Mountain View High School - La Vista Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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:a ea ea :y 'ay'-?!yJ ccording to junior Kelly Shields, Dancing is poetry in motion. This statement summed up Dance Theatre. Dance Theatre was a group of talented, hardworking students who have learned to express themselves through dance. The main purpose of the girls was to learn more about dance hechnique, choreography, dance performance, and arts man- lagement. Their goal was to represent Mountain View as an outstanding high school performing group and to educate Mountain View and its feeder schools through their clinics, performances, and spe- cial projects. What made Dance Theatre special was their quality of shows and the technique level of the dancers. Senior Ronelle Jock states the reason why this group was so special to her. lt gave me the opportunity to be creative and taught me how to better express my feelings. Dance Theatre helped the community by providing performers for banquets, charity affairs, and other various meetings. By doing these activities they gave the community the opportunity to view all types of dance. People must view Dance Theatre with an open mind and they must remember that dancing is an art and that when we dance we are expressing ourselves, concluded Jennifer Betti. , i 1, ,xg i Dance Theatre, Front Row: Amy Winslow, Kelly Shields, Julia MacDou- gall, Lesa Watkins, Jennifer Bettl, Jennifer Fillmore, Ronelle Jock, Lisa MacDonald. Melinda Contreras, Pam Franklin, Corrine Baxter, Marni Mem- mottg Back Row: Sherri Pike, Gina Jackson, Gina Galante, Leslie Graton, Andrea Szuhay, Michelle Helfert, Mar- garet Tucker, Nadzyah Bryant, Jac- Stretching out - While others are still dancing, Gina Jackson shows off her flexibility. They know they're hot - Dance Theatre's Senior Council calls a time- out from their dance class, and poses for our camera. queline Lotts, Sydnee Steinhoff, Den- yce Allen, Adina Fiaschetti, Laura Sa- very Funky moves - Flonelle Jock prac- tices moves to a dance and she finds out that dance is not as fun if you don't get into it. Lookin' good - Julia MacDougall knows she is center of attention as she concentrates on a dance move. Groups Dance Theatre l 123

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fJ.J'3J'3E.1J1i.:LQ 0 CSEQLL 51119 if he Visual Ensemble, formally known as the Flag Corps, worked up to 15 hours a week perfecting flag routines, streamer routines and cheers which were performed at Friday night football games. They were considered to be a support group for the band and the girls worked to help the band be visually exciting. The Visual Ensemble were always a part of the Toro Marching Band but the last two years the members held performances on their own. These performances included basketball games, as- semblies, the Toro Family Festival, and dance concerts. Sponsor Kurt Streif wanted others to view the Visual Ensem- Visual Ensemble, Front Row: Denise McLaughlin, Jennifer Wessel, Teresa Seely, Becky McLaughlin, Karmen Matty, Back Row: Lesa Watkins, Laurrie Calle, Maren Pew, Angie Bris- tow, Julia MacDougaII. Raising spirits - Screaming for the Toros to have a victory, Visual Ensem- ble members show the crowd that their spirits are high and that they support the team. Parade best- Julia MacDougall and Maren Pew anxiously wait to perform their routines at a halftime show. -li., 1 Visuu3SEnsemble ble as a hard working group of young ladies. Streif also stated, We emphasized having fun, that was our main goal, but we also emphasized that through hard work you end up with an excellent and visually exciting product. The Visual Ensemble improved drastically. We were much more involved in supporting school spirit and we had a lot of fun. The quality of our performances was the highest it has ever been since the Flag Corps originated in 1979. There was a great sense of unity on the line and we had an excellent and rewarding year, commented one of the captains, senior Lesa Watkins. Are you nervous? - Three Visual Ensemble members prepare to per- form forthe first time at the Hello as- sembly. Co-captain Angie Bristow, sponsor Kurt Streif, Co-captain Lesa Watkins.

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Orchestra, Front Row: K. Cain, J. Nowak, T. Stroia, S. Goodman, C. Halls, C. Cordoza, T. Zizzo, J. Mar- eady, K. Kilpatrick, H. Casey, L. Romo, S. O'Dell, N. Omerzag Row 2: A. Sobczak, R. Brock, A. Ray, S. Smith, B. Atwell, R. Logacho, S. Yates, C. Ostrowski, J. J. Cole- man, A. Anderson, B. Spiers, S. Williams, l. Smith. Row 3: L. Moody, L. Hale, S. Sheets, J. McEarchern, L. Winslow, L. Ark, J. Moore, R. Smith, H. Stephens, J. Alvarado, B. Kent, E. Larsong Row 4: A. Moody, R. Buck, S. McGough, L. Withee, S. Hudson, N. Walsh, C. Mann, T. Halls, D. Nelson, R. Fish, K. Hooper: Row 5: Sponsor D. Rader, M. Rosenhan, S. Pegler, C. Mansfield, P. Fagan, S. Baedke, S. Ricks, F. Stradlings, R. Bisbee, E. VanGorderg Back Row: B. Hooper, M. Call, J. Turley, M. Hansen, P. Davis, D. Eulate, D. Baker. She plays the tuba? - Trying to stay out of the way of the bassoon, little Erika Van Gorder puffs her heart out in preparation for the next concert. Get serious - Intently concentrating on his music, junior Eric Larson prac- tices a new number to enhance his viola playing skills. Groups 1 Orchestra!Orchestra Council Orchestra Council, Front Row: An- gie Sobczak, Lori Ark, Jennifer McEarchern, Luisa Moody, Aimee Moody: Back Row: Robert Brock, Ni- cole Walsh, Doug Baker, Dan Eulate. .' ff 1' Whatis an oboe? - By the sound of the beautiful melody Julie Nowak is playing, it's obvious that she knows what an oboe is.