James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Onward to Fame T he Guiness Book of World Records might be interested in Madison High's Marching Band. On a trip to a Disneyland competition last fall they were able to cram nine students into an Aztec bus bathroom. Folks who are awed by this may wonder what else the Marching Band has accomplished. One look at our trophies should answer this question, stated one of the marchers. The awards won this year alone equal those of several previous years put together. When one considers that the band director is new this year and the drum major is the youngest in Madison's history, this is worth noting. All the band members really stick by each other, says Jim Lee, the drum major, and our adjustment to Mr. A. (as members call Mr. Artemez) has been incredible. Jim can't speak highly enough about the friends who jokingly dumped him in a trash can at Disneyland. We work a lot, sure, he says, you have to; but it's enough fun for me, anyway, to almost make me wish I wasn't graduating early. It appears most band members are in complete agreement. 150 Marching Band

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Twirls and Swirls Together with the Band and Drill Team, three Majorettes per- formed during the half-time at football games. Pam Konopik and Debbie Venz were first year junior twirlers, making them ineligible for competition. Senior twirler Leslie Kirwan took part in competi- tions as part of Madison's band. The titles junior and senior twirler are an equivalent to J.V. and Varsity. These majorettes, with or with- out the Band and Drill Team, helped bring recognition to Madison through their fine performances. Majorettes 149

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1 Chris Emerson demonstrates her marching style. 2 FRONT ROW: Sue Lancaster, Jerry Davis, Curtis Angle, Frank Duren, David Pfizenmeicr, Tim Asfazadour, Lanny McKay, Keith Ducker, Sandy Kurtz, Judy Fyffe, Jim Lee; SECOND ROW: Map Manning, Lisa Chartier, Marcie Mathis, Pam Mal- lette, Jami Adkins, Linda Hooker, Sue Flood, Chris Emerson, Debby Smith, Paula Eggen, Scott Jackson, Diane Flores, Tam- my Johnston, Michelle Dougherty, John Tupper; THIRD ROW: Sam Koria, Mimi Domingez, Sabrina Porter, Claire Beauman, Greg Reynante, Robert Ryan, Julie Nelson, Greg Hughes, Mickey Smith, Tesse Reese, Karen Fitzgerald, Joy McDonald, Cynthia Flores, Steve Kang, Kathy Menard, Danny Nivarro, Michelle Bauschka; FOURTH ROW: Jon Null, Kurt Christiansen, Larry Longwell, Carl Benton, Tim Parker, Steve Sue, Tom Kellinoi, Bill Mazur, Scott Bain, Norma Kiyono, Kirk Imamura, Ken Perez, Don Niderost, Mike McKinnis, Pat Finch, Brian Hames, Steve Van Doren, Danny Bridrijo, Dave Jackman; FIFTH ROW: Doug Vest, Mike Wilson, Stuart San- ders. 3 Members stand at attention awaiting the starting signal. 4 Several band members proudly display their trophies. 5 Kurt Christiansen exhibits his talent on the trombone. Marching Band 151