Diamond Bar High School - Taurus Yearbook (Diamond Bar, CA)

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IT he practices were hectic, but I think it I was worth it, commented junior I Gordon Marantz on opening night, December 16. After six weeks of practicing every Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch and Wednesdays after school, the Choir Department prepared for its first performance, Christmas Is . . . With a cast of over sixty, the mid-December concert featured the sophomores and juniors of the Brahma and Chamber Singers. The Christmas special included a variety of songs sung by soloists junior Kelly Ellis, sophomore n [mas Is... Michelle Brown, junior Larry Dillard, junior Gordon Marantz, and sophomore Elva Padilla. The production was directed by Mr. Larry Cline, Choir instructor. As with most productions, problems arose fairly quickly. Since they did not have a piano player, Mr. Cline took on the responsibilities of accompanist. This meant their instructor was not able to hear them sing, or to help the singers out. The problem was solved by divid- ing into groups and electing a leader to direct each group. Another problem was costuming. The cos- tumes were hand-made at a cost of $60 each. Special outfits depicting E.T. and Santa Claus were also made for the event. Making them was time consuming and they were finished just in time. Despite the problems, the show had a no- ticeable quality that results from practice and hard work, commented sophomore Jill Sher- rer. Mr. Cline is the type of guy that has to have everything top notch. If it ' s not top notch, he doesn ' t want you, noted sopho- more Debbi Deciccu. ' 4 SYMBOLIZING MARY AND JOSEPH, juniors Karen Jen- sen and Mike Rollheiser watch over baby Jesus in his manger. The live nativity scene was a progressive build up of characters with the advancennent of each song. Christmas Concert Gala Events 27

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▼ AS THEY JOIN IN with Santa (sophomore Mike Grissm), Choir members gather for a Christmas Medley . The medley consisted of two Christmas songs, one being Merry Christmas To You All. ► SERENADING J.R. Chamberlain, E.T. (sophomore Elva Padilla) sings Turn On Your Heart Light. The cos- tume was hand-made at a cost of $60. - MAKING SURE each note is clear, sophomore Allison Duran solos with Merry Christmas Darling. The pro- gram was scattered with solos as well as group songs. A AS THEY TRY to keep together while still hitting the notes, junior Jane Rhee, sophomore Elva Padilla, and sophomore Michelle Brown sing Mr. Santa to the tune of Mr. Sandman. The girls were part of a female octet. 26 Gala Events Christmas Concert

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► cluttered with a variety of ornaments, the art room Christmas tree displays the result of hours of hard work. Every art student was required to contribute to the tree. I know I am a little bit old to be writing you, but I have a special request for Christmas: A Porche 911 SC in black with gold BBS rims and a twenty-two speaker stereo sys- tem. — Hubert Kim, junior A four-year scholarship to Harvard. Well, better make that a five-year scholarship. — Kala Morgan, junior Dear 5a Tubo-powered snow skis. — David Lee, sophomore A Concord jet. — Adriana Craciun and Carolyn Gowdy, sophomores A lifetime pass to Chippendales. — Kari Simon, junior Rick Springfield. Lisa Wager, sophomore A tropical paradise complete with water- falls, rainbows, flowers, animals, and my choice of guests. — Erin Sullivan, junior A girl jumping out of a candy cane. — Fred Tajgardoun, junior A new summer wardrobe. — Niki Rhone, junior A portrait of my family, on a dartboard. — Sharon Fox, junior Summer vacation! — Tiffany Park, freshman 28 Gala Events Christmas