Arlington High School - Simba Kali Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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hearse for a competition. It took many hours of hard work to prepare for field shows and parades. RILLIANCE EARLY MORNING PRACTICE HELPS STUDENTS TO SHINE BRRIINNGG! The alarm clock sounded ... no mom, it ' s too early. Some band members had to get up as early as 5:30 A.M. to get to school on time for their zero period class; Wind En- semble at 7:00 A.M. Actually it ' s not that bad. It makes us feel kind of special since Mr. Kruger is willing to come to school early just for our class, commented Christi Warner. Why not just have it as a normal class during school? Having it before school al- lows more people to partici- pate and still take academic classes. It would not fit into a lot of people ' s schedules as a normal class, explained Mr. Kim Kruger, the band di- rector. This was Mr. Kruger ' s first year at Arlington after teaching at Yucaipa High School for seven years. Be- sides Wind Ensemble, he taught Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Music Survey. He said that his first year here, Has been pretty smooth. There haven ' t been any ma- jor problems since I teach a program pretty similar to Mr. Downs (the former band director). During football season, the marching band had a lot of activities with performing in half-time shows at the home games and many competitions. It ' s really ex- citing at the competitions, and we got to go places. The Lester Oaks Competition was the most fun, because we did so well, said flute player, Peggie Proper. For Terry Hsaio, it ' s a little bit different. I find it more en- joyable playing at the foot- ball games, because there is too much pressure at com- petitions. In two years, the band will be getting new uniforms with a different style. Mr. Kruger explained that the present uniforms are ten years old and it ' s time for a change when the funds are avail- able. Our uniforms aren ' t that great, but they ' re bet- ter than a lot of schools, said Suzie Genovese. The band competed in field tournaments and pa- rades. They had to pay an entrance fee to participate, but the Booster Club raised money to pay for everything else. At Norwalk, they took 2nd place; at La Habre, 1st place; at Los Altos, 4th place; at the West Covina Field Competition, 2nd place; and at the Lester Oaks Band Review, the Gold- en Pride took 2nd place in the field competition and 1st place in most of the music awards for class A bands. Allen Lehman, the drum major, summed up the year, Leading the Golden Pride Band was an enjoyable ex- perience. No matter what the situation, they were a great group to work with. by Kris Cassias SHOWING FLUTE EXPERTISE, Do- reen Uebel, Kristin Reed, Debbie Ash, and Cheri Dishno play at a football game. The band played at all the home football games and performed in half-time shows. EXPLAINING THE MUSIC. Mr. Kim Kruger instructs Allen Lehman, drum major. This is Mr, Kruger ' s first year teaching at Arlington. BAND 27 V

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BAND PLAYING THEIR TRUMPETS, Scott Burke, Eric Lucerno, David Showalter, and Scott Grenier re- ' ' mr ' f Front row: Kami Blood, Sylvia Marquez. 2nd row: Irma Arena, Kim Mozer, Jennifer Grundel. Mercy Alonzo. Karen Lynaugh. Shelfey Romer. Lia Bedrosian, Lori Threadgold. Amy Bayer, Allen Leh- man. Chris Wachter. Loralee Hof. Stephanie Brown. Melissa Wilde. Kisa Monahan. Shara Kessner, Charlotte Corson. Nancy Avila, Lisa Ellard. 3rd Row: Jack Chilson, Tracy Field. Diane Peery, Sandi Giles. Stephanie Gordon. Heather Rea. Tracy Irish, Michelle Ferguson. Kim Quesada. Tammy Copas. Shery Idzzrdi. Mercy Allenbaugh. Tanya Moore. Stephanie Brauer, Orisca Wilson, Angie Dalton, Heidi Hall, Tiffany Stuller. Michelle Hoffecker. Melissa Penticoff. Kim Asada. 4th row: Deanna Reynolds. Maria Cesena, Vanessa Fernandez. Diana Huba, Nicole Hudgens, Margie Mar- tinez. Veronica Leyva. Suzie Genovese, Graham Allenbaugh, Mike Lehman, Tricia Lewelien, Christi Warner. Jennifer Boettcher, Al- exandra Pauley, Doreen Uebel. Debbie Ash, Bernie Savage. 5th row: Nikki Shenk, Kerri Shatemunec. Jim McEimeel, Bobby Hall. Peggy Proper. Tabitha Herrity. Christina Smith, Tuesdee Rundle, Chad Ash, Deanna Pollack. Cheri Dishno, Stephanie Walters. Carolyn Urike. Tonia Goddard, Sheri Backstrom. 6th row; Rikki Erhart. Christie Jernigan, Donna Muflen. Jackie Fortner, Ann Jon- son, Jeremy Runyon. David Leyva, Melissa Fortner, Ahmad Ma- hon. Calvin Davis. Terry Hsaio. Bryce Denk. Breena Paladino, Ken Varn. Lisa Clemons. Cammy Shalemunec. 7th row: Lisa Wozen- craft. Theresa Corbitt. Devin Kerby. Andrew Ma. Anna Rakstang, Robert Murray, Julie Diebold, Susan McCormte. Daria Love, Andy Grenier, Mike Johnson. Kristin Reed. Jeff Rogers, Mary Shirley, Renee Hernandez, 8th row: Cindy Guy. Jeni Merriner. Lyie Mccul- lom, David Murphy. John Heaton. Scott Grenier. Dan Zapalak. Shawn Seidel. Scott Burke, David Showalter. Greg Shives. Alfan Poe. Eve Larson, Jennifer Olson, Jayne Evans. i EATING A DOUGNUT, Peggie Prop- er discusses things with Mr. Kim Kruger during second period. Peg- gie plays flute and is on the swim team. PLAYING INTENTLY, Jim McEimeel works on his music. Members were lead by section leaders who were role models selected primarily by their seniority in the band. V STUDENT LIFE

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JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Theresa Corbitt, president. Jean Good- win, vice-president. Laurie Woodland. treasurer. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Patty Poppa, treasurer. Sheri Jones, president. Scott Parker, vice-presi- dent. Shelly Chacon, secretary. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS INGLE Mike Brandt, vice-president, Jane! Janowicz, treasurer, Tracey Irish, sec- retary, Ctiad Ash, president. aking posters, assigning jobs, and just plain getting orga- nized, were a few of the things to do to prepare for Ori- entation Day. Summer wasn ' t even over yet, and they had to begin thinking about school. So many plans and so little time. ASB was responsible for es- tablishing many activities and Orientation Day is where it all began. Being an officer basically meant taking initiative, being responsible, and getting in- volved. On Orientation day, ASB succeeded in getting the stu- dents through all the lines fast. We were more organized than last year, and it was a very suc- cessful day, commented Jean- ette Tupper, ASB President. Of- ficers had to get to work early. They reported to school at 6:30 in the morning, and stayed as late as 2:00 in the afternoon. Setting up tabJes, chairs, booths, and painting last min- ute signs, were tiresome tasks. STUDENTS REUNITE I WITH FRIENDS But, don ' t think the officers did all the work. Mr. Shinnefield, ASB advisor, also has his share of the work. While running back and forth and trying to keep ev- erything organized, he thought the day turned out to be a big success. Parents and staff hustled to make it quick and convenient for all the stu- dents, added Mr. Shinnefield. Not only do our students have lion pride, but our moms do too! Parents contributed to the success by taking yearbook and ASB card orders. I ' m glad I could help, because it was a good experience to get ac- quainted with students, the staff, and other fellow mothers. It was a very interesting day and the school was very thank- ful for my help, replied Mrs. Marie Perez, AHS mom. As a result, the day turned out great. Friends reaquainted with each other and told all about their summers. It was neat to see how all your friends changed and what they did over summer, said Nancy Avila, sophomore. by Yv ette Perez V STUDENT LIFE