Rainier High School - Emeraude Yearbook (Rainier, OR)

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Joey Caufield blowing away on his trumphet. during half-time at a home basketball game. Mr. Crepeau directs the band as they play at the Christmas concert. The concert band preparing to give their Christ- mas concert, while Mr Crepeau is explaining to the audience what they are going to play. Color Guard entertaining fans at a home basketball game, during half-time. Girl's shown are: front; Margie McBride, middle; Kim Gartin. and back: Kodi Murphy. 23

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rhere were three different bands at Rai- nier: stage band, concert and marching band, and pep band. Each of the three played its own style of music. Stage band was the smallest group and played jazz and funk music. Concert and marching band played in parades, competed with other schools in com- petitions, gave concerts, and performed at football games. Pep band also played at school activities such as football games, basketball games, and assemblies. Sometimes the pep band played for the school choir when they gave concerts. The concert and marching band went to places such as Pasco, Washington, Mount Hood Community College, and Clark College, to play in competitions and parades. In April they won the fight to compete at the State Band Contest in Eugene. Stage band also competed in contests. The band took part in a Jazz Night at The Columbia Theatre to raise money for different projects. Not the same set of students played in all three bands. Some played in all three, but most just played in one or two. Marc Johnson was asked if this last year's band was as good as the bands he had been in in previous years, he replied, “we are playing up to our potential. lutl Many Ikibi Pep band playing for Rainier's girls basketball team during a time out at the State Tournament in Salem, in which the girl's ended up getting third. Marc Johnson, on the drums, going crazy at a football pep The Rainier High School band getting ready to go out on the field and play during halt time at the assembly. homecoming game, which Rainier won. 22

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toWi u)itk cJwVi Clwix ptofcrtutl at wM The concert choir, swing choir, and girls ensemble all performed a Christmas concert for the busy shoppers at Vancouver Mall. For several years the choral groups have taken a field trip to the mall for a concert. After each group performed, the students got free time to shop and eat. Each year ail the groups go to a contest with all the schools in the league. The con- test this year was held in St. Helens on April 4.The group did really well recieving high scores. The swing choir had a seperate contest, it was held at the Pacific Luthern University in Tacoma. They competed with select groups from big schools. All three groups go on tour every year to a different place. Last year and this year they went to the state capital in Olympia. Next year the choir groups are going to Dis- neyland. Every student has to earn $300.00 by spring of 88. Mr. Prothero helped the kids by sponsoring three fund raisers by which most kids will raise all their money. Small Ensemble members perform at the Christmas concert in the RHS auditorium. Beth Blair. Melodie Nelson. Daedri Saum. Sally Robinson. Michelle Tracy. Laura Hill. Robin Nebeker. Karla Scholten. Amy Moffitt. Amy Neises. Melissa Jordan and choral director Mr Prothero. Ensemble was for students who like to sing but liked to be in a smaller group than concert choir. Soloists played a big part in the Christmas concert at Mr Prothero helps the bass section with their part on a contest tune. Gloria.” Mary Meek (the Vancouver Mall. Joe Witham showing his singing talent. accompanist, not pictured) sits back and waits patiently for her que from Mr Prothero. Concert choir was a very popular class. 24