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

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Dixieland Band THE REFS wish I was in Dixie, I-lurray! Hurray! ln their second year of existence, the Dixieland Band, composed of all sophomores, deserves a l-lurrayl for their efforts. With the assistance of advisor Ed Kranes, a member of the Uptown, Lowdown Dixie Band of Seattle, this group has accomplished much in the Dixieland tradition. Hey, these guys ain't just whistlin' Dixie! Participation in the Dixieland Festival in Seattle highlighted the squad's season this past fall. As a result of the popularity of Dixieland music, various private gigs provide a means of practice and proceeds for the band. With another season completed, the Dixieland Band moves one step closer to the goal of their senior year, traveling to the home of Dixie. New Orleans, here they come! And when the referee finally blows his whistle, the tunes of Dixie shall blare forth, declaring Ml's Dixieland Band another winner. Tweet-Tweet! DIXIELAND BAND l27

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l26 ith a yawn and a stretch, twenty-one sleepy-eyed members of the Jazz Ensemble wander into the band room. Three early mornings a week, the sounds and rhythms of jazz liven up good ol' Ml. Don Morosic, new director, led the ensemble in a swinging performance of such numbers as Big Mama Cass and Buffalo Breath in the Fall Concert. Q. Jazz Ensemble DARTS While fingers snapped and toes tapped, the unique and exciting jazz beat continued throughout the squad's season. Its sharp tunes and piercing notes pinned all listeners to the wall in awe and pleasure. A special feature this year, the Jazz Ensemble had the opportunity to perform at the Sheraton Hotel for the Postmaster General's introduction of a new stamp booklet commemorating fish. Senior Jett Berven expressed pride in the performance of the ensemble. 'lThis year's Jazz Ensemble set record accomplishments in both music ani artistic ability, he says. Not to mention accuracy. As far as quality and spirit go, the Ml Jazz Ensemble most definitely hit the bull's-eye. . is , A ff A ' '61 . A, ' fs .md . ' ' ' x V W 13 , , J l . l 2-4 f r w! 'Y' . i . 1 ' li' , ' , 1 J 1 i , .,. . X 1 -, . 1 . F ' ' ' l Q .' 4' .- xy 1 staff. gg , ' If i v V , B -, 5, -J wf M 'J .. in -1 A i . l'b'X, it . J l . - 1 A Q 'rlig . fl' L iga l K, I . . 7 N t . ,M 'Q . it T , , A if , E a H ,gs l l ' ill' .f. ' . l J li L if 3 - J f J' ,J r g , .X ll X .., t x X.. Q2 L- .c. 5 . 1 lThird Rowl Paul Selvig, Mark Gertis, H.B. Radke, Tim Farrell, Jeff Berven, Tom Chapman, John Curry. lSecond Rowl Tom Gibbons, Kevin Dolan, Warren Brown, Jason Ruvelson, Scott Townsend, Dave Witmer, Beth Strasburger, Kent Arimura. lFront Rowl Rob Campbell, Ann Crawford, Luis Antezana, Kirk Lange, Alton Willoughby, Mike Hanelin, Director Don Morosic. .JH 1 lLEFTl H.B. Radke serenades his female fans. lBELOWl What more can be said, that hasn't already been stated? J' '- ' 2-it Q es. 1752 Qi s'

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X! ,lx 3 'Q he opposing band sits primly in the bleachers, dressed in sweaters the color of their team's uniforms. Suddenly, a loud roar enters the arena. With a flash of color and a burst of sound, a motley crew of musicians appears, striking fear into the hearts of the opponents. Louie, Louie . , . Forget the wimpy games, these Crazy Eights will scare any Old Maids right out of their knickers. Here they come, the i985-86 Mercer Island High School ANIMAL IUPPER LEFT! Those wild Tuba players have the beat! lUPPER RIGHT! THE band of the century-The Animal Band. IFAR RIGHT! Another Tuba player who likes to get down- and backwards. IRIGHTI The band releases their balloons. l28 ANIMAL BAND BAND!!! So what if the squad doubles at They learn of their assignments playoff time? So what if the visitors two days beforehand during band. mascot doesn t like Ml s They learn their music one hour caricatures? Hey Animals lust before game time. And, come 7:30 on basketball nights, the Animal Band is ready to party! Be crazy, have fun, and play well, explains John Largis, senior, is the motto of the Animal Band. More than anything, however, Ml's Animals form a social gathering, a wild, fantastic, CRAZY time to meet friends and generally freak out.