Illinois Valley High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Cave Junction, OR)

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Mixed Choir Director Jerry Moffit bestowed the “Most Improved Choir” award on the Mixed Choir and gave them the distinction of being among the best beginning groups he has worked with. In this beginning choir, members learn- ed the fundamentals of singing and performing and many members ad- vanced to the A Cappella Choir. In addition to performing in all of the school concerts, Mixed Choir toured local grade schools and pre- schools to sing for the youngsters. Row 1: Jennie Newby, Vera Messier, Sharron VanderWoude, Tim Cromwell, Michael Meads. Karen Howelh. Dawn Williams Row 2: Tina Gonsolves. Becky White, Maureen Pullen, Steve O’Donnel. Mark Kaiser. Tom Griffin, Janie Mor- ton. Juanita Burdette. Row 3: Cindy Kegley. Marie Micky. Shawn Davis, Rick Rotmans, Valerie Moore, Tawana Cuddie, Darcell Dick. A Cappella Choir The advantage the A Cappella Choir has above other choirs is that it can sing any time, anywhere without accompaniment. Advisor Jerry Moffit and the A Cappella Choir took this advantage and fill- ed the streets of Ashland with beautiful music on their annual trip and provided faculty members and students with harmonious “Happy Birthday’s. (A Cappella Choir was seen using a piano on one occasion-during the production of “T’was the Night Before Christmas” in conjunction with the Leadership Class at Christmas.) A Cappella Choir also performed at all of the concerts and made several community appearances. Row 1: Carla Jacobson, Dianna Bregar, Lisa Luerding, Jeanette Groth. Row 2: Alicia Moore. Deana Smith, Kenny Meads. John Williford, Patty Miller. Lori Berry. Row 3: Theresa Pope, Brant Rigby. Chuck Anson, John Webb. Greg Rising. Martie Mayfeild, Cheryl Krumer. 28

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Concert Band A band’s activities go far beyond showing up at games and playing the fight song. This year the band marched in the Homecoming, Pear Blossom and Boatnik Parades in addition to playing at all of the football and basketball games. The band can also boast of being well-travelled. Trips to the state play- offs, the 1600-mile tour to Marriott’s Great America and a trip to Corvallis to the Band-o-rama kept members busy. The band contributed greatly to school spirit and was appreciated by both students and the communi- ty. Their music added to enthusiasm at games and provided enjoyable concerts. Row 1: Melissa Linderen. Sheila Campbell. Maria Davis. Rene Davison. Katrina Davis. Kim Smith. Robin Mayfield. Lynn Mum- bard. Karen Mowles. Laura Zulliger. Row 2: Kristen Dewart. Darcell Dick. Jennifer Jones, Virginia Madden. Rod Dailey. Stephanie Berard, Dawn Dailey. Holly Taylor. Scott Phillips. Scott Selsita. Portia Switaer, Troy Brown Row 3: Bob DeByldere. Ken- ny Meads. John Sloan, Terry Bell. John Williford. Steve Mason. Chuck Greensood, Darnell Dick. Rick Brood. Kent Merrell. Carrie Barty. Row 4 Richard Rotmans. Lee Potter. Rand Baldwin. Michale Turiance, Eric Vaught, Susan Connely, Russ Right. Cathy Tozi, Mike Williams. Matt Farmer, Jeff Miller. 27

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Swing Set Swing Set had the good fortune to be “The most extensively travelled Swing Set ever,” according to director Jerry Moffit. In November, the group attended a choir festival in Salem. In April, they make a 1600 mile tour with the Band, ending at Marriott’s Great America in Santa Clara, Califor- nia. Stops were made at Fortuna and Cloverdale high schools where Swing Set entertained students with the sweet sounds of “Stardust”, “Lonesome Loser” and everyone’s favorite, “Elvira”. The Sw- ing Set’s biggest accomplishment was the Annual Pops Concert. In collaberation with the drama department, Moffitt and the Swing Set assembled a two-hour show of solos, combined choir pieces and amusing dialogue. Performes were well rewarded for the long hours of rehearsals by the standing ovation at the end of the show and en- thusiastic assertions that it had been, “The greatest Pop Concert ever!” Row 1 Director Jerry Moffit, Sherrie Stocking, Kim Stephens. Darnell Dick. Anita Hoskins. Beth Savage. Row 2: Brant Rigby. Debbie Eterovic, Gina Miller. Alicia Moore. Row 3: Nada Lulic, Robyn Hauser. Shawn Davis. Lori Berry, Kelly Hoover. Chuck Anson. Sara Rich, Eric Hoover. 29