Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Itos Cynthia Morales, Andrea Wilbur, and Gretchen Taylor, rehearse for a medley or the upcoming Christmas Show. Director Olga Morales encourages the chorus to clearly project their voices. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who auditioned for Ms. Olga Morales’ Women’s Ensemble knew that if accepted they could could expect a year full of music, fun, and hard work. Almost every day was spent practicing the latest songs or rehearsing a dance choreographed by Ms. Olga Morales and some of the girls. Deciding on a costume wasn’t easy. They seemed to be happy with the final choice; black jump- suits and a scarf. December came too fast. Would they ever be ready for the Christmas show? When finally it arrived, they did well. Then came more practicing for the Spring show that wasn’t seen until four months later. It also proved to be a great success. At the year’s end they practiced less, but they still had plenty of music and fun. WOMEN'S ENSEMBLE: Director: Olga Morales. P. Alber, A. Blasch, P. Brown, D. Burke, S. Cameron, J. Campbell, L. Cozino, C. Escobar. L. Feisee, K. Gillen, G. Graham, D. Hinson, K. LaRock, N. Maginnis, L. Maruca, A. Merelman, L. Miller, C. Morales. L. Pena, K. Saunders, C. Schock, M. Schoor, M. Sharp, C.M. Sheridan, M. Stutzman, H. Swenck, G. Taylor, R. Walker. A. Wilbur. Before actually rehearsing, Colleen Sheriden, Carolyn Schock, and Roxanne Walker must perform vocal exercises utilizing proper breathing techniques. Music, Drama, and Art 305

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Those who saw the Intermediate Swing Singers perform, soon observed the talent, skill, and drive of the group. Although numerous eighth and ninth grade students auditioned, only ten girls and six boys were selected. Throughout the year, the sixteen member song and dance team, along with the Guitar Ensemble, performed at many nearby schools. They usually gave hour long presentations con- sisting mostly of popular music. The two major shows were the Christmas Show held on December 23, and the Spring Con- cert held in May. Highlighting the spring show was Kelly Stamback’s awe inspiring solo, ‘‘The Rose . Each performance demanded hours of rehearsal, which were held after school. The quality of the performance justified those rehearsals, proving that old adage that practice makes perfect. INTERMEDIATE SWING: Director: Olga Morales. David Bova. Vinnie Caporuscio. Karen Champigny, Rob Churchman, Erin Corning, Tania Demchuck, Tim Foster. Leigh Anne larance. Duke Lash. Lissa Lindenauer. John Petrillo. Jenny Schleyer, Sara Sowders, Kelly Stamback, Tanya Stowell. Rich Thompson. Kathy Vogelsang and accompanist TomiAna Trimm. Pondering the stability of her makeshift stage, Tanya Stowell practices a new routine. 304 u.S.O. And Swing Singing a slightly updated version of 'Grand Ole Flag' are Lissa Lindenauer. Kelly Stam- back. and John Petrillo. £ (|X Performing at Orange Hunt Elementary School are Intermediate Swing Singers Robby Churchman. Dave Bova, and Leigh Ann Larance.

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SWING SINGERS: Sponsor: Mr. BoD Slam- back. Sue Bova. Karen Casey, Keith Cromwell. Janet Dawson. Jeff Fletcher. Cathy Gress. Norman Lance. Andrew Miller, jimmy Mudd. Karen Payne. Karen Pieper. David Rivers. Johnna Sorg. Alyson Taylor. Mike Wagner. Mark Weaver. Lisa Williams. Technicians: Mark Ellingson, Mark Hutchin- son. Karen Pieper adds her voice to the harmony of “Walking Blues”. Accompanying the Swing Singers during their daily second period class Johnna Sorg concentrates on the melody. During “Sing A Song Of Christmas , Sue Bova holds her note clear and strong. The Swing Singers rehearso for their show at the Connecticut Connection, an outdoor mall.