Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Everyone practices individually and when we get together, the parts come together and all the work shows and we sound like one. Elaine George 2 . Adding a Select Ensemble this year, Chorus began another exciting year. The Ensemble, chosen from auditions, contained 16 members. They sang with the Chorus at the concerts December 16 and 18 and for other community groups. Concert performances and daily work proceeded well under the direction of Dennis McMaken. Both evenings of the winter concert were to sell out crowds. Fresh fruit from Florida again made an appearance in Algonac thanks to the Chorus. Proceeds from this project will purchase a piano for Gilbert Auditorium. I . Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Girls’ Chorus entertains the audience. 2. Gerry Mangas practices his solo before the concert. 3. A practice session helps get Mixed Chorus ready. 4. Select Ensemble: L. Fernandez. C. Nett. M. Donahue. J. Potter, C. Corry, S. George, C. Newberry, J. Schmidt. B. Zech, C. Cross. J. Mangas, J Hurd. J. Leeknegt, E. George. D. Markowski. 5. Kelley Malinski. Sandy George. Debbie Waller and Debbie McLane prepare their quartet selection. Chorus 23.

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4 ■« lYi 4 I MIXED CHORUS: First Row: C. Newberry. P. Modolo. C. Corry, D. Eifert. V. Thompson. T. Baker. C. Nett. A. Atherholt. A. Gabridge. L. Cassidy. J Newman. Second Row: J. Leenknegt. D. Markowski. B. Kaiser. L. Tischbien. S. Neff. G. Greene. S. George. B. Zech, C. Grantz, L. Gohl. Third Row: L. Fernandez. E. George. A. Sadlowski. D. Langell. D. Stager. K. Blanck. C. Cross. T. Prather. D. Knowlton. J. Moravick. Fourth Row: Mr. McMaken. M. Fournier. T. Bland. J. Potter. M. Donahue. J. Hurd. G. Robinson, J. Mangas. J. Waller, R. Tucker. GIRLS CHORUS: First Row: C. Hart, L. Stager, P. Davis, L. Malinski, E. Knowlton, L. Mongeau, C. Davey, K. Malinski, D. May, S. Marczak, J. Newman. Second Row: Mr. McMaken, B. Kozel. T. Rittenhouse, D. Bevins. L. Smith, D. Markowski, P. Gerace. M. Genaw. Third Row: K. Gerstner, D. McLane, M. Devine, M. Jiles, J. Schmidt. D. Chapman, R. Kaczor, T. Wright, D. Waller, J. Sturdivant. Fourth Row: K. Stein, D. Kaczor, L. Loeffler, D. Blommer, C. Munson, D. Stager, W. Redmond, S. Groce, S. George. S. Kaatz, C. Lazarz. 22 .

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Change was a key word to describe the band this year. With the retirement of Mr. Appelman, Mr. Gregory Reed joined the staff as band director. He found the challenge of four home games immediately after school began and then an early Homecoming. The front lawn daily saw the band marching and practicing to pull off a success each time. Modern music joined the traditional numbers in the band ' s classwork. On February 21, Algonac students will be attending the Solo and Ensemble Competition. This is a first for the band. The goal of the competition is for students to “compete against themselves and how well they can prepare a piece.” (Mr. Reed) President of the ' 81 band is Debbie Chalmers with Kathie Seibert as Vice President. Both worked with Mr. Reed and the Band Aids to insure a successful program. Majorettes and Precisionettes also saw many changes. A professional coach, Angie Tagosa was brought in to work with the groups. Led by Denise Cedar and Renee Cleary, majorettes added style and class to football games, Christmas and Spring concerts and the Tiger game. Precisionettes, who practice once a week after school, found the year exciting. With captains, Laura Langan and Shari Stoner, the girls perfected new routines. Taft Road Jazz Society bid farewell to Mr. Appelman at the retirement dinner held at Henry’s. With their excellence well known in the community, the group remained in demand throughout the year. Candy sales this year will help to purchase new uniforms, new instruments and go to the band camp fund and Cedar Point trip. saw the Precisionettes perform with the band when I was younger and always wanted to be one. Kim T repp a Band sounds like a lot of fun playing not listening. and I enjoy Julie Ferrara INTERMEDIATE BAND: First Row: L. Yax, S. Garshott, S. McMullen, L. Rose, K. Norman, S. McGlynn. Second Row: M. Woods, R. Baker, M. Whitmore, J. McElroy, K. Taylor, S. Freeman, D. Fehlman, T. McCarty. Third Row: K. Robbins, L. Prior, D. Fisher, L. Surdey, A. Southard, M. Carr, T. Patterson, D. Avers, K. Arneil. Fourth Row: Mr. Reed, E. Arpan, R. Bernabo, S. Petry. 24 .