Harbor High School - Mariner Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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Stage Band Jazzing it up The Harbor StageUazz band was a group appreciated by the entire student body. Rehersnng twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, perpared the band for its many performances. Such times as t'Mony Monyf' t'Somee where Out There, and even a medly of patriotic tunes were played. Vocal- ists were Lisa Swedanborg. Kathy Jordan. Melissa Culvert and Faye Locke. Many numbers also featured trumpet. saxophone, and trombone solos. Directed by Mr. Heusmger. the band played for several area organizations in addition to performing in the Harbor Jazz Night, which they hosted, and the Harbor Pops Concert. They also had the opportunity to perform at a nation-WIde competition held m Virginia. The band made a three day trip out of this event. To help With fund raising this year. the band sold candy and sponsored a 50's and 60's dance and played live entertainment for part of the dance. Said freshman Jenni Hoff. NI love stage band! We got to do a lot of fun songs and liven things up a little bit. It was a great experience! Jammln on the piano. John Enncco and Dave Gemng their music ready. Knstene Osten Nellls play m stage band. Laurue Loos mes her and Dave Nelhs prepare to play. The Jazz band hand at a trumpet. performed about tWIce a week In the sprung. 24!Student Life

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M arching Band through rain, sleet, snow, or hail What? Mailmen at Harbor High? No, it's the 1987 Mariner Marching Band. Beginning the season with 80 de- gree afternoons at band camp, the marching band practiced and com- peted through, to snow. sleet and 30 degree mornings. The competition show, winning second place at Northwest Compe- tition 'tEmotion in Motion consist- ed of uVentura with a solo by John Enricco. Night Train which fea- tured both Enricco and the percus- sion section. t'Old Time Rock and Roll featuring a quintet of Tracie Haapala, Jim Mc Nutt. George Do- viak. Amy Hare. Mary Wheattall and a duet of Dan Filler and Jim Mc Nutt. The closer was, HCome in From the Rain with a solo by Dave Nellis. As director. Mr Heusinger put it, 'We had an unusual number of Dlscunlng the upcoming competition, Lau- rie Loos and Lisa Swedanborg prepare for freshman this year so the drill was written on a simpler level. However. the music showed the true versita- lity of the band. The marching band also per- formed for football games, several holiday parades and even had the opportunity to play a combined number with the Panther band at the Harbor-Bula football game. This was intended to show support for one new school. Officers for this years band were: Co drum majors Melissa Culver and Sheri Greenwood. Band Captain Kristine Osten, Secretary Missy Tur- Iey, Property Sergeant Jason Scufka, Junior Representative Tra- cie Haapala. Shopmore Representa- tive Dawn Lovas, Flag line Captains Jeanette Card and Jenny Fleisch- mann and Majorette captain Betsy Cragon. :: E ii WT 39:5... LQIN Something funny? Severai band members seem to think so. These students talk and leaving. The marching band played at several competitions throughout the season. laugh as they wait for the awards assemble to begin. Marching Bandl23

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Front row: Lisa Swedenborg, Mary WheattalL Faye Locke, John Enncco. Laurie Loos. Valer- Ie Richardson, Lauar Swedenborg. Second row: Mehss Culver. TrICIa Grosskoph. Mlssy Turley. TraCIe Haapala George Dovwak, Jim McNutt. Ch4p Heusmger, Klm Burch Third row: Ted Whltcomb, Jason Skufca, Dave L:- cafe Dan Filler. Chris Dunn. Steve Bruehl. Sometimes waiting is lonely, Kathy Jordan. all set to play warts for others to join her. The jazz band also prowded entertainment for the 50's dance In March. Setting up the drum set, Jason Scufka and Chris Dunn contemplate thewr upcoming per formance. Drummers took turns at playing the drum set Stage Bandi25