Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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U1 Sophomore Karen Thomas proves her true dancing abilities as she performs a self- choreographed clance during her first year in Capricians. 01 Caprician David Holland pause.s for dramatic effect as he takes a stance during one of the many dances he executed. G1 CAPRICIANSg Front row: 71 Ward, A. Shaughnessy, S. Fevold, D. Baessler, T. Wright, D. Rodieguez. Second row: M. Worman, C. Amsden, K. Thomas .L Jungen. Back row: D. Holland K. Ulichn y, L. Kleese, M. Pineda, W. Campbell, T. Dastole, S. Evans. M1 Dancers Julie Jungen, Theresa Wrightanrl Deb- bie Baessler perform The Weird and Wild Club, a group choreography that was perform- ed in early December at one of the many school concerts. 151 Toby Dastole, a sophomore and afirst year Caprician, performs a solo dance in a school concert early in the year. I Capricians 101

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Capricians Practice Expression in Dance Being the best they could possibly be was the goal of the Capricians. By per- forming both creative and attractive performances, they won the hearts of many with their stylish attitudes and grace. In beginning dance, the students began developing necessary skills which they continued to use during the year. Self choreography was a big part of the learning process for the begin- ners. In Capricians, it was expected that- the dancers had already accomplished the basics and were ready to ' move on to more complicated moves. Many changes took place a new dance teacher, Mrs. Roediger. Another change was the controversy over allowing freshmen to try out for the ad- jx vanced dance class. The Capri- cians traveled to several junior highs on field trips where they for the dance group including Q My W 5 improve their dancing techni- ques. In this way the dancers hoped to encourage the kids to become interested in the Fine Arts. Choreographing dances and incorporating imaginative ideas is what the talented young dancers accomplished in the advanced dance class. helped the junior high students J jx A Performances were a major part of what the Capricians were involved in. Many over- time hours helped the dancers achieve their goals and be I rewar ied with the recognition they dc e. Jed. Striving tc express an idea through dance was always hard work but when the dance was finished and the perfor- mance was over, the same words escaped every dancers mouth. It was worth it! 100 Organizations

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Orchestra Players All Perf0rm at the Call 'Twas the night of the recital and all through the hall, students are tuning their instruments and awaiting their call. They sit in tight rows going over their parts, while visions of Stratavarious play in their hearts. The graceful Ms. Rodda mounts her crest, while the towering basses stand tall and abreast. The violinsists sit so prim and upright, their bows amidst them prepared to take flight. The cellists sit in their classical pose, like little tin soldiers arranged in small rows. Way in the back and off to the right, the drummers and cymbals bask in the light. To the left of the percus- sion the woodwinds nimbly sit, their instruments ready, their minds set adrift. The murmering halts from the dark waiting recess, the audience an- ticipating the sound's sweet caress. Then, from her mount, Ms. Rodda's hands fall, and a single violin starts a small, shaky call. And with that one note, as meager as it may be, joins another violin, then two, then three. Like a feather floating softly on the cool northern wind, the violas and cellos and basses join in. And not to be forgotten in the vast ocean of sound, the percussion begins their slow, rythmic pound. Then, like the clearing in the eye of the storm, the music falls off and it's quiet once more. And then from this silence, so fragile and thin, the weak, shakey call comes from the single violin. The audience roars in joyful delight, and Ms. Rodda smiles, What a wonderful night! 102 Organizations