Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Marching Band adds bicentennial flavor The Marching Band, under the direction of Dennis Dowell, went to Jacksonville, Florida this year. Approximately 115 band mem- bers, along with members of the Drill Team, Flags, and Batons played at the Gator Bowl football game on December 29. To raise money for this trip, the band sold three pound boxes of cheese, con- ducted a paper drive, and worked on the BLH drive. The band was rated number two on a standardized test for marching bands. The Marching Band, striving towards perfection, had early morning and midday practices every day. The band also traveled to Iowa City to march in the University of Iowa ' s Homecoming Parade. Piccolo player Rondelle Klimowski (above; concentrates on halftime per- formance. The Marching Band Cupper right) forms diagonal lines at the halftime of ' hi Lincoln-flow ling game. I In- performance HTM ot bicentennial flavor, Alter a Jtpectacular performance (above,) the Marching Hand relaxes with enjoyment. 2.i

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Baton Corps proclaim spirit The new five-member Baton Corps, under the direction of Captain Jeri Balducki, performed with the marching band. The members, Julie Poore, Sue Marshall, Rhonda Rice, and Sue Byers chose new uniforms for the 1975-76 year. The highlight of the year for members of the marching band, including the Baton Corps, was a trip to Florida in December. The girls sold candy to earn money for the trip. Baton Twirlers (above, first row) Julie Poore, Sue Byers. (second row) Rhonda Rice, Captain Jeri Balducki, and Sue Marshall, (right) Sue Marshall pauses during a half time routine. r (Above) Baton Twirlers Sue Marshall, Jeri Ba- lucki, Rhonda Rice, and Sue Byers perform during a pre game presentation, (left) Baton Twirlers, Jeri Balucki, Sue Marshall, and Julie Poore, skim through a routine.

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Members of the Concert and Marching Band: (first row) L. Reihsen, K. Carle, S. McMurray, P. Thompson, J. Whit- field, I). Fisher, E. Albright, R. Klimowski, S. Fennell, S. Roth, K. Caluzzi, M. Davis, I). Cross, K. Ashbaugh; (second row) V. Stuck, N. Price, L. Ruble, S. Hessong, B. Fredrick, T. Mehl, J. Stanley, K. Burnett, R. Scott, P. McVey, L. Derus, L. Dobbins, W. Jones; (third row) C. I ' raM-r. K. Sarasio, C. Krieg, L. Schroder, T. Mack, I.. Stundins. I). Draper, P. Shaw, R. Meyrat, M. Knauer, D. Crapser; (fourth row) .1. Burns, L. Trullinger, S. Fisher, K. Dickerson, P. Melcher, R. Smith, B. Burson, D. Backstroms, T. Jones, J. Proudfoot, T. Heggen, E. Russo; (fifth row) M. Squire, M. Brightman, R. Winship, R. Soroka, C. McBee, D. Spencer, J. O ' Donnell, J. Tew, M. Monroe, J. Stevens, J. Pulliam; (sixth row) D. Crise, R. Stotts, C. Hanson, F. Montanaro, S. Isaacson, R. Conkling, B. Anthony, K. Parker, R. Hart, J. Crouch, S. Kuntz, D. Phillips; (seventh row) 6. McDonough, T. Sawyer, P. Thur- mond, J. Martinez, P. Lockwood, M. Clark, S. Hall, T. Olson, S. Snook, D. Knight, P. Crum, I,. Castellano; (eighth row) Mr. D. Dowell, R. Armel, J. Cole, M. Beauchamp, G. Shipman, K. Egenberger, R. Baber, R. Reed, C. Connor, J. Hansen, G. Johnson, R. Powell. (D Drum major Ray Smith (above left) prepares to perform. Band Director Mr. Dennis Dowell (above center) looks pleased after a fine halftime performance. Ray Armel (above right) gets the band in line for a parade in Iowa City. 27