Mercer Island High School - ISLA Yearbook (Mercer Island, WA)

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JAZZ CHOIR Front Row: Dan English fsorry Dan! love Isla Q, jennifer Chao, Sarah Hultquist, Tani Lindquist, Neil Weinstein, Second Row: Latz Warrick, Fra Svenhager, Terry Losansky, Rebecca Taylor. Third Row: Cathy Sharples, V.K. jones, Kathy Huntington, Clark Von Tmtha, and Tia Lindquist. Not Pictured: Sharon Bradshaw, Ann Cranford, Kay Marita, and Darren Brin. SPGTLIGI-IT V.K. Jones, Lionel Richie transposed. Hello , a popular song recorded by Lionel Richie, was performed by the Jazz Choir at this year's fall concert. V.K.'s solo impressed many at the event. Also a member of the jazz choir, V.K. commented on the sharp uprise in quality of the program. He attributes the improvement to Mr. Potts' arrival, We've had a jazz choir for two years nowg however, it didn't really get go- ing until this year. 'He's brought a whole new aspect of music to the school. What's in the future for this talented tenor? There might be a Barber Shop quartet . . . jazz choir goes beyond the traditional concert choir. The members must audi- tion for a spot on the stands at the beginning of the year. Meeting two hours every Monday morning and for one hour on Thursday afternoons, jazz Choir works on new styles and tech- niques. Under the direction of Mr. Potts, the choir has started on a new note. One member commented that, 'going from last year to this year is like going from Basic history to American Studies. A String Bass, drums, and the occasional saxophone are used to empha- size the different rhythms. The choir looks to a bright future with the excellent teaching of Mr. Potts and enthusiasm of the members. jazz Ensemble 45

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JAZZ E SEMBLE l First Row: H.B. Radke, Berven, Tim Farrell. Second Row: Luis Antezana, Chris Penny, Naoka Ishida, IHilary Culver-well, Stephanie Marshall, Kevin Dolan, Mrs. Sabo. Third Row: Rob Witmer, Leslie Smith, Alton Willoughby, Chris Berven, Preston Peterson, David Wagner. Fourth RTW Tom Chapman, Mark Gertis, Ken Keating, Tom Gibbons, Dan Witmer. Not Pictured: Mark Gertis. 44 jazz Ensemble SPOTLIGHT declined an interview preferring to let their music speak for themselves. jason Lalce, however, volunteered a com- ment, jazz Ensemble is an avenue for the liberalistic take-over of America. This avenue must be closed by the road block of contemporary America. Barry Goldwater and Communist and Liberal subversion must be stopped at all costs. The versatility of Mercer Island's musicians is enor- mous. Not content to limit themselves to the traditional high school band format, the musicians have created several smaller bands. The following is an account of the jazz Ensemble from the very mouth of these multi-talented musicians. Comprised mainly of people, the jazz Ensemble con- tains four girls. This however does not hinder the band 's ability to play good jazz. Music by Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, the Delta Rhythm Boys and The Cats and jammers Kuls prevails in the jazz-like atmosphere generated in the band room every other morning. The director of the jazz Ensemble is Mrs. Saba, accom- panied by the able Ms. Frank. The Band refuses to play for money, preferring instead charity benefits. This fortunately has not dampened the enthusiasm of its members. I've gotten a lot out of jazz Ensemble, and it 's taken a lot out of me, said one embryonic, Wrath-afjqliated member. The energy and creativity put forth by these musicians picks up the tempo of life here at M. I.

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DRAM CL UB Once again, Mercer Hi Harleqiiins, more commonly referred to as The Drama Club, has proved the effectiveness of a group effort. Every member in the club contributes to the success of the play. f Not just the actorslj Tjvat quality alone makes Harlequins unugue. Since everyone works so closely together, new friendships are inevitable. However, the main goal of Harllequins is to experience the dynamics of theater productions. Besules acting, members work on scenery, make-up, publicity, lighting, sound, and costumes in order to produce two plays a yeaf. Competitive auditions are open to all students in june, September, and December. The performers rehearse every week, Monday through Thursday after school. On Fridays, the prolluction crews work to perfect their departments. 1 l Front row: Natsko Sato, Mindy Hwue, Lisa Darko, Vanessa Williams, jay Caley jr., Amy Lenox. Second row: Bra Wright, Christoph Maier, Mark Elfendahl, jason Conover, Emme Frothxngham Lua Denbeste, George Mount, jennfer Yang, Brenda Wenning, Madeline Caley, Garr Godsrey, Andy john. Third row:jHeather Tanks, jackie Brinker, Gretchen Haegele, Barbra Purcell, jonelle Lind Ca Light, Katrine Purcell, julie Berg, Sally Wenning, Rosemarie Linton, Laura Garrison, Ellen Tepper, Marilyn johnson. Fourth row: Stacey Carter, Lance Warrick, Ted Weinberg, Harold Mayo Kevin D lan, Cheryl Smith, Theresa Santerelli, David Door, Sandra Sprunger, Mr. Caley, Pete MacKenzie, Pat Harrihgton. Drama Club Officers: Emme Frothingham, Vanessa Miller, Brad Wright, Andy john. 2 46 Drama 1