries Camp at I.S.U. 4. Diana Daghestani roughs it up at the Homecoming assembly. 5. The Railettes perform their high-kicks at the State Marching Contest. 6. Desira Johnson and Amy Smidt display poise at the Individuals ' Contest. 22 4

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1. The crowd rises to its feet as the Drum Line performs. 2. The Railettes perform their carefully orchestrated dance routines. 3. The student body watches intently as the Railettes set up for another performance. 4. Mark Fargo and Noel Brdicko get blindfolded for a sneaky trick played on them by the Railettes. 5. Shirley Hurd, Vice-principal Al Graziano, Christy Nicholson, Angie Cave, and Cheerleader sponsor Irene Bond plan a pep assembly. 6. Kristie Davis and Gina Miller cheer the crowd on with another spectacular rendition of Kowasaki! 21

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The Railettes: (first row) Sarah Bradshaw, Brandy Dhabalt, Melissa Campero, row) Tori Soda, Shannon McAninch, Desira Johnson, Angie Irons, Denise Tricia Olson, Seung Chae, Deena Cemore, Cindi James, Shae Angus, Nikole Jones, Jennifer Holton, Charice Long, Pam Vanderley, Chris Zlotnik; (fourth Knight; (second row) Carrie Hon, Stephanie Walter, Patty Egenberger, Vicki row) Kelly Egenberger, Denise Gustafson, Amy Smidt, Diana Daghestani, Carter, Cheryl Cropp, Dawn Rector, Carrie Meline, Trina Wheeler; (third Gina Daghestani, Keely Egenberger, Maria Endres. 23